Question : ADVERTISEMENTS ON LIQUOR AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS



(a) whether advertisements of cigarette, tobacco, alcohol and obscene programmes have been broadcast by various Doordarshan Kendras (DDKs);

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor during each of the last three years and the current year, DDK-wise;

(c) whether the Government has received any suggestions to ban the transmission of such advertisements and programmes on DDKs;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon during the said period; and

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

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)

(a): As informed by Prasar Bharati, advertisements of cigarette, tobacco, alcohol and obscene programmes are not telecast on Doordarshan channels.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) & (e): Do not arise.