First Digital Entertainment City

Techtree News Staff, Jan 21, 2008 1705 hrs IST

The 'Digital Entertainment City' will house gaming and animation companies, film production houses and music studios, training academies and support offices.

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If the government of the state of Andhra Pradesh gets to have its way, India will soon get its first ever 'Digital Entertainment City'.

The Andhra Pradesh government, in collaboration with a consortium of business/commercial establishments in the state, is mulling the country's first 'Digital Entertainment City', to be located in the capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

A public-private partnership, the initiative involves the likes of Gemini TV, FXLabs, DQ Entertainment, and Suresh Productions.

The proposed 'Digital Entertainment City' will house an eclectic mix of gaming and animation companies, film production houses and music studios, training academies and support offices, not to mention an entertainment complex -- all within one sprawling space.

The 'Digital Entertainment City' will also have incubators for start-up companies to make and test their products.

Towards this ambitious project, the Andhra Pradesh government will allot nearly 100 to 200 acres of land in and around Hyderabad.

A special 'Digital Entertainment City Task Force' or DECTF has already been formed, comprising government representatives and biz leaders to spearhead and manage the 'Digital Entertainment City' project.

Work on the project is expected to begin in June, with the first phase slated to reach completion by December this year.

Commenting on the initiative, S K Joshi, secretary to the Andhra Pradesh government (Information Technology and Communications Department), said the 'Digital Entertainment City' will facilitate the development and establishment of a world-class infrastructure to encourage the growth of animation, gaming, television, film, multimedia, radio, music, and new media industries in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

USER COMMENTS

can i know the contact details so that i can get more info.a contact number or an email id would be helpful.

by rajesh, hyderabad, on Apr 28, 2008 06:43 PM, Report abuse Reply

It is really awesome soon hyderabad will be the silicon valley of India. Hyderabadi should ve proud of this.

by Sultan, Hyderabad, on Jan 23, 2008 04:44 PM, Report abuse Reply

What is the use if it divided into two or more pieces. Dividing the state leads big break to the city... and leting two border districts revinue to Chennai and two more districts to Bengulore, the demand for creation of two or three more Hyderabad's within the state. A lot of stunt, mess seens we see in future. Rather intelects will flee away calmly.

by VSV Satya, Hyderabad, on Jan 24, 2008 06:41 AM, Report abuse

It is another way to increase price of land in and around hyd, to help realters.

by sukkamma, sanjose, on Jan 24, 2008 05:51 AM, Report abuse Reply

More tools to work for you Gopi

by Gopi, HYD, on Jan 23, 2008 11:34 PM, Report abuse Reply

Good decision has taken by AP Govt..We are expecting more from them.. best of luck...

by chandra, Chennai, on Jan 23, 2008 03:15 PM, Report abuse Reply

It wud b fantastic to see digital entertaintment City in Hyderabad

by Adnan Siddiqui, Jaipur, on Jan 23, 2008 01:54 PM, Report abuse Reply

very good trying...expecting the digital-city soon in chennai also

by sathish, CHENNAI, on Jan 22, 2008 11:42 AM, Report abuse Reply

It's very good that AP government has taken an initiative for DEC but what about maharashtra(Mumbai). We don't know when it will become Shanghai. They(Government) just commit to peoples but doing nothing. Hat's off to AP government for their initial step. Let's hope that this project will be completed without any hurdle.

by Anonymous, Mumbai, on Jan 23, 2008 01:36 PM, Report abuse

Nice To here something New..

by Snehasis Mohapa, Ahmedabad, on Jan 23, 2008 12:00 PM, Report abuse Reply

A wonderful job being done by Idian talents.

by jbsnegi, Delhi, on Jan 23, 2008 05:33 AM, Report abuse Reply

Its good news but will those in charge give opportunity to new idea creative people or be the domain of few filmwallahas

by M.Ramgopal, vishakapatanam, on Jan 23, 2008 03:57 AM, Report abuse Reply

It was very nice hear that Hyderabad became the first Digital Entertainment City.

by Malleswara Redd, Jacksonville, Florida, USA, on Jan 23, 2008 03:21 AM, Report abuse Reply

That Really great!! vl add a pride to city of Nizam i.e. Hyderabad

by Yousuf Mohammed, Hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 08:39 AM, Report abuse Reply

City of Nizam ? Thats funny, coz the last time I heard the Nizam ran away to Pakistan 50 yrs ago.

by Anonymous, nowhere, on Jan 23, 2008 01:31 AM, Report abuse

Well that's good but we also need digital men and women to interface with such technologies.

by Sunny, Chennai, on Jan 23, 2008 01:01 AM, Report abuse Reply

take a look

by Krishna, florida, on Jan 22, 2008 10:59 PM, Report abuse Reply

Its really good that India will be having a Digital Entertainment City. Being an Indian, I would be proud to visit it soon as it gets up & working. My best wishes to AP Government.

by Kapil Joshi, Pune, on Jan 22, 2008 07:13 PM, Report abuse Reply

AP people are too narrow minded to suceed in their ventures.Everything you guys venture into smacks of regionalism. And i am not a frustrated good-for nothing northie guy.

by kalandar, Hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 04:16 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hey Kalandae.. I dont know which city you belong to.. when you dont belong to a place.. you do not have any right to speak about that place. Remember that you came here to earn for your living and our AP people letting you to earn.

by Hyderabad Lover, Hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 07:07 PM, Report abuse

It is very good that our country india would be the first ever digital entertainment city.

by arupananda subu, bhubaneswar, on Jan 22, 2008 05:46 PM, Report abuse Reply

Its goodand being a proud Andhraite,Im really happy.But i would liek to see more for Vizag.This city has to be the most underrated city in India & woul dliek to see it getting new things

by Venu, Melbourne, on Jan 22, 2008 02:44 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hydrabads developement and merits goes to youngs of that state

by balaji, chennai, on Jan 22, 2008 02:16 PM, Report abuse Reply

hai

by sai, calicut, on Jan 22, 2008 01:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

Great!!! The State really seems to be coming into the limelight.

by Jess, Hyderabad, on Jan 22, 2008 01:07 PM, Report abuse Reply

thats really gud to hear! we are eagerly waiting for the digital entertainment city to come on floor.

by kalyan kiran b, Salt Lake City, on Jan 22, 2008 12:42 PM, Report abuse Reply