Archive · 4 Aug 2025
JioStar CEO Kevin Vaz Named IDMIF President
The Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF) has appointed Kevin Vaz, who leads JioStar's entertainment business, as its new president.
He is taking over from Mr. K. Madhavan.
IDMIF is working to ensure online content in India is safe and fair.
It has a council, DMCRC, which sets rules.
DMCRC is a referee for online content, ensuring it's good and protects viewers and the creators.
Kevin Vaz, CEO of JioStar, is the new President of IDMIF.
He succeeds Mr. K. Madhavan in the role.
IDMIF is a subsidiary of the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF).
The Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) is IDMIF's self-regulatory body.
DMCRC ensures content governance and protects consumer interests while upholding creative freedom.
- Who
- Kevin Vaz is the new President of IDMIF.
- What
- IDMIF appointed Kevin Vaz as its new President.
- When
- The announcement was made on August 4, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To foster fair competition, innovation, and sustainable growth in India’s digital media landscape.
Consumer Interests
Creative Community
Content Regulation
Consumer Interests
Ensuring content governance and consumer protection.
Creative Community
Upholding creative freedom within content.
- Organization
- Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF)
- New President
- Kevin Vaz
- Previous President
- K. Madhavan
- DMCRC established
- May 31, 2021
- DMCRC Chair
- Justice Mukul Mudgal (Retd.)