MUMBAI: Even as the Information & Broadcasting ministry has spoken in favour of bringing video streaming platforms under the regulatory framework, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has categorically stated that there are no plans to censor online content.
“Government is committed to freedom of speech and expression and privacy of its citizens as enshrined in the constitution of India. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has no plans to introduce censorship on the content appearing on online streaming platforms,” Minister of state for electronics and information technology Sanjay Dhotre has said in the Rajya Sabha.
No plans to introduce censorship on online streaming content: MeitY
“Government is committed to freedom of speech and expression and privacy of its citizens as enshrined in the constitution of India. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has no plans to introduce censorship on the content appearing on online streaming platforms,” Minister of state for electronics and information technology Sanjay Dhotre has said in the Rajya Sabha.
No plans to introduce censorship on online streaming content: MeitY