Question : EXTENSION OF TIME SLOT FOR VARANASI DD KENDRA

(a) whether any proposal to extend the time slot on National Network for Varanasi Doordarshan Kendra is under consideration of the Government; and;

(b) if so, the extent of extension likely to be given in time slot and the date since when it will be effective?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a)&(b): There is no proposal for consideration of the Government. Decision on programmes and content are taken by Prasar Bharati on its own.