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India to Implement New Guidelines for OTT Platforms: Profanity to be Beeped Out, Explicit Scenes Blurred

The new I&B Ministry guidelines aim to regulate profanity, nudity, and intimate scenes on OTT platforms.

India CSR by India CSR
October 4, 2024
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India to Implement New Guidelines for OTT Platforms: Profanity to be Beeped Out, Explicit Scenes Blurred

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NEW DELHI (India CSR): The Indian government is set to introduce stringent guidelines for over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, mandating the beeping of profanity and blurring of explicit scenes. The move, part of a larger effort to ensure that digital content aligns with Indian cultural and legal standards, is currently in the final stages, with extensive consultations underway with industry stakeholders.

New Standards for Digital Content

The new guidelines, developed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), aim to regulate how profanity, nudity, and intimate scenes are depicted on OTT platforms. According to sources, the guidelines will recommend alternative portrayals for such scenes and language, without compromising the narrative integrity. A senior ministry official stated, “These guidelines will ensure that stories can still be expressed creatively while adhering to cultural and legal standards.”

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In addition to restricting explicit content, the guidelines will outline specific instructions for scenes involving changing clothes, intimate relationships, and profanity-laden dialogue. For instance, if a dialogue containing profanity is essential to a scene, it may be altered or distorted to maintain its impact without explicit language. The I&B ministry has indicated that these regulations are meant to balance creative expression with respect for legal provisions related to women and cultural norms.

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Industry Consultations Underway

The government’s initiative is receiving input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including OTT companies, content creators, and legal advisors. The guidelines are expected to establish a uniform approach to content regulation, considering diverse viewpoints from the industry. The ministry emphasizes that these new rules are not meant to restrict content but to provide a framework ensuring that content adheres to Indian standards.

This collaborative approach aims to create guidelines that are realistic and considerate of both creative freedom and societal sensitivities, particularly regarding content that may influence young or impressionable viewers.

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Key Facts About New OTT Content Guidelines in India

Implementation AuthorityMinistry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B)
Main FocusBeeping out profanity, blurring explicit scenes
Guideline GoalsTo align OTT content with Indian cultural and legal standards
Content Focus AreasIntimate scenes, profanity, and changing clothes scenes
Alternative DepictionsEncourages non-explicit portrayals for sensitive scenes
Stakeholder ConsultationsWide consultations with OTT platforms, industry experts, and stakeholders
Compliance RequirementProducers to submit affidavits to the censor board and I&B ministry
Monitoring MechanismMinistry oversight for content adherence on OTT platforms
Previous Regulatory ActionsBlocked 18 OTT platforms in March 2024 for streaming “obscene content”
Expected Release DateGuidelines to be issued soon, final consultations underway
Impact on IndustryAims to balance creative freedom with respect for cultural values and societal sensitivities
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A Compliance Affidavit for Every Production

OTT platforms and production houses will be required to submit compliance affidavits to the censor board and the I&B ministry, certifying adherence to the guidelines throughout the production process. This affidavit requirement will act as an additional layer of accountability, ensuring that the guidelines are met before the content is made publicly available.

To streamline compliance, the ministry may also suggest appointing dedicated team members within production crews to review and refine dialogues or scenes that may be deemed inappropriate. These teams will work to maintain the narrative impact while aligning with cultural standards.

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Ensuring Responsible Content on OTT Platforms

Currently, explicit scenes and profanity are largely unrestricted on OTT platforms, leading to regulatory challenges as this medium grows in popularity. This initiative by the ministry follows earlier actions, such as the blocking of 18 OTT platforms in March 2024 for streaming what the government deemed obscene content. These measures highlight the government’s intent to oversee the streaming industry, fostering content that upholds the cultural and legal sensibilities of Indian audiences.

While platforms are not entirely free from censorship, the new guidelines are expected to foster a more responsible approach to storytelling in India’s digital entertainment sector. By creating a comprehensive framework, the ministry hopes to balance creative storytelling with public decency and respect for cultural values.

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Embracing a New Era of Content Regulation

As the Indian OTT landscape continues to expand, these guidelines mark a significant development in the digital content space, reflecting the evolving expectations of Indian audiences. With cultural and legal standards at the forefront, these regulations may serve as a model for future content governance in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment industry.

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Understanding OTT and OTT Content

OTT (Over-the-Top)

OTT, or “Over-the-Top,” refers to media services provided directly to viewers via the internet, bypassing traditional distribution like cable, satellite, or broadcast TV. OTT platforms deliver a wide variety of media, including movies, TV shows, sports, and documentaries, allowing users to access content on-demand across multiple devices like smartphones, computers, tablets, and smart TVs.

OTT Content

OTT content includes the various forms of digital entertainment available on OTT platforms. This content can range from movies and TV series to live sports and documentaries. OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hotstar either produce their own content (originals) or acquire it from other creators.

OTT content is typically categorized into three models:

  • Subscription-based Video on Demand (SVOD) – Users pay a recurring fee, either monthly or annually (e.g., Netflix, Amazon Prime Video).
  • Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD) – Content is free for viewers and supported by ads (e.g., YouTube).
  • Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD) – Viewers pay per video or rental, as seen on platforms like Apple iTunes and Google Play Movies.

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