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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has opened public consultation on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, designed to replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995. The proposed legislation aims to streamline regulatory processes, encompassing Over-The-Top (OTT) and digital news platforms, and update definitions and provisions for emerging technologies.

The ministry intends to establish self-regulation through content evaluation committees and a broadcast advisory council. It also aims to provide programme and advertisement codes for various broadcasting network providers, as well as accessible measures for people with disabilities and statutory penalties.

Best Media Info: The Centre has given the deadline of December 31, 2023, to adhere to the advisory. The advisory will impact Tamil Nadu government’s Arasu Cable and Kalvi TV; and Andhra Pradesh government’s IPTV b| Television News

Centre & State govts should not be in the broadcasting business: MIB

Best Media Info: The first much publicised case of platform services making way to DTH platforms was BJP’s Namo TV during 2019 Lok Sabha elections. However, the difference between Namo TV and Kalvi TV is that the fo| Television News

Best Media Info: The Centre is helpless in stopping the Tamil Nadu government-owned channel from running across platforms without licence for two years. Industry veterans compare this with Namo TV| Television News

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