December 12, 2025 5:33 PM

Government tightens safeguards on OTT platforms to shield children from harmful content

The Centre has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer digital spaces for children by mandating stronger safeguards on OTT platforms to prevent exposure to age-inappropriate content. The measures were detailed in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in response to a question from MP Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu. The Government underlined that while freedom of speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution, ...