Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and interacted with some of the top gamers in the country, and also tried his hand at some virtual reality (VR) games. PM Modi discussed some of the persisting issues in the gaming industry with the players.

PM Modi, who has always advertised ‘Digital India’ during his government’s tenure, said that he will work towards boosting the gaming industry in India and embracing the creativity of these creators.

Sharing on X a short video of the prime minister’s interaction with the gamers, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said they discussed the “new developments” in the gaming industry and how the Modi government recognised the creativity of the gamers promoting the gaming industry in India.

“They also discussed the new developments in the gaming industry and how the Modi government has recognised the creativity of gamers promoting the gaming industry in India. They also engaged on issues concerning Gambling vs Gaming, while discussing women participation in the gaming industry,” Malviya said.