The BGMI Return

The wait is over: 

BGMI is finally back in India after a long 10 month ban.

If you are a mobile game lover then you must have heard of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the new name of PUBG. 

What is BGMI and why is it banned?

BGMI is a mobile game where you and 99 other players set foot on an island and fight to survive to the end. The game has many modes, maps, weapons, vehicles and costumes that make millions of players interesting and exciting. The game was created by Krafton, a Korean company that also owns PUBG.

The Indian government banned BGMI along with 117 other Chinese apps on July 28, 2022, under Section 69A of the IT Act. The reason is that these apps are harmful to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defense, national security and public order of India. The government is also concerned about data privacy and user security.

How did Krafton bring back BGMI?

 Krafton worked with the Indian authorities to address their concerns and bring the game back to India. The company says it has taken several steps to ensure compliance with all Indian laws, such as:

- Store Indian user data on servers in India and Singapore

- Requires user consent for data collection and transfer

- Use Microsoft Azure to host the game's cloud services

- Removed blood effect and added time limit and play time limit

 When and how to play BGMI?

BGMI is currently available to download from the play store, however, you may not be able to play the game right away as the game is still under government surveillance. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unblocked the game from app stores for three months, but authorities will monitor it to ensure it follows Indian rules. If negative activities are detected, the game may be banned again. # How could the return of BGMI benefit eSports in India?

The return of BGMI is great news. According to Lokesh Suji, Director of the E-Sports Federation of India and Vice-President of the Asian E-Sports Federation (AESF), "The long-awaited return of BGMI after a 10-month hiatus is a driving force. very necessary for the eSports community in our country."

 BGMI is also expected to contribute to the growth of India's mobile game market, which is already one of the largest in the world. According to IAMAI, India has more than 430 million mobile gamers and is expected to reach 650 million by 2025.

conclusion:

 BGMI is back in India after a long ban but with some changes and limitations. The game is still being tested and may face further challenges from the government. However, for now, millions of gamers can once again celebrate and enjoy their favorite mobile game.

Here is the Google play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pubg.imobile