How MeitY's plans of e-KYC for gaming could be a perfect solution for all Indian gamers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been looking to monitor the gaming sector in India for a long period to ensure the overall safety from potential dangers. Having been given the responsibility of looking after the country's ecosystem, the body seems to have found a novel solution in the form of e-KYC.
Gaming has developed massively over the last few years in the world's largest democracy. Helped by the development of affordable internet connections and mobile devices, India has become the new hub of esports. While consoles and PC gaming are still in a nascent phase, the situation with handheld devices is quite different.
As the percentage of gamers and associated revenue from the sector continues to grow, so do the dangers. In this regard, the MeitY has been tasked with ensuring players' safety, considering the target audience's relatively young nature.
More importantly, several games today come with in-app purchases, which could be troublesome if not monitored. While there might not be a perfect solution for all the issues, the e-KYC system might be brought in as a potential bridge between all the stakeholders.
KYC in itself is not an unknown commodity in the country, and it's an extremely important tool in India. From having bank accounts to getting fuel or food, it's a mandatory step that one needs to complete. The system being conceptualized by the the MeitY might not be exactly the same, but the overall objective is the main key here.
On January 11, Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar met esports personalities from across the country to discuss how a solution could be reached. A focus was also laid on the different streams of video games, and how each differs from the other.
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