House panel moots bringing MIB, MeIT under one body

The standing committee on communications and IT has proposed to bring the MIB and Ministry of IT and Electronics under a single body so that there is better coordination in handling issues about communication and media tech, media networks have reported.

The recommendation was part of the committee's Demands for Grants report, presented in both Houses last week.

The panel has also called for more stringent regulations regarding concerns over films and audio-visual content allegedly glorifying the consumption of alcohol and drugs, and acts of violence, a parliamentary panel has communicated to the MIB via a series of recommendations.

As per the panel's recommendations, there is need to formulate a comprehensive policy framework to strengthen existing guidelines and ensure strict compliance.