Acting on long-standing concerns over explicit and vulgar material, the RSS has launched an informal advisory panel to formulate strict regulatory guidelines for digital streaming services. This initiative follows severe criticism from leadership regarding the impact of online media on traditional family values and youth culture, prompting a push for formal legislative oversight similar to traditional theatrical film certification.The Genesis of the Initiative and Leadership ConcernsThe formation of this advisory panel stems from continuous feedback gathered through grassroots activities like Kutumb Prabodhan, which aims to protect and nurture traditional family structures. Senior functionaries within the organization noted that digital streaming platforms have increasingly become hubs for explicit material and social distortion.This move directly echoes previous statements made by RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, who publicly criticized digital entertainment channels for propagating moral decay and explicit content. According to leadership perspectives, the lack of a specialized gatekeeping body has allowed unchecked media to directly enter private households, bypassing standard societal filters.Why Digital Platforms Lack Direct OversightUnlike theatrical releases governed strictly by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) under the Cinematograph Act, digital applications operate under decentralized frameworks. Current online streaming channels rely primarily on the Information Technology Rules and broader legal provisions rather than pre-screening certification.Critics and advocacy groups have frequently highlighted these regulatory gaps, arguing that self-regulation mechanisms adopted by networks remain largely ineffective. Instances of government crackdowns—such as the restriction of multiple non-compliant streaming applications for displaying obscene content—have further fueled demands for a centralized statutory framework.Structure and Future Proposals of the PanelThe newly assembled committee consists of intellectuals, legal minds, educationists, and cultural experts who are currently consulting stakeholders across various domains. Rather than imposing immediate restrictions, the collective aims to compile a comprehensive blueprint detailing structured compliance standards.Once finalized, this proposal will be officially submitted to the Union Ministry and relevant governmental bodies for review. The ultimate objective is to establish a specialized certification or review structure tailored specifically for digital media to safeguard youth and maintain societal harmony without stifling creative expression entirely.also read : Strait of Hormuz Traffic Falls as Middle East Attacks Intensify
