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I&B Ministry cautions OTT platforms against streaming content ‘glorifying’ use of drugs

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The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings.In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, "Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the potential influence on young …

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New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings.In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, "Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the poten…

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Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs

Representational Photo New Delhi- The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings. In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regardin…

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Centre Warns OTT Platforms Against Inadvertent Promotion Of Drugs

New Delhi, Dec 17: The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings. In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the potential…

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NEW DELHI, Dec 17:  The Government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings.   In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the potent…

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued an advisory to OTT platforms, cautioning them against streaming content that glamorizes or glorifies drug use. The ministry emphasized that platforms should be mindful of their social responsibility and warned that non-compliance could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. …

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory to Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, urging them to avoid the glamorization of drug use in their content. The advisory highlights concerns over portrayals of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, which may have a negative impact, particularly on younger viewers. The MIB referenced the Information Technology […] The post MIB advises OTT platforms to curb glamourization of…

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MIB advises OTT platforms to curb glamourization of drug use in content

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, urging them to exercise caution in streaming content that may inadvertently promote or glamorise the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The advisory highlights concerns over the potential influence such portrayals can have on young and impressionable viewers. This advisory comes just ahead of the Parliamentary Standing …

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Govt issues advisory to OTT platforms on depiction of narcotic drugs & substance abuse

Mumbai: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a critical advisory to OTT platforms regarding the portrayal of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in streaming content. This move comes as concerns rise over the glamorization and inadvertent promotion of drug misuse in digital media, which could significantly influence young and impressionable viewers.
The advisory, citing provisions under the IT Rules, 2021 and the Narcot…

I&B Ministry cautions OTT platforms against streaming content ‘glorifying’ use of drugs

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