UP’s New Social Media Policy Sparks Debate Over Incentives and Censorship
The Uttar Pradesh government’s Digital Media Policy, 2024, offers influencers up to ₹8 lakh monthly to promote state schemes, while imposing strict penalties, including life imprisonment, for “anti-national” or objectionable content. Approved by CM Yogi Adityanath’s cabinet, the policy aims to boost outreach but has drawn criticism from opposition parties for allegedly curbing freedom of … Read more