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New Delhi, August 21, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 by both Houses of Parliament.
The Bill highlights India’s commitment towards becoming a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity, Prime Minister Modi said.
This Bill will encourage e-sports and online social games, while at the same time protecting society from the harmful effects of online money games, he said.
This Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, highlights our commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity. It will encourage e-sports and online social games. At the same time, it will save our society from the harmful effects of online money… https://t.co/t1iUuH9JP1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 21, 2025
Responding to the X post of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about passage of aforementioned bill, Modi said;
“This Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, highlights our commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity. It will encourage e-sports and online social games. At the same time, it will save our society from the harmful effects of online money games.”
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