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Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025: MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju to discuss vision for India’s media transformation
Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the MIB, will detail the government’s initiatives to empower both digital and traditional media. His address will emphasize efforts to support sustainable industry growth, drive innovation, and enable new monetization models in an AI-driven media landscape.
Sanjay Jaju will deliver a special address titled “How MIB is Steering Media Transformation in India”
India’s media landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid digital disruption, shifting audience behavior, and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence. As these forces reshape the industry, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) is at the forefront of policy efforts to address critical challenges, including misinformation, deepfakes, data privacy, and platform accountability.
At the upcoming DNPA Conclave 2025, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the MIB, will deliver a special address titled “How MIB is Steering Media Transformation in India.” His remarks are expected to highlight the ministry’s strategic initiatives to bolster digital infrastructure, foster media innovation, and create a more equitable environment for both traditional and digital media players.
Set for February 27 in New Delhi, the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 promises to be a defining event in the evolving landscape of digital media and policy. Organized by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), the conclave will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts for critical discussions on AI’s role in shaping the future of journalism and digital transformation.
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A central theme of the discussion will be the role of artificial intelligence in content governance, with a focus on fostering responsible AI adoption while ensuring transparency and fairness in news dissemination. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) is also advancing efforts to strengthen media regulations, aiming to strike a delicate balance between press freedom, cybersecurity, and ethical journalism in the digital age.
A key highlight of the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 will be an address by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), who will offer insights into the government’s forward-looking regulatory framework for AI. His session is expected to outline a vision for AI governance that balances innovation with accountability, ensuring that technological advancements align with ethical and regulatory safeguards.
Additionally, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the MIB, will detail the government’s initiatives to empower both digital and traditional media. His address will emphasize efforts to support sustainable industry growth, drive innovation, and enable new monetization models in an AI-driven media landscape. With misinformation and deepfakes posing a growing threat to media credibility, the ministry is prioritizing AI-driven fact-checking tools to reinforce trust and accountability in journalism.
As AI continues to redefine the media industry, the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 will serve as a pivotal forum for exploring regulatory strategies, ethical imperatives, and industry-wide collaborations to harness AI’s potential responsibly.
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At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spotlighted the critical role of traditional media in an evolving digital landscape. He emphasized that such gatherings can aid the govt in formulating more effective policies for a balanced and sustainable media ecosystem.
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