Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced a new “Best Web Series” award category, for the International Film Festival of India.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Delighted to announce the BEST WEB SERIES AWARD @IFFIGoa to be presented to an exceptional web series for its artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess and overall impact. India is filled with exceptional talent; I encourage you to tell the story of a rising and aspirational New India – ready to lead the world, with a billion dreams and a billion untold stories.”

He informed that the award “will be given to an original web series on an OTT platform, originally shot and available in an Indian language.”

“The Award aims to incentivise and create investment opportunities in India’s OTT sector, encourage content in Indian languages, recognise exceptional talent and foster growth & innovation of the OTT industry. Beginning this year at the 54th International Film Festival of India, the award will be presented annually,” Thakur added.

IFFI 2023 will take place from November 20 to November 28.