Question : PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN PRINT MEDIA



(a) whether the Government have revised its policy not to allow foreign print media in the country;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the details of the scheme contemplated in this regard;

(c) whether the Government have taken views of the Indian Print Media in the matter; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to protect the interests of Indian Print Media which is already suffering from the cable television network?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)


(a) No, Sir.

(b), (c) & (d):Questions do not arise.