Government issues accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms to support hearing and visually-impaired users

March 27, 2026 4:57 PM

Government issues accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms to support hearing and visually-impaired users

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued new guidelines mandating accessibility features on OTT platforms to make digital content more inclusive for persons with hearing and visual impairments. The guidelines, notified on February 6, 2026, aim to ensure that audio-visual content published by online curated content platforms is accessible to a wider audience and includes a defined implementation schedule. Mandatory Accessibility Features for New Content Under the new norms, all ...

WAVES OTT records 80 lakh downloads, expands India’s digital cultural footprint

December 17, 2025 4:26 PM

WAVES OTT records 80 lakh downloads, expands India’s digital cultural footprint

India’s Over-the-Top (OTT) sector has emerged as a major driver of the country’s soft power by enabling global access to Indian stories, creative talent, cultural heritage and independent filmmaking, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. According to industry estimates cited in the FICCI–EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025, video subscription revenues grew by 11 per cent in 2024 to reach ₹9,200 crore. The number of users paying for streaming content on OTT platfor...

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

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, ...