EGaming Federation, National Law University join forces to strengthen India's gaming sector

EGaming Federation (EGF), India’s leading body representing the skill-gaming industry, has joined forces with the National Law University (NLU), New Delhi, in a collaborative effort to advance knowledge, research, and capacity-building within the gaming and technology policy domain. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), officially signed on February 2, 2024, underscores the mutual commitment of EGF and NLU to strengthen India’s policy framework and enhance standards in the gaming and technology sector through cutting-edge research and innovation. This strategic partnership between EGF and NLU will involve joint projects addressing contemporary public concerns related to the gaming and technology sector. The collaboration aims to explore the legal implications of these issues and facilitate a meaningful dialogue that contributes to the sector’s advancement. Both organizations are dedicated to fostering informed insights, capacity-building, and collaborative learning. Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai of NLU praised EGF’s efforts in supporting the online gaming sector, expressing enthusiasm about the collaborative knowledge development journey. He emphasized the importance of providing informed legal insights for promoting political, social, and economic justice. The collaboration is expected to create opportunities for capacity-building and collaborative learning between the two entities. Anuraag Saxena, CEO of EGF, expressed contentment with the MoU, highlighting EGF’s dedication to building a community centred on education, research, and scholarship in the Indian online gaming sector. Saxena stressed the goal of advocating for progressive policies that encourage innovation, ensure consumer protection, and promote responsible gaming. He sees the partnership with the National Law University as a crucial step in leveraging academic expertise for the benefit of industry stakeholders and the broader community. The signing ceremony for the MoU, attended by Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai and Mr. Anuraag Saxena, also featured the presence of Dr. Raghav Pandey, Assistant Professor at NLU, and other faculty members. EGF, as the unified voice of the online skill gaming sector in India, represents the views of a majority, including the top 5 Gaming Developers and Operators, with a Unicorn among its members. (With input from agencies)