(a) whether the Government is aware that telecast of serials based on the issues such as
child marriage and bigamy by certain TV channels which is casting adverse effects on the
viewers particularly young persons and children;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the action taken or being taken by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government has taken any concrete steps to stop the telecast of such
serials by these channels; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI MANISH TEWARI)
(a) to (e) No such study/report has been brought to the notice of the Government. There is
no pre-censorship of Programmes telecast on Private TV channels. However, all programmes
and advertisements telecast on TV channels and transmitted/retransmitted through the Cable
TV network are required to adhere to the Programme and Advertising Codes prescribed under
the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and Rules framed thereunder. Action is taken
as per rules whenever violation of Codes is brought to the notice of the Government.