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The Wire
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Wire
Shankar Mahadevan, Resul Pookutty-led Indian Institute of Creative Skills Hosts ‘Made for Media. Built for Success' Conclave at Siri Fort on July 5
The Indian Institute of Creative Skills, India's first industry-led creative incubator, is poised to reshape the country's creative education landscape with its national career conclave titled 'Made for Media. Built for Success', scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi. Under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, affiliated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Academy, and operated by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council, the Indian Institute of Creative Skills echoes Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Create in India—nurturing talent to make India a global skill capital. The conclave will be graced by Padma Shri and Grammy Award-winning music icon Shankar Mahadevan, Chairman – MESC, and Padma Shri and Academy Award-winning sound maestro Dr. Resul Pookutty, Chairman – Indian Institute of Creative Skills, alongside Dr. (Hon.) Mohit Soni (CEO – MESC), Pooja Arora (COO – MESC), and Roshni Sehgal, Head – International Development and Business Alliances, MESC. Adding depth to this vision is an illustrious panel of mentors and industry leaders including: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Dr. L. Subramaniam, Dia Mirza, Dr. (Hon.) Amit Behl, Dr. (Hon.) Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, Neeta Lulla, Sham Kaushal, Rahul Rawail, Anjum Rajabali, Shibashish Sarkar, Bharat Dabholkar, Dr. (Hon.) S. Ramachandran, P. Rajendran, Feroz Abbas Khan, Robin Bhatt, Kireet Khurana, Ashish Kulkarni, Bina Paul, Shonali Bose, Wiz Sabbas Joseph, Sudeep Chatterjee, Hrishi K, Sameer Tobaccowala, Munjal Shroff, Kamlesh Pandey, Sushma Gaikwad, Sushil Sakhuja, Anand Jha, Avijit Dutt, Raju Singh, and others who represent decades of excellence across cinema, fashion, music, television, OTT, advertising, festivals, and brand building. With admissions now open for the 2025 academic session in Delhi (Lajpat Nagar) and Bhopal (Jagran Lakecity University), the institute aims to expand to 10 cities by December 2025, taking creative opportunities beyond metros into India's cultural heartlands. The Media & Entertainment Skills Council, under Dr. (Hon.) Mohit Soni's leadership, has developed over 100 industry-backed Qualification Packs, enabled the training of over 700,000 individuals through 5,000 certified trainers, and championed real-world industry integration. 'In today's landscape, creativity is not a hobby—it's a high-value profession,' said Dr. (Hon.) Mohit Soni. 'At the Indian Institute of Creative Skills, we don't just teach. We build futures—with character, credibility, and creativity.' The curriculum spans filmmaking, music production, costume design, journalism, VFX, animation, acting, gaming, new-age media, PR, and branding—with every course designed by practitioners for future professionals. With 60 to 150 handpicked students per campus across 10 cities, the institute will mentor over 1,000 creators annually. It is also welcoming Value Partners—visionaries and organisations wishing to co-build campuses aligned with CSR goals. With an investment of ₹1.5–2 crore, Value Partners receive nationally benchmarked curriculum, brand support, operational guidance, and industry mentorship. Admissions for 2025 are now open. Only 250 seats available in the first academic cycle across Delhi and Bhopal. For details and applications, visit: admissions@ | partnerships@ (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fostering creativity and innovation: Indian Institute of creative skills and MESC at startup Mahakumbh 2025
In a grand confluence of creativity and innovation, the Indian Institute of Creative Skills , affiliated with NSDC Academy and operated by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), marked its presence as an academic partner at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 . Held at Bharat Mandapam from April 3 to 5, the event, themed "Startup India @ 2047—Unfolding the Bharat Story," brought together over 3,000 startups, more than 1,000 investors and incubators, and delegates from over 50 countries. The summit celebrated visionary ideas, entrepreneurship, and the future of India's innovation economy. As knowledge partners, the Indian Institute of Creative Skills and MESC highlighted the role of skill-based creative education in driving India's growth story. From prosthetic makeup to game design, film production to animation, and journalism to public relations and creative communication, the institute offered a glimpse into the future of hands-on, job-ready learning . A highlight of the participation was the live prosthetics demonstrations by Harry, Industry Mentor in Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics. These sessions drew enthusiastic crowds and offered insight into the craftsmanship and evolving technology transforming the world of media and entertainment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Adding intellectual depth to the event, Dr. Mohit Soni, CEO of MESC, joined a panel discussion titled 'India's Gaming Industry : A Rising Global Powerhouse' at the WinZO Booth in the Gaming & SportsTech Pavilion. Addressing the audience, he said, 'To position India as a global leader in gaming, we must invest in nurturing talent that is both creatively adept and technologically proficient.' Throughout the summit, the institute connected with aspiring professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, showcasing its future-ready curriculum that blends traditional artistry with modern tools and technology. Startup Mahakumbh 2025 proved to be a canvas of collaboration, inspiration, and future-building. The participation of the Indian Institute of Creative Skills and MESC reaffirmed their commitment to empowering India's next generation of storytellers, creators, and communicators. Admissions are now open for the upcoming academic session. Students looking to build careers in media, entertainment, journalism, public relations, design, and communication are encouraged to join a transformative institution committed to shaping tomorrow's creative leaders.
