I&B Ministry cautions OTT platforms against glorifying drug use

NEW DELHI: The over-the-top (OTT) platforms are on the radar of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) for streaming content that reportedly ‘glamorises’ and ‘glorifies’ the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

In an advisory issued by the ministry, the service providers have been urged to be ‘mindful of their social responsibility’ and cautioned against airing programmes promoting the consumption of psychoactive substances in any form. Non-compliance may result in further regulatory scrutiny, the ministry has also warned.