Lok Sabha
Unstarred Question No.
406
To be Answered on 25.02.2000
New Regulatory Mechanism
for Doordarshan
Question
406. Shri Kirit Somaiya :
Shri Vilas Muttemwar
Shri Anandrao Vithoba Adsul:
Will the Minister of Information
and Broadcasting be pleased to state :
- Whether the Government propose
to set up a new regulatory mechanism for Doordarshan
including various foreign channels and cable operators
in the country.
- If so, the details thereof.
- Whether the delegation of cable
operators from Mumbai has urged the Government
to help them against the monopolistic exploitation
of foreign channels.
- If so, the details thereof
- The steps taken by the Government
in this regard.
- Whether Doordarshan is likely
to be developed into a major public service broadcasting
and
- If so, the details thereof ?
Answer
Minister of state of the
ministry of information and broadcasting and minister
of state of the department of disinvestment (Shri
Arun Jaitley)
- The Government proposes to introduce
a comprehensive legislation before the Parliament
with a view to provide for a regulatory mechanism
for various aspects of Broadcasting.
- Yes, Sir.
- In a representation dated January
26, 2000 All India Cable Operators Association
and BRISCA of Mumbai have sought for regulating
the interface of foreign satellite channels with
the cable operators. These and various other issues
related with Cable TV regulation will be taken
into account while finalizing the proposed legislation
on Broadcasting.
- The Prasar Bharati (DD & AIR)
is the only Public Service Broadcaster in our
country. The Government is extending all necessary
assistance so as to make it even more effective.
A Committee has also been constituted to study
the working of Prasar Bharati and suggest necessary
changes in its organisational structure. Systems
and other relevant areas to ensure quality, credibility
and professionalism in Prasar Bharati.
