(a) whether programmes intended to promote sense of nationalism among the Indian youths are being telecast and broadcast on regular basis;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has motivated the private channels in this regard; and
(d) if so, the response of the private channels thereto?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. R. DASMUNSI)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Prasar Bharati has informed that AIR and DD regularly broadcast/telecast programmes in various formats intended to promote nationalism among the Indian Youth.
(c): No, Sir. Private Channel programming is determined by channels themselves.
(d): Does not arise.