IIC/MEDIA FOUNDATION DIALOGUES

Streaming Platforms and Digital News Media: Regulation, Self-regulation or no Regulation?
Panelists: Nikhil Pahwa, Founder, Medianama; Jawhar Sircar, former CEO, Prasar Bharati; Dhanya Rajendran, Founder, The News Minute; and Tarun Katial, CEO Zee5

Introduction: Harish Khare, Chairperson, The Media Foundation

Moderator: Shuma Raha, Contributing Editor, Business Standard

There is a growing debate on whether digital content, so far unregulated in India should be regulated or not.  And if digital content, like news and video streaming platforms, is to be regulated, how would that impact freedom of expression and creative indepencence?

First in a series of conversations organized in collaboration with The Media Foundation on issues facing the media. Featuring prominent voices and highlighting different perspectives, the Dialogues will debate issues challenging our times