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WorklifeIndia: How is India exploring the metaverse?

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How is India exploring the metaverse?

22/04/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - WorklifeIndia, How is India exploring the metaverse?

Does India have the right technology and bandwidth to develop the metaverse?

Often referred to as the next big thing in the digital space, the metaverse has caught the fancy of big tech firms around the world. The belief is that soon we will all be hanging out in different digital worlds to work, play, attend concerts, watch movies, or catch up with a friend over coffee.

The concept is now also finding firm ground in India, where many companies have begun exploring the space. Some have launched retail stores inside a metaverse shopping mall, while some have opened up office complexes. Some have even organised weddings.

But does it all sound much like a souped-up version of virtual reality? Does India have the right technology and bandwidth to develop the metaverse, or is it just a fad that is likely to pass after some time?

Presenter: Devina Gupta
Contributors: Rajesh Dhuddu, VP and practice leader - Blockchain, Tech Mahindra; Manish Maheshwari, founder and CEO, Invact Metaversity; Sai Srinivas, CEO and co-founder, Mobile Premier League; Pushpak Kypuram, co-founder and director, NextMeet

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