logo
logo
  • Home
  • About Tripura
    • Tripura
    • Governon
    • Chief Minister
    • Council of Ministers
  • Tripura
  • National
  • International
  • Lifestyle
  • Spotlight
  • Sports
  • Jobs/Tender
  • Photo Album

Indian govt asks OTT platforms to scrutinise content for obscenity, violence: report

By IBNS
Jul 15, 2023..

New Delhi: The Indian government has communicated to streaming services such as Netflix, Disney, and others that their content should undergo independent scrutiny for obscenity and violence before being made available online, Reuters reported.


The streaming platforms were asked to filter content during a meeting held on June 20 at the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

However, the streaming companies, also known as OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms, expressed objections, and no final decision was reached during the meeting, as stated in the government minutes and confirmed by an industry source who participated in the discussions, said the report.

The ministry "highlighted concerns regarding obscene and vulgar content on OTT platforms, as expressed by Members of Parliament, citizen groups, and the general public," said the minutes, which are not public but were seen by Reuters.

Netflix and Amazon enjoy a huge viewership in India, which is set to expand into a $7 billion market for the sector by 2027, according to Media Partners Asia.

Unlike movies released in theatres, streamed content is not reviewed and certified by a government-appointed board.

During the meeting, the government emphasised the importance of adopting a "more proactive approach" to ensure that streaming content, including international content, adheres to a designated code of ethics, as indicated by the meeting minutes.

The existing code already requires providers to exercise caution regarding content that may incite violence or be sensitive from a religious standpoint.

Attendees at the meeting included Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Reliance's broadcast unit, Viacom18, and Apple TV.

Leave a Reply
Post comment
Related News
Modi invited to G7 Summit in Canada, Indian PM looking forward to meeting Carney
Jun 6, 2025 ..
S Jaishankar appreciates Central Asian partners for condemning Pahalgam terror attack
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Piyush Goyal, Antonio Tajani discuss India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Operation Sindoor reminds Pakistan of its shameful defeat: PM Modi in Katra
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Shashi Tharoor-led all-party Indian delegation meets US VP JD Vance, discusses counter-terrorism
Jun 6, 2025 ..
Newsletter

Subscribe For Northeast Herald News And Receive Daily Updates

logo

Northeast Herald starts its journey from Tripura state capital city Agartala to cover the entire Northeast region of India for the latest news, news photos, and the latest photos to promote the great cultural, historical and traditional identity of the region.

  • Twitter Icon
  • About Tripura
  • About Northeast
  • National News
  • Tripura News
  • International
  • Entertainment
  • Spot Light
  • Article Us
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Top News
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Code of Ethic
  • Site Map
  • Rss Feeds

Copyright © Northeast Herald. All Rights Reserved