🏛️ Description
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India responsible for policy formulation, administration, and regulation of information dissemination, mass media, and broadcasting services in the country. It plays a key role in shaping India’s communication strategy, promoting freedom of expression, preserving culture, and ensuring responsible media practices.
The Ministry oversees film, television, print, radio, and digital media sectors, facilitating public information through both government and private channels. It also manages the dissemination of official information via Press Information Bureau (PIB) and coordinates with public broadcasters such as Doordarshan and All India Radio.
MIB is committed to promoting media literacy, fostering international media cooperation, supporting the film industry, and ensuring transparent communication between the government and citizens.
🎯 Mandate
- Formulate and implement policies related to information dissemination, broadcasting, and films.
- Oversee regulation and development of radio, television, cinema, print, and digital media sectors.
- Promote freedom of speech while ensuring ethical and responsible journalism.
- Administer public service broadcasters – Doordarshan and All India Radio under Prasar Bharati.
- Oversee Press Information Bureau (PIB), which disseminates official information from the Government of India.
- Support India’s media and film industries through national and international film festivals, policy reforms, and incentives.
- Combat misinformation and promote authentic communication through media partnerships.
- Promote media technology, digitization, and convergence in communication systems.
🌐 Official Website
🏢 Offices & Contacts
Headquarters:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
Shastri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
New Delhi – 110001, India
Telephone: +91-11-23386946 / 23386400
Email: secy-mib@nic.in
Website: https://mib.gov.in
🏗️ Departments & Key Organisations
- Press Information Bureau (PIB): https://pib.gov.in
- Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan & All India Radio): https://prasarbharati.gov.in
- Doordarshan: https://ddnews.gov.in
- All India Radio (Akashvani): https://allindiaradio.gov.in
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC): https://cbfcindia.gov.in
- Films Division: https://filmsdivision.org
- Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP): https://davp.nic.in
- National Film Development Corporation (NFDC): https://nfdcindia.com
- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI): https://srfti.ac.in
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII): https://ftii.ac.in
- Press Council of India (PCI): https://presscouncil.nic.in