Question : FACILITIES TO PRIVATE CHANNELS



(a) whether the Doordarshan propose to provide infrastructure facilities to three private channels free of cost;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the private channels have agreed to transfer their programmes in exchange of infrastructure facilities;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the extent to which the Doordarshan is likely to gain the viewership on the basis of these programmes?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a): No Sir.

(b) to (e): Do not arise.