(a) the number of Gujarati newspapers and periodicals registered with Registrar of
Newspapers upto 30th November, 2000;
(b) the number out of these granted Government advertisements;
(c) the total amount released to Gujarati newspapers and periodicals during each of the
last three years; and
(d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to develop the Gujarati Newspapers and
Periodicals?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) The number of Gujarati Newspapers and Periodicals registered with the Registrar of
Newspapers for India upto 30.11.2000 is 1951.
(b) Advertisements are issued only to those newspapers empanelled with DAVP. During
the period 01.04.2000 to 30.11.2000, 85 Gujarati newspapers/periodicals empanelled
with DAVP have been issued Government advertisements.
(c) During the years 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000, the total amount committed to
Gujarati newspapers/periodicals by DAVP was Rs.1,43,34,971/-, Rs.2,30,38,276/-
and Rs.3,02,46,669/-, respectively.
(d) DAVP releases advertisements to newspapers and periodicals, keeping in view the
Government`s publicity requirements, the availability of funds and in accordance
with Advertising Policy Guidelines.