Public Broadcasters Doordarshan, Akashvani Offer Free Content Access Amid ANI Vs YouTubers
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Following the ANI copyright controversy, government-run agencies like Prasar Bharati, Akashvani, Doordarshan, and PIB have opened up their content archives to creators.
Amid the Asian News International (ANI) vs YouTubers controversy, multiple government-run agencies have come forward, providing content creators free or affordable content access to their platforms.
Earlier, the Press Trust of India (PTI) had announced an 'affordable access to PTI videos for YouTube content and for use in other social media platforms".
In line with the same, other government-run agencies, including the Prasar Bharti, Akashvani, Doordarshan National, and even the Press Information Bureau (PIB) have announced accessible content for content creators and its use on all social media platforms, including YouTube.
In an X post, Akashvani mentioned that content creators can get access to shorts, explainers, and documentaries in their language in 50 categories and 15 languages, all for free.
चाहे हो एक्सप्लेनर, शॉर्ट्स या डॉक्यूमेंट्री- अपनी भाषा में पाएं सब कुछ।50 श्रेणियां, 15 भाषाएं- सब कुछ मुफ्त @PBSHABD पर।
#CreatorsWithShabd pic.twitter.com/h3VXvORSVP
— Akashvani आकाशवाणी (@AkashvaniAIR) May 29, 2025
In a similar post, Prasar Bharati mentioned it was offering 'Rare visuals, historic clips, and reliable data- all free for creators".
The same was reposted by the PIB.
The Doordarshan National quoted a post by Prasar Bharati and wrote, 'Creators can now set aside copyright concerns and access".
It also mentioned that Prasar Bharati is a 'platform for free 24/7 easily accessible news clips, audio materials, written stories and visuals" and that it is 'fully copyright-free and authorised for use".
The X post also mentioned that Prasar Bharati's content is from 'verified resources for media organisations and creators for every event across India".
'PBShabd offers a dependable, always-available source of clear, accessible content allowing creators and media organisations to easily share, create and develop content without restrictions or additional costs," it added.
THE CONTROVERSY AROUND ANI COPYRIGHT VIDEOS
A controversy against ANI flared up after prominent YouTubers, including Mohak Mangal, accused the platform of misusing YouTube's copyright strike system.
They also alleged ANI was using the same to target independent creators and then allegedly demanding hefty sums in exchange for withdrawing those strikes.
Later, Mangal, on his YouTube channel, uploaded a short video, accusing ANI of exploiting YouTube's copyright enforcement mechanism for issuing takedown notices against creators.
In his video, he specifically alleged that ANI had issued two copyright strikes against his channel for using video clips lasting just 9 and 11 seconds, drawn from ANI footage related to the Kolkata rape case and 'Operation Sindoor'.
Mangal's video quickly gained traction, prompting other creators to speak out.
YouTuber Rajat Pawar alleged he had faced a similar situation and that ANI had issued two strikes on his videos and then offered to remove them if he either paid a penalty or signed up for an annual licensing package worth Rs 18 lakh.
Pawar claimed he was warned that failure to cooperate could also result in his channel being taken down.
As the matter reached the Delhi High Court, it on Thursday directed Mangal to remove objectionable portions from his video.
In its defamation suit filed before the Delhi High Court, the wire agency stated that the video deliberately spread falsehoods with the intent to target and malign its public image.
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