The government is planning to take such move realising the impact it has on the society
Recently, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with the Information Technology ministers of all the states, who were concerned over the effect of online gaming
We will be able to come up with a proper policy very soon which might even involve a new law or a regulation: Vaishnaw
While the gaming industry has been calling for a centralised regulation for a long time, the Centre has now decided to come up with a proper policy or a new law on online gaming, soon.
The government is planning to take such a move realising the impact online gaming has on the society, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, as reported by news agency PTI.
Recently, the minister held a meeting with the Information Technology ministers of all the states, who were concerned over the effect of online gaming.
“Every state has shown serious concern about the impact online gaming is having on society, particularly the addictive part of it — people are getting addicted, people are weirdly exhibiting behaviour not within social norms, which is affecting harmony of society,” Vaishnav said.
Hence, the government has initiated a very serious consultation process with all stakeholders. “We will be able to come up with a proper policy very soon which might even involve a new law or a regulation,” he said.
It is to be noted that the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday announced the constitution of a high-level task force that will make recommendations to regulate the online gaming space in the state.