The double standards in support to farmers stir
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Developed nations need to look at their own subsidies to farmers, policies on GM crop and pesticide exports
The ongoing farmers’ protest has attracted a lot of global attention. So much so that the External Affairs Ministry even put out a rejoinder after some global celebrities tweeted in support of the protest. Some sections of the Indian diaspora, too, expressed their support which has attracted criticism back home.
Agriculture and food issues are increasingly connected in today’s world. How global food policies are shaped impacts Indian farmers and consumers. Consequently, to support Indian farmers, these countries must be questioned on their actions which directly have a detrimental impact on our farmers.
He said the change in guidelines would also allow 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector. While the Commerce Ministry had spoken of 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector, the guidelines of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry needed to be changed. Changes have been approved for 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the sector. Till now, the FDI was limited to 49 per cent, Javadekar told a media briefing. The TRAI was consulted in this regard, he added.
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Cabinet approves revision in DTH norms, licences to be issued for 20 yrs
As per the revised norms, license for the DTH will be issued for a period of 20 years in place of present 10 years, while it may be renewed further by 10 years at a time
BusinessToday.In | December 23, 2020 | Updated 19:15 IST
Govt revises guidelines for providing DTH services in India
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved revision in guidelines for providing direct to home (DTH) services in the country, which includes issuance of licences for a period of 20 years instead of 10 years and reduction in licence fee. The amended DTH guidelines, with longer licence period and clarity on renewals, relaxed FDI limits, etc., will ensure fair degree of stability and new investments in the sector along with employment opportunities, the Cabinet note said.
Cabinet nod for revised DTH service guidelines
Cabinet nod for revised DTH service guidelines
He said the change in guidelines would also allow 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector.
While the Commerce Ministry had spoken of 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector, the guidelines of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry needed to be changed.
Changes have been approved for 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the sector. Till now, the FDI was limited to 49 per cent, Javadekar told a media briefing.
The TRAI was consulted in this regard, he added. (AGENCIES)
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While the Commerce Ministry had spoken of 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector, the guidelines of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry needed to be changed.
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He said the change in guidelines would also allow 100 per cent FDI in the DTH sector.
MUMBAI: The union cabinet has approved the long pending revisions to the licensing guidelines of the direct-to-home (DTH) sector, information and broadcasting (I&B) minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday.
Under the revised terms, the licences will be awarded for 20 years from the present 10 with an auto renewal clause for 10 years.
The existing DTH guidelines were silent on the course of action to be adopted after expiry of the 10 year license period and that led to multiple temporary extensions to DTH players after expiration of their original licenses.