About Digital Media

Digital Media Division

The Digital Media Division administers part –III of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 which relates to content of publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms). The Rules inter-alia provides for a Code of Ethics to be followed by the publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT Platforms) along with three tier Grievance Redressal mechanism for violation of Code of Ethics by such publishers.

The Division also deals with FDI matters in respect of entities involved in uploading and streaming of news and current affairs through digital media.

S. No. Title Post Date Type/Size Download/Details
1 The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) 2021 15-05-2026 The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) 2021 427.3 KB View
2 Background Note IT(Intermidiary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 10-06-2021 Background Note IT(Intermidiary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 13.12 MB View
3 Contact us 10-06-2021 Contact us 185.25 KB View

News and Current Affairs Publishers

S. No. Title Date Type/Size Download/Details
1 Clarification regarding representations related to IT Rules, 2021 10-06-2021 Clarification regarding representations related to IT Rules, 2021 2.82 MB View

OTT Platforms

Sr. No. Name of OTT Platform Name of Entity Owning the Platform
1 ABC Talkies ABC Talkies Pvt Ltd
2 Acorn TV RLJ Entertainment, Inc.
3 aha Arha Media And Broadcasting Private Limited
4 Airtel Xstream Airtel Digital Limited
5 Amazon MX Player Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
6 Amazon Prime Video Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
7 AMC+ AMC Plus Holdings LLC
8 AP International South Cinema AP International South Cinema
9 Arre U Digital Content Pvt Ltd
10 Artist Aloud - Talent first hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
11 Bahujan Cinema Film Industry Creation
12 Book Myshow Stream BIG TREE ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD
13 C Home Cinema PANCHAMI MEDIENT PRIVATE LIMITED
14 CHAUPAL Bosna Digital Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
15 DashReels DASHVERSE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
16 DIGI Movieplex PVT LTD DIGI Movieplex PVT LTD
17 Discovery Plus (discovery+) Discovery Communications India
18 DocuBay Docubay Media Private Limited
19 Earshot Earshot Media Private Limited
20 eBharat TV Innovative e-News Network Pvt. Ltd.
21 Ep.Log Zero Hour Entertainment
22 Epic ON In10 Media Private Limited (Formerly “Epic Television Networks Pvt. Ltd.”)
23 Erosnow Eros Digital FZ LLC
24 ETV WIN Eenadu Television Private Limited
25 FanCode Sporta Technologies Private Limited
26 Firework Loopnow Technologies Private Limited
27 Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd.
28 Heeroz OTT Catrack Entertainment Private Limited
29 Hello TV Hello TV North East
30 hoichoi Hoichoi Technologies Private Limited
31 Hungama Kids hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
32 Hungama Music hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
33 Hungama Play hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
34 iTunes, Apple TV app, Apple TV+ Apple Fitness + Apple Distribution International Limited
35 IVM Podcasts Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited
36 jio tv PR news india private limited
37 Jiostar India Private Limited Jiostar India Private Limited
38 JioTV Jio Platforms Limited
39 kanccha lannka Glass Dreamz Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
40 KLIKK Angel Television Private Limited
41 Limelight Ribalta Media Technologies Private Limited
42 Lionsgate Play Lions Gate Play LLP
43 Lokal Vokal lokal vokal
44 ManoramaMAX MM TV LTD.
45 Mask Cinema, Mask TV, Masksouth, Anandpragya Weltrtter projects and Consultants Private Limited
46 MEDIA9 Meida9 Television Pvt. Ltd
47 MovieSphere+ Lions Gate India Inc.
48 MovieTube Canopy Entertainment Private Limited
49 MUBI MUBI, Inc.
50 Mzaalo Xfinite Ventures FZ LLC
51 Mzaalo and Erosnow Xfinite Technologies Private Limited
52 Nammaflix Nammaflix Private Limited
53 Neestream Neestream Creations Private Limited
54 Netflix Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP
55 Planet Marathi Planet Marathi Seller Services Pvt. Ltd.
56 OTT56 56inch Media Network Private limited
57 Prag Play AM Television Private Limited
58 Pratilipi FM Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited
59 PTC PLAY G-NEXT MEDIA PVT LTD
60 Reeldrama Reeldrama Production Private Limited
61 Reelsaga Reelsaga Innovations Pvt Ltd.
62 Rock TV Genesys Media Network Private Limited
63 shemaroo Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
64 shemaroo Bhakti Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
65 shemaroo ibaadat Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
66 Sony LIV Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd.
67 Stingray All Good Vibes Stingray Digital International Limited
68 Sun NXT Sun TV Network Limited
69 TangyTV QuickCuts Video Private Limited
70 Tarang Plus Odisha Television Limited
71 TeluguOne ObjectOne Information Systems Limited
72 Tubenight canopy entertainment private limited
73 TV Channel Museum TV Mediart
74 TV Channel MyZen TV Cofites
75 Ultra play, Ultra Jhakaas and Ultra Gaane Ultra media and Entertainment Pvt.Ltd
76 Vi Movies and TV Vodafone Idea Limited
77 Voot Viacom18 Media Private Limited
78 VROTT V R Films And Studios Limited
79 Watcho Dish Infra Services Private Limited
80 YuppTV YuppTV India Private Limited
81 YuppTV Scope Yupptv Digital India Private Limited's
82 ZEE5 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Self Regulatory Bodies

S. No. Title Download Date
1 Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (IAMAI)- SRB for OTT Platforms
  1. View Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (IAMAI)- SRB for OTT Platforms
18-08-2021
2 Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
02-12-2022
3 Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
03-01-2022
4 Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
07-10-2021
5 Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
  1. View Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
  2. View Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
25-05-2023
6 Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
17-01-2023
7 Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
20-04-2022
8 Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
21-04-2022
9 DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
21-04-2022
10 WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
03-09-2021
11 NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
18-08-2021

Communication

S. No. Title Date Type/Size Download/Details
521 Advisory to all Private Satellite TV channels to ensure strict compliance of Programme Code and Advertising Code. 25-02-2020 25-02-2020 Advisory to all Private Satellite TV channels to ensure strict compliance of Programme Code and Advertising Code. 25-02-2020 2.66 MB View
522 Advisory to comply with the Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sampurna Behura Vs. UOI & Ors. 10-01-2022 10-01-2022 Advisory to comply with the Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Sampurna Behura Vs. UOI & Ors. 10-01-2022 349.01 KB View
523 Advisory to Private Channels for adherence to Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. 09-01-2023 09-01-0023 Advisory to Private Channels for adherence to Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. 09-01-2023 1.01 MB View
524 Advisory to Pvt Satellite TV channel for Adherence to Section 20 of the Cable Television Networks Regulation 20-09-2023 20-09-2023 Advisory to Pvt Satellite TV channel for Adherence to Section 20 of the Cable Television Networks Regulation 20-09-2023 524.69 KB View
525 Advisory to Pvt Satellite TV channels covering ongoing rescue operations at Silkyara dated 21-11-2023 reg. 21-11-2023 Advisory to Pvt Satellite TV channels covering ongoing rescue operations at Silkyara dated 21-11-2023 reg. 449.08 KB View
526 Advisory to TV Channels - To abide by the Rule 6(1)(j) of the Programme Code and Rule 7 (5) of the Advertising Code. 04-02-2021 04-02-2021 Advisory to TV Channels - To abide by the Rule 6(1)(j) of the Programme Code and Rule 7 (5) of the Advertising Code. 04-02-2021 437.02 KB View
527 Advisory to TV channels regarding safety of Media Personnel covering Cyclone Biparjoy 15-06-2023 15-06-2023 Advisory to TV channels regarding safety of Media Personnel covering Cyclone Biparjoy 15-06-2023 635.16 KB View
528 Advisory dated 11-08-2023 to carry Sign Language Interpretation 11-08-2023 Advisory dated 11-08-2023 to carry Sign Language Interpretation 22.13 KB View
529 Advisory Adherence to Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 by Private Satellite TV channels. 08-06-2023 08-06-2023 Advisory Adherence to Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 by Private Satellite TV channels. 08-06-2023 535.94 KB View
530 Advisory dated 11th December, 2019 under the CTN Act, 1995 to all Private Satellite TV Channels 11-12-2019 Advisory dated 11th December, 2019 under the CTN Act, 1995 to all Private Satellite TV Channels 360.46 KB View
531 Advisory Implementation of Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in TV programmes 14-08-2019 14-08-2019 Advisory Implementation of Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in TV programmes 14-08-2019 471.81 KB View
532 Advisory Launch of Emergency Response Support System ERSS on Women Safety Persons in Distress - reg 30-01-2020 30-01-2020 Advisory Launch of Emergency Response Support System ERSS on Women Safety Persons in Distress - reg 30-01-2020 5.33 MB View
533 Advisory Cancellation of Registration of Multi-System Operators (MSO) for violation of provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 12-07-2023 12-07-2023 Advisory Cancellation of Registration of Multi-System Operators (MSO) for violation of provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 12-07-2023 277.61 KB View
534 Advisory Compliance of Orders passed by Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 against Misleading Advertisements 11-04-2022 11-04-2022 Advisory Compliance of Orders passed by Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 against Misleading Advertisements 11-04-2022 6.13 MB View
535 Advisory Compliance with Order dated 06-08-2018 by Hon'ble High Court regarding using the nomenclature Dalit. 07-08-2018 06-08-2018 Advisory Compliance with Order dated 06-08-2018 by Hon'ble High Court regarding using the nomenclature Dalit. 07-08-2018 408.7 KB View
536 Advisory lmplementation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and POCSO regarding prohibition on disclosure of identity of children by media. 10-10-2018 10-10-2018 Advisory lmplementation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and POCSO regarding prohibition on disclosure of identity of children by media. 10-10-2018 947.2 KB View
537 Advisory Supreme Court Dated-07-08-2018 TV Channels not to display the photographs of the victims of sexual abuse either in morphed or blurred. 27-08-2018 07-08-2018 Advisory Supreme Court Dated-07-08-2018 TV Channels not to display the photographs of the victims of sexual abuse either in morphed or blurred. 27-08-2018 481.37 KB View
538 Advisory Supreme Court direction WP(Civil) No 754 of 2016 in Tehseen S.Poonawalla vs Union of India and others regarding lynching and mob violence. 28-9-2018 28-09-2018 Advisory Supreme Court direction WP(Civil) No 754 of 2016 in Tehseen S.Poonawalla vs Union of India and others regarding lynching and mob violence. 28-9-2018 457.97 KB View
539 Advisory dated 24-01-2018 on sign language interpretation 24-01-2018 Advisory dated 24-01-2018 on sign language interpretation 400.51 KB View
540 Advisory dated 24-01-2019 on sign language interpretation dated 24-01-2019 24-01-2019 Advisory dated 24-01-2019 on sign language interpretation dated 24-01-2019 342.53 KB View