I&B Ministry invites comments on Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday invited comments on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023. The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 has been in effect for three decades, serving as the primary legislation overseeing content on linear broadcasting, including cable networks.

However, the broadcasting landscape has undergone significant changes in the interim. Technological advancements have introduced new platforms such as DTH, IPTV, OTT, and various integrated models.

With the digitisation of the broadcasting sector, especially in cable TV, there is a growing need to streamline the regulatory framework.