The Central Board Of Film Certification In India Has Introduced This!

The Central Board Of Film Certification In India Has Introduced This

The CBFC in India has recently brought in a major change to the regulation of films that has been in place for the 2024 Certification Rules. These goals have been proposed to bring the current system up to date with its internationally oriented counterparts, primarily in terms of openness, accessibility, and, to a certain extent, effectiveness.

Key Changes Introduced:

• New Age-Based Rating Categories:

To make the concept clearer, the existing UA category has been further divided into three new age certification namely UA 7+, UA13+ and UA 16+. It offers clearer instructions over the shows that parents and guardians have to allow the young audiences to watch. 

• Inclusivity for Disabled Audiences:

Movies will now have to contain attributes that will help to organize film viewing for people with disabilities. It will also be seen in a larger drive to see that there is provision for equal access for all.

• Greater Representation of Women:

In order to work for gender sensitive screening, the Board and Advisory panel of the CBFC should consist at least one third women and the Board is being encouraged to make it half. 

• Digital and Efficient Certification:

They include; The certification process will be moved to a fully online system that will help in elimination of delays and increase in a level of transparency. This entails priority screening particularly for those films with tight release schedules. Perpetual 

• Validity of Certificates:

This means that apart from the re-certification for television broadcast, CBFC certificates have now been made lifetime valid instead of the previous expiration within a period of 10 years.

• Anti-Piracy Measures:

As it is known, piracy is a problem that generates huge losses in the Indian film industry and the updated regulations contribute to its fight. This is besides refining the harsh penalties that have been put in place due to the passing of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023.

These are among several changes that are aimed at growth of India’s film industry that has over 3,000 motion pictures each year in more than 40 languages, and is of the biggest global industries. Thus, being focused on the coverage of modern technological and societal requirements, these rules should strengthen India’s favorable positions in the international cultural and creative industries.