IBDF is in the process of forming a new wholly-owned subsidiary to handle all matters pertaining to digital media
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Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation.
IBDF will also form a Self-Regulatory Body soon. The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (
IBF), the apex body of broadcasters, is being renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF), as it expands its purview to cover digital platforms to bring all digital (
OTT) players under one roof. IBDF is in the process of forming a new wholly-owned subsidiary to handle all matters pertaining to digital media.
IBDF will also form a Self-Regulatory Body (SRB), as per the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 as notified by the Government of India on 25th February 2021.