Question : COMPETITION WITH PRIVATE TV CHANNELS



(a) whether Prasar Bharati has made efforts to withstand competition from the private TV Channels;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (c): Yes Sir. However, Doordarshan being the Public Service Broadcaster is not in competition with the private TV channels. Prasar Bharati always endeavours to improve the quality of the transmission and contents on all its channels.