180 applications from Private TV Channels pending awaiting Permission

As on date, applications of 153 TV channels for permission to uplink from India and applications of 27 TV channels, uplinked from abroad, for permission to downlink in India are at various stages of scrutiny in accordance with the existing uplinking and downlinking guidelines.

Once the applicant companies provide all the required information and documents and clearances from other Ministries concerned are received, the applications are considered for permission in the minimum time frame.

This information was given by Shri Anand Sharma, Minister for Information and Broadcasting & External Affairs in a written reply to a question in the Parliament today.

Source : Equity Bulls

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