TRAI seeks industry inputs for formulation of ‘National Broadcasting Policy’

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Pre-consultation paper on Inputs for Formulation of ‘National Broadcasting Policy’.

Through a letter dated July 13, 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had requested TRAI to give its considered inputs under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997 for formulation of the National Broadcasting Policy.

In its letter MIB has mentioned that the Broadcast Policy needs to identify the vision of a functional, vibrant and resilient broadcasting sector, which can project India’s diverse culture and rich heritage and help India’s transition to a digital and empowered economy. In the light of the potentialities and intersection with national goals, a National Broadcasting Policy stipulating the vision, mission, strategies and the action points could set the tone for a planned development and growth of the Broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new and emerging technologies.

With this background, a pre-consultation is being done with all the stakeholders to elicit the issues which are required to be considered for formulation of ‘National Broadcasting Policy’.

Written comments on the pre-consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by October 10, 2023.