CBFC ensures 50% women’s representation in film examining panels: Dr L Murugan

• CBFC ensures 50% women's representation in all film examining and revising panels.
• Minister of State for I&B, Dr L Murugan, confirmed this in response to an MP's query.
• The Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, mandate one-third women members on the Board and Advisory Panels.
• CBFC updated its film certification framework last year, introducing new categories like UA 7+, UA 13+, and UA 16+.

Why It Matters: It ensures women's representation in film certification panels.