Question : SPECIAL RELAXATION TO NORTH EAST

(a) whether the Government has recognized the outstanding performance of the media in the North East;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has any proposal to provide grants as special relaxation to the North-East media;

(d) if so, the details thereof, media-wise; and

(e) the time by when a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND PARLIMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)

(a) & (b):Yes Sir. Media plays an important role in spreading national integration as well as the Governmental activities relating to the development of the region.

(c) : No such proposal has been received in the Ministry

(d) & (e): Does not arise