"20,000 Crore Losses": AAP's Raghav Chadha Wants Action Against Digital Piracy
NDTV
"Years of hard work of an artist goes down the drain because of piracy," Raghav Chadha said.
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha today urged the government to take urgent measures to combat piracy on OTT platforms. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha highlighted the severe financial impact of piracy on the film industry, citing annual losses estimated at Rs 20,000 crores.
"Years of hard work of an artist goes down the drain because of piracy. Industry is facing losses amounting to Rs 20,000 crores per annum due to piracy," Mr Chadha said.
Mr Chadha's remarks came amid growing concerns over the surge in online piracy, which saw a 62% increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that the creative efforts of artists and the economic viability of the industry are being undermined by this pervasive issue.
