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According to the notification, the rules aim to regulate online gaming, promote e-sports and online social games, and ensure user safety through a structured grievance redressal mechanism.
“The Central Government, through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, may issue codes of practice or guidelines in relation to the categorisation of online social games for recreational, educational, skill development, or such other purposes so as to ensure safe and age-appropriate social gaming content.” noted the draft rule.
The draft rules propose the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India, which will function as a statutory body headquartered in the National Capital Region. The Authority will determine whether an online game qualifies as an e-sport, an online s