Question : PRODUCTION OF COMMISSION BASED TV PROGRAMME

(a) whether the production of commission based T.V. programme had been dispensed with;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore;

(c) whether the Government is considering to restart such TV programme; and

(d) if so, the time by when it is likely to be restarted?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a): No, Sir. Prasar Bharati has informed that as on date the production of commissioned programmes has not been dispensed with.

(b) to (d): Do not arise.