There`s great news for web series creators. On Tuesday, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced a new category, the "Best Web Series" award, for the International Film Festival of India.

Taking to Twitter, Thakur wrote, "Delighted to announce the BEST WEB SERIES AWARD @IFFIGoa to be presented to an exceptional web series for its artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess and overall impact. India is filled with exceptional talent; I encourage you to tell the story of a rising and aspirational New India - ready to lead the world, with a billion dreams and a billion untold stories."