# Netflix and Indian government creative partnerships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-and-indian-government-creative-partnerships > Updated: 2026-08-08T05:32:26.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. To mark its tenth anniversary in India, Netflix has launched a series of initiatives in partnership with the Indian government to support the local creative economy and tourism. The Netflix India Storytelling Initiative includes partnerships with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) to provide scholarships and curriculum development in visual effects and media technology, as well as cooperation with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) to train talent in animation, gaming, comics, and accessibility services such as audio description. Additionally, Netflix and the Ministry of Tourism launched the "As Seen on Netflix" section on the Incredible India website to promote cultural traditions and filming locations. During these developments, Netflix leadership highlighted the importance of India to global growth and the integration of artificial intelligence in production workflows. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Netflix expands India operations through tourism and creator initiatives Celebrating 10 years in India, Netflix is launching new tourism-focused digital features and a storytelling initiative to train creators in animation, VFX, and gaming alongside Indian government bodies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-expands-india-operations-through-tourism-and-creator-initiatives ### 2026-08-05: Netflix India Storytelling Initiative Launched with Government Partnership Netflix announced a multi‑phase India Storytelling Initiative with scholarships and training, launched an “As Seen on Netflix” tourism portal, and reported its series “Operation Safed Sagar” added over ₹215 cro 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-announces-india-storytelling-initiative-in-meeting-with-pm-modi --- Cite as: Netflix and Indian government creative partnerships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-and-indian-government-creative-partnerships