Question : PROFIT EARNED FROM SERIALS BY DOORDARSHAN



(a) the income earned by Doordarshan from telecast of the various serials and advertisements during 2002 and 2003, separately, year-wise; and

(b) the serials from which Doordarshan earned maximum profit during 2003-2004?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a): Prasar Bharati have informed that the commercial revenue earned by Doordarshan from the telecast of various serials and advertisements are as follows:

2002 - Rs. 453.63 crores
2003 - Rs. 477.94 crores



(b): Prasar Bharati have informed that the maximum revenue was earned from the telecast of the serial `Aap Beeti`.