Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Government Examines Stakeholder Views on Draft Broadcast Bill
The Indian government has finished talking to different groups about a new law called the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023.
This law wants to control both regular TV and new online platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
The government asked for people's opinions from November 2023 to October 2024.
They want to make one big rule for all these platforms instead of having different rules.
Some people were worried that the government might have too much control, so the government decided to talk to more people before making any changes.
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry completed stakeholder consultation on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023.
The Bill aims to regulate traditional broadcasters and digital platforms, including OTT streaming services and online news creators.
The draft Bill was placed in the public domain on November 10, 2023, with the comment period extended to October 15, 2024.
The government examined diverse suggestions received from stakeholders, including media and entertainment industry associations.
The draft Bill seeks to establish a unified framework for broadcasting services, replacing the current Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.
- Who
- Information & Broadcasting Ministry, L Murugan, Stakeholders
- What
- Examination of stakeholder views on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023
- When
- Consultation period ended on October 15, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To overhaul the regulatory framework for broadcasting services
- Bill Name
- Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023
- Consultation Period
- November 10, 2023 to October 15, 2024
- Ministry Involved
- Information & Broadcasting Ministry
- Current Regulatory Framework
- Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
- Stakeholders Consulted
- Media and entertainment industry associations