J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) campus at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Mumbai, on January 15. The visit was to explore avenues for institutional collaboration and student exchange between IICT and the J&K Government.
As part of the visit, Omar Abdullah viewed a curated audiovisual presentation at the Rangayan Preview Theatre, showcasing IICT’s vision, academic framework, and creative technology capabilities. This was followed by a live showcase at the Anubhuti Drishya Immersive Studio Lab, featuring demonstrations of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications, along with experiential interaction.
Following the discussions, the Hon’ble Chief Minister was escorted to the NFDC Bharat Pavilion and Museum. The visit highlighted the role of the NFDC Museum as a national cultural repository and a platform for preserving, presenting, and celebrating India’s film and creative legacy.
The visit also included a Digital Twin demonstration at the Photogrammetry Studio, where a live 3D photogrammetry scan was conducted to create a digital avatar, highlighting the practical applications of immersive and emerging technologies.
Speaking during the interaction, the Hon’ble Chief Minister said, “If we want Jammu and Kashmir to become an attractive destination for filmmaking, then human talent and post-production capability must be created locally, and that is where a relationship with an institution like IICT becomes important for us.”
Additionally, a strategic discussion session was held to deliberate potential areas of collaboration between IICT and J&K government, focusing on exploring student exchange and institutional cooperation.
The visit was hosted by Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Chief Executive Officer, IICT, along with Munjal Shroff, Governing Council Member of IICT.