Will back media in navigating its digital transition: Vaishnaw

IT and information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday addressed the issue of imbalanced revenue sharing between news publishers and technology companies like Google and Meta, asking the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) to make "clear policy recommendations" to facilitate the transition from traditional to digital media.

- Aditi Agrawal

NEW DELHI:

"The government is ready to help you in any way we can during this transition," Vaishnaw said at the DNPA Conclave in New Delhi, highlighting concerns about fair compensation especially for content published after editorial checks, copyright issues, and employment protection.

Information and broadcasting secretary Sanjay Jaju revealed the government is considering a "range of regulatory reforms" to ensure modernisation, inclusivity and fair play in the industry. On revenue sharing, he described a "stark imbalance" threatening quality journalism.