The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) on March 27, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Guidelines for OTT Platforms mandating Features for Hearing and Visually Impaired Audiences.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Accessibility guidelines were issued for OTT platforms to support people with hearing and visual impairments.
• The guidelines require all new OTT content to include at least one accessibility feature: captions or Indian Sign Language for hearing-impaired users, and audio descriptions for visually impaired users, following a phased rollout schedule.
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