The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) on November 30, 2023, issued a notification regarding the guidelines for the exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films in cinema theatres.
The following has been stated: -
•The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a comprehensive 'Guidelines on exhibition of Public Service Awareness (PSA) films in cinema theatres' which may be adhered to for screening of such films in cinema theatres.
•These guidelines are to be implemented from the date of issue of this letter in supersession of the instructions contained in the O.M. No. M-14016/35/2021-DO(FA) other previous extant instructions of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, with regard to Public Service Awareness/Approved Films.
•Public Service Awareness (PSA) Films/Approved Films are those scientific films, films intended for educational purposes, films dealing with news and current events, documentary films or indigenous films for publicity of Government programs and cinematic record of India's history that are produced by the Central Government Organizations Viz. Line Ministries, Institutions, Departments, etc., and have been approved for exhibition in cinema theatres by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Such Approved/PSA Films of the Central Government have either been certified or have been granted exemption from certification under section 9 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 by the Government.
•Mandatory screening of PSA films/Approved films: It is mandatory for all film exhibitors/theatre owners/Digital Cinema Service Providers/Agencies/licensee applicants to screen the PSA films/Approved films in their cinema theatres. These are prescribed under section 12(4) of the Cinematograph Act, of 1952.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. M-14014/3/2014-DO(FA)]
