Question : CODE OF CONDUCT FOR METRO CHANNEL



(a) whether any code of conduct has been framed by DD Authorities for the programmes/advertisements for the Metro channel and other channels;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister



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


(a) to (b):Prasar Bharati has intimated that programmes/ advertisements on Doordarshan including those on Metro Channel are governed by the `Broadcast Code` and the `Code for Commercial Advertising on Doordarshan` respectively. The `Broadcast Code` & the salient features of the `Code for Commercial Advertising` on Doordarshan are annexed.

(c) Does not arise