Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

September 22, 2026 5:48 PM

National Film Awards being taken to India’s best tourist destinations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The National Film Awards will now be taken to some of the country's best tourist destinations as part of an initiative to bring together the film and tourism sectors, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Interacting with the media, Vaishnaw said the initiative has been inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of taking national events beyond conventional venues and connecting them with destinations across the country. The Minister said the ...

July 21, 2026 3:03 PM

I&B Ministry launches ‘Gems of India’ Challenge to discover grassroots digital creators

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday launched the pilot phase of the 'Gems of India' Challenge, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and promoting grassroots digital creators through authentic storytelling about India's districts. The initiative, launched as part of the government's efforts to strengthen the country's creative economy and emerging "Orange Economy", will be hosted on the MyWAVES platform under the WAVES OTT ecosystem. The challenge invites c...

June 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveils two major initiatives to boost Indian film industry, expand cinema infrastructure

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening India's film industry, enhancing its global competitiveness, and accelerating the expansion of cinema infrastructure across the country. The decisions were taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, where the minister directed immediate structural measures to support film production, distribution and techn...

June 12, 2026 2:48 PM

Government Releases Draft Telecom Rules for TV, Radio and Associated Services

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation, with the aim of creating a unified regulatory framework for broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. According to an official statement, the draft rules seek to consolidate multiple guidelines governing television, radio and associated services that were previously administered under t...

March 25, 2026 4:35 PM

Akashvani to broadcast full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ from March 26

Akashvani will begin broadcasting the full six-stanza version of the national song Vande Mataram from March 26, marking a significant shift from its long-standing practice of airing only the two-stanza rendition. Since Independence, Akashvani stations have traditionally opened their morning broadcasts with the signature tune followed by a shortened 65-second version of Vande Mataram. However, in line with recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 28, 2026, all st...

February 16, 2026 5:13 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: MIB pavilion showcases India’s AI capabilities, startup depth

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has unveiled a dynamic showcase of India’s AI-driven media and creative ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning the country as a global leader in responsible and culturally rooted artificial intelligence innovation. Set up at Bharat Mandapam, the MIB Pavilion is hosting a series of panels, masterclasses, startup showcases and immersive technology demonstrations, spotlighting the transformative impact of AI across film, broad...

January 28, 2025 5:06 PM

Digital Exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025 showcases Government’s ‘Unity in Diversity’ initiatives, attracts huge crowds

A digital exhibition highlighting the theme of ‘Unity in Diversity’ through key initiatives of the Government of India has become a major attraction at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Set up by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Triveni Marg, the exhibition is drawing large crowds, according to a press release from the Ministry on Tuesday. The exhibition emphasizes the phrase "ऐक्यं बलं सामंजस्य" (Unity in Diversity) through various government...

September 16, 2024 5:20 PM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj invites success stories and articles for ‘Gramoday Sankalp’ magazine

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) had issued a call for articles and success stories for its upcoming issue of "Gramoday Sankalp" magazine, focusing on the theme "Viksit Bharat and Role of Panchayats." In a letter dated June 26, 2024, the Economic Adviser of MoPR emphasized the magazine's role in disseminating information about various government schemes. The ministry was reaching out to different departments and organizations for contributions that highlighted the impact of Panchayats in I...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

I&B Ministry announces 3rd edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the 3rd Edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) for 2024, aimed at recognizing the media's role in promoting and disseminating information about Yoga in India and abroad. The ministry has extended the deadline for entries to July 15, 2024, giving more time to all media houses to participate in this prestigious award. The AYDMS 2024 will honor excellence in Yoga coverage across three main categories: Print, Te...

September 16, 2024 5:09 PM

I&B ministry announces third edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the 3rd edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman for 2024, aimed at recognizing the positive role and responsibility of the media in promoting the spread of yoga both in India and abroad. A total of 33 awards will be conferred under three categories - Print, Television, and Radio - in 22 Indian languages as well as English. This includes 11 awards each for the "Best Media Coverage in Yoga in Newspaper," "Best Media Coverage ...