Why in News?
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 25 OTT platforms for streaming obscene or pornographic content, citing violations under the IT Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021, following consultation with multiple ministries and child protection agencies.
Description:
● MIB is a Union Ministry, established in 1947 (originating from the British-era Dept. of Information & Broadcasting, 1941).
● Plays a central role in regulating media, broadcasting, press, advertising, films, and public communication.
Organizational Structure:
● Headed by: Union Minister of I&B
● Supported by: Minister of State and a Secretary
● Works via multiple autonomous bodies, statutory authorities, and PSUs.
Major Bodies under MIB:
| Body | Role |
| Prasar Bharati | Autonomous public broadcaster; oversees AIR & Doordarshan |
| All India Radio (AIR) | Radio broadcasting |
| Doordarshan (DD) | Public television service |
| Press Information Bureau (PIB) | Disseminates official information and govt updates to media |
| Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) | Govt advertising and outreach |
| Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) | Censor board – classifies films for public exhibition |
| Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) | Training in film and TV |
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) | Training in journalism and mass media |
Key Responsibilities:
● Policy formulation for information, broadcasting, cinema, and press.
● Regulation of content standards across TV, radio, cinema.
● Promoting Indian cinema, managing certification via CBFC.
● Dissemination of government information to the public.
● Administering media education and skill training.
● International collaborations in media, films, broadcasting.
Major Schemes & Initiatives:
| Initiative | Description |
| Digital India | Promotes digital outreach through media integration |
| Broadcasting Sector Reforms | Aims to reduce red tape and ease of doing business |
| National Broadcasting Day | Celebrated July 23, marks first radio broadcast (1927) |
| National Film Heritage Mission | Preservation & digitization of Indian cinematic heritage |
| Community Radio | Promotes localized broadcasting for inclusivity & diversity |
Challenges:
● Balancing freedom of speech and content regulation
● Tackling fake news, misinformation, and deepfakes
● Adapting to the rise of digital/OTT platforms
● Need for greater transparency in media regulations
● Maintaining editorial independence of public broadcasters
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