MIB issues advisory for online filing of rate renewal by print publications

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory for filing online application for rate renewal by print publications.

As per the Print Media Advertisement Policy, 2020, effective from August 1, 2020, all empanelled publications are required to enter into rate contract with the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) on the basis of rate offered and other terms and conditions, as laid down from time to time, to ensure proper and timely publication of CBC advertisements. The Policy further states that the rate contract will be valid for a period of two years.

The CBC has migrated its IT system to a new ERP software and has gone paperless. Hence, the publishers are now required to submit the documents and specimen copies online only. All empanelled publications are required to fill up the online rate renewal application form between July 5, 2023 and August 4, 2023.

The empanelled publications eligible to apply online for rate renewal need to have rate contract up to December 31, 2023. Moreover, the publications, who were empanelled with the CBC but who could not complete the rate renewal process for the existing block year (January 2022 - December 2023) due to incomplete documentation or other reasons, can also apply during this window.