1. Hyperlinking policy
Links to external websites/portals
This website contains hyperlinks to other websites/portals at various places. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users to access related information.
The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) is not responsible for the contents, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed on such websites.The mere presence of a link or its listing on this website shall not be construed as endorsement of any kind by PRGI.
PRGI cannot guarantee that these links will work at all times and has no control over the availability or content of the linked pages.
In accordance with GIGW guidelines, a pop-up message shall be displayed to users when they are redirected to any non-Government external website, clearly indicating that they are leaving the PRGI website.
Links to our website by other websites
PRGI does not object to direct linking to the information hosted on this website, and no prior permission is required for such linking. However, PRGI should be informed about any such links so that changes or updates to the linked content can be communicated appropriately.
PRGI does not permit framing of its web pages by external websites. All pages of this website must load into a new browser window or tab of the user.
External Links Available on the PRGI Website
The PRGI website provides links to the following Government and related websites:
- Press Information Bureau
- Central Bureau of Communication
- Publications Division
- Central Board of Film Certification
- New Media Wing, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Film and Television Institute of India
- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
- Press Council of India
- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- National Film Development Corporation
2. Privacy Policy
As a general rule, this website does not automatically collect any personally identifiable information such as name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address that can identify a user individually.
This website records certain information for statistical and analytical purposes only. This information includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Domain name
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
This information is used solely to improve website usability, performance, and services.
No attempt is made to link such information with the identity of users unless an attempt to damage the website or compromise its security is detected. User information shall not be disclosed except where required by law, including pursuant to a lawful order of a competent authority.
If the website requests users to provide personal information voluntarily, users shall be informed of the purpose for which the information is sought and how it will be used. Reasonable security measures shall be taken to protect such information.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content available on this website, PRGI does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage arising out of the use of such information. In case of any discrepancy or ambiguity, users are advised to contact the Web Information Manager, PRGI.
Use of Cookies
A cookie is a small text file placed on the user’s computer or mobile device by a website’s server. Cookies are used to facilitate efficient navigation and improve user experience. This website uses analytics cookies to anonymously track browsing patterns for website performance analysis. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information.
3. Copyright Policy
No third-party content has been used in the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI).
Contents of this website may not be reproduced partially or fully, without due permission from the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI). If referred to as a part of another website, the source must be appropriately acknowledged.
However, the material has to be reproduced accurately and not to be used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. The permission to reproduce this material shall not extend to any material which is identified as being the copyright of a third party.
Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the concerned departments or copyright holders.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian Laws. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.
4.Content Contribution, Moderation & Approval Policy (CMAP)
(Clause 5.4.3 – GIGW 3.0)
The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) website follows a structured Content Contribution, Moderation and Approval Policy (CMAP) to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and accountability of all published content.
A minimum two-tier approval mechanism is followed, comprising the following clearly defined roles:
- Content Creator: Responsible for the creation and initial upload of content.
- Content Approver: Responsible for verification, validation, and approval of content.
- Content Publisher: Responsible for final publication of approved content on the website.
These roles are clearly defined and implemented for all sections of the website, including:
- Main Menu and Sub-Menus
- Sidebar Links
- Footer Menus
Content is published on the website only after due approval through the designated workflow, ensuring full compliance with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) standards.
5. Content Review Policy (CRP)
The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) disseminates official Government information and services through its website. To ensure that the content remains current, accurate, and relevant, a structured Content Review Policy has been adopted.
The review periodicity is as follows :
| Content Section | Review Frequency |
|---|---|
| Home Page | Daily |
| About Us | Half-Yearly or on change |
| Our Services | Monthly or on change |
| Policy | Half-Yearly or on change |
| Connect with Us | Half-Yearly or on change |
| Updates | Monthly or on change |
| Sidebar Menu | Half-Yearly or on change |
| Footer Menu | Half-Yearly or on change |
Content found outdated or irrelevant is updated, archived, or removed as per policy.
6. Content Archival Policy (CAP)
The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) maintains an online archival system to enable retrieval of information that has completed its active lifecycle but remains relevant for record and reference purposes.
| Sl. No. | Content Type | Archival Trigger | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Updates for Printers | End Date | 20 Years |
| 2 | Updates for Publishers | End Date | 20 Years |
| 3 | Updates for Specified Authorities | End Date | 20 Years |
| 4 | Updates for PIB Offices | End Date | 20 Years |
| 5 | Accounts – Autonomous Bodies | End Date | 20 Years |
| 6 | News | End Date | 20 Years |
| 7 | Photo Gallery | End Date | As per requirement |
| 8 | Events | End Date | As per requirement |
7. Security Policy
The Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) is committed to ensuring the security of its website and protecting information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Appropriate administrative, technical, and security controls are implemented to safeguard information, including personally identifiable information submitted by users.
Notice and Disclosure
PRGI does not sell, trade, or disclose any personally identifiable information of website users to any third party, except under the following circumstances:
- Where disclosure is required by law
- Pursuant to a lawful order of a competent authority
- With the explicit consent of the user
All reasonable measures are taken to protect user information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
8. Contingency plan — Defacement / Natural calamity
Contingency Plan in the Event of Defacement
Defacement Protection Policy
- The Press Registrar General of India is security audited for application vulnerabilities and performance.
- Any application-level modification on the Press Registrar General of India implies re-audit of the website.
- All the servers’ configuration and logs are monitored timely.
- Only system administrator users are allowed to access the servers for doing administration and configuration tasks.
- All servers are in lock and net secured.
- Contents are updated through secured FTP using VPN.
Monitoring of Defacement of Press Registrar General of India
There are two ways of monitoring the defacement of the Press Registrar General of India website.
- PRGI IT division continuously monitors by analyzing the log files.
- The Development team also monitors the website regularly.
- In case of any eventuality, whoever notices it first shall inform the Technical Manager and Web Information Manager on phone as well as through email.
Actions to be Taken After Defacement
As soon as the Technical Manager and/or Web Information Manager receive the information regarding the defacement of the website, the following steps will be taken:
- Stoppage or partial stoppage of the website according to the degree of defacement.
- Analyzing log files and troubleshooting the source of defacement and blocking the service.
- Analyzing the type of defacement and fixing it.
- In case of complete loss of data, restoring the website data from backup or starting the website from DR site in case of long downtime.
- Providing log files to the security division for analysis.
- Fixing all vulnerabilities based on security recommendations and re-auditing the applications.
- Restoring the affected or corrupted contents from backup and restoring the site.
Contact Details in Case of Defacement
Name: Shri Gaurav Sharma
Designation: Assistant Director (I.T)
Email: it-helpdesk[dot]rni[at]gov[dot]in
Phone: 24363241
Address:
9th Floor, Soochna Bhawan,
Near CGO Complex
In case of any defacement incident, the concerned personnel should immediately inform the Technical Manager and Web Information Manager through phone and email for immediate action.
Time for Restoration of the Press Registrar General of India Website after Defacement
The time taken for restoration of the Press Registrar General of India website depends on the degree of defacement and the services affected by the defacement.
Data Corruption
Regular back-ups of the website data are taken in the Press Registrar General of India in-house Data Centre. These enable fast recovery and uninterrupted availability of information to citizens in case of any data corruption.
Hardware / Software Crash
Though such an occurrence is rare, in case the server on which the website is hosted crashes due to unforeseen reasons, the web hosting service provider will take necessary actions to restore the services at the earliest.
Natural Disasters
There could be circumstances whereby, due to a natural calamity (reasons beyond the control of any person), the entire data center where the Press Registrar General of India website is hosted gets destroyed or ceases to exist. In such an eventuality, the Press Registrar General of India website will be started from the Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
Natural Disasters (DR)
Storage-based replication takes place at the Disaster Recovery (DR) site to ensure continuity of services and data availability.
9. Website Monitoring Policy
The Press Registrar General of India provides this website and the information it contains as a public service. This system is monitored to ensure proper operation, to verify the functioning of applicable security features, and for similar purposes. Anyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring.
The website is monitored periodically. Parameters such as performance, functionality, broken links, and traffic analysis are checked regularly to ensure optimal performance.
Feedback Mechanism
A feedback mechanism is available through the feedback form provided on the website for collecting suggestions and comments from visitors. The department also has a system for analysing feedback received from users. This helps in improving and enhancing the website based on the suggestions received from visitors.