The Gujarat government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday with Krafton - South Korean video game developer which is behind games like BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) - and TransStadia Technologies Private Limited to stimulate the technology, gaming and esports ecosystem in the state. "The government will benefit from this collaboration with Krafton, as it will undoubtedly catalyze our efforts to transform Gujarat into an indigenous and interactive hub for e-sports. We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on our youth and the broader esports gaming community,” MoS Home Harsh Sanghavi said. The developers had hosted a three-day BMPS 2023 (Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series) esports tournament in Ahmedabad last December. Krafton has invested $160 million in Indian start-ups since 2021 and plans to invest an additional $150 million over the next two to three years, said officials.
