Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a unique interaction with India's top gamers, immersing himself in the world of PC and VR gaming. During the session, Prime Minister Modi actively participated in gaming sessions, showcasing his enthusiasm for the rapidly evolving gaming industry.
The event brought together people from the gaming community including @gcttirth (Tirth Mehta), @PAYALGAMING (Payal Dhare), @8bitthug (Animesh Agarwal), @GamerFleet (Anshu Bisht), @MortaLyt (Naman Mathur), @Mythpat (Mithilesh Patankar), and @SkRossi (Ganesh Gangadhar).
Prime Minister Modi delved into mobile, PC, and VR gaming experiences, leaving the young gamers astounded by his quick grasp of game controls and objectives. Impressed by PM Modi’s gaming skills, the gaming community also gave him the ‘NaMo OP’ badge.
What made the entire interaction even more interesting was PM Modi's eagerness to learn trending gaming lingos like ‘grind’, ‘AFK’ and more. He even shared one of his lingos of ‘P2G2’ which means ‘Pro People Good Governance.’
The event served as a platform for a vibrant exchange of ideas, with discussions ranging from the youngsters’ unique personal journeys that led them to fame in this growing field of gaming, to the latest developments in the gaming sector.
Among the key topics explored was the distinction between gambling and gaming, highlighting the importance of responsible gaming practices while fostering a supportive environment for the gaming community. Additionally, the participants delved into the crucial issue of enhancing women's participation in the gaming industry, underscoring the need for inclusivity and diversity to drive the sector forward.
PM Modi also spoke about the potential for not just esports and gaming content creation, but also game development itself which is centred around India and its values. He discussed the potential of bringing to life ancient Indian games in a digital format, that too with open-source script so that youngsters all over the country can make their additions to it.
