(a) whether the Government propose to start an exclusive channel for the welfare of
farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to start an exclusive channel for the welfare of
farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) to (c) : It has been intimated by Prasar Bharati that at present there is no proposal
under consideration for starting an exclusive channel for farmers. However, programmes
to meet the information needs of farmers and rural audiences are telecast from various
Kendras of Doordarshan in the respective regional languages on a regular basis.