I&B Ministry
MIB’s Neerja Sekhar visits SuperGaming, champions India’s gaming sector
Mumbai: SuperGaming, India’s prominent game development studio, recently hosted the ministry of information & broadcasting, IAS, special secretary, Neerja Sekhar, at its Pune office. During her visit, Sekhar explored SuperGaming’s latest Indo-futuristic battle royale game, ‘Indus’, which has captured the Indian gaming community since its release in October. Her discussions with the SuperGaming team delved into the creative and technical processes of game development, offering valuable insight into this fast-growing industry.
The ministry of information & broadcasting continues to emphasise gaming as a valuable career path within India’s burgeoning animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sector. The SuperGaming team shared their vision for ‘Indus’ as a cultural export, underscoring the importance of gaming in skill-building and career growth for India’s youth.
India’s esports scene has seen considerable momentum, especially since esports was recognised as a multi-sport event by the government. In line with this growth, the ministry recently announced the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), set for February 2025 in New Delhi. This event will debut the WAVES Esports Championships (WESC) 2025, the nation’s first gender-inclusive esports tournament.
prime minister Narendra Modi recently called for Indian game developers to step onto the global stage, a vision embodied by ‘Indus Battle Royale’ as it resonates with players worldwide. SuperGaming is committed to fostering this vision through initiatives like the ‘Clutch India Movement,’ a year-long esports program starting with the Indus International Tournament, which features the largest prize pool for a battle royale game in India at Rs 2.5 crore.
Sekhar’s visit to SuperGaming reflects the government’s dedication to nurturing the AVGC sector, positioning it as a vital component of India’s digital economy and cultural landscape.
I&B Ministry
Devinder Kumar appointed Prasar Bharati chief vigilance officer
Senior IOFS officer to serve three-year term with Level-13 pay scale
MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed Devinder Kumar as the chief vigilance officer of Prasar Bharati, formalising a key oversight role within India’s public broadcasting network.
The appointment was cleared through an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Kumar, a senior Indian Ordnance Factory Service officer, will initially serve a tenure of three years or until further government orders, whichever comes earlier.
As chief vigilance officer, Kumar will be responsible for overseeing vigilance and compliance functions within Prasar Bharati, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation’s operations.
The role carries a Level-13 pay scale under the central government structure, translating to a salary range between Rs 1,23,100 and Rs 2,15,900. The compensation aligns the position with other senior administrative roles across government departments.
Kumar’s appointment follows due process, including a recommendation from the Central Vigilance Commission, which vets candidates for such critical oversight positions.
Currently serving under the Department of Defence Production, Kumar has been directed to be relieved of his existing duties with immediate effect to assume his new role.
The move comes as Prasar Bharati continues to strengthen its governance framework, with the CVO position playing a central role in maintaining institutional integrity. Kumar’s appointment is expected to bolster internal oversight at a time when accountability remains firmly in focus across public sector organisations.
