OTT Platforms Cautioned for Drug Promotion

• Information & Broadcasting Ministry warns OTT platforms against promoting or glorifying drug use.

• Violations could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

• Code of Ethics for OTT platforms prohibits content prohibited by law or court.

• OTT platforms advised to protect public, especially youth.

• Films or serials depicting misuse of psychotropic substances, liquor, smoking, and tobacco qualify for higher age-based classification.

• Potentially dangerous behavior likely to incite offence, including self-harm, and potentially copied by children and young people will receive higher classification.