Budget 2026: What is 'orange economy', why the government is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics and how is it linked to content creators?

Budget 2026-27: In a boost to India’s creative industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced government support for the country’s “Orange Economy” in the Union Budget 2026-27.
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Budget’s ‘Orange Economy’ push. Why govt is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the govt would support setting up labs for animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics in schools and colleges. ‘Will shape India’s creative economy.’ ...