(a) whether the Government are aware that independent cable operators are facing
closure because of few satellite broadcasters and lack of Government action to check
their activities; and
(b) if so, the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
AND MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISINVESTMENT
( SHRI ARUN JAITLEY )
(a): No specific instances of closure of independent cable operators because of
satellite broadcasters has come to the notice of Government.
(b): Does not arise.