Question : MALPRACTICES IN CLEARANCE OF TV SERIALS



(a) whether some malpractices have been observed in clearance the TV serials;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the number of proposals of serials received during the last three years;

(d) the number of proposals cleared and the criteria adopted for giving clearance to them;

(e) whether Prasar Bharati encourages new artists and gives priority in permission for telecasting the serials produced by them;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


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

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