The sources from the IT Ministry said companies will be given more time to apply for the licence, and sought to assure that consignment or shipments meantime in transit won't face any issues.
The Ministry said social media platforms are "obliged to follow the laws of India and the Constitution of India, just like all other businesses in India have to."
As part of the partnership, CSC Academy - part of Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme of India's flagship Digital India programme -- and IBM will foster the capability and development of learners with diverse backgrounds and educational needs.