Even as the Government has no plans to put a cap on the number of satellite television broadcasting channels in the country, the Parliament was informed today that permission had been withdrawn to 27 news and current affairs channels in the past three years.
In reply to another question, Rathore said that the Ministry had withdrawn permission of 27 news and current affairs TV channels for reasons of non-operationalization of TV channels or surrender of permission, etc.
He said issues related to employment of media personnel, working in the TV channels (including news channels), are governed by the prevalent Labour Laws.
The number of permitted satellite television channels by the end of December last was 826, which include 405 news and current affairs channels and 421 general entertainment channels.
Indian Television Dot Com | Govt reiterates no plans to cap number of TV channels in country
In reply to another question, Rathore said that the Ministry had withdrawn permission of 27 news and current affairs TV channels for reasons of non-operationalization of TV channels or surrender of permission, etc.
He said issues related to employment of media personnel, working in the TV channels (including news channels), are governed by the prevalent Labour Laws.
The number of permitted satellite television channels by the end of December last was 826, which include 405 news and current affairs channels and 421 general entertainment channels.
Indian Television Dot Com | Govt reiterates no plans to cap number of TV channels in country
