The 2021 Rules replace the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. The earlier set of rules which were only applicable to intermediaries. The new Rules also significantly broadened the area of intermediary oversight, as well as bringing online news content and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms under its purview.
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Telephone Directory of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Contact details of officers of Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Users can get information about name of the officer, designation, extension number, office number, fax number and room number.
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Appraisal and Approval of Public Funded Schemes and Projects
Appraisal and Approval of Public Funded Schemes and Projects (except matter required to be placed before the Cabinet Committee on Security)
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Amendment in Private C&S TV Policy
Amendment to the Policy Guidelines for the Empanelment of private C&S TV Channels and Fixation of rates for Government advertisements by DAVP notified on 09.06.2017.
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Film Promotion Fund
The film promotion fund aims to provide financial assistance to filmmakers to promote their films at international film festivals across the world. Film Promotion fund would provide financial aid to the movie selected in any competition section of an International Film Festival of repute or India's official nomination to the Academy Awards under Foreign Film Category for promotional activities.
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Foreign Investment Policy, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the nodal Ministry for formulation of policies on foreign investment in the Broadcasting, Film, Print and Advertising Sectors. It examines proposals for foreign investment and frames guidelines keeping in view the national interest.
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Grant in Aid Scheme to provide financial assistance to registered NGOs and State Government organizations
The Grant In Aid scheme aims to provide financial assistance to registered NGOs and State Government organizations for conducting Film Festivals in non-metro cities of India for promotion of regional cinema and exposure to cinematic technology. In addition to this, the scheme also provides assistance for Film Festivals in metro cities on social issues like disability, environment, women and child welfare, etc. are also considered.
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Details of payments to TV channels by DAVP
DAVP provides solution for the paid publicity requirements of all Central Government organisations, PSUs or Government Societies, depending on the client's target audience and budget. A range of media outfits are used, ranging from the conventional medium like newspapers to TV channels and radio channels. Outdoor publicity options such as hoardings, messages on trains and vehicles are also used. Users can get information on payments made to...
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Guidelines for Publication of Indian edition of foreign news magazines
The Union Government has decided to allow publication of Indian editions of foreign magazines publishing news and comments on public news i.e., periodicals falling in the news and current affairs category, by Indian entity, with or without foreign investment.
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Annual Reports of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Communications Annual reports on implementation of policies and programmes for achieving growth and development.
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Website of Central Board of Film Certification
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulates the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952. Get information about the film certification, process and penalties for violations etc. Information on enforcement like violations of cinematograph Act and penalties is available. Details about rules related to film posters are also...
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Guidelines for Publication of Facsimile edition of Foreign Newspapers
In supersession of the previous guidelines issued by this Ministry dated 13th July 2005, the Union Government have decided to allow, with immediate effect: Facsimile editions, in whole or in part(s), of foreign newspapers, by Indian entities, with or without foreign investment, and also by foreign companies owning the original newspaper, provided they get incorporated and registered in India under the Companies Act, 1956.
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Policy Guidelines for Rate Fixation and Advertisement Release in Outdoor Media and Personal Media for Government Advertisements
The guidelines would act as the common point of reference for stakeholders in Outdoor Publicity media for execution of Outdoor Publicity projects of Government of India.
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Seva Samarpan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The key to all-round development of the nation is through Good Governance, or Sushasan.
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One Year of Modi 2.0, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
The Government had taken several important decisions which transformed India like never before
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Policy Guidelines for Bulk SMS and Other Value-Added Services
These guidelines will cover campaigns through Bulk SMS and other value added services mentioned above which are executed by BOC from time to time on behalf of the Ministries/ Departments and organizations of Government of India. Such messages are disseminated to raise public awareness.