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Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday hiked pilot salaries by 8% to 15%, with commanders getting the biggest hikes and increases tapering by rank. Going ahead, first officers or co-pilots will get command upgrades in AI Express, which has single-aisle aircraft, then move to AI, which has wide-body aircraft with higher pay, to build progression within the group. Air India has tried to make Air India Express more attractive through better pay and to address shortages on the B737 fleet.Air India pilots have for years been facing a 40-hour guaranteed pay — meaning they get minimum pay for these hours irrespective of actual flying, while flying more means more pay — while IndiGo has fixed pay for 70 hours. Under the revised framework, Air India will continue to provide guaranteed pay for 40 flying hours but has enhanced flying allowance rates. Rates beyond 40 hours have been increased, aligning compensation with industry benchmarks while rewarding productivity.Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month. Pakistan airspace closure means longer routes, higher flying time and greater pilot requirements.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA senior commander flying 55 hours a month will get Rs 8.3 lakh, up from Rs 7.5 lakh, while a first officer will get Rs 3.3 lakh, up from just over Rs 3 lakh. Privilege leave has been reduced from 30 to 24 days, though weekly offs will not be counted as leave.Since Tata Group took over Air India and Air India Express in Jan 2022, it has grown from around 100 to 300 aircraft. Under the new framework, Air India Express will serve as the “primary pathway” for command upgrades. They can then progress to Air India for wide-body flying. A fleet allowance is being offered to pilots supporting the B737 fleet in Air India Express.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case

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Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday hiked pilot salaries by 8% to 15%, with commanders getting the biggest hikes and increases tapering by rank. Going ahead, first officers or co-pilots will get command upgrades in AI Express, which has single-aisle aircraft, then move to AI, which has wide-body aircraft with higher pay, to build progression within the group. Air India has tried to make Air India Express more attractive through better pay and to address shortages on the B737 fleet.Air India pilots have for years been facing a 40-hour guaranteed pay — meaning they get minimum pay for these hours irrespective of actual flying, while flying more means more pay — while IndiGo has fixed pay for 70 hours. Under the revised framework, Air India will continue to provide guaranteed pay for 40 flying hours but has enhanced flying allowance rates. Rates beyond 40 hours have been increased, aligning compensation with industry benchmarks while rewarding productivity.Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month. Pakistan airspace closure means longer routes, higher flying time and greater pilot requirements.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA senior commander flying 55 hours a month will get Rs 8.3 lakh, up from Rs 7.5 lakh, while a first officer will get Rs 3.3 lakh, up from just over Rs 3 lakh. Privilege leave has been reduced from 30 to 24 days, though weekly offs will not be counted as leave.Since Tata Group took over Air India and Air India Express in Jan 2022, it has grown from around 100 to 300 aircraft. Under the new framework, Air India Express will serve as the “primary pathway” for command upgrades. They can then progress to Air India for wide-body flying. A fleet allowance is being offered to pilots supporting the B737 fleet in Air India Express.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case


Air India salary hikes salaries of pilots by up to 15%
Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month

NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday hiked pilot salaries by 8% to 15%, with commanders getting the biggest hikes and increases tapering by rank. Going ahead, first officers or co-pilots will get command upgrades in AI Express, which has single-aisle aircraft, then move to AI, which has wide-body aircraft with higher pay, to build progression within the group. Air India has tried to make Air India Express more attractive through better pay and to address shortages on the B737 fleet.Air India pilots have for years been facing a 40-hour guaranteed pay — meaning they get minimum pay for these hours irrespective of actual flying, while flying more means more pay — while IndiGo has fixed pay for 70 hours. Under the revised framework, Air India will continue to provide guaranteed pay for 40 flying hours but has enhanced flying allowance rates. Rates beyond 40 hours have been increased, aligning compensation with industry benchmarks while rewarding productivity.Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month. Pakistan airspace closure means longer routes, higher flying time and greater pilot requirements.

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Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund is being implemented through a robust institutional framework with “stringent conflict-of-interest safeguards” in place, highlighting that it is designed “not to exclude domain expertise but to regulate it through clearly defined conflict-of-interest provisions”.Rebutting a media report that 15 of the 22 entities that got public funds to boost India’s deep-tech ambitions have investment links to seven members of the selection committee, raising questions of conflict of interest and propriety, Technology Development Board (TDB) secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the mere existence of a professional or investment association with an innovation ecosystem entity does not constitute a violation of conflict-of-interest norms.”What the framework requires is full disclosure of such interests and complete recusal from the evaluation and decision-making process relating to the proposal concerned… All members had, accordingly, recused themselves, and each decision was taken not by simple majority but by super-majority (two-thirds) of eligible members,” said Pathak.”Members who declare a conflict of interest neither participate in discussions nor vote on the concerned proposal.” Pathak also underlined that TDB has “consistently followed similar conflict-of-interest safeguards for nearly three decades” while supporting indigenous technology development.Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe same institutional principles continue to govern project selection under the RDI Fund, reinforcing continuity, credibility and public confidence in the decision-making process, he added.Prof Umesh V Waghmare, secretary in the department of science and technology and TDB chairperson, said the government has followed the conflict-of-interest guidelines and framework diligently and strongly believes that there have been no violations. TDB is one of the agencies selected to grant money under the Centre’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund. It has, so far, approved assistance for 22 projects involving Rs 2,192 crore of financing.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case

Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund is being implemented through a robust institutional framework with “stringent conflict-of-interest safeguards” in place, highlighting that it is designed “not to exclude domain expertise but to regulate it through clearly defined conflict-of-interest provisions”.Rebutting a media report that 15 of the 22 entities that got public funds to boost India’s deep-tech ambitions have investment links to seven members of the selection committee, raising questions of conflict of interest and propriety, Technology Development Board (TDB) secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the mere existence of a professional or investment association with an innovation ecosystem entity does not constitute a violation of conflict-of-interest norms.”What the framework requires is full disclosure of such interests and complete recusal from the evaluation and decision-making process relating to the proposal concerned… All members had, accordingly, recused themselves, and each decision was taken not by simple majority but by super-majority (two-thirds) of eligible members,” said Pathak.”Members who declare a conflict of interest neither participate in discussions nor vote on the concerned proposal.” Pathak also underlined that TDB has “consistently followed similar conflict-of-interest safeguards for nearly three decades” while supporting indigenous technology development.Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe same institutional principles continue to govern project selection under the RDI Fund, reinforcing continuity, credibility and public confidence in the decision-making process, he added.Prof Umesh V Waghmare, secretary in the department of science and technology and TDB chairperson, said the government has followed the conflict-of-interest guidelines and framework diligently and strongly believes that there have been no violations. TDB is one of the agencies selected to grant money under the Centre’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund. It has, so far, approved assistance for 22 projects involving Rs 2,192 crore of financing.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case

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The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines ‘keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country’ NEW DELHI: The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry has told a parliamentary committee that it is mulling a comprehensive statutory framework to regulate the airing of programmes on OTT platforms, “which are offensive to moral standards of society”, without infringing upon the rights and freedom of individuals.The department-related standing committee on the ministry of home affairs, in its recommendations in the 259th report tabled in Parliament on Friday, said the proposed comprehensive statutory framework for regulating OTT content must incorporate robust technology-enabled age verification mechanisms, effective parental controls and suitable penalties for non-compliance.While observing that the existing framework continued to rely largely on self-regulation by OTT platforms, the committee – in its recommendations on the action taken on its 254th report – reiterated that the government examine the feasibility of establishing an independent post-release review panel – comprising experts from fields like child development, education, law, social sciences and civil society – to review flagged OTT content and lay down appropriate corrective measures.The panel had, in its 254th report, said, “OTT platforms have emerged as a primary source of entertainment in India, with a reach that surpasses traditional cinema, including a substantial audience of minors.” The committee pointed out that unlike films, which require mandatory pre-certification under the Cinematograph Act, OTT content operates under a self-classification system with post-release grievance redressal as per the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.The panel said that although the aforesaid rules require age ratings, parental controls and a grievance mechanism, the lack of pre-release checks and weak age verification still leaves minors exposed to harmful content. Accordingly, it recommended that the government consider establishing a recognised panel of experts who will monitor new OTT releases.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIt suggested that the post-release review panel watch the flagged or trending content based on user complaints submitted through a standardised grievance mechanism.The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines “keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country”. It recommended that the panel also work out suitable penalties for infringement of these norms/guidelines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case

The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines ‘keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country’ NEW DELHI: The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry has told a parliamentary committee that it is mulling a comprehensive statutory framework to regulate the airing of programmes on OTT platforms, “which are offensive to moral standards of society”, without infringing upon the rights and freedom of individuals.The department-related standing committee on the ministry of home affairs, in its recommendations in the 259th report tabled in Parliament on Friday, said the proposed comprehensive statutory framework for regulating OTT content must incorporate robust technology-enabled age verification mechanisms, effective parental controls and suitable penalties for non-compliance.While observing that the existing framework continued to rely largely on self-regulation by OTT platforms, the committee – in its recommendations on the action taken on its 254th report – reiterated that the government examine the feasibility of establishing an independent post-release review panel – comprising experts from fields like child development, education, law, social sciences and civil society – to review flagged OTT content and lay down appropriate corrective measures.The panel had, in its 254th report, said, “OTT platforms have emerged as a primary source of entertainment in India, with a reach that surpasses traditional cinema, including a substantial audience of minors.” The committee pointed out that unlike films, which require mandatory pre-certification under the Cinematograph Act, OTT content operates under a self-classification system with post-release grievance redressal as per the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.The panel said that although the aforesaid rules require age ratings, parental controls and a grievance mechanism, the lack of pre-release checks and weak age verification still leaves minors exposed to harmful content. Accordingly, it recommended that the government consider establishing a recognised panel of experts who will monitor new OTT releases.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIt suggested that the post-release review panel watch the flagged or trending content based on user complaints submitted through a standardised grievance mechanism.The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines “keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country”. It recommended that the panel also work out suitable penalties for infringement of these norms/guidelines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case

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