(a) whether the Government has decided to close down the Directorate of Field Publicity
(DFP) and Song and Drama Division;
(b) if so, the reason therefor;
(c) whether the Government will downsize any other media unit; and
(d) if so, the details alongwith the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)
(a), (b), (c) & (d):- The Committee of Secretaries in its meeting held on 28th April, 2004 considered the
various aspects of implementation of Expenditure Reforms Commission`s
recommendations in respect of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and, inter alia,
proposed that the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) and Song & Drama Division be
closed down and the Photo Division, Publications Division and Films Division shall be
downsized substantially. The matter is proposed to be discussed again before the
Committee of Secretaries after completion of detailed review of the various issues and
options. A final decision in the matter has not yet been taken.