(a) The names of the countries whose channels have an effect on the border
areas of India; and
(b) The steps taken to check it and success achieved therein?
(a) The names of the countries whose channels have an effect on the border
areas of India; and
(b) The steps taken to check it and success achieved therein?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)
(a): Prasar Bharati have informed that Pakistan and Bangladesh Channels have an
effect on border areas of India.
(b): Prasar Bharati have informed that the survey conducted in the early months of
2006 to assess the impact of foreign channels has revealed that about 40% of audience
in the state, especially in Kashir region watch Q-TV which is a religious channel of
Pakistan, mainly for its religious recitation. However the steps taken by Doordarshan
are as follows:
(i) Priority to expansion of TV coverage in border areas of Pakistan and North-East;
(ii) The terrestrial coverage in the border areas was strengthened with the satellite
coverage and by DTH coverage.
(iii) Counter propaganda programmes are being telecast in consultation with
concerned Ministries.