Question : BHOJPURI PROGRAMMES ON DD



(a) the Regional channels of the Doordarshan from which Bhojpuri programmes are being telecast at present alongwith the duration of the programmes being telecast, centre- wise;

(b) whether in one of the resolutions passed in the recently concluded International Bhojpuri Conference at Delhi it has been demanded from the Government to check vulgarity in the Bhojpuri programmes being telecast by the Government media and to allot more time for such programmes;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


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


(a)to(d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.