(a) whether the Government proposes to make arrangements for direct telecast of Cricket Match
series to be organised in India or abroad in the future, on Delhi Doordarshan;
(b) if so, the funds likely to be invested for the purpose; and
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(c) the time by when it is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. DASMUNSI)
(a) & (b) : Doordarshan is already telecasting important cricket matches as per the Sports
Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007. The matches are being
telecast under revenue sharing basis and no separate funds for the purpose are required.
(c) Does not arise.