Centre Issues Warning to OTT Platforms and Social Media Channels on Content Regulation

The Union government has issued a warning to OTT platforms and social media channels. It asked them to follow the Code of Ethics mentioned in the IT Rules (2021). The government said that content on these platforms should be classified by age and that no inappropriate content should be broadcast.

This warning comes after complaints about obscene content on OTT platforms. The government emphasized that such content must be removed, and platforms need to make sure the content is appropriate for the right age group.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued this notice after a controversial incident involving podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia. His comments on the stand-up comedy show *India's Got Latent* caused public outrage, leading to protests and the removal of the episode. FIRs were filed against Ranveer in several states, and the Supreme Court expressed concern about the matter.Centre Issues Warning to OTT Platforms and Social Media Channels on Content Regulation

The Centre has urged OTT platforms and social media to follow ethical guidelines, ensuring the content shared is respectful and upholds moral values. They warned that failure to follow these rules could lead to further action.