Govt mulling new code of conduct for TV: I&B Min

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that the Government is considering a new code of conduct for television and mulling strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for OTT platforms.

Speaking at a webinar organised by the Press Council of India (PCI) on the ‘Role of media during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on media’ on National Press Day, the minister touched upon the issue of absence of a regulatory body for TV channels and said a decision may be taken on bringing a code of conduct for them.

The Press Council of India is a self-regulatory body which has representations from various media houses as well as parliament. There have been discussions on giving more power to the PCI, he said.