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22/10/2025

“Please do not see accessibility as an additional thing or a favour that you’re providing to persons with disabilities. See it as a larger social and emotional ask — as a means to integrate persons with disabilities as human beings who have needs, who want to consume content.”

Adv. Anchal Bhatheja during our LinkedIn Live on the Draft OTT Accessibility Guidelines.
To watch more, head to our YouTube channel or click the link in bio.
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Digital accessibility is not a feature, it’s a right.It ensures equal participation in the digital world across culture,...
17/10/2025

Digital accessibility is not a feature, it’s a right.
It ensures equal participation in the digital world across culture, information and entertainment.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released the Draft Guidelines for Accessibility of Content on OTT Platforms. OTT platforms will be required to make their entire content libraries accessible within two years, starting with new releases.
Do you think these new guidelines can make OTT platforms more inclusive?
Send us ‘OTT Access’ on WhatsApp at 8976926914 or click the link in bio.
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Can the New OTT Accessibility Guidelines Make Online Content Truly Inclusive?The Ministry of Information and Broadcastin...
16/10/2025

Can the New OTT Accessibility Guidelines Make Online Content Truly Inclusive?

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released draft guidelines to make OTT platforms accessible for persons with hearing and visual impairments.
They aim to support inclusive viewing experiences through features such as captions, audio descriptions and Indian Sign Language.

Join us for a live discussion with Adv. Anchal Bhatheja, hosted by , as we unpack what these guidelines mean for viewers, creators and platforms.

The session goes live on our LinkedIn page (Civis) on 17 October at 5 PM.
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16/10/2025

When we plan for forests like Sanjay Gandhi National Park, how do we ensure we also plan for the people who live around it?

In this clip, Nikita, an Urban Researcher and Architect, reflects on why empathy and on-ground engagement matter in the SGNP draft planning process and what it means for nearby communities.

Watch the full Live on .vote to understand what’s in the draft and how you can share your feedback.

Feedback open till 17 October 2025
Send “Sanjay Gandhi” on WhatsApp to +91 89769 26914 or click the link in bio.

15/10/2025

What are Karnataka’s new welfare rules for artists?

Policy in 30 Seconds - Episode 24

The state has released the Draft Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists Welfare Rules, 2025, made under the 2024 Act to set up a welfare system for cultural workers.

These rules outline how artists and cultural workers can register, the benefits they can receive, and how the system will be funded.

The draft is open for feedback till 25th October 2025
Share your thoughts by clicking the link in bio.

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14/10/2025

The Ministry of Coal has proposed draft rules to set up a Coal Exchange, a digital platform where buyers and sellers can trade coal and lignite.
These rules aim to bring transparency, flexibility and competition to India’s coal market.
Watch the explainer to know how this system will work and who will regulate it.
Share your feedback on the draft. Link in bio.
Deadline: 16th October 2025
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Daman’s planning rules are changing.The First Amendment to the General Development Rules updates land use, FSI, parking ...
13/10/2025

Daman’s planning rules are changing.
The First Amendment to the General Development Rules updates land use, FSI, parking and building norms.

What could this mean for people living in and visiting Daman?
Read Pranoy’s article to know more.
Link in bio
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Cultural workers in Karnataka, whether in films, music, theatre or other cultural fields, did not have a welfare system ...
11/10/2025

Cultural workers in Karnataka, whether in films, music, theatre or other cultural fields, did not have a welfare system until recently.

In 2024, the state passed the Cine and Cultural Activists Welfare Act, which gave the government the power to set up welfare measures. In 2025, the Draft Rules have been released under this Act to explain how the welfare system will work in practice.

Swipe through to know who can register, what benefits are available, and how the system will work.

The draft is open for feedback till 25th October 2025
Share your thoughts by clicking the link in bio.

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Cultural workers in Karnataka, whether in films, music, theatre or other cultural fields, did not have a welfare system ...
09/10/2025

Cultural workers in Karnataka, whether in films, music, theatre or other cultural fields, did not have a welfare system until recently.

In 2024, the state passed the Cine and Cultural Activists Welfare Act, which gave the government the power to set up welfare measures. In 2025, the Draft Rules have been released under this Act to explain how the welfare system will work in practice.

Swipe through to know who can register, what benefits are available, and how the system will work.

The draft is open for feedback till 25th October 2025
Share your thoughts by clicking the link in bio.
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Who really decides what India is watching on TV?For years, TRPs — the ratings that show which programs are most watched ...
08/10/2025

Who really decides what India is watching on TV?

For years, TRPs — the ratings that show which programs are most watched — were decided by just one agency and a very small sample of households.

Now, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has released draft reforms to open the field to more players — aiming to make ratings fairer, more transparent, and closer to how India actually watches.

Read Ankur Arora’s piece to know more.

Link in bio.
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What does BMC’s new draft plan mean for Sanjay Gandhi National Park — and for Mumbai? Join us tomorrow on Instagram Live...
07/10/2025

What does BMC’s new draft plan mean for Sanjay Gandhi National Park — and for Mumbai?

Join us tomorrow on Instagram Live as we talk about SGNP’s Eco-Sensitive Zone, what’s in the draft plan, and why it matters for both people and nature.

🗓️ 8th October 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 On .vote

In conversation with , Urban Researcher & Architect
Moderated by from Civis

Don’t miss it — tune in and be part of the discussion!

07/10/2025

BMC has released a draft plan for Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone — the buffer that protects wildlife, heritage, and nearby communities.

But what’s actually in this draft, and what could it mean for Mumbai’s future?
Here’s a quick explainer.

Want to share your views with BMC?
Send “Sanjay Gandhi” on WhatsApp to +91 89769 26914 or simply tap the link in bio.

Deadline to share feedback: 9 October

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