(a) the details of the prescribed norms for the registration of correspondents with
the Press Information Bureau (PIB);
(b) whether there are reports alleging favouritism in registering correspondents with the PIB;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(d) the remedial measures being taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)
(a) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) grants accreditation to media representatives
including correspondents at the Headquarters of the Government of India on the recommendation
of Central Press Accreditation Committee (CPAC). The details of Central News Media
Accreditation Guidelines prescribed for accreditation, are available at www.pib.nic.in.
(b) A few journalists who could not get accreditation due to not meeting the accreditation
norms have complained, but since the accreditation is granted in accordance with the
Accreditation Guidelines, the question of favouritism does not arise.
(c) & (d): Do not arise.