FILM CERTIFICATION OVERHAUL: ONLINE APPLICATIONS, MORE WOMEN IN BOARD
Why in the news?
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting proposes a significant shift by moving the entire film certification application process online.
source:themirror
Gender Representation Enhancement:
- Women in Certification Board: The new rules advocate for a more inclusive Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a minimum of one-third women representation and an ideal target of half the board being women.
- Parental Guidance Sub-Categorization: The ‘UA’ category will now feature age-based indicators like UA7+, UA 13+, and UA 16+, offering clearer guidance for parental discretion.
Streamlining Certification:
- The perpetual validity of CBFC-issued certificates is introduced, eliminating the need for recertification every 10 years.
What is E-cinepramaan Portal?
The draft rules mandate that every application for public film exhibition must be made through the online portal, termed the e-cinepramaan portal. About Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
Certification Categories: ● U: Unrestricted Public Exhibition. ● U/A: Unrestricted, but parental discretion advised for children under 12. ● A: Restricted to adults. ● S: Restricted to special classes of persons. Article 19(2) of the Constitution allows the government to impose restrictions for national interests. |