Follow public interest broadcast rules strictly: Govt to FM channels

The Government on Thursday asked FM radio channels to “strictly adhere” to the rules mandating broadcast of public interest announcements.

In an advisory to all FM radio channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting underscored the provisions of the Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) and Migration of Grant of Permission Agreement (MGOPA) signed to operate FM radio broadcasting channels in various cities across the country.

According to the agreements, FM radio channels are required to carry public interest announcements for a maximum of one hour daily at suitable or proportional time slots interspersed with during that day as sought by the central government or the state government concerned.