Mumbai — Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the growing global reach of Indian stories and announced a new initiative aimed at developing creative talent across the country. The Netflix India Storytelling Initiative will establish partnerships with leading Indian institutions to train the next generation of creators in animation, visual effects, gaming and comics. “India has always been one of the world’s greatest storytelling nations,” Sarandos said. “The Netflix India Storytelling Initiative reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening India’s creative ecosystem by creating more opportunities for emerging creators,” he said. In the first phase of the initiative, Netflix will partner with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to develop industry-focused courses in visual effects and media production workflows.