India, Oct. 3 -- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the draft rules for the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025' (PROG Act) which bans real money online gaming in the country.

The rules provide for the regulatory framework for recognition, categorisation and registration of online games, promotion of online social games and esports, powers and functions of the Online Gaming Authority of India, suspension/ cancellation of registration, imposition of penalties against non-compliance, grievance redressal, and more.

The ministry has sought feedback and comments on the rules by October 31.

Here're the key highlights of the draft rules:

- The Centre, through the youth affairs and spo...