Question : TELECAST OF REGIONAL NEWS



(a) the time allotted to regional Doordarshan Kendras out of the twenty four hours time for regional news bulletins and whether any percentage is fixed for regional news and national news out of these broadcasts;

(b) if so, the details of percentage fixed for the said purpose;

(c) whether any ratio/percentage and guidelines have been fixed for the visuals;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the day-wise or week-wise broadcasting time allotted to the regional Doordarshan Kendras in the country; and

(f) the details thereof, Kendra-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a): Prasar Bharati has informed that Regional Kendras of Doordarshan are putting out news bulletins at different hours as per the schedule of each Kendra. Prasar Bharati has further informed that no percentage has been fixed for Regional News and National News out of these broadcasts.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Prasar Bharati has informed that no ratio/percentage for the visuals has been fixed.

(d): Does not arise.

(e) & (f): A list giving details of timings of Regional Service slot/Hindi belt is annexed.

Annexure

Annexure referred to in part (e) and (f) of the reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.4924 for answer on 24.4.2003

REGIONAL WINDOW ON NATIONAL CHANNEL (DD-I)

Details of news telecast for Regional Service slot/Hindi belt on National Channel (DD-I)

Regional
Sundays
(i) 0800 to 0830 hrs
(ii) 1600 to 2000 hrs
Monday to Friday
(i) 1030 to 1100 hrs (ETV)
(ii) 1430 to 1700 hrs (Except Hindi Belt)
(iii)1700 to 2000 hrs (Except : Wednesday : 1930-2000)
Saturdays 1830 to 2000 hrs
Hindi Belt
Sundays
(i) 1300 to 1330 hrs (Except DDK,Lucknow/Bhopal/Jalandhar)
(ii) 1330 to 1400 hrs: Do/N&CA
Monday to Friday : 1430 to 1700 hrs (Except Lucknow)
Fridays : 1930 to 2000 hrs (Except Jalandhar)