WORKSHOPS and meetings.To adopt modern TECHNOLOGY for the certification process through computerization of certification process and up-gradation of infrastructure.To maintain transparency about the Board’s activities through voluntary DISCLOSURES, implementation of e-governance, prompt replies to RTI queries, and publication of the annual report.To develop CBFC as a Centre of ExcellenceTitleYear of establishmentWorking underHeadquarterFunctionCentral Board of Film Certification(CBFC)15th Jan 1951Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Govt. Of IndiaMumbai, MaharastraFilm certification The name of the Central Board of Film Censors (Popularly called Censor Board) was changed to the Central Board of Film Certification in 1983 and that pretty much explains the RESPONSIBILITY of the CBFC, which is to CERTIFY films according to age. And as long as you certify films, you need a certification board.