India's Broadcasting Landscape Undergoes Transformation: The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024
The Indian government's newly introduced draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, marks a significant shift in the country's media landscape. This bill aims to replace the outdated Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 and broaden the regulatory framework to encompass the burgeoning digital media sector. By redefining "digital news broadcasters" and introducing new regulations for online content creators, intermediaries, and advertisers, the bill seeks to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. 1. neuron: Broadcasting regulation bill and its impact on content world - The Economic Times m.economictimes.com Historical Context: From Cable to Digital To understand the implications of this new bill, it is crucial to examine the evolution of broadcasting regulations in India. The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 was enacted to regulate the rapidly expanding cable television industry. Ho...