The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is a ministry of the Government of India. It is responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws in the areas of information, broadcasting, the press, and the cinema of India.
The Ministry is responsible for the administration of the Press Information Bureau and Prasar Bharati, the broadcasting arm of the Indian Government. The Central Board of Film Certification is the other important statutory body subordinate to this ministry, responsible for the regulation and certification of motion pictures broadcast in India.
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Organisation
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is structured into various departments and divisions, each responsible for distinct aspects of media regulation, public broadcasting, film certification, and communication strategy. As of 20 June 2025, the official organisational chart outlines the roles of the Minister, Secretary, Joint Secretaries, Directors, and other senior officials overseeing functions such as print media, films, digital communication, and administration.
Wings and Divisions
Broadcasting Wing
Information Wing
Films Wing
Digital Media Division
Organisations under the wings
Broadcasting Wing
Conditional Access System (CAS)
Community Radio Stations
Prasar Bharati
Doordarshan
Akashvani
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited
Uplinking / Downlinking of TV Channels
Content Regulation on Private TV Channels
Direct to Home (DTH)
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS)
Digital television transition
Radio And Television Licence Around The World
Broadcasting Authority of India 1977
Information Wing
Central Bureau of Communication (CBC)
Photo Division
Publications Division
Research Reference and Training Division
Press Council of India
Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
Mandate
The mandate of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting are:
News services—both televised and broadcast through All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD)
Development of broadcasting and television
Import and export of films
Development and promotion of film industry
Promotion and organisation of film festivals and cultural exchanges
Manage press relations to effectively communicate the policies of the Government of India and gather feedback on these policies
Administration of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 with respect to newspapers
Dissemination of information about India within and outside the country through publications on matters of national importance
Provide research, references, and training to support the media units of the Ministry in fulfilling their responsibilities
Utilise interpersonal communication and traditional folk art forms to promote information and raise awareness on public interest issues through publicity campaigns
Foster international cooperation in the areas of information and mass media
Civil service
The Indian Information Service (IIS) is a distinguished Group 'A' Civil Service open to candidates who successfully complete the UPSC Civil Service Examination. Serving as the media wing of the Government of India, IIS officers act as a crucial communication bridge between the government and the public. They work under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, playing an important role in information dissemination and public relations.
List of ministers
Cabinet ministers
Note:
MoS (I/C) – Minister of State (Independent Charge)
MoS – Minister of State