Anurag Thakur says OTT must reflect the nation’s collective conscience and provide a healthy viewing experience for all ages
Post Date – 11:43 PM, Tuesday – July 23rd 18th
New Delhi: India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur met representatives of major OTT platforms on Tuesday to discuss content governance and user experience, and said OTT players have a responsibility to ensure their platforms do not spread vulgar and abusive content. Masquerading as “creative expression.”
Thakur also said that OTT must reflect the collective conscience of the country and provide a healthy viewing experience for all age groups. After meeting representatives of top OTT platforms, Thakur tweeted: “Interacted today with representatives of leading OTT platforms on various issues including content governance, user experience, enhancing the industry’s special capabilities and overall growth and access to innovation.”
He claims that OTT platforms have revolutionized the way we consume content, inspire new talent and showcase regional content on a global scale. “OTT players have a responsibility to ensure that their platforms do not spread vulgarity and abuse masquerading as ‘creative expression’. India is a diverse country; OTT must also reflect the collective conscience of the nation and provide healthy viewing experience.”
“As we unleash India’s creative economy, these platforms must also be sensitive to our cultural diversity. I&B looks forward to further strengthening partnerships and engagements to make this happen,” added Thakur.
