Over The Top (OTT) platforms have been given 15 days or two weeks’ time to contemplate the information & broadcasting ministry’s proposal of forming a committee or an additional “layer“ that would review scripts before a show or series is commissioned or goes under production.
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OTT players given 2 weeks to respond to government’s proposal of regulating content
Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said OTT platforms should be sensitive to India’s cultural diversity, they must also reflect the collective conscience of the country and provide a healthy viewing experience for people of all age groups.