TRAI releases consultation paper on formulation of National Broadcasting Policy 2024
According to TRAI, the consultation paper raises questions about policy and regulatory measures
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released a consultation paper on 'Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024'
The consultation paper highlights issues in the broadcasting sector with the “objective of making India a 'Global Content Hub'”.
According to TRAI, the consultation paper raises questions on the policy and regulatory measures and the strategies to be adopted for increasing the contribution to the economy through universal reach, fostering innovation with focus on R&D, facilitating job creation, skill development and start-up promotion.
The paper also discusses strengthening the public service broadcasting, issues on various segments of media and entertainment sector, combatting piracy and ensuring content security, robust audience measurement system, terrestrial broadcasting and socio-environmental responsibilities.
As per TRAI the broadcasting sector is a sunrise sector with huge potential to contribute towards the growth of the Indian economy. The inputs for formulation of policy aim at stipulating the vision, mission, objectives and strategies for the planned development and growth of the broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new and emerging technologies.
In July 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) requested TRAI to provide its inputs under Section 11 of the TRAI Act, 1997, for formulation of the National Broadcasting Policy.
As a first step, TRAI issued a pre-consultation paper on September 21, 2023, to discuss issues, required to be considered for the formulation of National Broadcasting Policy. TRAI received 28 comments and has examined the issues emanating from the written submissions and meetings, studied various media and industry reports, public documents, international practices and initiatives taken by the Government for the sector to delve into the existing issues of the sector.
Accordingly, this Consultation Paper on 'Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024' has been prepared for seeking comments from stakeholders and has been placed on TRAI's website (www.trai.gov.in). Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by April 30, 2024. It may be noted that no counter-comments are being invited in this Consultation Paper, as this paper intends formulation of inputs for the broadcasting policy.
