Question : PERMISSION TO FOREIGN COMPANIES FOR DD TELECASTING SERVICE



(a) the details of foreign companies to whom permission has been accorded for Doordarshan telecasting services in India at present;

(b) the details of conditions on which permission has been accorded to these companies for telecasting;

(c) the details of the companies telecasting in Indian languages along with names of Indian languages, company-wise and the status of telecast in English by these companies;

(d) the names of the channels alongwith the duration of average telecast by these companies, day-wise;

(e) whether any amount or royalty has been fixed by these companies in this regard; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) : Prasar Bharati has stated that no foreign company has been allotted time slots on any Doordarshan channel.

(b) to (f) : Do not arise.