(a) : whether the damage is being caused to the Indian culture owing to the manner
of presentation of women while propagating beauty cosmetics and advertising for
market products on Doordarshan;
(b) : if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the various steps taken to protect the Indian culture?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION &
BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DISINVESTMENT
( SHRI ARUN JAITLEY )
(a) to (c) : No Sir. Advertisements on Doordarshan are governed by its `Code for
Commercial Advertising` which, inter-alia, prohibits projection of women in a
derogatory manner. It is ensured that the portrayal of the female form is tasteful and
aesthetic, and is within the well established norms of good taste and decency.