A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 Discontinuation of Volume-II of Annual Report of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
As per the recommendations of the Estimates Committee, communicated by Lok Sabha Secretariat vide their O.M. No. 61/2/EC/2009 dated 18th December 2009, the Volume-II of the Annual Report of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been discontinued from the Year 2009-10 onwards.
However, the same is available on the website of the Ministry at www.mib.nic.in or www.mib.gov.in in the same format as published earlier in Volume-II of the Annual Report of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ANNUAL REPORT 2017-18 Published by the Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India Printed at Viba Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi - 110020.
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Annual Report 2017-18
Highlights Of The Year 3 Artistes performing at IFFI 2017
4 Annual Report 2017-18 Contents
Chapter No. Page No. Highlights of the Year 07
1 An Overview 19
2 Role and Functions of the Ministry 25
3 New Initiatives of the Ministry 29
4 Activities under Information Sector 35
5 Activities under Broadcasting Sector 95
6 Activities under Films Sector 203
7 International Co-operation 255
8 Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and 257
other Backward Classes
9 Representation of Physically Disabled Persons in Service 259
10 Use of Hindi as Official Language 263
11 Women Welfare Activities 265
12 Vigilance Related Matters 267
13 Citizens’ Charter & Grievance Redressal Mechanism 269
14 Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Matters 273
15 Accounting & Internal Audit 277
16 C&AG Paras 285
17 Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CATs 287
18 Plan Outlay 289
19 Media Unit-wise Budget 295
20 Organization Structure 299
Highlights Of The Year 5 The then Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pressing the buzzer to launch the Goods & Service Tax (GST), in Central Hall of Parliament, in New Delhi, in the midnight of 30th June-1st July, 2017.
6 Annual Report 2017-18 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
INFORMATION WING Awards for Excellence in Journalism’ at a function organized by the Press Council ● On 24th July, 2017, on the eve of completion of India on the occasion of National Press of former Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Day on 16th November, 2017, which also Mukherjee’s tenure, the Hon’ble Prime marked the Valedictory of Golden Jubilee Minister Shri Narendra Modi released Celebrations of Press Council of India. At the book “Selected Speeches (Volume the function, eminent Journalists Shri IV) – Pranab Mukherjee, the President of Sam Rajappa and Shri Sarat Mishra were India” published by Publications Division jointly awarded ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy and presented the first copy to the then Award’ for their outstanding contribution President. Hon’ble President Shri Ram towards journalism. Nath Kovind (President-Elect) was also present on the occasion. The volume is ● Ministry of Information and Broadcasting fourth in a series of Selected Speeches of has undertaken various Multimedia former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee Campaigns on Flagship schemes and and includes 161 speeches, divided into major events which included: five sections. o MODI (Making of Developed India) Fests ● Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. and “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” (SSSV) Venkaiah Naidu, conferred the ‘National Sammelans– on completion of three years
The Hon’ble Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing a souvenir at the Valedictory of Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Press Council of India, on the occasion of the National Press Day, in New Delhi on 16th November, 2017. HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani is also seen.
Highlights Of The Year 7 HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani and Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar with the Distinguished Guests at the Opening Ceremony of the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) of the Government. Around 500 Special Celebration of 75th Anniversary of ‘Quit Outreach Campaigns and exhibitions India Movement’ and Independence Day were organized in various locations across Celebrations 2017. ‘New India Pledge’ the country from 27th May to 26th June, facilitated all Ministries/ Departments 2017. 22 Exhibitions on the theme “Saath to showcase their achievements and Hai Viswaas Hai, Ho Raha Vikas Hai” were programmes through DAVP, the creative organized in every State Capital of the panel on the theme “Naya Bharat – country. Hum Karke Rahenge” was designed by o ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi’ initiative under Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity the theme of ‘New India Manthan’ – (DAVP). National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) facilitated a series of rock concerts as part of the programme named “Yeh India ka Time Hai” in around 75 Institutions/ Universities across the country, in coordination with Ministry of Human Resource Development. o Goods and Services Tax (GST). A special webpage on Press Information Bureau (PIB) Website (http://pib.nic.in/gst) was launched on 30th June, 2017, which is a platform for all information on the new tax regime. Wide coverage & publicity was provided to the GST related events involving discussion with Hon’ble Finance HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore visiting the Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, launch photo exhibition on ‘Naya Bharat-Hum Karke Rahenge’, of nationwide GST in Central Hall of at Udaipur, in Rajasthan on 29th August, 2017
8 Annual Report 2017-18 Parliament at midnight on 30th June, cooperation between mass media tools 2017, ‘GST-KI-Master Class’ by Revenue such as radio, print media, TV, social Secretary Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, launch of media etc. to provide more opportunities GST Rate Finder App, GST conclave, etc. to the people of both nations and create on all Media platforms. public accountability. o Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign from ● The then Minister for Information & 15th September to 2nd October, 2017 - A Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu special Shramdaan was undertaken with conferred the 6th National Photography various Media Units on 27th September, Awards in New Delhi on 22nd March, 2017 in cleaning and maintenance of 2017. Life Time Achievement Award was Soochna Bhawan. Efforts made by the conferred to Shri Raghu Rai, Professional Ministry were recognized as it received the Photographer of the year award to Shri ‘Best Ministry Award’ at a ceremony held K.K. Mustafah and Amateur Photographer at Vigyan Bhawan on 2nd October, 2017, of the year award to Shri Ravinder the third anniversary of Swachh Bharat Kumar. Five awardees each were also Mission. conferred the ‘Special Mention Award in the Professional Category’ and ‘Special o Third International Day of Yoga (IDY) Mention Award in the Amateur Category’. 2017. A Health Editors’ Conference on On the occasion, Shri Venkaiah Naidu IDY 2017 held on 9th June, 2017 where and Minister of State for Information & yoga experts gave presentations on the Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore benefits of Yoga was followed by live released the brochure of 6th National demonstrations. A micro site on IDY 2017 Photography Awards and also inaugurated also created on PIB website. a Photo Exhibition put by DAVP and Photo o Rashtriya Ekta Diwas- DAVP issued Division. print advertisements and undertook ● In pursuance of the Swachhta Calendar print publicity, TV and Radio Production activities of the Ministry, an amount of campaigns. PIB created a special webpage around ` 5 Crore was realized after disposal and issued Press & Photo Releases and of all kinds of waste and around 90000 Features. Regional units of DFP conducted Sq. Ft. area was vacated from September Special Outreach Programmes. Wide 2016 – August 2017 by the Ministry. Social Media publicity provided on Social Media platforms. Live coverage & wide ● Publications Division (DPD) under Ministry publicity provided to the Floral Tribute of Information and Broadcasting received (at Patel Chowk), Photo Exhibition (at 11 Awards & two Certificates of Merit in Central Park, Connaught Place), Flagging various categories in Hindi, English & off ceremony, ‘Run For Unity’ and various Regional languages at the annual awards other events organized across the country. for excellence in book production in various categories at the Delhi Book Fair o Wide Publicity and coverage and extensive given by Federation of Indian Publishers reach and visibility to ‘Anti-Black Money (FIP). Some of the books which won Day’, ‘Mudra Promotion Campaign’, awards are: First Garden of the Republic ‘Paryatan Parv’, ‘National Handloom Day’, winning first prize in English-Coffee Table ‘Constitution Day’, ‘Quami Ekta Week’, Books category; Sanchi Ki Gudiya and ‘Hastkala Sahyog Shivir’, etc. by various Kurukshetra-a monthly journal were Media Units on all Media platforms. awarded first prize in categories of Hindi- ● An agreement on “Cooperation in the Children Books and Hindi- Journal and field of Information, Communication and House Magazine respectively. Media” was signed between India and ● Some of the Important books published by Ethiopia. The Agreement will encourage Publications Division, are detailed here:
Highlights Of The Year 9 o Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, then Minister for the people on diverse topics. Information & Broadcasting, presented 100 ● Publications Division exceeded the Volumes of `Collected Works of Mahatma target of digitizing around 1000 Gandhi’ (CWMG) to Hon’ble Speaker of books under the 12th Plan Scheme, Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan on having a repository of over 1600 fully 13th June, 2017 for Parliament Library. searchable titles at present. DPD also The Minister also presented these 100 undertook the exercise of identifying titles reprinted volumes to Sabarmati Ashram, from its own catalogue for translating Ahmedabad on 24th June, 2017 to into Indian languages besides Hindi & commemorate the Centenary Celebrations English under “Ek Bharat Shreshtha of the foundation of the Ashram. The Bharat”. Around 15 titles are under CWMG is a monumental document of various stages of translations in 12 Indian Gandhiji’s thoughts which he spoke and wrote from 1884, when Mahatma was a languages (besides source language).13 15 year old boy, till his assassination on Book discussion programmes/seminars 30th January, 1948. were also organized by Publications Division during the year 2017 on topics o A set of four books titled ‘Swachh Jungle ki of contemporary relevance in an effort to Kahani – Dadi ki Zubani’ was released on outreach wider audience. 4th May, 2017, to promote development of cleanliness habit amongst children. ● A Post Graduate Diploma Course in The book set was published in 15 Indian Marathi Journalism was launched by languages. Indian Institute of Mass Communication o A rare book `Homage to Mahatma Gandhi’ (IIMC) from its Western Regional Campus was restored and reprinted with the at Amravati in Maharashtra on 1st August, help of National Gandhi Museum which 2017 by unveiling the bust of the great contains tributes to Mahatma Gandhi freedom fighter Lok Manya Bal Gangadhar which were broadcast on All India Radio Tilak in the inaugural function at IIMC, after Gandhiji’s assassination on 30th New Delhi. January, 1948. ● On the occasion of Centenary o Three Heritage Books released on the Celebrations of Champaran Satyagraha, occasion of Centenary Celebrations of Song and Drama Division organized Champaran Satyagraha on 10th April, programmes in Motihari, Bihar, 2017are ‘Gandhi in Champaran’ published where the Satyagraha Movement by Publications Division in collaboration originated and the programme “Satya with National Gandhi Museum, New Swachch Sur” was inaugurated by then Delhi, “Romain Rolland and Gandhi Hon’ble Governor of Bihar and incumbent Correspondence” and 8-volume ‘Mahatma’ President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind. A Series by DG Tendulkar. mega Sound and Light programme ‘Samar o The bilingual Reference Annuals “India Yatra’ was also organized on 2nd October, 2017/Bharat 2017” were released and 2017 in the presence of an audience of Online Digital Library (ODL) was launched over 25000 in Motihari. on 6th February, 2017 in New Delhi. ● A Memorandum of Understanding ● Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) (MoU) was signed between Publications Annual Report ‘Press in India 2016-17’, Division and Sasta Sahitya Mandal for an Important Index of Print Media was Joint Publication of books, to sensitize presented by Principal Director General the young generation about India’s rich Shri Ganeshan to Minister for Textiles and and diverse culture and history. It would Information & Broadcasting Smt Smriti promote availability of good literature for Zubin Irani on 15th December, 2017. The
10 Annual Report 2017-18 report gave a comprehensive analysis of Odisha, Contribution of Odisha in Salt the contours of the growth for the industry Satyagraha, International Day of Yoga, specially the growth amongst regional Financial Inclusion, 3 Years of NDA language publications. Government, Sankalp Parv, National ● Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) Handloom Day, World Breastfeeding organized over 317 Special Outreach Week, ‘New India - We Resolve To Make’ Programmes on themes including Three Exhibition, Swachhta Hi Sewa, Gram Years Achievements of the Government, Samridhi Evam Swachhta Pakhwada, Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat, Handloom Hasthkala Sahyog Shivir, Anti-Terrorism Day, Naye Bharat Ka Manthan – Sankalp Day, World Population Day, National Se Siddhi, Swachhta Hi Seva, Hast Kala Nutrition Week, Shri Amarnath Yatra Sahyog Shivir, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2017, Samar Yatra, Special Programmes (National Unity Day). Programmes were in Indo-Pak Border Areas, etc. also presented on themes such as Swachh BROADCASTING WING Bharat Mission, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, ● The Minister of Information & Broadcasting PM Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima and Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Yojana, PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, delivered the Sardar Patel Memorial Atal Pension Yojana, Skill India Mission, Lecture 2017 on 26th October, 2017 on Mission Indradhanush, Mission Parivar the topic “Model for Broadcast Landscape Vikas, T.B. and Leprosy, etc. for Democracies”, where she mentioned ● Song and Drama Division (S&DD) held that the audience measurement system programmes across the country on should be democratic and talked about important issues such as 100 Years of various related issues such as prevailing Champaran Satyagraha, Rajya Sabha trends in the News segment, profile of Day, Aajeevika Mela, Kisan Mela – the public broadcaster, endeavors of the Bundelkhand Srijan, Folk Fair at Puri, Ministry, employment opportunities for
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani at the “Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2017” function on ‘Model of Broadcast Landscape for Democracies’, in New Delhi on 26th October 2017. HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Dr. A. Surya Prakash, the Secretary (I&B) Shri N.K. Sinha and other dignitaries are also seen in the picture
Highlights Of The Year 11 youth in the sector, etc. The annual lecture for authentic news. AIR broadcasts was organized by the All India Radio as programmes in 23 languages & 179 a mark of respect to Sardar Vallabhbhai dialects. Patel, India’s first Minister of Information ● Digital Radio Round Table Conference & Broadcasting. was organized by Digital Radio Mondiale ● Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (DRM) along with Broadcast Engineering Shri Narendra Modi approved the way for Consultants India Limited (BECIL) conducting the auction of 683 channels in on 31st January, 2017. Digital Radio 236 cities in subsequent batches. The technology would provide listeners with auction will usher in new/enhanced significantly improved audio quality and experience of FM radio in more cities. service reliability at an affordable price. With the complete roll- out of FM Phase- All India Radio has already completed the III auctions, all the 29 States and 6 out technical installation and upgradation of of the 7 UTs (except Dadra & Nagar 37 powerful transmitters in the first phase Haveli) will be covered by private FM of Digitization of Radio Broadcast. radio broadcasting. This is also likely to generate direct and indirect employment ● During a meeting held on 27th February, to more than 10,000 persons on a pan 2017 in New Delhi between Shri M. India basis. These auctions will yield an Venkaiah Naidu, then Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Ukrainian estimated revenue more than `1,100 delegation led by Mr. Iurii Artemenko, crore. Member of the Parliament of Ukraine ● The Ministry switched off the analog signals and Chairman of the National Council in Phase III Urban Areas. ‘Authorized of Television and Radio Broadcasting of officers’ under Sec 11 of the Cable TV Ukraine, it was conveyed that the Ministry Networks (Regulation) Act,1995 can of Information & Broadcasting would seize the equipment of the Multi System extend all possible support to promote Operators (MSOs)/Cable Operators, if exchange programmes between public they continue to carry analog signal in broadcasters of the two countries, content Phase III urban areas after 31st January, creation, screening and distribution of 2017. films. ● Doordarshan Sports organized ● Secretary (I&B) Shri N.K. Sinha addressed Doordarshan Sports Conclave 2017, the “The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting first ever televised conclave of its kind, Association of Asia (CASBAA)” 2017 at under the theme “Celebrating Sports in Macau on 7th November, 2017, wherein it India”, to discuss future of Indian Sports. was conveyed that technology is critical for ● Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, then Minister for Communication and Content. During the Information & Broadcasting, presented the address, various important issues were Akashvani Annual Awards on 16th June, mentioned which included the vital role 2017 in different categories of programmes of Public Broadcaster and the changing namely plays, documentaries, musical media landscape. production, children’s choral singing, ● 14 short films were produced by Lassa Kaul Award for National Integration, Doordarshan on success stories of various Yuva Vani, Innovative Programme, Flagship schemes of the Government which Programmes on Farm & Home and Dr. had positively impacted people’s lives and Rajendra Kumar Talib Award for best had brought a transformational change in CBS Centre. The Minister also stated the country. New website of Doordarshan that All India Radio (AIR) reflects India’s News was also launched(http://ddinews. diversity and is the first choice for people gov.in).
12 Annual Report 2017-18 ● A separate 24x7 DD Channel for Awards, Mass Yoga Demonstration on Jharkhand was announced. DD Bihar will International Yoga Day at Lucknow, telecast DD Ranchi programmes till the farewell ceremony of former President of launch of 24x7 channel. 2 new Shortwave India Shri Pranab Mukherjee, swearing- Solid State digital transmitters of 100 in-ceremony of Hon’ble President Elect KW to broadcast across the border for Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President’s Afghanistan-Pakistan region were also broadcast to the Nation on the eve of announced. Independence Day, National Flag Hoisting Ceremony and Hon’ble Prime Minister’s ● All India Radio (AIR) Resources signed Independence Day Address, presentation 221 fresh Agreement with Private FM of National Awards 2016 to teachers, broadcasters for migration of 229 Hindi Divas function, Swachch Bharat channels from Phase-II to Phase-III. AIR Diwas, presentation of National Awards Resources also signed Infrastructure for Senior Citizen (Vyoshreshta Samman Agreement with 94 fresh Letter Of Intent 2017), presentation of National Tourism (LOI) holders under Batch – I of Phase III Awards, 48th International Film Festival scheme. 43 LOI’s have been issued under of India, PM’s Mann Ki Baat, various Batch-II by Ministry of Information & speeches of PM etc. The Reporting Unit, Broadcasting and 42 LOI’s holders have Talks and Current Affairs Unit, Newsreel signed agreements with AIR Resources. Unit and Regional News Units of NSD, AIR ● Doordarshan and Doordarshan News presented several programmes on various provided wide coverage and publicity issues including special programming on including live telecast of various important Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Mudra Promotion events organized such as President and Campaign, Paryatan Parv, New India PM’s visits across India and abroad, Manthan – Sankalp Se Siddhi, Swachhta PM’s Mann Ki Baat in Sanskrit and Sign activities, 3rd International Day of Yoga, Language, 64th National Film Awards, 3rd Birth Centenary of Pandit Deendayal Anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission Upadhyay, etc. & the conclusion of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ FILMS WING fortnight,48th International Film Festival of India, inauguration of FIFA Under The 64th National Film Awards 2016 were 17 World Cup,Centenary celebration of conferred by the Hon’ble President of India ‘Bharat Sevashram’ in Shillong, meetings on 3rd May, 2017. Renowned Film Director of GST Council, Sankalp Diwas, Vision for & Actor Shri Kasinadhuni Viswanath was New India -Sankalp Se Siddhi, Ek Bharat conferred the 48th Dadasaheb Phalke - Shreshtha Bharat, Handloom Day, Award for the year 2016. Some of the special programming on various important prominent winners in various categories occasions, meetings and conferences held included ‘Kasaav’ in Best Feature Film on issues of Home Affairs, External Affairs, category and ‘Fireflies in the Abyss’ in the etc. Non-Feature Film Category. ‘Sathamanam Bhavathi’ was awarded as Best Popular ● All India Radio (AIR) and News Services Film providing Wholesome Entertainment. Division (NSD) provided extensive coverage Shri Akshay Kumar was awarded Best and visibility including live broadcast to various important events such as Defence Actor award for the film ‘Rustom’ and Ms. Investiture Ceremony II, Valedictory Surabhi was awarded Best Actress for and Award presentation ceremony on the Malayalam movie ‘Minnaminungu- Civil Services Day 2017, 52nd Jnanpith The Firefly’. Rajesh Mapuskarwas given Award function, 64th National Film Best Direction Award for Marathi movie ‘Ventilator’.The state of Uttar Pradesh
Highlights Of The Year 13 was awarded the Most Film Friendly State Kala Academy, Panjim at IFFI from 20th award for implementing a unique film to 28th November, 2017 on the theme policy and the state of Jharkhand was ‘Stree: A Tribute to Indian Womanhood’ given Special Mention Award for their film was put up by National Film Archives of policy. India (NFAI). Various Media Units of the 48th International Film Festival of Ministry provided wide publicity, coverage, India (IFFI) 2017 was organized at Goa reach and visibility to IFFI 2017 on all from 20th – 28th November, 2017. IFFI media platforms. 2017 showcased 195 films from over The Online Film Certification System of 82 countries and had various special Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sections. The coveted ‘Indian Film ‘E-Cinepramaan’ was launched on 27th Personality of the Year 2017’ award was March, 2017 to facilitate the Hon’ble presented to acclaimed actor Amitabh Prime Minister’s vision of Ease of Doing Bachchan and the ‘Lifetime Achievement Business and Digital India. Award’ to celebrated Canadian director A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Atom Egoyan. IFFI 2017 had a special on “Cooperation in the field of Mass Media” country focus on Canada and several and an “Audio-Visual Co-Production Bollywood dignitaries graced the festival. Agreement” has been signed between the Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Government of the Republic of India and Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani and Chief Minister Government of the People’s Republic of of Goa, Shri Manohar Parikkar were Chief Bangladesh on 8th April, 2017. The MoU Guests at the opening ceremony where would facilitate training/study tour of Indian film star Shri Shahrukh Khan personnel in the field of mass media and welcomed all film makers and delegates. public relations and the Audio-Visual Co- In the presence of Hon’ble Minister, Smt. Production Agreement would cover co- Smriti Zubin Irani, the closing ceremony production of films, documentaries, and was anchored by Karan Johar, Sonali animations films. Bendre and Zaira Wasim and eminent Indian film personalities including A Russian Delegation led by Mr. Alexey Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Volin, Vice Minister of Telecom and Mass Kaif graced the closing ceremony. Press Communication of the Russian Federation Information Bureau (PIB) set up a Media met the Minister of State for Information & Facilitation Centre for IFFI 2017 at Goa Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore and accredited 441 Media Persons for on 3rd April, 2017. During the meeting, the coverage. An Exhibition of 60 Posters at delegation was apprised about the recent initiatives of the Ministry including Film Visa, Film Facilitation Office (FFO) and proposed setting up of National Centre of Excellence for Animations, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC).The possible areas of collaboration between the two countries was also discussed. Indian Panorama Film Festival was organized in Delhi. The festival opened with the Documentary film “Ima Sabitri” directed by Bobo Khuraijam and Hindi feature film “Pinky Beauty Parlour” directed by Akshay Singh. It also screened Actor Shri Shah Rukh Khan performing at IFFI 2017 five iconic films in which Shri Om Puri had
14 Annual Report 2017-18 acted, in commemoration of the actor who Pune (NECOP) from 28th –30th January, passed away in January 2017. 2017. Fourteen films including last year’s Film Condition Assessment Project National Award winning films and Indian under National Film Heritage Mission Panorama Films were screened. As part of was launched which would make rich the “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat” vision, film heritage available for the future a decision was also taken to organize the generations to come. festival in different cities every year. India & Ukraine decided to strengthen The Association of Indian Universities bilateral cooperation through the medium (AIU) has granted equivalence to six PG of Film Festivals and utilizing the Film Diploma Programmes of the Film and Facilitation Office platform established by Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, India. with Master’s Degree which has opened Higher Studies avenues for students A new category of visa for foreign filmmakers in India and abroad. The programmes, was created to ease issues related to their which are of 2 and 3 years duration, are entry into the country. Both the ‘Film Visa’ Cinematography, Editing, Direction & and the Film Facilitation Office (FFO) are Screenplay Writing, Sound Recording & aimed to promote India as an attractive Sound Design, Art Direction & Production filming destination to the world. Design and Acting. “North East Film Festival – Fragrances A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the North East”, a three-day festival was signed between Film and Television was organized by National Film Archive Institute of India (FTII) and Canon to of India (NFAI) in association with promote short courses in Film & Television. Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), Film Canon will support skill-oriented courses and Television Institute of India (FTII), as Technology Partner. These short Symbiosis International University and courses will be held in collaboration with the North East Community Organization,
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani presenting the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award to Bollywood legend Shri Amitabh Bachchan, at the closing ceremony of the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017), in Panaji, Goa on 28th November, 2017.
Highlights Of The Year 15 State Governments, Universities and theme of ‘New India’ by Children’s Film Educational institutions. Society, India (CFSI). The festival had a Bhojpuri Film Festival was organized new record 317 Entries from 55 countries in Delhi from 3rd – 5th February, 2017. screening across 40 theatres in 43 screens The festival included a National Award in the state of Telangana. The Children’s winning film “Kab Hoi Gavana Hamaar” world section had 233 film screenings and screening of two films selected in during the festival. Three workshops for Indian Panorama section of IFFI - Nitin animation, film making and storytelling Chandra’s Deswa, and Mangesh Joshi’s were organized. 5 open forums on topics film “He”. with professionals as panelists speaking on Children’s films, Child achievers and DFF organized Patriotic and Ek Bharat various media and communications Shreshtha Bharat Film Festival at various platforms were organized to discuss and locations across the country including highlight various aspects. at Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Gurdaspur (Punjab), North Goa (Goa), Dibrugarh Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Assam), Raigad (Maharashtra), Tawang (SRFTI) completed a 10 week short term (Arunanchal Pradesh), Diu (Daman course “Journey to Cinema” from 15th and Diu), Lunglei (Mizoram), Bikaner May to 23rd July, 2017 from its temporary (Rajasthan), Leh Ladakh (Jammu & campus at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Kashmir), Rajgir (Bihar), Jabalpur where a regular SRFTI campus is also (Madhya Pradesh), Shimla (Himachal proposed to be started in near future.A Pradesh) and Chandigarh (Punjab). 9-day long ‘European Union Film Festival 2017’ in collaboration with Directorate Besides organizing/ participating in Film of Film Festivals & SRFTI was held from Festivals of India, DFF also organized a 14th to 22nd July, 2017 at SRFTI. 3-day Indian Film Festival in Singapore, a European Union Film Festival at Delhi, A Memorandum of Understanding was Festival of India, 2017 in Thailand, 6th signed between Bangladesh Cinema & Indian Film Festival in Seoul, Republic Television Institute and Satyajit Ray Film & of Korea, a ‘Days of India in Lativa and Television Institute, Kolkata, for exchange Film Week in Stockholm Cultural Festival’ of students and academic members. and a Singapore Film Festival in Delhi. Film and Television Institute of India DFF also organized events/festivals on (FTII) Pune has received approval from various issues such as a workshop on National Skill Development Corporation ‘Making cinema enjoyable experience for (NSDC), Ministry of Skill Development Persons with Disabilities’, ‘Divyangjan and Entrepreneurship, in July 2017 Sashaktikaran Short Film Competition, to conduct skill-oriented short courses 2017’, a Children Film Festival at Kanker, under the Special Project category of Chhattisgarh, Soorya Film Festival in Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Trivandrum featuring Indian Panorama (PMKVY). Under this initiative, one batch films, Habitat Film Festival at India Habitat of Digital Video Editing short course has Centre, New Delhi, Indian Panorama been successfully completed and another Film Festival at Mysuru, Guwahati batch for the 3 month short course has International Film Festival and a Wildlife started. Film Festival at Ranchi, Jharkhand. Films Division organized Guwahati The 20th edition of International International Documentary Film Festival Children’s Film Festival India was in June 2017 at Jyoti Chitraban Complex, organized at Hyderabad, Telangana from Kahilipara, Guwahati. 8th to 14th November 2017 under the
16 Annual Report 2017-18 Mumbai International Film Festival for (FTII)’s student Payal Kapadia was the Documentary, Short and Animation Film only Indian entry to be screened at the (MIFF) 2018 got overwhelming response, Cannes Film Festival, 2017. TV wing 792 films in fray for Golden & Silver Conch final fiction film ‘Kalpvriksha’ directed by Awards. It is scheduled to be inaugurated Abhijeet Khuman bagged the prestigious on 28 January, 2018 at the National “Rajat Kamal” for “Best Cinematography” Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai. (divided) to electronic cinematography A short film ‘Afternoon Clouds’ directed student Alpesh Nagar in Non Feature film by Film and Television Institute of India category.
Highlights Of The Year 17 S&DD artistes with Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the then Hon’ble Vice President Shri Hamid Ansari in Raj Bhawan, New Delhi
18 Annual Report 2017-18 1 AN OVERVIEW The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, by one Additional Secretary & Financial through mass communication media Advisor (AS&FA), one Additional Secretary, comprising radio, television, films, press and one Senior Economic Advisor, one Economic print publications, advertising and traditional Advisor, one Chief Controller of Accounts and modes of communication such as dance and four Joint Secretaries. There are 15 posts of drama, plays an effective role in helping the level of Director/Deputy Secretary/Sr. the masses access free flow of information. PPS, 28 posts of Under Secretary/PPS level The Ministry is involved in catering to the officers, 37 posts of Section Officers and 286 entertainment needs of various age groups non-gazetted posts in the different wings of and focusing attention of the people on the Main Secretariat. issues of national integrity, environmental The Cadre of Indian Information Service protection, health care and family welfare, (Group ‘A’ & ‘B’) is being managed by the IIS eradication of illiteracy and issues relating Section. With the approval of the Cabinet to women, children, minority and other in August 2016, a cadre review has been disadvantaged sections of the society. The implemented by the creation of 2 Principal Ministry is divided into five wings i.e. the DG Posts, 5 DG posts and 19 ADG Posts. The Information Wing, the Broadcasting Wing, the Ministry has now ADGs at the regional level Films Wing, the Integrated Finance Wing and and DGs at the zonal level for strengthening the Economic Wing. The Ministry functions its integrated communication synergy. The through its 21 Media Units/attached & objective is to professionalize the flow of subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and information from the Centre to the States, by PSU’s. The Main Secretariat of the Ministry taking regular feedback and ensuring that is headed by a Secretary who is assisted the field units provide timely and efficient
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani delivering the “Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2017” on ‘Model of Broadcast Landscape for Democracies’, in New Delhi on 26th October, 2017.
An Overview 19 information to the people in the States. This of Prasar Bharati and all other matters is aimed at strengthening the publicity of of Prasar Bharati. The wing also handles government related schemes, by revamping matters relating to Community Radio, all its communication wings for integrating Broadcasting Development and Finance, FM media campaigns to improve the promotion Radio, Digitization of cable T.V., Broadcasting of central schemes in States. Policy & Legislation (Programme Code and The Information Wing under the Joint Advertisement Code prescribed under CTNA). Secretary (Policy & Administration) handles The Film Wing under Joint Secretary (Films) cadre management of Indian Information handles matters relating to the Film Sector. It Service (IIS), policy matters of the press and is involved in the production and distribution the print media, publicity requirements of the of documentary films, development and Government, general administration of the promotional activities relating to the film Ministry and matters related to Media Units industry including training, organization of under the Information Wing. Additionally, film festivals, import and export regulations, the wing also looks after matters relating to etc. Broadcasting Content Regulations of private The Integrated Finance Wing under AS&FA electronic channels, matters relating to looks after the financial aspects of the Electronic Media Monitoring Centre, licensing Ministry. AS&FA is assisted by CCA and DS of private T.V. channels and New Media Cell. (Finance). The Broadcasting Wing under Joint Secretary (Broadcasting) handles all matters relating to Economic Wing, headed by Joint Secretary Broadcasting Administration of Engineering (Economic Wing), looks after matters on Plan, and Programme wings of Prasar Bharati, Budget, Plan Coordination, O&M Activities matters relating to Broadcasting Content and periodic reporting on various issues to Cabinet Secretariat through an online portal.
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani addressing the gathering at the Valedictory of Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Press Council of India, on the occasion of the National Press Day, in New Delhi
20 Annual Report 2017-18 The works looked after by Sr. Economic Autonomous Organizations Adviser and Economic Adviser are as follows : 1. Press Council of India Consolidation of Media Units of M/o 2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication Information & Broadcasting for effective 3. Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting synergy and delivery, schemes and periodic Corporation of India) evaluation of performance indicators in 4. Film and Television Institute of India, terms of impact & expenditure, Outlining Pune strategy papers and vision documents for 5. Satyajit Ray Film and Television key initiatives of the Ministry of Information Institute, Kolkata & Broadcasting across the Information, Broadcasting & Films Sectors and matters 6. Children’s Film Society of India relating to Prasar Bharati. Public Sector Undertakings ● Monitoring of CPGRAM portal, 1. Broadcasting Engineering Consultants works relating to Sectoral Group of India Limited Secretaries (SGOSs) on Transport and 2. National Films Development Corporation Communications, Nodal officer for Inter- Mandate of the Ministry of Information Ministerial Group of MeitY and New and Broadcasting India Code portal, coordinating matters News Services through All India Radio relating to the Annual Meeting of the (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) for the people Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank including Indians abroad (AIIB) and work related to Cyber Security Development of Broadcasting and Law Television FIELD FORMATION OF THE MINISTRY OF Development and promotion of film INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING industry The Ministry is assisted and supported in its Organization of film festivals and cultural activities through 13 Attached & Subordinate exchanges for the purpose offices, 6 Autonomous Organizations and 2 Advertising and Visual Publicity on behalf Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of India and to get feedback on publication Attached/Subordinate offices Administration of the Press and 1. Press Information Bureau Registration of Books Act, 1867 in respect 2. Directorate of Advertising and Visual of newspapers Publicity Administration of the Cinematograph Act, 3. Registrar of Newspapers for India 1952 in respect of certification of films 4. Directorate of Field Publicity Broadcast Monitoring and Administration 5. Publications Division of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 (25 of 6. New Media Wing 1990) 7. Song and Drama Division Cable Television Networks (Regulation) 8. Photo Division Act, 1995 (7 of 1995) 9. Electronic Media Monitoring Centre Administration of the Press Council Act, 10. Films Division 1978 (37 of 1978) 11. Central Board of Films Certification Cadre management of the Indian Information Service (Groups ‘A’ & ‘B’) 12. National Film Archive of India Dissemination of information about India 13. Directorate of Film Festivals
An Overview 21 within and outside the country through artistes, musicians, instrumentalists, publications on matters of national dancers, dramatists, etc. who have importance substantially contributed to the Ministry’s Research, reference and training to assist institutions the media units of the Ministry International relations in respect of Financial assistance to distinguished broadcasting and news services
HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore visiting an exhibition, at the inauguration of the Bhojpuri Film Festival, in New Delhi on 3rd February, 2017
22 Annual Report 2017-18 DD coverage of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with ASEAN Leaders at ASEAN-INDIA commemorative Summit,2018
An Overview 23 Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at the Akashvani Annual Awards 2014-15 Ceremony in New Delhi on 16th June, 2017
24 Annual Report 2017-18 ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF 2 THE MINISTRY The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Governments under the community has the following role and functions in respect listening scheme, etc. of information, education and entertainment: 2. Development of radio broadcasting I. BROADCASTING POLICY AND ADMINIS- throughout the Union, installation TRATION and maintenance of Radio Stations and Transmitters and operation of 1. All matters relating to radio and television broadcasting services. broadcasting within the Union including regulation of the use of All India Radio and Doordarshan by recognised national and regional political parties during elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies and procedure to be followed by the official electronic media during periods of national mourning on the demise of a high dignitary. 2. The enunciation and implementation of the law relating to radio and television broadcasting in India Inauguration of Kotputli (Rajasthan) FM TX on 17th 3. Broadcast Monitoring and Administration Sep,2017 by HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting IV. DOORDARSHAN Corporation of India) Act, 1990 (25 of 1990). 1. Cultural and other exchange of television programmes. 4. All matters relating to the Indian Broadcasting (Programme) Service and 2. Development of television throughout the Indian Broadcasting (Engineering) the Union, including installation, Service until they are handed over to maintenance and operation of television Prasar Bharati. Programme Production Centres and Transmitters, and operation of television II. CABLE TELEVISION POLICY services. 1. Cable Television Networks (Regulation) 3. Promotion of production of television Act, 1995 (7 of 1995). programmes outside Doordarshan.
III. RADIO V. FILMS 1. All business connected with All India 1. Legislation under entry 60 of the Union Radio embracing news services in List, viz., ‘Sanctioning of Cinematograph home programmes, programmes for films for exhibition’. foreign countries and Indians overseas, radio journals, research in the field of 2. Administration of the Cinematograph Act, broadcast engineering, monitoring of 1952 (37 of 1952). foreign broadcasts, programme exchange 3. Import of feature and short films for and transcription services, supply theatrical and non-theatrical viewing. of community receiving sets to State 4. All matters relating to film industry,
Role And Functions Of The Ministry 25 5. Promotion of good cinema by institution of VII. PRESS National Film Awards for films produced 1. Presentation and interpretation of policies in India. Assistance through the National and activities of the Government of India Film Development Corporation Limited. through the medium of press. 6. Production and distribution of 2. Advising Government on information documentaries and newsreels and other problems relating to Press, keeping films, film strips for internal and external Government informed of the main trends publicity. of public opinion as reflected in the Press 7. Preservation of films and filmic materials. and liaison between Government and the 8. Organisation of International Film Press. Festivals in India and participation of 3. Publicity to and for the Armed Forces. India in International Film Festivals 4. General conduct of Government relations abroad. with Press excluding the administration 9. Organisation of Film Festivals under of sections 95 and 96 of the Code of Cultural Exchange Programmes. Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974). 10. Film society movement. 5. Administration of the Press and VI. ADVERTISING AND VISUAL PUBLICITY Registration of Books Act, 1867 (25 of 1867) relating to Newspapers. 1. Preparation of Media Plans, Production and release of advertisements on behalf 6. Administration of the Press Council Act, of Government of India and facilitating 1978 (37 of 1978). formulation of Advertisement Policy for 7. Authenticating Self Certificates of Government Advertisements. publishers applying for newprint import.
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani presenting the Life Time Achievement Award to the Canadian film maker, Atom Egoyan, at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2017
26 Annual Report 2017-18 8. Visual Publicity of Government’s Policies X. MISCELLANEOUS & Programmes and photographic 1. Publicity for the policies and programmes documentation. of Government of India. VIII. PUBLICATIONS 2. Administration of Journalists Welfare 1. Production, sale and distribution of Fund. popular pamphlets, books and journals 3. Financial assistance to distinguished on matters of national importance for musicians, both vocal and instrumental, internal as well as external publicity, with dancers and dramatists who have a view to imparting to the general public contributed substantially to the success at home and abroad updated and correct of All India Radio and other units of the information about India. Ministry or their survivors in indigent IX. RESEARCH AND REFERENCE circumstances. 1. To assist Media Units of the Ministry of 4. All matters relating to the Asia-Pacific Information and Broadcasting, other Broadcasting Union, Commonwealth Ministries as well as other organisations Broadcasting Association and the Non- outside government in collection, Aligned News Agency Pool. compilation and preparation of material 5. All matters relating to Cultural Exchange involving research into published works, Programmes (CEPs)/Agreements/MoUs/ etc. Protocol with various countries; all matters 2. Building a compendium of knowledge related to International Programme for on important subjects and to prepare the Development of Communication guidance and background notes on (IPDC)/UNESCO eg. Budgetary Issues, current and other topics for the use of Nominations, etc. the Media Units of the Ministry, other 6. Cadre management of the Indian Ministries as well as other organizations Information Service (Groups ‘A’ & ‘B’). outside government.
Role And Functions Of The Ministry 27 HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani presenting the ‘Women Transforming India Award 2017’ to Ms. Sunita Kamble (Maharashtra) – Mhasvad’s Doctor Madam, organised by the NITI Aayog, in New Delhi on 29th August, 2017.
28 Annual Report 2017-18 NEW INITIATIVES OF 3 THE MINISTRY ● During 2017, Memorandum of as ‘Technology Partner’ of FTII’s unique Understanding (MoUs) in various initiative SKIFT (Skilling India in Film fields were signed by the Ministry of and Television), would be providing Information & Broadcasting as well as high-end cameras and accessories the Media Units under the Ministry: free of cost for the courses. Under o Publications Division (DPD), a Media SKIFT, various short courses are being Unit under Ministry of Information conducted through-out the country in & Broadcasting, and Sasta Sahitya association with State Governments/ Mandal (SSM) signed a Memorandum Universities/ Educational Institutes. of Understanding (MoU) on 14th o An MoU on “Cooperation in the field February, 2017 for joint publication of Mass Media” and an “Audio-Visual of books on heroes of freedom Co-Production Agreement” has been struggle, cultural leaders and other signed between the Government of the eminent personalities of India. Republic of India and Government of o An MoU signed between Film and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune on 8th April, 2017. The MoU would and Canon India Private Limited on facilitate training/study tour of 15th March 2017, would promote film personnel in the field of mass media education through short-term courses and public relations and the Audio- in Film and Television across several Visual Co-Production Agreement towns and cities in the country. Canon, would cover co-production of films,
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani at the inaugural ceremony of the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017)
New Initiatives of the Ministry 29 documentaries, and animations films. held review meetings with Regional Media o DPD signed an agreement with Units of the Ministry about programmes/ Indira Gandhi National Centre for initiatives of the Ministry in North East the Arts (IGNCA) on 21st June 2017 Region (Guwahati), Haryana (Chandigarh), for publication of books on India Art, Karnataka (Bengaluru), Uttar Pradesh Culture and other similar subjects (Lucknow), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), wherein IGNCA is the content Jharkhand (Ranchi), Rajasthan (Jaipur), provider and DPD is the publisher. Chhattisgarh (Raipur), Maharashtra (Mumbai), Uttarakhand (Dehradun) o Indian Institute of Mass Commu- and Union Territories (Delhi). Important nication (IIMC) and Shri Lal Bahadur decisions taken/ announcements made Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth included announcement of channels (SLBSRSV) entered into an MoU on DD Chhattisgarh and DD Jharkhand, 20th September 2017 for conducting a setting up of 3 new FM stations in joint three months Advanced Certificate Chhattisgarh, launch of the 24/7 DD Programme in Sanskrit Journalism. Channel for Uttarakhand within a year, o An MoU between Government of expediting the finalization of the location Republic of India and the Government for the Regional Campus for Indian of Federal Democratic Republic of Institute of Mass Communication in Ethiopia on “Cooperation in the field Maharashtra, communication in local of Information, Communication and languages in the regions and developing Media” was signed in the presence of Programmes on Regional Culture & Talent. the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and Ethiopian President ● As part of activities under Swachh Bharat Dr. Mulatu Teshome on 5th October Mission, the Ministry prepared a Calendar 2017. The MoU aims to harness containing month-wise activities to be the growing power of Information, undertaken by the Ministry and its Media Communication and Media for Units. In pursuance of the Swachhta information dissemination and Calendar activities, an amount of around enhancing outreach between the two ` 5 Crore was realized after disposal of all countries for inclusive development. kinds of waste and around 90000 Sq. Ft. area was vacated from September 2016 The 48th International Film Festival of – August 2017 by the Ministry. Activities India (IFFI), 2017 was organized in Goa. aimed at making offices clean and tidy For the first-time ever, Retrospective of such as disposal of old or unserviceable James Bond films was screened. A special items including files, were launched. section of Restored Classics and a special Focus on Canada curated by the Toronto ● E-Cinepramaan, the Online Film International Film Festival were showcased. Certification System of Central Board of 16 films from Doordarshan were scheduled Film Certification (CBFC) was launched on from 13th to 28th November, 2017, which 27th March, 2017 to facilitate the Hon’ble were promoted as IFFI Blockbusters. IFFI Prime Minister’s vision of Ease of Doing 2017 also featured an unparalleled series Business and Digital India. The complete of Master Classes and Panel Discussions, automation of the Film Certification Process various retrospectives on award winners would enable Good Governance making the and participation from Indian film stars. entire process transparent and efficient. ● The then Minister for Information & ● Doordarshan Sports Conclave 2017, Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu the first ever televised conclave
30 Annual Report 2017-18 of its kind to discuss future of launched on 28th January, 2017. This Indian Sports, organized by DD one-of-its-kind project in the world, for film Sports with the theme “Celebrating preservation, will make rich film heritage Sports in India,” was inaugurated available for the future generations. The by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the condition of about 1,32,000 film reels at then Minister for Information & NFAI would be assessed and each film reel Broadcasting, on 28th May, 2017. will be tracked and monitored through ● Film Condition Assessment Project under RFID tagging, during the first phase. National Film Heritage Mission was ● A new category of visa for foreign filmmakers
Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the launch of online film certification system e-cinepraman of CBFC. HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and other dignitaries are also seen.
was created to ease issues related to their of the Ministry in Shastri Bhawan. A entry into the country. Both the ‘Film number of desktop fingerprint devices Visa’ and the Film Facilitation Office (FFO) on Windows Desktop PCs have been have been aimed to promote India as an installed in the offices of senior officers. attractive filming destination to the world. ● A rare book “Homage to Mahatma Gandhi” ● In order to bring transparency in the restored and reprinted by Publications Ministry, 40 cameras have been installed at Division with the help of National Gandhi various locations in the Main Secretariat, Museum, contains tributes to Mahatma Gandhi which were broadcast on All India Shastri Bhawan. In order to avoid rush at Radio after Gandhiji’s assassination on the attendance terminals installed at the 30th January, 1948, made by eminent entry gates, 8 tablets enabling marking personalities including Acharya JB of attendance over Aadhaar Enabled Kripalani, Dr. CV Raman, Jawaharlal Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) Nehru, Lord Mountbatten, Sardar have been installed at various locations Vallabhbhai Patel, Sarojini Naidu, etc.
New Initiatives of the Ministry 31 ● A “Workshop on Instagram for better also started organizing ‘Film Appreciation Government Communication” was Courses’ in different parts of the country to organized jointly by Press Information promote film literacy. The first such course Bureau (PIB) & Instagram on 20th was organized in New Delhi from 11th April, 2017. The workshop was the first to 14th May, 2017, which was attended such workshop organized by Instagram by over 150 participants, mainly film in Asia and was aimed at exposing makers, journalists, students, architects, Government Officials to various features engineers, school and University teachers, and applications of Instagram Platform Govt. servants and senior citizens. for better Government communication A delegation led by Director, Film and outreach on social media. and Television Institute of India (FTII) The first ever film festival titled ‘Mahatma participated and made a presentation on FTII’s new outreach initiative SKIFT Gandhi Film Festival’ was organized from (Skilling India in Film and Television) at the 14th to 16th April, 2017 in Motihari, first ever edition of 5-day ‘Kashmir World Bihar by Directorate of Film Festivals Film Festival’ which was kicked off on 1st (DFF), in collaboration with Mahatma July, 2017 from Tagore Hall, Srinagar, Gandhi Central University, Motihari. Kashmir. FTII also conducted a 5-day Film The festival screened a total of 7 feature Appreciation (FA) course, the first of its kind films on patriotism to commemorate in Srinagar, which was held in association the centenary of the Champaran with the Media Educations Research Satyagrah led by Mahatma Gandhi. Centre (MERC) of University of Kashmir. A first of its kind 5 month course on FTII launched an initiative “Padaarpan: writing for TV fiction and web series in Momentous Milestones”, the monthly the country was launched by Film and public screening of FTII student’s Television Institute of India (FTII) to cater films on 5th August, 2017, which was to industry’s growing need for long-format inaugurated by Shri Shatrughan Sinha, storytelling. FTII, Pune in collaboration MP and FTII alumnus. This outreach with Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) and initiative will give an opportunity to see National Film Archives of India (NFAI) has and appreciate works of FTII students.
HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore addressing at a Film Appreciation Course organized by FTII in collaboration with DFF and NFAI.
32 Annual Report 2017-18 NFAI Calendar 2018 highlighting the cinematic diversity of India.
New Initiatives of the Ministry 33 Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting award at Valedictory of Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Press Council of India, on the occasion of the National Press Day, in New Delhi . HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani is also seen.
34 Annual Report 2017-18 ACTIVITIES UNDER 4 INFORMATION SECTOR PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (PIB) press tours, etc. PIB also uses social media The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram agency of Government of India to disseminate etc to disseminate information, which is information to the print, electronic and social released in English, Hindi, Urdu along with media on Government policies, programmes, 13 other regional languages which reaches initiatives and achievements. It functions as newspapers and media organizations all over an interface between the Government and the country. media and also provides feedback to the The PIB has a News Room/News Monitoring Government on the reaction of people as Cell which is operational round the year to reflected in the media. meet the information dissemination needs. I. Vision of PIB PIB also provides accreditation facility To disseminate information on the policies, to media persons to facilitate access to programmes and achievements of Government information from government sources. for educating & empowering the people III. Organizational set-up of India. PIB has its headquarters in New Delhi headed by the Principal Director General (Media & Communication), supported by Officers in ranks of Director General, Additional Director General, Directors, Joint Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Media & Communication Officers and Information Assistants who are attached with different Ministries depending on Ministry’s size, importance and sensitivity. PIB has eight Regional Offices headed by The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh ad- Additional Directors General and twenty- dressing a press conference on the Achievements seven Branch Offices, including an and Initiatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs during Information Centre, to cater to information 3 years of NDA Government, in New Delhi on 3rd June, 2017. needs of the regional media. II. Functions of PIB IV. Publicity related activities of PIB PIB functions as an interface between A. Publicity of Ministries / Departments: the Government and the media, advises PIB Officers attached to a Ministry/ government on communication strategies Department are the authorized spokesperson best suited to meet the needs of the media and brief the media on policies and and keeps Government informed of public programmes of the Ministry/ Department, perception about government policies and disseminate information, answers queries and programmes as reflected in media. provide clarifications or counter narratives The PIB disseminates information through as and when required. They analyse public different means, such as press releases, reactions as reflected in the editorials, articles press notes, feature articles, backgrounders, and comments in the media and keeps the press briefings, interviews, press conferences, Ministry/ Department apprised with the
Activities Under Information Sector 35 public opinion and advises them on the media vii. Feedback from media in the form of Daily and IEC strategy. Media Report to PMO in Hindi and English, PIB officers at the Regional and Branch Offices daily media feedback to each Ministry by of PIB, apart from disseminating information the respective Officers; Special feedback emanating from headquarters, also provide on important occasions, publicity for any important event organized viii. PIB reaches out to last mile through Media by Central Ministries or Central Public Sector Outreach Programme in remote areas, Undertakings in their respective region. including tribal and backward areas. These Offices also take up the decisions of the Media tools used by PIB Central Government which may be of special Various Media Products/Tools used by PIB to importance, to a particular region for focused disseminate information are publicity based on information dissemination on sustained basis. PIB Regional/ Branch Media Product/ Number (during offices assume central role in facilitating Service/Vehicle 1st April - 15th media coverage of the President, the Prime Minister, Union Ministers and Secretaries on Nov 2017) their official visits to a region/ state. Press Releases 63643 The following Communication Strategies are Photos/Graphs/Infographics 10360 employed by PIB to carry out its mandate for Media Invitations 692 information dissemination: Formal Press Conferences 110 i. Traditional forms of communication Vartalaaps 47 viz. press conferences (including video conference) at national and regional Nation-wide media Daily levels, feedback ii. Issue of press releases and photos of Analytical media reports Daily / Weekly important events and announcements on specific issues are followed by SMS alerts, tweets and telephone calls to the media persons, Features 149 iii. Arrangements of interviews, special Tweets 80–100 per day discussions etc. on electronic media, SMS’s Bulk SMS iv. Use of Social Media platforms such as to Media Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Press accreditation 311 Vine in addition to regular updation on websites, cards issued v. Ensuring all India coverage through B. Prime Minister’s Unit Regional/Branch offices of PIB in major regional languages like Malayalam, Press Information Bureau has a dedicated Odiya, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, unit for the publicity and media support to Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese and Bengali the Prime Minister’s Office. The unit functions in addition to Hindi, English and Urdu, on all days of the year and also deals with vi. Special publicity arrangements are made the publicity of Hon’ble President of India, for important events like Independence Cabinet Secretariat, NITI Aayog and PM’s Day, Republic Day, General Budget, Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC). Economic Survey, International Films The nature of work involved is as follows: Festival of India (IFFI), Rashtriya Ekta Divas, Swacch Bharat Week etc, a) Feedback
36 Annual Report 2017-18 ● 2 ‘Morning Media Reports’ in English and ● Translation of PM’s Tweets, Creatives etc. Hindi into regional Languages in coordination ● Daily Feedback Report delivered to PM’s with Regional/Branch Offices of PIB. House by 7.30 am d) Media Facilitation ● Daily Report on Edits and Op-eds to PMO ● Attending Advance Security Liaison (ASL) meetings on PM’s events and deciding the ● Daily and Weekly Urdu Feedback Report media element to PMO ● Liaison with Delhi Police, PM Security for ● Daily Feedback Report to NITI Aayog Media Entry Passes for PM’s events ● Weekly Magazine Report to PMO and Pr. ● Media Pass distribution of President DG, PIB House events ● Social Media Feedback Report after every ● Media facilitation for NITI Aayog events. important speech of the PM to PMO e) Website and other activities ● Special compendium of Press Coverage Analysis after major events or PM’s visits ● PM Unit regularly manages design, content and deployment of special webpages on ● National & regional Feedback Reports various occasions (e.g. 3 Years of NDA, on various issues/events as required by Independence Day, 75th Anniversary of PMO/Pr.DG. Quit India Movement etc). b) Official ommunicationC C. Social Media Cell ● Press Releases on PM. During PM’s foreign As the nodal agency for Government tours, unit disseminates material in real- communication, PIB uses social media to time irrespective of time-zones connect and engage with the ever-expanding ● PM’s official speeches (transcribed-vetted online citizenry – both Indian and Global. and released in consultation with PMO) PIB has a social media presence on Twitter, ● Official Photographs of PM (shared on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Vine and PIB’s Twitter) SoundCloud. In addition to these, PIB runs a blog. All official photos, videos and press ● Text of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ releases of the Government are shared on ● Press Releases from President’s Sectt. multiple social media platforms, generating including speeches more than 15 million impressions per month. ● Press Release of Cabinet Decisions and Besides these, important press conferences and media briefings are live-tweeted and coordination with media for Cabinet live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter and briefings on PIB’s YouTube channel, delivering real- ● Press Releases and official photographs time news updates of the Government. In on NITI Aayog. addition to sharing of news, PIB undertakes c) Translation social media campaigns to support the goals of good governance, by building awareness ● Translation of PM’s speeches, Press and increasing citizen engagement with Releases and Photo captions from Hindi Government’s policies and actions. The social to English and vice-versa media communication is being done primarily ● There is a provision of Human Resource in English and Hindi; efforts are on-by the support for taking up translation of Regional offices to reach out more effectively PM’s speeches and messages in various to India’s diverse audience in regional regional languages languages as well.
Activities Under Information Sector 37 on multiple social media platforms, generating more than 15 million impressions per month. Besides these, important press conferences and media briefings are live-tweeted and live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter and on PIB’s YouTube channel, delivering real-time news updates of the Government. In addition to sharing of news, PIB undertakes social media campaigns to support the goals of good governance, by building awareness and increasing citizen engagement with Government’s policies and actions. The social media communication is being done primarily in English and Hindi; efforts are on-by the Regional offices to reach out more effectively to India’s diverse audience in regional languages as well.
PIB on Social Media: Key Statistics
Social Media Platform PIB Account User base as of Oct, 2017 Twitter @pib_india 1.3 million+ followers @pibhindi 32,000+ followers Facebook /pibindia 1.7 lakh+ followers YouTube /pibindia 81,000 + subscribers Instagram /pibindia 30,000+ followers Blog pibindia.wordpress.com 1.2 lakh+ visitors
Twitter: PIB’s main Twitter handle @PIB_India PIB Blog: www.pibindia.wordpress.com crossed the 1.3 million followers mark during is used as platform to share Features the year, the occasion eliciting a compliment and soft stories on Government’s policies by Twitter India. PIB has been adopting and programmes. 376 articles have been new types of content and presentation, published so far, gaining more than 1 lakh in reaching out to and engaging with the page views. Twitter:citizens, PIB’s such main as Twitter Twitter handle videos, @PIB_India gifs, polls crossed Social the 1.3 Media million Guidance followers and mark Support: during theBesides year, the occasionand Twitter eliciting Moments. a compliment The @PIBHindi by Twitter handle India. PIBits ownhas beenoutreach, adopting PIB new has types been of assistingcontent and has more than 32000 followers. Besides this, presentation, in reaching out to and engaging with the citizens,various such Ministries as Twitter videos,and Departmentsgifs, polls and Twitterof given the potential of regional languages in Government of India, in establishing and Moments. The @PIBHindi handle has more than 32000 followers. Besides this, given the potential of regional social media, various Regional offices of PIB managing their social media presence in languageshave also in social begun media, to use various Twitter Regional to share offices local of PIBa betterhave also way. begun As toa usepart Twitter of this to guidance,share local newsa updatesnews from updates the Union from Government the Union Governmentin regional languages. in workshop on Effective use of Instagram for regional languages. Government Communications was organized FacebookFacebook:: The The current current year yearhas witnessed has witnessed a significant by spurtPIB in thecollaboration fan base of PIB’swith FacebookInstagram, page which was inaugurated by the then Union www.facebook.com/pibindiaa significant spurt , infrom the around fan 1 baselakh inof October PIB’s 2016 to around 1.7 lakh in October 2017. This Minister for Information & Broadcasting hasFacebook been fuelled page by adoptionwww.facebook.com/pibindia, of creative means of communication and engagement. Social media events such from around 1 lakh in October 2016 to Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. as Facebookaround 1.7Q&A lakh have in also October been hosted 2017. on This PIB’s has Page on important occasions. been fuelled by adoption of creative means YouTube:of communication PIB’s YouTube and channelengagement. has attracted Social more than 5 million new views and around 81000 subscribers.media events Apart fromsuch press as Facebookconferences Q&A and eventshave held at PIB, New Delhi, select events outside Delhi too also been hosted on PIB’s Page on important occasions. YouTube: PIB’s YouTube channel has attracted more than 5 million new views and around 81000 subscribers. Apart from press conferences and events held at PIB, New Delhi, select events outside Delhi too are now live streamed on the channel such Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu delivering the inaugural address at the “Workshop on Instagram as the Regional Editors’ Conferences held in for Government Social Media Communication”, Chennai, Jaipur and Chandigarh, and IFFI. jointly organised by the Social Media Cell, PIB and Instagram: PIB is present on Instagram as Instagram, in New Delhi on 20th April, 2017. well, where attractive off- beat official photos D. Media Outreach Programme and and short videos are shared. By end of Publicity for Special Events October 2017, PIB’s Instagram has fetched The objective of the Media Outreach around more than 30000 followers. Programme is to disseminate information
38 Annual Report 2017-18 about the flagship schemes / programmes Bureau is to keep the Government informed of of the Government by organizing Media public perception about government policies Interactive Sessions at national, regional and and programmes as reflected in media. The district levels. Press tours are also undertaken feedback reports provided to the Ministries under this scheme to showcase the success and Departments by the PIB include inputs stories of the flagship programmes. from the National English and Hindi dailies published from the capital, inputs from regional language newspapers sent by the Regional/Branch offices, inputs from TV news channels, web media and magazines. As part of the Special Services, the Feedback Cell in PIB prepares Daily Digests and Special Digests based on News Stories and Editorials from national as well as regional dailies and periodicals for the use by Ministries. From 1st April to 15th November 2017, nearly 190 Digest & Special Digest were sent and The Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar approximately 5900 SMS Alerts/Mails were Administration, Shri Anindo Majumdar interacting sent to PMO, Departmental Publicity Officers with the media persons on GST, at the Media Workshop - Vartalap, organised by the PIB, of various Ministries. Port Blair on 14th July , 2017. PIB issued features, success stories and photo- E. Information Dissemination during features to promote the current schemes and Election programmes of the Central Government. On PIB provides an effective interface between special occasions, features were also issued the Election Commission of India (ECI) and on the life of national leaders and great Media. To provide information of past General patriots. All features were also sent to the Elections and Assembly Elections, PIB Regional offices for translation and circulation releases the “Reference Handbook for General to the local media. 149 features were issued Elections” as also Handbooks on Assembly from April 2017 to October 2017. Most of the Elections just after the announcement of Features were commissioned from eminent election schedule by the Election Commission journalists while some were contributed by of India. In addition, during the run-up to the Union Ministers, Secretaries, Scientists, elections, election related information is Economists in the form of special articles to provided to media on regular basis through be issued on occasions like Republic Day and backgrounders and factsheets. To facilitate Independence Day, highlighting the policies the coverage of Polling & Counting process and programmes of the Government. during General Elections to Lok Sabha and various State Assemblies, PIB issue VI. Press Facilities authority letters on behalf of ECI to National The Press Facilities Wing of Press Information & International media persons based at New Bureau (PIB) facilitates press by providing Delhi and also disseminate trends/ results accreditation to media representatives on counting day on real time basis through including foreign media at the headquarters its special website by obtaining counting data in New Delhi. This facilitates them access from the Election Commission of India & the to information from the government and in National Informatics Centre. various other ways like railway concessions, V. Feedback, Feature and Photo Services CGHS benefits and the Journalist Welfare An important function of the Press Information Scheme.
Activities Under Information Sector 39 fresh cases for accreditation were discussed and deliberated in the meetings of CPAC (Central Press Accreditation Committee) held between April and November, 2017. Media Centre at IFFI, Goa: PIB set up a Media Facilitation Centre for the 48th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa to facilitate media and also coordinated media events which included Red Carpet, Presentations, Master classes, Open Forum The Principal Director General (M&C), Press discussions, Opening and Closing ceremony. Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha with the journalists, before their departure to Yoga event PIB organized a total of 29 Press Conferences at Lucknow, at the New Delhi Railway Station and issued 47 press releases during the on 20th June , 2017. festival. Press conferences were live streamed Following are the major activities of this wing: on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. A total of 441 media persons were accredited for Online Accreditation System: A system of covering the event. IFFI 2017 received wide providing accreditation to Press and Media coverage and a total of about 948 news professionals was unveiled in the year 2010. clippings were collated by PIB Goa and Continuous changes are incorporated in the Mumbai office. online system keeping it dynamic and user friendly. The PIB utilized the online system Journalist’s Welfare Scheme: PIB has been accreditation during the year successfully implementing the scheme of ‘Journalist and this system was maintained and serviced Welfare Fund’. The revised scheme provides by National Informatics System (NIC) for ex-gratia relief on urgent basis to journalists processing and issuing Press Accreditation and their families suffering from hardship. cards to individual journalists. A total of 160 Assistance of up to an amount of ` 5 lakh
The Veteran Film Director and Producer, Shri Subhash Ghai addressing a press conference, during the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017), in Panaji, Goa on 21st November, 2017.
40 Annual Report 2017-18 can be sanctioned to the journalist under c) All press conferences held at PIB Hqrs are this scheme. Relief can be given to the family now live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter under extreme hardship on account of death and on PIB’s YouTube channel. of journalist or to the journalist in case of d) Interactions with various Social Media permanent disability. Assistance is also given Agencies were conducted so as to better towards the cost of treatment of major ailments equip our officers in leveraging the like cancer, renal failure, heart ailment, brain internet and social media for publicity hemorrhage, etc. Financial assistance is also related purposes. given in case of accidents causing serious injuries requiring hospitalization. The cases IX. Office Automation are processed by PIB and recommendations PIB undertook several measures for office are sent to a high level committee in the automation such as: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for approval. a) The content for a new Multi-lingual PIB website is under final testing by NIC. VII. Control Room in Emergencies b) A Mobile Application for journalists PIB has a News Room/ Control Room launched. which is operational 365 days round the year to meet challenges emerging out of c) Installation of HD camera at PIB any eventuality. Arrangements for holding conference hall for live streaming of Press Conferences at short notices and Conferences on social media. simultaneous webcast through PIB Centres d) Outsourcing of graphics and analytics across the country are also kept in a state of through BECIL for Social Media. readiness to handle any sudden development e) Process is under way for Digital Archiving and unexpected situation even after 9.00 PM. of old Press Releases from 1947 to 2003. The Control Room functions on 24x7 basis during emergencies and times of crisis. The f) Purchase of Smart Devices for all publicity important news channels are monitored and officers of PIB. senior personnel are kept informed of latest g) Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity of PIB offices, developments, misreporting of the facts etc. both at Shastri Bhawan and the National for timely media intervention. Media Centre. VIII. Initiatives during 2017-18 h) Procurement of items through GeM Portal. PIB took following initiatives during the i) Implementation of e-office in PIB Hqrs. period: partially done. a) Infographics on various initiatives and X. Major Activities undertaken by PIB in achievements of the Government have 2017-18 been developed, providing information in a compact and appealing manner. a) GST roll out The response to these infographics has During the launch of GST on the been encouraging as is evident from the midnight of 30th June 2017 at a Special higher engagement rates of the public to function organized in the Central Hall, this content, as compared to the average Parliament House, PIB invited media to engagement rate for regular text-based cover the function and all Regional & content. Branch Offices of PIB were on standby at b) PIB Officers in charge of communication 12 AM for the launch of the GST. All the of various Ministries of the Government speeches during the event were translated of India have begun to share official into regional languages and disseminated updates, using official PIB- authorized to the regional media for wide coverage. Twitter Handles. Social Media team of PIB carried out live
Activities Under Information Sector 41 tweeting of the event. NIC team of PIB units for multiplier publicity effect. webcast the live video on the PIB Website. c) 3rd International Day of Yoga A special webpage on GST was created by PIB, which was a one stop platform for all Nationwide publicity was organized for information on GST. Roll out and Launch 3rd International Day of Yoga (IYD) in of GST had been extensively covered Lucknow on 21st June 2017. Wide pre- in all electronic, print and social media publicity was accorded to the event by way platforms. of backgrounder briefings, teaser videos, booklets on Yoga etc. A Health Editors’ b) Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Conference was organized jointly by PIB The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabbhai & AYUSH Ministry on 9th June 2017. A Patel was observed as the ‘Rashtriya special web-page on Yoga was created Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) on 31st and constantly updated to facilitate October 2017. PIB provided wide publicity media with information flow. A media to the activities undertaken by different group of about 40 persons was also taken Ministries/Department on Rashtriya to Lucknow from Delhi, for adequate Ekta Diwas, across the country in print coverage in media. The press releases electronic and social media platforms. A special web page on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas were shared with Regional & Branch was created by PIB. PIB also coordinated Offices for translation and dissemination with DAVP, AIR, DD and other media in regional languages.
The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the inauguration of the National Health Editors’ Conference on Yoga, organised by Ministry of AYUSH in association with the Press Information Bureau (PIB), M/o Information & Broadcasting and Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (M/o AYUSH), in New Delhi on 9th June, 2017.
42 Annual Report 2017-18 Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Run For Unity event, on the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on 31st October, 2017 d) Swachhta Hi Seva campaign XI. Plan Performance 2017-2018 Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation The PIB’s plan performance is as follows: launched ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign a) Media Outreach Programme and from 15th September-2nd October, 2017, Publicity for Special Events during which the entire country was The objective of the Media Outreach mobilized for undertaking Swachhata Programme is to disseminate and building of toilets. PIB had provided information about the flagship schemes wide publicity to the activities related to / programmes of the Government by Swachhata Hi Seva during the fortnight, organizing Media Interactive Sessions in print, electronic and social media at national, regional and district levels. platforms. Pr. DG, PIB had also requested Press tours are also undertaken under all the Sr. editors/correspondents of this scheme to showcase the success print and electronic media to give special stories of the flagship programmes. In the attention to this campaign. current Financial Year, PIB has a target e) Paryatan Parv of organizing 60 Vartalaps, 3 National / Press Information Bureau Regional offices Regional Editors’ Conferences and 5 Press and Branch offices provided wide publicity Tours. to the activities during the 21- day b) Modernization of PIB programme of “Paryatan Parv” from 5th- The objective of the Scheme is to modernize 25th October, 2017, across the country and upgrade the communication and in print, electronic and social media information dissemination systems in the platforms. More than 200 press releases PIB to fully utilize the modern technology and 250 photographs were issued by PIB and enhance the efficiency of PIB both Hqrs and its Regional/Branch offices, at the headquarters and Regional and during Paryatan Parv. The event was Branch offices. During 2017-18, `5.00 covered by social media cell and special crores have been allocated for the following features were also issued. activities
Activities Under Information Sector 43 The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh playing the drum during the Opening Ceremony of Grand Finale of Paryatan Parv, in New Delhi on 23rd October, 2017.
Physical achievementsPhysical achievements in respect ‘Media in respectOutreach ‘Media Programme’ Outreach Programme’ for the for the FY 2017-18FY (as 2017-18 on 03.01.2018) (as on 03.01.2018)
Sl Name of the Vartalaps Press Tours No. Region Achievement Achievement 1. C.R. Bhopal 7 1 2. N.R. Chandigarh 10 1 3. S.R. Chennai 4 1 4. N.E.R. Guwahati 6 - 5. S.C.R. 6 - Hyderabad 6. E.R. Kolkata 7 1 7. E.C.R. Lucknow 6 1 8. W.R. Mumbai 7 - 9. Headquarters - 4 (#) Total 53 9 (#) Including 3 Press Tours in connection with IFFI
Of the current year’s allocation of Rs. 4.00 crore, the expenditure incurred for the purpose upto December, 2017 is Rs. 2.91 crore.
44 Annual Report 2017-18 b) Modernization of PIB The objective of the Scheme is to modernize and upgrade the communication and information dissemination systems in the PIB to fully utilize the modern technology and enhance the efficiency of PIB both at the headquarters and Regional and Branch offices. During 2017-18, Rs.5.00 crores have been allocated for the following activities a) IT infrastructure and modern means of communication for all officers. Procurement of consumables AMC charges Purchase of color multi-functional digital office machines Purchase of hardware and other equipment Payment for internet dongle connections LAN networking, etc Feedback and impact analysis; daily reports b) Providing Video conferencing facilities in all offices. c) Providing live streaming facilities in Branch offices of PIB. Provided equipment to social media cell, PIB d) Setting up of Social Media Platforms in PIB offices and providing manpower.
Upto October, 2017, Rs. 2.1805 crores have been utilized under this scheme.
Progressive use of Official Language Hindi in PIB Headquarters.
a) IT infrastructure and modern means of of Hindi etc. The Regional/Branch offices are visited by Rajbhasha officer of PIB communication for all officers. Procurement of consumables Headquarters from time to time to apprise them of the official language policy & rules AMC charges and review the status of their implementation Purchase of color multi-functional digital in these offices. The website of PIB is bilingual office machines (Hindi & English).
Purchase of hardware and other During 2017-18, Hindi Pakhwada was equipment organized in this Bureau from 1st-14th Payment for internet dongle connections September, 2017, during which various Hindi competitions like Essay writing, Translation, LAN networking, etc Noting & Drafting, General Hindi Knowledge, Feedback and impact analysis; daily Hindi Typing and Hindi dictation competition reports for MTS were organized and a large number b) Providing Video conferencing facilities in of officers/officials participated actively all offices. and won various prizes. During a Prize Distribution Ceremony held in Bureau, DG c) Providing live streaming facilities in (M&C) awarded certificates to the winners Branch offices of PIB. including to the winners of Incentive Scheme Provided equipment to social media cell, 2016-17 for doing their official work originally PIB in Hindi. d) Setting up of Social Media Platforms in Vigilance Section Vigilance Section PIB offices and providing manpower. The Vigilance Section of PIB is concerned ` Upto October, 2017, 2.1805 crores have with following activities for the year 2017-18. been utilized under this scheme. The Vigilance Section of PIB is concerned with following activities for the year 2017-18. ●Implementation Implementation of the Judgment/Orders of the Judgment/Orders of CATs: Progressive use of Official Language Hindi of CATs: in PIB Headquarters. All efforts are made towards the progressive S.No. Media No. of orders No. of the use of official language Hindi in Press units/Section received judgments Information Bureau, HQ for the observance from CAT for the /orders and implementation of the various orders year 2016-17 implemented and instructions issued by the Department of Official Language including targets fixed during 2016-17 in the Annual Programme under the Official 1. PIB 1 Nil Language Act, 1963 and the Official Language (Vigilance Rules, 1976. Section) The Official Language Implementation Committee (OLIC) under the chairmanship ● Grievance Redressal Mechanism: Shri of PDG(M&C) of this Bureau monitors the GrievanceVidya Redressal Bhushan Mechanism: Arora, Shri Vidya Joint Bhushan Director, Arora, Joint Director, PIB has been status of implementation of Official Language designatedPIB hasas Staff been / Public designated Grievance Redressal as Staff Officer and/ Public all the application received with Policy in the Bureau office through quarterly Grievance Redressal Officer and all the meetings covering various issues like general respectapplication to the same have received been dealt in with a time boundrespect manner. to the and PM press releases, use of Hindi in Social same have been dealt in a time bound Media viz. Twitter, Face Book etc. Training of Womenmanner. Welfare Activities: An Internal Complaints Committee (ICCs) has been constituted Hindi language, typing & stenography, O.L. ●in PIB(Hqrs.)/Regional/BranchWomen Welfare Offices Activities: of PIB for redressal An Internal of grievances of the woman staff inspections of sections and Regional/Branch Complaints Committee (ICCs) has been offices of PIB regarding the progressive use membersconstituted as per the guidelines in andPIB(Hqrs.)/Regional/ norms laid down by Hon’ble Supreme Court in matter relating to sexual harassment in work places which has since been included in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 under Rule -3C. The composition of the Committee is as under:
Activities Under Information Sector 45 Branch Offices of PIB for redressal of taken during the period – grievances of the woman staff members as (i) Number of regular and surprise per the guidelines and norms laid down by inspections conducted during the period. Hon’ble Supreme Court in matter relating Nil to sexual harassment in work places which has since been included in the CCS (3) Surveillance and detection activities (Conduct) Rules, 1964 under Rule -3C. during the period: The composition of the Committee is as (i) Details of the areas selected for keeping under: surveillance:
Sl Name Designation Telephone The sections namely General, Public Relation Section and Office Automation No of the Bureau are earmarked for
surveillance. The post of Section Officers 1. Ms. Nanu Bhasin, Chairperson Tel; Director 23488090 and staff working in these sections are
Fax: considered sensitive. The Officers/ staff 23488093 working in these sections are also being rotated, as per the policy. 2. Ms. Vijaylaxmi Kasotia, Member Tel: Joint Director 23386977 (4) Punitive activities (Number to be indicated against 4(i) to (x) where the appointing authority is other than President): 3. Shri V.B. Arora, Joint Male Tel: (i) Number of complaints/references Director Member 23389937 received during the period. 05 4. Ms. Navneet Kaur, Member Tel: (ii) Number of cases in which Nil Deputy Director Secretary 23488305 preliminary inquiry was conducted.
(iii) Number of cases where Nil 5. Dr. Prerna Kohli, a Outside Mob No: Clinical Psychologist and Member preliminary inquiry report received. 9811862338 a member of Vishaka (iv) Number of cases in which charge Nil Committee (VLCC sheets for major penalty issued. Corporation) (v) Number of cases in which charge Nil 6. Smt. Sonali Dutta, Member Tel: sheets for minor penalty issued. Section Officer 23381137 (vi) Number of persons on whom Nil Vigilance Cell major penalty was imposed.
(1) Details of Vigilance set up for the (vii) Number of persons on whom Nil
Organization at Headquarters and in field minor penalty was imposed. offices: (viii)Number of persons placed under Nil Vigilance set up of PIB is functioning suspension. under the overall supervision of the Principal Director General M&C), assisted (ix) Number of persons against Nil
by Vigilance Officer (at the level of Joint whom administrative action such as Director), Deputy Director (Vig.) and other subordinate staff and by the Head issuance of warning etc. was taken Vigilance Cell of Regional Offices also in respect of (x) Number of persons prematurely Nil delegated responsibilities. retired under relevant provisions (1) Details of Vigilance set up for the Organization at Headquarters and in field offices: (2) Preventive Vigilance activities under Vigilance set up of PIB is functioning under the overall supervision of the Principal Director of rules. General M&C), assisted by Vigilance Officer (at the level of Joint Director), Deputy Director (Vig.) and other subordinate staff and by the Head of Regional Offices also in respect of delegated responsibilities. 46 Annual Report 2017-18
(2) Preventive Vigilance activities under taken during the period –
(i) Number of regular and surprise inspections conducted during the period. Nil Right to Information Act, 2005 Related advertising, Audio Visual advertising, Printed Matters Publicity, Exhibitions, Outdoor Publicity, Admn.-I Section of PIB has been nominated New Media and Mass Mailing. as nodal section for RTI related matters in Organizational Set-up PIB (HQ). CPIOs and Appellate Authorities The organizational set up of DAVP at the have been designated to provide information Headquarters consists of several wings to citizens seeking information under the RTI like Campaign, Outdoor Publicity, Printed Act and as per the instructions of DOP&T. Publicity, Exhibition, Mass Mailing, Audio PIB (HQ) has already completed the Visual Wing, Design Studio, Administration obligations under Section 4 (b) (i) and 4 (b) and Accounts Wings. (ii) which deals with suo-moto disclosure of It has two regional offices at Bengaluru and all information held by the Public Authority Guwahati to coordinate the Directorate’s and uploading the same in the public domain activities in the regions and a network of 32 through it’s website. Quarterly Report giving Field Exhibition Units spread all over the the figures of Applications/Appeals received, country. The Field Exhibition Units act as a rejected, transferred is uploaded on the CIC’s vital communication between the Government website regularly within stipulated time limit and the people by mounting multimedia under the RTI Act 2005. exhibitions on social and developmental Activities of Hindi and Urdu Units themes in far flung areas of the country to Main activities of Hindi and Urdu Units disseminate information about the policies consist of preparation of daily press roundup and programmes of the central Government that includes English translation of headlines on key national issues. and editorials of Hindi/Urdu dailies, Hindi/ Major Policy decision/ policy initiatives Urdu translation of Press Releases, Features, taken during 2017-18 Backgrounders, President, Vice-President, A new Private Cable & Satellite (C&S) TV Prime Minister and Home Minister’s speeches Channels Advertisement policy guidelines for and translation and vetting of manuals and empanelment of Channels and rate fixation booklets etc. Both Hindi and Urdu Units has of Government advertisements has been issued 7501press releases, 157 features & formulated and implemented w.e.f. 10th backgrounders in Hindi and Urdu for the July, 2017 by superseding earlier guidelines period from 1st April, 2017 to 28th November of 2012 and 2013. The guideline is available 2017. on DAVP website at the url: http://davp.nic. DIRECTORATE OF ADVERTISING AND in/writereaddata/announce/New_Policy_ VISUAL PUBLICITY (DAVP) TV.pdf. The primary objective of empanelment of C&S Channels and fixing their telecast/ The Directorate of Advertising and Visual broadcast rates is to obtain the widest Publicity (DAVP), established in 1955, is possible coverage of the intended content the nodal multi media advertising agency or message for the target audience in a cost of the Government of India, catering to the effective manner. communication needs of almost all central Ministries/Departments, autonomous bodies One of the objectives of New Print Media and PSUs by providing them single window, Advertisement Policy 2016 of DAVP (Policy is cost effective service. It informs and educates available on DAVP website at the url: http:// people, both rural and urban, about the www.davp.nic.in/Newspaper_Advertisement_ Government’s policies and programmes Policy.html) was to eliminate non-existent/ and motivates them to participate in partially existent newspapers and save developmental activities, through its various advertisement budget of Government of India. vehicles of communication viz. Print Media As on 1st April, 2017, newspapers empanelled
Activities Under Information Sector 47 with DAVP was approximately 8,000. Due to DAVP has taken following specific steps under several measures taken during 2017-18 a the PolicyDAVP has to taken remove following newspapers/journals specific steps under the Policy to remove total of 2,829 newspapers were suspended whichnewspapers/journals are irregular, which are irregular, had had notnot submitted submitted Annual Returns to RNI and had from DAVP’s empanelment reducing the Annualnot verified Returns their circulations to fromRNI RNI/ABC and : had not verified number of empanelled newspapers from their circulations from RNI/ABC : 8000 to 5,171, done for following reasons - A. Non submission As per clause- 13 and 25(b) of the non-submission of monthly regularity report, of issues on Policy with effect from 6th April, 2017 annual return to RNI, mandatory ABC/ regular basis in on the basis of non submission of RNI circulation verification certificates for PIB/DAVP Offices monthly issues regularly in PIB / newspapers having daily circulation of 45,000 DAVP Offices from October, 2016 to and above and stringent spot verifications of February, 2017, DAVP suspended 804 printing presses undertaken in various parts newspapers / journals from its panel. of India. B. Non submission As per Clause-15 (Note-2) of the of copy of annual Policy, all empanelled publications Important Activities during 2017-2018 return submitted must submit a copy of annual return DAVP undertook several initiatives to expand to RNI submitted to RNI with receiving proof its scope and reach, infuse transparency and from RNI for previous financial year, in accountability and to reach out to people the month of September every year, in all parts of the country through effective failing which the newspaper can be unified campaigns on important issues. All suspended by DG, DAVP. the business transactions including the DAVP suspended 405 preparation and distribution of Release newspapers/journals, who had not Orders, receipt of bills and payments, receipt submitted online annual return for the of applications and their processing for year 2015-16 after verification from empanelment of Private C & S Channels, RNI database from 11th May, 2017. Private FM Stations, Community Radio Stations, News Papers & Periodicals have C. Non submission DAVP rate card withheld from 1st been made online as a part of Enterprise of RNI/ABC June, 2017 of 1438 Resource Planning (ERP) Module of DAVP. certificate by 31st newspapers/journals as per clause-12 May, 2017 having of the Policy, which says “DAVP shall The New Print Media Advertisement Policy circulation above not give rates for newspapers falling in of Government of India - 2016 came into 45000 sold copies the circulation bracket of above 45000 effect from 7th June, 2016 and is available sold copies without RNI/ABC on DAVP website (http://www.davp.nic. circulation verification certificate.” in/Newspaper_Advertisement_Policy. Several newspapers (about 1100) html) on 9th June, 2016. Publications submitted their requests for reduction which get their circulation verified by in circulation based on copy of Annual RNI/ABC, owns their Printing Press, Return submitted to RNI for the year adopt welfare measures by subscribing to 2016-17/ CA Certificate for the year EPF and adhere to professional standing 2017-18. are being incentivised as per the policy As such, DAVP sent a proposal to M/o norms. The Policy and its Clauses of I&B on 19th June, 2017 in respect of verification, submission of monthly issues reduction of circulation figures of such and marking systems were introduced and newspapers on the basis of Annual implemented to encourage those which Return and CA Certificate. are serious and regular in publication. In reply to the DAVP’s proposal, the By implementing different clauses of Ministry has given its approval on 30th this policy, several newspapers were June, 2017 for considering reduction suspended/removed during the period at of circulation of newspapers. different stages.
48 Annual Report 2017-18 Various publicity campaigns have been 2017 to October, 2017 which was very undertaken on Swachh Bharat Mission successful. This exhibition was organized (SBM) using medium likes Outdoor at Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Publicity, New Media, Print, Audio Visual New Delhi and inaugurated by the Hon’ble etc. Speaker (Lok Sabha), Smt. Sumitra This year proved to be a milestone in Mahajan & Hon’ble Minister of State the history of exhibitions. Many VIPs for Parliamentary Affairs Shri Mukhtar and VVIPs inaugurated/ participated in Abbas Naqvi. In this exhibition campaign, DAVP’s exhibitions this year. From April DAVP used more than 65% Electronic 2017 to October, 2017 DAVP conducted Instruments like LED Wall, Gesture Wall, a total of 80 exhibitions covering 388 Plasma TV, Touch Screen etc. Under exhibition days. As part of functional this title DAVP organised 17 exhibitions. synergy, on the completion of 3 years of the These exhibitions were inaugurated/ ruling Government, DAVP has organised participated by Hon’ble Vice-President, big campaign on the achievements of the Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers of Government on the theme “Saath Hai the Central Government. In addition, to Vishwas Hai – Ho Raha Vikas Hai” in these, DAVP has provided full exhibitions every State Capital all over the country. plan to the Public Sector Undertakings, in Under this title DAVP organised 22 accordance of which they have organised exhibitions which were inaugurated/ exhibitions. participated by various Central Ministers, In addition to these, the exhibitions Member of Parliaments and other Public were organized on the themes like, Representatives. The main function was Ashtalakshmi-Development initiative organised at Pilanji, Sarojini Nagar in in the North-East, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Delhi which was inaugurated by the – Crusader for Social Justice, Mahatma then Hon’ble Minister of Information and Gandhi, Swami Vivekanand, Mera Desh Broadcasting, Shri Venkaiah Naidu in the Badal Raha Hai Aage Badh Raha Hai,
presence of the Hon’ble Minister of State National Film Award and Drug Abuse and for Information and Broadcasting, Col. Photo3 The exhibition on the theme of “Naya Bharat Hum KarKe Rahenge” was Alcoholism. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. inaugurated by Honourable Vice President Shri M. Vankaiyah Naidu at Anna Some of the flagship schemes around University, A Chennai.big campaign was organised under the which advertisements were issued title “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge” include: Income Declaration Scheme on behalf of the Ministry of Parliamentary (IDS), Goods & Services Tax (GST) –
Affairs during the months from August, One Tax, One Nation, Jan Dhan Yojana (JDY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), NPS Scheme, Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Demonetisation Scheme, Digital Transaction, Garib Kalyan Yojana and Advance Taxes/ e-filing of returns among others. Release of DAVP’s Wall Calendar: - As per the previous years, DAVP has printed Government of India Wall Calendar and Diaries during the month of January, Lok Sabha Speaker Smt. Sumitra Mahajan Photo1:Lok Sabha speaker Smt Sumitra Mahajan inaugurates“Naya Bharat Hum KarKe inaugurates“Naya Bharat Hum KarKe Rahenge 2018. This Year 4.02 lakh Wall Calendars Rahenge”Exhibition at Udupi (Karnataka) ”Exhibition at Udupi (Karnataka) and 91,600 Diaries are being distributed.
Activities Under Information Sector 49 International Film Festival of India, are applied, besides message for traders 2017 at Goa:- DAVP had also played and industry bodies were also relayed an important role to publicise the through these advertisements. DAVP also International Film Festival of India, 2017 carried out intensive Audio Visual and held at Goa by way of printing World Outdoor Publicity campaign on Saath Hai Cinema – IFFI Hand Book and Catalogue, Vishwas Hai Ho Raha Vikas Hai. Indian Cinema – IFFI Catalogue, Booklets, Major campaigns released by Audio Visual Brochures, Posters etc. An exhibition was Wing of this Directorate are as follows: also organized at the venue of IFFI, 2017. Swachh Bharat Mission, Make in India, DAVP carried out intensive advertisement International Day of Yoga, Sankalp on Goods and Service TAX (GST), which Se Siddhi, Anti Black Money Day – came into effect from 1st July, 2017, Demonetisation, Income Tax Return, on behalf of Department of Customs & Paryatan Parv, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Central Excise across the country through Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matrative print media in both full and half page to Abhiyan, Routine Immunization, Family inform the affected parties and create Planning, Breast Feeding, Measle-Rubella Photoawareness. 2 (Big) The advertisement informed Vaccination, Mission Indradhanush, people about various new tax slabs and Gram Samridhi Campaign. the various articles on which these slabs
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani taking a glance of “Stree-a tribute to Indian Womenhood” Hon'ble Ministerexhibition of Information organised by DAVPand Broadcasting & NFAI on the occasionMs. Smriti of IFFI Zubin 2017 Iraniat Panaji,Goa taking a glance of “Stree-a tribute to Indian Womenhood” exhibition organised by DAVP & NFAI on the occasion of IFFI 2017 to Panaji,Goa 50 Annual Report 2017-18
organized on the theme of Yeh India ka time hain, in 75 educational institutions across country through popular rock bands. o IFFI: To promote IFFI 2017 the publicity campaign involving a print advertisement, outdoor and Internet advertisement was undertaken. o Designing and printing of Government of India Wall Calendar: A major activity of DAVP is designing, printing and distribution of wall calendars every year. Over the years they have proved to be an important tool to carry the social message to general public. o DAVP has also undertaken Image Projection Campaigns for Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. IPC campaigns were run and re-run smoothly and swiftly with co-ordination with Audio Visual Wing of Shri N.K. Sinha, Secretary (I&B) on the occasion of Photo 5 (Big): Shri N.K. Sinha, Secretary I&B and various of Media Units on the occasion of this Directorate. ‘SHRAMDAN’‘SHRAMDAAN’ at Soochana Bhawan, at New Soochana Delhi. Bhawan, New Delhi. Some of major campaigns conducted on
Wing-Wise Details behalf of the various Ministries during the current FY 2017-18 upto November, 2017 are Campaign Wing as under: The major initiatives taken and important Ministry of Finance activities carried out from April, 2017 by this DAVP carried out publicity activities of various Directorate are as under:- departments under the Ministry like Income o Saath hai vishwas hai ho raha vikas Tax & PR, Customs & Central Excise, PFRDA, hai campaign: A multi media campaign and Deptt. Of Economic Affairs and Deptt. was launched on the theme “Saath hai Of Financial Services issued advertisements viswas hai ho raha vikas hai”, which was to promote their flagship schemes. A major undertaken in the month of May 2017 to activity included massive advertisement take the initiatives and programmes of campaign for launch of GST (Goods & India to the people. Folders on 11 topics Services Tax) from June, 2017 onwards. were ideated, designed and printed by Some of the flagship schemes around which DAVP. advertisements were issued include: - Tax o Run for Unity & National Unity Day Act, – Advance Tax, Link Aadhaar with PAN, Campaign: A multimedia campaign with ITR Form “SAHAJ”, Taxpayers Lounge at IITF, Print, TV, radio and digital cinema was Provision of section 269ST of Income Tax Act, launched by DAVP to commemorate the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, Operation Clean birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. Money, Vigilance Awareness, Deduction of o Sankalp Se Siddhi: Sankalp se Siddhi Tax at Source (TDS), Income Tax Day, 2017 / campaign was run on Print, TV, Radio e-filing of returns among others. in which a theme song was produced. The advertisements were issued through A pledge to be taken by everyone was various media platforms like Print, Outdoor developed by DAVP. Rock concerts were promotions on BQS, Railway passes,
Activities Under Information Sector 51 Hoardings, Metro rail stations, TV & Radio Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & spots, Cable Satellite Channels, Internet Pensions, DARPG Websites, Indian Railway websites, SMS & Released advertisement in print media Digital Cinema campaigns to create impact on rules of pension for the awareness of among masses. Role of DAVP was highly family pensioners. It also used multi-media appreciated especially by Directorate of platforms like Radio for broadcast of jingle for Income Tax for campaign on IDS. Aadhaar seeding & use of Jeevan Pramaan in Ministry of Commerce & Industry pvt FM stations and AIR. Issued advertisements on Global Exhibition On behalf of DARPG issued advertisement on Services, Ease of Doing Business & EEPC. National E-governance conference awards. It Ministry of Power also issued advertisement in print media to celebrate Civil Services Day, April 2017, event Launched print media campaign on behalf in leading newspapers across the country. of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power to promote its flagship Ministry of Home Affairs scheme of Energy Conservation and Star On behalf of Ministry of Home Affairs and its Labeling of Energy Efficient Electronic many organizations like BSF, ITBP, NDMA, Products. It also promoted painting NIDM, SSB, CRPF, Civil Services & Home competition on Energy Conservation through Guards and NIA regularly issued Tenders, newspaper advertisements among school kids EoI, Recruitment advertisements for the across each State and Union Territory. DAVP print media by DAVP. Also issued large- undertook these campaigns successfully. size display advertisements on important Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment occasions like their Raising Day, Run For unity etc. Regular and high volume classified Some of the prominent programmes on ads are a key feature for the units spread which advertisements were issued are Dr B R across the country. These ads required keen Ambedkar, Campaign on Prevention of Drug and sustained engagement due to time- Abuse & Alcoholism, distribution of disability bound and same time strategic needs of the kits or Assistance to Disabled Persons for paramilitary forces. purchase/fittings of Aids/appliances Scheme (ADIPS) camps for various types of disability NDMA regularly uses multi-media campaign across the country, and Campaign on to promote safety standards for disasters on International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit regular basis. Trafficking. The Ministry also used Outdoor Ministry of Textiles Publicity to extensively project messages On behalf of Ministry of Textiles and its with the state-level campaigns, geo targeting departments like DC Handicrafts & DC audience and opinion makers. Handlooms regularly issued advertisements Ministry of Tourism by DAVP through print media for promotion Flagship promotional events like Improvement of its master clusters and product sale events. in Travel & Tourism Competitive Index, It also promoted the National Textile Awards Munnar & Madurai, National Tourism Awards and other event where the Cabinet Minister Ceremony, Paryatan Parv, Paryatan Parv on of Textiles was to be the guest speaker. Also Pan India Basis. The Ministry of Tourism issued advertisements on Mega Textile Trade extensively used the print media along with Fair, National Handloom Day, Deen Dayal digital media for promotional needs. Hastkal Sankul etc. It also used TV/ Radio medium to promote Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Simhastha Kumbh, Swachh Bharat App & Highways the Bharat Parv. On behalf of Border Roads Organisation
52 Annual Report 2017-18 (BRO), Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport like Enrolment of Aadhaar, benefits of linking and Highways, DAVP regularly issued various services with Aadhaar, Rates of classified advertisements for the work enrolment and updation etc. requirements of its units spread across the Ministry of Statistics and Programme country. Regular and high volume classified Implementation ads are a key feature of BRO units spread across the country. These ads required keen On behalf of National Sample Survey and sustained engagement due to time- Organisation, which is under the Ministry of bound and strategic needs of the paramilitary Statistics and Programme Implementation, forces. DAVP conducted Print, Digital Cinema and OP Also undertook a multi-media campaign on campaigns on the theme of Socio-Economic Maritime International Summit in April, 2017 Survey. at Mumbai. The event provided a successful Ministry of Health & Family Welfare multi-media campaign through Print & TV Issued advertisements on behalf of Ministry media by DAVP which was highly appreciated. of Health & Family Welfare on the themes Ministry of Micro Small & Medium like, Family Planning, World Diabetes Enterprises Day, Immunization Day, National Cancer Awareness Day, Indian Organ Donation Issued print campaigns for various training Day, International Day of Elderly Person, and Expo events for its units spread across World Mental Health Day, Pre-Conception the country on a regular basis. Also promoted and Post Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT), its Awards event to promote MSME industry Mission Indradhanush, Dengue, Malaria and by awarding industry bodies and its various Japanese Encephalitis, National Voluntary players. Advertisements were also issued on Blood Donation Day, National Deworming MSME Data Bank, MSME Enterprises Day, Day, World Hepatitis Day and World Launch of MSME Portal, KVIC to promote AIDS Day. Khadi across country. Ministry of AYUSH Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and On behalf of Ministry of AYUSH, Public Distribution advertisements were issued on the themes Conducted Consumer Awareness campaigns viz., International Yoga Day, Arogya Mela and on the theme of “Jago Grahak Jago”, “ISI and Ayurveda Day. Hallmarks” through print, Outdoor Publicitry Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Audio Visual mediums by DAVP. Issued advertisements on the themes like Ministry of Labour and Employment World Fisheries Day, National Milk Day, A multi-media publicity campaign on the World Food Day and Krishi Unnati Mela. theme of “Prevention of Child Labour” through Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation TV, Radio, Digital Cinema and Print media Advertisements were issued on the themes was launched through DAVP. Conducted like World Toilet Day, Sanklap Se Siddhi, Print, Outdoor Publicity and Audio Visual Swacchata Hi Seva and Darwaza Bandh campaigns on the theme “Universal Account on behalf of Ministry of Drinking Water & Number “ and other provident fund related Sanitation. component. EXHIBITION WING Unique Identification Authority of India From April, 2017 to October, 2017 DAVP On behalf of UIDAI ( both Head Office and conducted a total of 80 exhibitions covering its Regional Offices), DAVP conducted Print, 388 exhibition days. As part of functional OP and AV campaigns on the various themes synergy, on the completion of 3 years of the
Activities Under Information Sector 53 ruling Government, DAVP has organised like LED Wall, Gesture Wall, Plasma TV, big campaign on the achievements of the Touch Screen etc. Under this title DAVP Government on the theme “Saath Hai organised 17 exhibitions. These exhibitions Vishwas Hai – Ho Raha Vikas Hai” in every were inaugurated/participated by Hon’ble State Capital all over the country. Under this Vice President, Cabinet Ministers and State title DAVP organised 22 exhibitions which Ministers of the Central Government. were inaugurated/participated by various Central Ministers, Member of Parliaments Audio Visual Wing and other Public Representatives. The main Audio Visual (AV) Wing of this Directorate function was organised at Pilanji, Sarojini executes various media campaigns through Pvt. C&S channels, Doordarshan, Pvt. FM Stations, All India Radio (AIR) and Community Radio Stations (CRS) on request of different client Ministries and Departments of Government of India. At present, 191 Pvt. C&S Channels, 232 Pvt. FM Stations and 96 Community Radio Stations are empanelled with DAVP. Audio Visual (Production)
The exhibition on the theme of “Naya Bharat Hum The Audio Visual (Production) cell of DAVP KarKe Rahenge” was inaugurated by the Hon'ble executes audio-visual production jobs like Photo3 TheVice exhibition President on the Shri theme M. of Venkaiah“Naya Bharat Hum Naidu KarKe at Rahenge ” was documentary films, audio-video spots, inaugurated by HonourableAnna University, Vice President Chennai. Shri M. Vankaiyah Naidu at Anna jingles, Sponsored Radio Programmes (SRP) University, Chennai. Nagar in Delhi which was inaugurated by etc. in different languages on behalf of client the then Hon’ble Minister of Information Ministries/Departments. These jobs are and Broadcasting, Shri Venkaiah Naidu executed through empanelled AV Producers in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister of as per DAVP’s approved fixed rate card for AV State for Information and Broadcasting, Col. production jobs. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. AV Production Jobs done in FY 2017-18
A big campaign was organised under the till date title “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge” on 52 episodes of SRP titled ‘Bachat Ke Sitare behalf of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Dost Hamare’ for Bureau of Energy Efficiency during the months from August, 2017 to (BEE), M/o Power have been produced in 20 October, 2017 which was very successful. languages through DAVP since April, 2017. In this exhibition campaign, DAVP used more than 65% Electronic Instruments Also, 7 documentary films i.e. 1 film on ‘Leveraging Technology in Public Audit’ and Photo1:Lok Sabha speaker Smt Sumitra Mahajan inaugurates“Naya Bharat Hum KarKe Rahenge”Exhibition at Udupi (Karnataka) 1 film ‘Environment Audit: A Commonwealth Perspective’ for CAG of India; 3 films on
Left Wing Extremism related issues for Ministry of Home Affairs; 1 film on ‘New India Manthan’/’Sankalp Se Siddhi Tak’ for M/o Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare; 1 film on ‘Assistant Secretary Scheme’ for Department of Personal and Training (DoPT) have been produced.
Visitors during the “Naya Bharat Hum KarKe More than 15 audio-video spots/jingles Photo4: Visitors duringRahenge”Exhibition the “Naya Bharat Hum KarKe at Rahenge Chandigarh”Exhibition at Chandigarh have been produced since April, 2017 till date
54 Annual Report 2017-18 Scheme’, 1 video spot on ‘National Helpline’ and i radio spot on ‘World Population Day 2017’for Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK); 1 radio jingle and 1 radio spot on ‘Hepatitis’ for National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC); 1 video spot and 1 radio spot on ‘National Unity Day – 2017 – Run for Unity’ for M/o I&B; 2 radio jingles and 1 radio spot on ‘Adi Mahotsav’ for TRIFED – M/o Tribal Affairs etc.
NEW MEDIA WING and some of the major jobs are as follows – 4 and 1 radio spot on ‘Adi Mahotsav’ for TRIFED radio jinglesNew on Media Left (NM)Wing WingExtremism of DAVP related executes – M/ovarious Tribal media Affairs campaigns etc. through Digital issuesMedia for platforms M/o Home i.e. Digital Affairs; Cinema, 1 radio Internet jingle websitesNEW MEDIA & SMS WING on request received from and 1 video spot on ‘Skill Development” for different client Ministries and Departments of Government of India. At present, 08 Digital M/o Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare; 1 video New Media (NM) Wing of DAVP executes spotCinema on ‘Advocacy’, Agencies, 42 1 Internet video spot Websites on ‘Prerna (including various indianrailway.gov.in) media campaigns and 08 SMSthrough agencies Digital Scheme’,are empanelled 1 video with spot DAVP. on ‘National Helpline’ Media platforms i.e. Digital Cinema, Internet websites & SMS for client Ministries and and 1 radio spot on ‘World Population Day 2017 for Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK); 1 Departments of Government of India by The period from 1st April 2017 onwards witnessed the launch of some major radio jingle and 1 radio spot on ‘Hepatitis’ for empanelling 7 Digital Cinema Agencies, 92 Nationalcampaigns Centre by variousfor Disease client Control Ministries (NCDC); through Internet Digital WebsitesCinema, Bulk(including SMS and indianrailway. Internet 1 websites.video spot Major and campaigns 1 radio spot released on ‘Nationalby New Media gov.in) Wing and of this 8 SMS Directorate agencies. are as under: Unity Day – 2017 – Run for Unity’ for M/o Major campaigns released by New Media Information & Broadcasting; 2 radio jingles Wing of this Directorate are as under: Ministry Theme
Consumer Affairs, Food & 1. BIS – Consumer Awareness Public Distribution Information & Broadcasting 1. International Film Festival of India 2017 Finance 1. PFRDA 2. Advance Tax Due Date 3. Income Tax IT Return 4. Operation Clean Money 5. TDS on Rent Defence 1. Indian Navy Recruitment Tourism 1. Tourism - Social Awareness 2. Tourism – Tourist Helpline 3. Tourism – Paryatan Parv Power 1. BEE Urban Development 1. Swachh Bharat Mission Tribal Affairs 1. Aadi Mahotsav NITI Aayog 1. UIDAI Women & Child Development 1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2. CARA Labour & Employment 1. Child Labour Health & Familty Welfare 1. Trauma Care Programme 2. Iodine Deficiency Disorder 3. Jansankya Sthiratha Khosh 4. AYUSH Persona l Media Cell Major campaigns for Health & Family Welfare, Personal Media Cell of DAVP executes Rural Development and Women and Child various media campaigns through Personal Development covered social messages. Media items such as Railway reservation Outdoor Publicity Wing tickets, Electricity Bills, LPG Bills, Access Outdoor Publicity (OP) Wing executes media cards, Airport Boarding Passes, etc. by fixing campaigns through outdoor media such as rates for more than 20 sole rights media of Bus Queue Shelters, Bus Panels, Unipoles, approximately 26 agencies. media at railway/ metro stations/ airports or
Activities Under Information Sector 55 inside railway trains/ metro trains, through Major campaigns released by Outdoor rates for more than 100 sole rights media of Publicity Wing are as under: approximately 200 agencies.
Ministry Theme
Department of Posts 1. Product & Services of Post (under Ministry of 2. Campaign on Postal Life Insurance (PLI)/ Rural Communications) Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) 3. Campaign on India Post 4. Global Conference on Cyber Space Consumer Affairs 1. ISI Mark and Hall Mark – BIS 2. Consumer Welfare Messages Ministry of Development of 1. Paryatan Parv North Eastern Region Finance 1. Campaign on GST 2. Campaign of C&CE Duties & ST 3. Vigilance Awareness Week Petroleum & Natural Gas 1. PCRA Drinking Water & 1. Swachh Bharat Sanitation Tourism 1. FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017 Power 1. BEE messages Urban Development 1. Swachh Bharat Mission Social Justice and 1. Drug Abuse Empowerment 2. Senior Citizen Ayush 1. International Day of Yoga Minority Affairs 1. Hunar Haat Exhibition at IITF 2017 Culture 1. Champaran Satyagrah NITI Aayog 1. Use of Aadhar in filing IT return Women and Child 1. Counselling services of CARA Development Shipping 1. Sagarmala Programme Rural Development 1. Social Messages 2. PMAY (G) and DDU-GKY message 3. Ajeevika Mela (April 14 to 23, 2017) in Pragati Maidan Labour & Employment 1. EPFO – Campaign of EPFO 2. Enrolment of workers with EPFO 1. International Film festival of India 2017 Information & 2. Against Black Money through Hoardings (Category Broadcasting I). 3. Against Black Money through OP media 4. Swachha through Helium Balloon 5. Government initiatives in Delhi on Prominent sites. Health & Family Welfare 1. World Food India 2017. 2. TB awareness messages 3. Benefits of consumption of Iodised Salt 4. NACO messages 5. H&FW schemes and programmes in NE and hilly region 6. Mission Indradhanush and Pradhan Mantri Surakshit matritwa abhiyan 7. Social Messages 8. Mission Indradhanush and PM Dialysis Programme
56 Annual Report 2017-18 Media plans and related processes RTGS) instantaneously, eliminating delay involving media planning, release orders, & losing of cheques in transit through communication to the empanelled agencies post. with regard to campaigns, submission of bills Vigilance Section and payments of bills are executed online. DAVP celebrated “Vigilance Awareness Week” Accounts Wing from 30th October to 4th November, 2017 The Accounts Wing of DAVP handles payments having the theme “My Vision – Corruption Free of approximately ` 950 to 1000 crore every India”. An Integrity pledge was administered year. DAVP, apart from its own budget, to all the employees, banners and notice receives funds from all its clients – Ministries, boards were displayed at prime locations. To Departments, Autonomous Bodies, PSUs and curb corruption and promote transparency, after due verification disburses this fund measures have been taken to make online as per the job order and proof of delivery the process of empanelment of newspapers to media organizations viz. newspapers, TV and Audio-Visual Companies, hiring services channels, Radio Channels, Outdoor Publicity of agencies for organizing Exhibitions for agencies, Production houses and Printed faster processing of sanctions. For allocation Publicity agencies empanelled with DAVP. of AV jobs, system of random roster has The payments are handled after verification been introduced and now producers are not of the airing or publishing of the advertising complaining about nepotism. Release Orders as per laid out pre-conditions in the Release for newspaper advertisements are placed in Order given to them by DAVP. public domain. The system of Bills Processing and payment under Print Media and Audio Major achievements Visual has been streamlined by introducing The major achievements of the Accounts fully automated bill submission system well Wing are :- supported by NIC. Agencies after submitting 1. Successful implementation and full roll the bill can check the status of the bill online out of New Accounting module i.e. PFMS through password allotted to them. (Public Financial Management System) Printed Publicity Wing by creating various programme division Printed Publicity (PP) Wing caters to the levels related to every field of publicity. requirements of printed material for mass 2. All the bills pertaining to Establishment publicity of the campaigns launched by and Client Ministries’ Letter of Authorities DAVP. This wing does planning, production are being successfully processed through and supervision of print jobs viz Multi PFMS and the payments have been made colour posters, Folders, Brochures, Diaries, faster and smooth. Calendars, Stickers, Wall Hangers, Table 3. Both processing as well as payments of Calendars and other miscellaneous items. bills can be tracked on the website, which Preparation of plan estimates of print gives transparency regarding status of the jobs for various Ministries/ Departments bills of the agencies, especially whether including Ministry of Information & they have been rejected due to some Broadcasting is done as per the requirement reason or passed or at what stage it is. and budget allocation. 4. Payments to all the agencies irrespective DAVP produces printed publicity material of job/campaign is now being made 100% in all the major Indian Languages i.e. Tamil, through Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT/ Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi,
Activities Under Information Sector 57 Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Oriya, Punjabi, Committee on Content Regulation in Urdu and Hindi. This wing maintains a panel Government Advertising (CCRGA) of Printers, Typesetters and Diary Makers In pursuance of Hon’ble Supreme Court to get the work completed in the minimum directions a set of guidelines on 13th May, possible time and for controlling cost over 2015 applicable to all forms of Government runs. Advertisements released by Central Printed Publicity Wing has produced 50 jobs Government, State Governments and Union with 91 items totalling about 7002725 copies Territory Administrations a Three Member of all types of publicity material for Ministry Committee comprising of Shri B.B. Tandon, of Information & Broadcasting and various former Chief Election Commissioner as other client Ministries and PSUs. Chairperson and Shri Rajat Sharma, President of News Broadcasters Association and Shri Mass Mailing Wing Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman, Ogilvy Mass Mailing Wing receives printed publicity & Mather functions. material like booklets, folders, posters, From April to November, 2017, CCRGA leaflets, brochures etc. produced on behalf held three meetings including cases of suo- of various Client Ministries / Department moto cognizance. Draft para-wise comments & Organization including Prime Minister’s prepared by the Ministry in respect of various Speeches. The distribution of this publicity court cases relating to Content Regulation of material is undertaken on the basis of the Government Advertisements were considered client Department and / or as per Campaign by the Committee. instructions / requirements. Calendars and Diaries are printed every year to be distributed CCRGA is in the process of setting up an to all categories like VIPs of all States/ UTs & official website of the Committee with the help all Ministries and their attached offices free of NIC. The draft content will be approved by of cost. For PSUs / Autonomous bodies it is the Committee before uploading. done on payment basis. At present, Mass Mailing Wing presently maintained an address bank of 557250 (Five lakhs fifty seven thousand two hundred and fifty only). These addresses are spread over 499 categories. 5933032 copies of publicity material on various themes like Saath Hai, Vishwas Hai – Ho Raha Vikas Hai, Sanik Punarvas Patrika, Modi Government Exemplary 3 Years, Empowering India Powering India, A new Dimension of Communication, Prime Minister’s Speeches – Chartered Accounts Day, Folders of Prime Minister’s Historic Visit to Israel, India & Hon'ble Minister for Food Processing Industries Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal on the occasion of Sankalp se United States of America, Samar Yatra, Siddhi Pledge at a DAVP Exhibition in Chandigarh International Film Festival of India 2017 (World Cinema, Indian Cinema & Hand book) etc. have been distributed/dispatched till date during this financial year.
58 Annual Report 2017-18 REGISTRAR OF NEWSPAPERS FOR Functions of RNI INDIA (RNI) The functions of RNI include maintaining a The Office of the Registrar of Newspapers Register of newspapers and publications, published across the country, issuing for India (RNI) was set up on 1st July, 1956, Certificate of Registration to newspapers on the recommendation of the First Press and publications, informing DMs concerned Commission in 1953 and by amending the about approval of titles of fresh newspapers Press and Registration of Books Act 1867. and scrutinizing and analyzing the annual An attached office with the Ministry of statements submitted by the publishers Information and Broadcasting, RNI executes of newspapers and publications. RNI also statutory and some non-statutory functions. submits an annual report on the print media scenario in the country, entitled ‘Press in Organizational Structure India’, to the Ministry of Information and RNI headquarter is currently situated at Broadcasting by 31st December every year. R.K. Puram, New Delhi, which is being Under its non-statutory functions, RNI shifted to Soochna Bhavan, New Delhi during authenticates self-declaration certificates for the current FY 2017-18. Total projected cost import of newsprint to actual users registered for modernizing this office is estimated to be with RNI as well as provide Essentiality ` 92.33 lakhs. D/o Administrative Reforms Certificates for import of printing machinery. and PG has sanctioned 70% of the cost to RNI also conducts circulation verification of the registered publications, for the purpose of the tune of ` 69.25 lakh from their scheme DAVP advertisements. called “Modernization of Govt. offices”. The remaining 25% amounting to ` 23.08 lakhs Title Verification will be met from the budget of Ministry of RNI receives applications of the intending Information & Broadcasting through an publishers for title verification, duly forwarded ongoing scheme called “Modernization of by the DM concerned and processes them for Infrastructure Development (MIDP). title verification as per the proviso to Section 6 of the PRB Act. To facilitate the applicants, RNI is headed by Press Registrar, assisted RNI has started online filing facility of title by two Deputy Press Registrars and three applications. The applicant is required to Assistant Press Registrars. The office has submit the printout of the filled-in application separate sections dealing with title verification, to the DM concerned for forwarding to RNI. registration, circulation and administration. The receipt of the application at RNI and its After the restructuring exercise by Ministry verification are intimated to the applicants of Information & Broadcasting, Regional RNI through SMS and e-mail. The status of title offices at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bhopal applications can also be checked on RNI and Guwahati were closed and the officers of website. Title status letter are made available Press Information Bureau and - Directorate online for download. During April 2017 to of Field Publicity of the level of Assistant November 2017, RNI scrutinized 11,473 Director have been designated as Registration applications for verification of titles out of Supervisor and the officers of the level of which 3,272 titles have been verified. Deputy Director/Director/Additional Director De-Blocking of Titles General have been designated as Assistant/ The verified titles, if not registered with Deputy/Additional Press Registrars RNI within the stipulated time frame of two respectively, who will exercise their powers years, are de-blocked and made available for under the superintendence and direction of verification, subject to RNI guidelines for title the Press Registrar. verification and the provision of Section 6 of
Activities Under Information Sector 59 PRB Act, to intending applicant. Over 6,000 include 3,005 fresh certificates, 1,502 revised titles, which were verified prior to January certificates and 11 duplicate Certificates. 31st, 2014 but not registered within the time Annual Statement frame of two years, have been de-blocked in November 2017. As per Section 19D of the PRB Act, 1867 an Annual Statement in Form-II prescribed Registration in the Registration of Newspapers (Central) Once the title is verified, the publisher needs Rules 1956 is required to be submitted to to proceed for registration of the publication the Press Registrar on or before the last day which requires submission of declaration of May each year. The publishers are also duly authenticated by the District Magistrate to print every year in the first issue of their concerned, along with requisite documents respective publications (brought out after the as prescribed by RNI. Under provisions of the last day of February) a statement indicating PRB Act, a registration number is allotted the ownership and other relevant particulars to the publication and the Certificate of in Form IV. RNI brings out ‘Press in India’ by Registration (CR) issued to the publisher. An analyzing and compiling the growth of print entry in this regard will also be made in the media in the country based on the Annual Register of RNI. As many as 4,007 publications Statement filed by the publishers. have been registered during 2016-17. Out of Online submission of Annual Statements, 1,14,820 publications registered as on 31st which was commenced during 2013-14, is March, 2017, 16,993 are newspapers and being successfully implemented. As many 97,827 periodicals. During April 2017 to 31,028 publications have filled Annual November 2017, a total of 4,518 Certificates Statements for 2016-17. of Registration have been issued, which
HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani releasing the “Press in India 2016-17” an Annual Publication of the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) in New Delhi on 15th December, 2017
60 Annual Report 2017-18 Computerization verification, ensuring elimination of fake At present, application for titles can be filled newspapers. As per the amended guidelines, online. Apart from computerized processing circulation check is now done by a team of of the title verification and registration, all RNI/PIB and DAVP officials nominated by the the verified titles are put on the RNI’s website Press Registrar along with the certified panel and can be downloaded by the applicants. of auditors (i.e. Chartered Accountants firms) With the introduction of this facility, any who are either on the panel of ABC, CAG and person / prospective publisher can access RBI. the existing title data base, which is available Newsprint State/Language-wise. RNI is in the process of developing a new user-friendly website, which With effect from 18th May 2017, the process is currently under security audit. Once the of issue of Eligibility Certificate by RNI, website is launched, various procedures of specifying the maximum quantity of newsprint the office, including application for title and that can be imported by a newspaper, registration will be made completely online. has been discontinued. At present, a Self- Also, all the DMs concerned will be given an Declaration Certificate indicating the individual login to forward the applications to quantum of newsprint imported during the RNI after due authentication. year and the quantum actually consumed Publication of Press in India till date from the above quantity has to be As per Section 19(G) of the PRB Act, 1867, filed by the RNI registered publishers before the Press Registrar submits to Central importing newsprint. Office of RNI and the Government an Annual Report, which regional branch offices of PIB authenticate contains summary of the information the Self-Declaration Certificate after ensuring obtained during the previous year in respect that the publisher is the ‘actual user’ of the of the newspapers in India. This report, titled newsprint i.e. the publication is registered ‘Press in India’ is submitted by the month with RNI. of December every year. Since 2013-14, the Official Language Press in India is also being brought out in digital format as CD/DVD. Office of RNI organized a Hindi Fortnight during 1st to 14th September, 2017 wherein Circulation Verification different competitions were held to promote Regular circulation check/ verification the use of Hindi in Official work. One Assistant of publications is done to reconfirm the Director (OL) and one Senior Translator are circulation data/figures submitted by posted in this Office to provide the necessary the publications in their annual returns/ assistance in translation and implementation report, as circulation data is used by various and monitoring of the Official Language Policy Government departments, including DAVP, of the Government of India. for deciding on the allocation of government Public Grievances and RTI advertisements. In the new Print Media Advertisement Policy released by the Ministry A Public Grievances Cell is functioning in this of Information & Broadcasting on 7th June, Office. The publishers can send their query 2016, circulation verification by RNI/ABC through e-mail pqrcrni@ nic.in, directly has been made compulsory for publications or through RNI website. A Deputy Press with above 45,000 circulation claims. In Registrar has been designated as the head of pursuance to this new policy, RNI’s guidelines the internal Grievance Redressal machinery on circulation check were also amended on of this Office. As many as 516 applications 10th June, 2017 and this has paved way for received under R.T.I. Act during April to a more stringent mechanism for circulation November, 2017 were answered to.
Activities Under Information Sector 61 Citizen’s Charter India, and for registration of such books and Citizen’s Charter has been prepared and periodicals. hosted on the official website of this Office Realizing the need to amend the PRB Act 1867 keeping in mind the contemporary (http://www.rni.nic.in). print media scenario in the country a bill 12th Plan scheme and beyond: namely ‘Press and Registration of Books and Strengthening of RNI Headquarter Publications (PRBP)’ was prepared and laid During the XII Plan period, RNI incurred in the Parliament after cabinet approval in expenditure to the tune of ` 1.65 crores November, 2011. Standing Committee on on its scheme ‘Strengthening of RNI Hqrs’ Information & Technology had examined under the Ministry of Information and the Bill and made certain recommendations. However, the bill had lapsed after conclusion Broadcasting’s umbrella scheme ‘Media of 15th Lok Sabha. After the commencement Infrastructure Development Programme’. of 16th Lok Sabha it was decided to prepare Out of various targets proposed during the the bill afresh. Hence, a new Bill named Plan period, a sub-component ‘E-filing of ‘Registration of Newspapers and Publications Annual Statements’ was achieved completely. Bill 2017’ has been drafted to replace the Now, for the remaining Fourteenth Finance existing PRB Act, 1867. At present, the Commission Period i.e. from 2017-20; SFC/ draft bill is under active consideration of the EFC for continuation of scheme with revised Ministry. and new targets as under is considered:- - Digitization of records/documents DIRECTORATE OF FIELD PUBLICITY (DFP) - Submission of title application and DFP is mandated to undertake direct forwarding by DM online communication and interpersonal communication programmes to create - Submission of Declaration form online awareness amongst the masses, particularly - Online generation of Certificate of in rural areas about the Government of Registration India’s policies, programmes and schemes - Whole registration process including for their development. DFP accordingly seeks submission of documents online to empower people through information - Establishment of public interface system to enable them to avail of the benefits of and strengthening of Public Response such programmes/schemes. DFP functions Query System through interactive sessions with local opinion leaders and targeted beneficiaries, - Shifting of O/o RNI to Soochna Bhawan group discussions, door to door visits, public For BE 2017-18, RNI has been allocated meetings, etc. organized in villages and semi- ` 50.00 lakhs under Central Sector Scheme urban areas. These programmes are organized of which ` 27.53 lakhs has been spent till with the support of various stakeholders viz. 30th November, 2017. the State Government and local functionaries, Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, society groups etc. As they are in the local 1867: Registration of Newspapers and language and at nearby venues, the impact Publications Bill (RNP) 2017 of these communication programmes enables The purpose of Press and Registration of and encourages a greater understanding Books (PRB) Act, 1867, which is currently of the Government’s schemes and behavior under operation, is to regulate printing change. These efforts are complemented by presses and newspaper for the preservation use of traditional and folk media and other of copies of books and periodicals printed in conventional and non-conventional methods.
62 Annual Report 2017-18 Recently, DFP has utilized social media the programmes and policies of the such as Twitter to spread the message of Government and their implementation its activities. It is also using Whatsapp and to report them back for appropriate innovatively to reach out to youth in rural action and corrective measures, wherever areas. required. DFP’s field functionaries also collect 2. Organizational Set-up feedback on implementation of government’s The Directorate of Field Publicity functions programmes/schemes for the benefit of in three tiers, namely: implementing agencies. (1) Headquarters at New Delhi. 1. Objectives of the Directorate (2) Regional offices; and ● to project plans, programmes, schemes, policies and achievements of Government (3) Field Publicity Units. of India by bringing its staff and material There are 22 Regional Offices mostly located face to face with the people and to inform at State Capitals and 207 Field Publicity Units them about the plans and schemes spread all over the country and mostly located formulated for their benefit; at district headquarters. Each Regional ● to promote among the people fundamental Office controls about 6 to 13 Field Units. A national values like democracy, Field Publicity Unit functions under a Field secularism and communal harmony; Publicity Officer who is assisted by one Field ● to establish rapport with the people Publicity Assistant and other support staff. at the grass-root level for their active The Field Publicity Units are equipped with participation in the developmental vehicles and audio visual equipment that are activities, as also to mobilize public used for field level activities. photo1opinion (Big) in favour of implementation of 3. e- Governance welfare and developmental programmes. DFP has adopted Information and ● to document people’s reactions to Communications Technology (ICT) to
A view of rally by school children during the SOP on Swachhta Hi Sewa at Badhadi, Sursand, Sitamarhi District of Bihar on 22nd September, 2017 A view of rally by school children during the SOP on Swachhta Hi Sewa at Badhadi, Sursand, Sitamarhi District of Bihar on 22.09.2017
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facilitate functioning of its Regional Offices . Swachhta Hi Seva and Field Publicity Units. All the Regional . Hast Kala Sahyog Shivir Offices and most of the Field Publicity Units of DFP have been provided with computers, . Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity internet and mobile phones for quick and easy Day) communication, generation and submission Other themes for awareness programmes of online reports and feedback. Regular are:- online uploading of programme activities by • Swachh Bharat Mission Regional Offices in specific formats have been made mandatory for generating reports and • Beti Bachao Beti Padhao database for analysis, reference and record. • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Web Pages of all 22 Regional Offices • Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana namely Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, • Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Itanagar, • Atal Pension Yojana Jaipur, Jammu, Kerala, Kohima, Kolkata, • Skill India Mission Lucknow, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Awareness material on flagship Government Siliguri and Shillong have been launched. schemes in the shape of booklets and posters 4. Major Activities have been distributed during the programmes 4.1 Special Outreach Programmes (SOPs) besides screening popular film shows. Debates, seminars, quiz contests, Cultural Under ‘Development Communication activities, students’ rally, and interactive and Dissemination’ Scheme of MIB, communication sessions are also being held to one component of the sub-scheme propagate various components of the flagship ‘Direct Contact Programme’ is Special programme of the Government. Feedback Outreach Programme, in which field is also being obtained on the initiatives of units of DFP are clubbed to organize a Government policies and programmes. two day intensive awareness generation programme on identified theme at one 4.2 Awareness Campaign on behalf Ministry location. The main objective of SOP is to of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. identify the places where it could reach Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) more number of people and deliver the implemented a special awareness messages in interpersonal mode. SOPs campaign on behalf of Ministry of
are being organized in all parts of the Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare from country including border areas, LWE Photo2 affected areas and minority populated areas. As on 31st October, 2017, 317 Special Outreach Programmes have been organized by DFP. Themes of SOP are: . Three Years Achievements of the Government . Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat
. Handloom Day Students participating in National Handloom Day function at Central University of Himachal Students Pradesh on 05.08.2017,participating organized by in DFP. National Handloom Day . Naye Bharat Ka Manthan – Sankalp Se function at Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Siddhi on 5th August, 2017, organized by DFP.
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10th November to 31st December, Bengal (South) carried out publicity 2017 to generate awareness on flagship campaigns in border areas under their programmes/ schemes of the country. jurisdiction. The units briefed the border During the campaign 70 Special Outreach area villagers about the different schemes Programmes were organized by the Field implemented by the Government of India. Units across the country. Special emphasis was laid on promoting National Integration and Communal 4.3 Integrated Campaign on “Mission Harmony. Indradhanush, Mission Parivar Vikas, T.B. and Leprosy”. 4.5 Publicity activities in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) implemented a special awareness Field Publicity Units under nine Regional campaign on Mission Indradhanush, Offices of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Mission Parivar Vikas, T.B. and Leprosy Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, on behalf of the Ministry of Health from Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh 27th November, 2017 to 28th February, and West Bengal (South) took up the 2018 to generate awareness on the theme task of awareness generation on all major of the project in the identified High programmes /schemes of the Government Priority Districts (HPDs) of the country, of India in areas affected by Left Wing focusing on the most vulnerable and Extremism. under-privileged sections of the society. 4.6 Awareness programmes on Special Days During the campaign 220 Special The field units of DFP are also highlighting Outreach Programmes are being organized various schemes of the Government in its by the Field Units in high priority / routine field activities besides to mark focused districts across the country. important National and International 4.4 Border Area Publicity Activities Events/ Days/ Weeks. Field Publicity Units under Regional Achievements: April to October, 2017. Offices of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, 1 No. of Film Shows 7917 Meghalaya-Mizoram-Tripura (MMT), organized Nagaland & Manipur, North-West 2 No. of Group Discussions 16858 (Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh), Photo 3 Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, organized
West Bengal (North) & Sikkim & West 3 No. of Photo Exhibitions 10202 mounted Total Activities 34977 4 No. of Feedback Stories 6898 Collected 5 No. of Villages 10017 Covered 6 Total Audience 3889376 outreached AdministeringAdministering pledge by DFP pledge to over 15000 by DFPpeople duringto over SOP on15000 Sankalp Sepeople Siddhi at Attari Border on August 23, 2017 Twenty selected photographs on awareness during SOP on Sankalp Se Siddhi at Attari Border on 23rd August, 2017 activities by DFP are enclosed herewith.
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PUBLICATIONS DIVISION ● Publications Division has undertaken Highlights & Achievements the onerous task of restoring Gandhian ● Publications Division achieved a literature published during 1950-70s, milestone with publication of complete in partnership with National Gandhi set of the authenticated 100 volumes of Museum, New Delhi. On 10th April, 2017, the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Centenary Celebration of after a period of almost two decades. The Champaran Satyagraha, the then Hon’ble volumes serve as the authenticated Master Minister of Information & Broadcasting Copy documenting Gandhiji’s writings Shri Venkaiah Naidu released three and his spoken words from 1884 till his restored heritage publications on assassination. The complete reprinted Gandhian thoughts and literature titled set was presented to Hon’ble Speaker ‘Gandhi in Champaran’, ‘Romain Rolland of Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan on and Gandhi Correspondence’ and 13th June, 2017 by the then Hon’ble ‘8-volume series Mahatma’. Minister of Information & Broadcasting ● On the occasion of birth anniversary of Shri Venkaiah Naidu for Parliament Mahatma Gandhi, one more publication Library. Shri Naidu also presented the titled “Homage to Mahatma” was released 100 volumes to Sabarmati Ashram on at National Gandhi Museum, containing 24th June, 2017. tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as broadcast
In presence of the Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presenting first copy of the Volume 4 of President Pranab Mukherjee’s Selected Speeches published by Publications Division to the then Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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on All India Radio after Gandhiji’s death 2018 and India 2018, a comprehensive on 30th January, 1948, which includes digest of country & its progress deals with messages from eminent freedom fighters all aspects of development, science and including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, technology, art and culture, economy, Jawaharlal Nehru, and dignitaries like health, defence, education and mass Lord Mountbatten. communication and also has sections on ● The Prime Minister released the fourth general knowledge, current affairs, sports volume of Selected Speeches of President and important events. Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of ● Publications Division bagged 11 Awards farewell ceremony of the then President & two Certificates of Merit for Excellence Shri Pranab Mukerjee on 24th July, 2017 in Book Production in various categories at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Ram in Hindi, English and Regional languages Nath Kovind (as President-Elect) was given away by Hon’ble Minister of State also present on the occasion. `Selected for Culture (Independent Charge), Speeches (Volume-IV)- Pranab Mukharjee Dr. Mahesh Sharma at a function organized -the President of India' is the final volume during Delhi Book Fair in August, 2017. of the four part series containing important Some of the books which won these speeches delivered by President Pranab awards are: First Garden of the Republic Mukherjee in the fourth and fifth years winning first prize in English-Coffee of his Presidency. The first three volumes Table Books category; Sanchi Ki Gudiya had selected speeches from President and Kurukshetra-a monthly journal Mukherjee’s first three years in Office. In were awarded first prize in categories of The former Unionpartnership Minister for Urban with Development, Rashtrapati Housing Bhavan, & Urban 17Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting the set of 100 Volume of ‘TheHindi-Children Collected Books and Hindi- Journal prestigious books documenting the rich and House Magazine respectively. Other Works of Mahatmacultural Gandhi’, publishedlegacy byof the the Publication Rashtrapati Division, Bhavanto the Speaker, Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan for Parliament, in New Delhi on June 13, 2017 books which won prizes in various were published. categories are: Bharat 2017, Swachh ● The Photo2 prestigious India/Bharat 2018, one of Jungle Ki Kahani Dadi Ki Jubani Part- the flagship publications of Publications III, Unfolding Indian Elections Journey Division, is ready for release. The Bharat of the Living Democracy, Courts in India Past to Present, Bal Ramanyan, Yojana (English), Swachh Aranyar Katha Aaotar Xadhukatha, Buddhopadesha-Kannada, Yojana-Telugu and Catalogue-2017. ● 15 titles are under various stages of translation in 12 Indian languages (besides source language) These titles, including Children’s Mahabharata, Rani Laxmi Bai, Razia Sultan, Swarajya ke Mantradata Tilak, Saral Panchtantra and Lives that inspire (Vol I-III), are being translated as part of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” Project. ● DPD signed an MoU for co-publication of books with Sasta Sahitya Mandal wherein The former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing a set of 20 small motivational books the Reference Annual India-2017 and Bharat-2017, (10 from DPD’s catalogue and 10 from The former Union Ministerpublished for Urban by PublicationsDevelopment, Housing Division & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiahin New NaiduDelhi. releasing the Reference Annual bookSSM’s India-2017 catalogue) targeted at younger and Bharat-2017,HMSIB published Col. by Rajyavardhan Publications Division, Singh in New Rathore, Delhi on theFebruary then 06, 2017. generation The were taken for publication Minister of State Secretaryfor Information (I&B) & Broadcasting Shri Ajay and Mittal, Minister are of alsoState (Independentseen. Charge)after Ministry abridgment. of So far, 7 Books have Youth Affairs And Sports, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the then Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ajay Mittal, are also seen.
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The Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma presenting Publications Division the award for Excellence in Book Production, at Delhi Book Fair, in New Delhi on 31st August, 2017. already been published under the MoU. journal. A discussion was also organised ● DPD signed an agreement with IGNCA inviting prominent Urdu writers, poets for bringing out books on India Art, and journalists and former editors of Aajkal. The MinisterCulture under of State which for ten Culture books haveand beenTourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma presenting shortlisted for publication. ● Under the scheme of “Media Infrastructure Publications Division award for Excellence in Book Production, at Delhi Book Fair, in New Delhi on ● 13 book discussion programmes/ Development Programme,” Publications Augustseminars 31, 2017. were organized by Publications Divisions worked towards converting Division during the year 2017 on topics its old heritage value books into digital of contemporary relevance in an effort format. Publications Division achieved Photo5to outreach wider audience. Prominent digital conversion of 1000 books in March authors/personalities like Shri Ram 2017 later on increasing the repository to Bahadur Rai, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Shri J over 1600 fully searchable titles. S Rajput, Shri A Annamalai were invited ● The online sale of DPD’s printed books for discussion on Gandhi and Swachhta, started through the Bharatkosh portal 100 years of Champaran, Literature on of Ministry of Finance in October 2016 Gandhiji, Women’s literature, Children’s’ with more than 4300 copies sold so far. literature, Quit India to New India. Similarly, the online subscriptions made ● Publications Divisions’ premier Urdu through this portal till date are 14,000 literary monthly journal Ajkal, completed for Employment News and over 36,000 in 75 years of its publication in July, 2017. respect of Journals. 300 selected eBook A special issue, was brought out to mark titles are now available through Amazon the occasion, carrying articles from Silver Kindle, Google Play Books and Kobo India. Jubilee and Golden Jubilee issues of the More than 10,000 eBooks have been sold
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through these e-tailers. providing infotainment, spreading awareness ● A record sale of `15.37 lakhs during the about the land, people, heritage, culture and Delhi Book Fair from its books and journals society aiming at inculcating human values was made by DPD. During the Book Fair and scientific temper among children. a total of 17 new titles / important recent Publications Division has published several reprints on varied topics were released. books on Gandhian thoughts including DPD’s display in the Fair was awarded the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi with Gold Trophy for Excellence in Display (CWMG) in 100 volumes in English which is in Regional Languages. considered to be the most comprehensive and ● Publications Division participated in authentic collection of Gandhiji’s writings. New Delhi World Book Fair, 2017 held Publications Division, in collaboration with at Pragati Maidan from 6th January to Gujarat Vidyapeeth, and under supervision 14th January 2018. A total of 15 titles of Gandhian scholars, has also prepared the on varied topics were released during the e-version of the Collected Works of Mahatma fair. Gandhi (e-CWMG), fully searchable Master ● DPD utilized Social Media comprehensively copy, in the form of a well-designed set of for reaching out to prospective readers. DVDs which is also hosted on the Gandhi Facebook and Twitter accounts function Heritage Portal. DPD and National Gandhi effectively both for Publications Division Museum (NGM) have agreed to collaborate and Employment News following the to bring out a series of authentic and well- national trend. Social media presence of designed books based on all the thematic DPD has shown enthusiastic response exhibitions that are organized by the NGM where Twitter handle has exceeded across India on various aspects of Gandhian 1,60,000 impressions per month and the ideals. Facebook reach exceeding 3,60,000 per Publications Division also brings out four month. monthly journals: Yojana, Kurukshetra, Bal Introduction Bharti and Aajkal and a weekly newspaper Employment News. These periodicals cover Publications Division is a repository of contemporary issues such as economic deve- books and journals highlighting subjects of lopment, rural reconstruction, community national importance and India’s rich cultural development, literature, culture, children’s heritage was established in 1941. It has emerged as a premier publishing house of literature and information on employment the Government of India, enriching national and career opportunities. knowledge repository in : (i) Preserving and Organizational Setup showcasing India’s heritage with quality The Directorate of Publications Division publications on land and people, history of headed by Director General (DG), is assisted freedom movement, art and culture, flora and by Director level officers heading Editorial, fauna, biographies of the builders of modern Business, Production and Administration India during the freedom movement, leading divisions, a General Manager, who looks lights in the field of culture, philosophy, after publication of Employment News. science, literature etc. (ii) Chronicling the Headquartered at Soochna Bhavan, New contemporary with consciously bringing out Delhi it has sales emporia at New Delhi speeches of the Presidents/ Prime Ministers, (Headquarters), Delhi (old Secretariat), books on contemporary science, economy, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, history and other subjects with underlying Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram and focus on Indian society and readership and (iii) Yojana offices at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bringing out Children’s literature - fiction and Chennai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad, non-fiction material with broad objective of Thiruvananathapruam and Bengaluru.
Activities Under Information Sector 69 Major Activities circulation. The journal during last one Publication of Books year has focussed on contemporary In the year 2016-2017, the DPD brought issues like Demonetisation, GST, Social out 87 books until January 2018 including Security, Youth Empowerment, MSMEs, a series of books on Rashtrapati Bhawan Consumer Awareness etc. titled “Life at Rashtrapati Bhavan”, b). Kurukshetra (English and Hindi) “Rashtrapati Bhavan: From Raj to Kurukshetra published since 1952 Swaraj”, “Arts and Interiors of Rashtrapati is devoted to rural development and Bhavan”, “Around India’s First Table: Dining grassroot level themes offering a platform and Entertaining at Rashtrapati Bhavan”. to academicians, planners, NGOs and Some other important publications include: thinkers. During the year 2017-18, the Homage to Mahatma, Selected Speeches of average combined (English and Hindi) President-Pranab Mukherjee Vol-IV, Bhartiya monthly print order was around one lakh Swatantrata ka Andolan, Aam Admi Aur copies per issue. Samvidhan, India Art and Architecture in During 2017-18, Kurukshetra highlighted Ancient and Medieval periods, Kashi Nagri: the government’s initiatives such as Roop Anek, Indian Dance, Indian Costumes, Swachhta, Boosting farmers’ income, Courts of India, Indian tribes through the Rural Health, Irrigation and water Ages, Ghalib: Kavi Aur Manav, Bharat ke conservation, Digital Rural India, Skilling Guarav, Ayurved: Samanya Rog Aur Upchar, Rural Youth etc. Sangeet Man ko Pankh Lagaye. Some of the c). Aajkal (Hindi and Urdu) BMI series books which were high in demand were also printed in regional languages like Published since 1945, a literary magazine, Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (Punjabi), Aajkal covers aspects of Indian culture Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Tamil), Subhash and literature. Aajkal (Hindi) covered Chandra Bose (Tamil), Madan Mohan Malviya Sankalp Naye Bharat Ka, Centenary of (Bengali), Other regional publications include Champaran Satyagraha, Hindi Sahitya Mahauliyat Ek Taruf (Urdu), The Gospel of aur Rashtriya Chetana. Buddha (Tamil). Aajkal (Urdu) a monthly journal celebrated In children’s literature, some key books were 75 years of it’s publication and brought Kaka Aur Chachi, Tenali Rama and Rajguru, out a special issue of July, 2017 covering Mere Dada Dil Ke Raja and Ganit Ka Jadu. articles from Silver Jubilee and Golden Jubilee issues. Publication of Journals: Publications Division publishes a total of 18 periodicals d). Bal Bharti ( Hindi ) which include Yojana in English, Hindi and Bal Bharati, published since 1948, helps 11 other languages, Kurukshetra (in English in imparting social values and scientific and Hindi), Aajkal (in Hindi and Urdu)and Bal temper in children through informative Bharati in Hindi apart from Employment articles, short stories, poems and pictorial News/Rozgar Samachar in English, Hindi stories, besides providing healthy and Urdu. entertainment to children. Bal Bharati a). Yojana ( English, Hindi and 11 regional organizes a children’s essay competition languages) at national level, to promote creative skills among younger generation. Yojana, published since 1957, is a journal devoted to the theme of economic Digitization of other publications: planning and development in 13 language Under the scheme of “Media Infrastructure editions - English, Hindi, Assamese, Development Programme” over 1000 titles Bengali, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, were digitized till March 2017 and at present Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu the Digital Archives has a repository of over and over 2 lakh combined monthly 1600 titles.
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The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma presenting Publications Division award for Excellence in Book Production, at Delhi Book Fair, in New Delhi on August 31, 2017.
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Business and Marketing Business wing sells through its own offices, registered agents, and by participating in book exhibitions, book fairs, Public Information Campaigns and sales promotion activities. (a) Participation in Book Fairs and Exhibitions DPD participated in major 138 Book Fairs from April 2017 till January 2018, in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kolkata, Neyveli, Erode, New Delhi, Patna, Publications Division's Book Stall Thiruvanthapuram, Hyderabad, at the 23rd Delhi Book Fair, 2017 Vijayawada, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kochi, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, etc. Publications Division participated in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar annual Delhi Book Fair held at Pragati (English, Hindi, Urdu) Maidan, New Delhi from 26th August to Employment News, the flagship job journal, 3rd September 2017. DPD participated in is published in English, Hindi and Urdu, as a big way in the New Delhi World Book a single window for information on jobs in Fair 2017 (7th to 15th January 2017). Central, State Governments, Public Sector DPD also participated in International Undertakings, autonomous bodies besides Book Fairs, i.e. London Book Fair (13th universities etc. It also publishes admission to 17th March, 2017) and the Sharjah notices for professional courses, examination International Book Fair (1st to 11th notices and results of organizations like November, 2017). UPSC, SSC and other general recruitment To mark important national events like bodies. In addition, Employment News also Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, has editorial segment which helps youth in Hindi Pakhwara, National Unity Day, preparing for various jobs available in the Celebrations of 70 Years of Freedom market besides upgrading their vocational Struggle, etc. DPD organized about 100 ‘in- and soft skills. The journal has nationwide situ’ book exhibitions within the premises circulation of over 1.80 lakhs per week. of its 10 sales outlets throughout the The digital version of Employment News is country to mark major national events. available in viewable, readable, downloadable Book Discussion Programmes were mode. Both its e-version and print version organised to celebrate the 75th can be subscribed online by visiting its Anniversary of Quit India Movement, website-www.employmentnews.gov.in. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Freedom The journal has about 16,300 subscribers Struggle in DPD's new Book Gallery. (10,500 e-version and 5800 print subscribers). It has also made significant presence on Besides books, 21 periodicals are various social media platforms like Twitter published and sold from DPD Delhi and eight regional offices. The revenue and FaceBook. earned from sale of books, journals and During the year 2017-18, the revenue through advertisement was ` 6.94 crore was ` 23.19 crores upto January, 2018. (provisional- excluding Employment Employment News published more than News) for the period April 2017 – January, 4400 advertisements from April, 2017 to 2018. January, 2018.
Activities Under Information Sector 71 SONG & DRAMA DIVISION (S&DD) Song and Drama Division uses traditional 1. Introduction media for the Information, Education, & Communication (IEC) of Government Song and Drama Division with the objective schemes/ policies throughout the country. The “Jan Kala Se Jan Chetna” is a Media Unit folk & traditional media is still very effective in of the Ministry engaged in inter-personal the present socio-economic circumstances in communication through live media rural India. For presentation of programmes, utilizing wide range of performing arts the services of (1) Private Registered Troupes such as Drama, Dance-Drama, Composite- (PRTs), (2) Departmental Artistes, and (3) Programme, Puppetry, Ballets, Operas, Empanelled Artistes are utilized. Folk and Traditional Recitals, Mythological Recital and other Local Folk & Traditional (1) Private Registered Troupes (PRTs): At Forms, for propagating Policies, Programmes present there are 1024-Private Registered and Schemes of the Government. The main Troupes (PRTs) consisting of three to eleven function of the Division is to create awareness performers/artistes attached to the Regional and emotional receptivity among the general Centres, and can be enhanced within a short public regarding social, economic, and period. These PRTs are of Categories like democratic ideals conducive to the progress Drama, Composite, Folk & Traditional Recital of the nation through live entertainment. (FTR), Mythological Recital (MR), Puppet, 2. Organizational Set Up: Magic etc and Grades, with different fees from ` 4,000/-(Rupees Four thousand only) The Division headed by Director, functions at per programme to ` 5,600/-(Rupees Five three levels viz. thousand Six hundred only) per programme (i) Headquarters at Delhi: The Division for around an hour’s performance . has the following major units: (1) Policy (2) Departmental Artistes: There are & Coordination, (2) Administration and talented artistes of various formats like Vocal, Accounts (3) Armed Forces Entertainment Instrumental, Drama and back- stage posted Wing (AFEW Unit), (4) Sound & Light Unit at New Delhi (HQ) and in various Regional (S&L Unit), (5) Central Drama Troupe (CDT), Centres & Sub-Centres. (ii) Ten Regional Centres: Regional Centres (3) Empanelled Artistes: In addition there located at (1) Bengaluru, (2) Bhopal, (3) are number of empanelled artistes. Chandigarh, (4) Chennai, (5) Delhi, (6) Guwahati, (7) Kolkata, (8) Lucknow, (9) By way of utilizing numerous folk and Pune and (10) Ranchi responsible to carry- traditional forms available in Hilly & Tribal out the programme activities across the (including North East Region & Jammu Country. Every Regional Centre has its own Kashmir), Desert, Sensitive & LWE affected jurisdiction headed by one Deputy Director/ areas, and in remote villages of other parts of Deputy Director-in -Charge. the country, - the Division has become a potent source of revival and sustenance to these (iii) Sub-Centres: (a) 7-(Seven) Border forms and is also able to provide livelihood Centres headed by Assistant Directors located at Darbhanga, Guwahati, Imphal, Jammu, to thousands of performers by utilizing their Jodhpur, Nainital and Shimla, and (b) 6-(Six) skills in their own languages, idioms and Centres for Departmental Drama Troupes dialects for purposeful communications. headed by Managers located at Bhubaneswar, 4. Objectives Delhi, Hyderabad, Patna, Pune and Srinagar Effective dissemination of information of (Jammu). Government programmes and policies to the 3. Machineries Utilised By Song & Drama public. To play an important role in providing Division For Outreach Programmes effective communication for Government
72 Annual Report 2017-18 of India’s developmental programmes and Against Malnutrition during the period under policies through medium of entertaining live reference. arts to all the citizens and fostering the spirit of national unity, integrity, communal harmony and other ideals enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution of India, especially in rural areas, LWE, hilly, tribal & desert areas, small towns border areas and other vulnerable sections of the society. To carry out the Information, Communication and Education (IEC) programmes across the Country highlighting themes of national importance which are conducive to the progress of the nation through medium of Folk & Traditional Live Art Forms. The Division being an Interpersonal Unit providesProgramme Programme ‘EKE SHAM ‘EK SHAHEEDO SHAM SHAHEEDO KE NAAM’ KE being NAAM’ presented by authentic information on History, theArt artistes& ofbeing Song presented& Drama Division, by the artistes Ministry of ofSong I&B &at Drama Chandigarh (Punjab) Culture, and Heritage and also on subjects Division, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Chandigarh (Punjab) of important Schemes/policies adopted by 8. DETAILS OF PROGRAMMES EXECUTED IN PRIORITY AREAS OF the Government for the overall benefit of the 8. DETAILSTHE COUNTRY OF PROGRAMMES DURING EXECUTED APRIL IN PRIORITY TO NOVEMBER, AREAS OF 2017: common people. THE COUNTRY DURING APRIL TO NOVEMBER, 2017:
(I) Number of programmes executed in North East Region of India: 5. Themes Covered During Presentation (I) Number of programmes executed in North East Region of India:
Of Programmes Prog. April, May, June, July, Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Total Prog. April, May, June, July, Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Total During presentation of the programmes, theunder 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 under 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 following important schemes & policies of thePlan Plan Government have especially been highlightedScheme in Scheme in for greater publicity: the states the states 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 “Swachh Bharat Mission - (Eke Kadam 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assam 52 78 50 42 162 88 49 63 584 Swachhta Ki Ore)”, “Ek Bharat - Shrestha Assam 52 78 50 42 162 88 49 63 584 Arunachal - - 24 12 26 23 26 - 111 Bharat”, “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna”, Arunachal - - 24 12 26 23 26 - 111 Pradesh “NAYA BHARAT HAM KARKE RAHENGE”, Pradesh Manipur 10 25 88 65 18 68 36 - 310 “SANKALP PARV”, Swachhta Pakhwada”, “Atal Manipur 10 25 88 65 18 68 36 - 310 Mizoram - 28 10 17 20 20 - 95 Pension Yojana”, “Mission Indradhanush”, Mizoram - 28 10 17 20 20 - 95 Meghalaya - 08 16 15 30 30 - 99 “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana”, Meghalaya - 08 16 15 30 30 - 99 Nagaland - 24 06 15 10 30 - 85 “Pradhan Mantri Jiban Jyoti Bima Yojana”, Nagaland - 24 06 15 10 30 - 85 Tripura - 10 33 10 32 40 - 125 “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash”, “Beti Bachao Tripura - 10 33 10 32 40 - 125 Sikkim - - - 10 20 - 30 - Beti Padhao”, “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Sikkim - - - 10 20 - 30 Total: 62 173 227 134 288 241 251 63 1439 Yojana”, “Promotion of Tourism” etc. Total: 62 173 227 134 288 241 251 63 1439 Jammu 18 18 Jammu 18 18 Apart from the above, special attention (Katra (Katra Festival) has been given on National Integration & Festival) THEMES COVERED: “SWATCHH BHARAT MISSION-(Eke Kadam Communal Harmony, Social Harmony, THEMES COVERED: “SWATCHH BHARAT MISSION-(Ek Kadam Swatchhta Ki Ore)”, “Ek Bharat - Shrestha Bharat”, “Azadi ke 70 Saal”, Linguistic Harmony, and Prevention of Sexual Swatchhta Ki Ore)”, “Ek Bharat - Shrestha Bharat”, “Azadi ke 70 Saal”, “Sankalp Se Siddhi”, “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge”, “Pradhan “Sankalp Se Siddhi”, “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge”, “Pradhan Harassments at Work Place, Rights of GirlMantri Jan Dhan Yojna”, “Atal Pension Yojana”, “Mission Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna”, “Atal Pension Yojana”, “Mission Child, Women’s Empowerment, and PrimeIndradhanush”, “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana”, “Pradhan Minister’s New 15 Point Programmes for the Indradhanush”, “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana”, “Pradhan Mantri Jiban Jyoti Bima Yojana”, “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”, “Beti Welfare of the Minorities, Health & Family Bachao - Beti Padhao”, “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana”, Welfare subjects, Advocacy programmes “Promotion of Tourism”, etc.
Activities Under Information Sector 73 Mantri Jiban Jyoti Bima Yojana”, “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash”, “Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao”, “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana”, “Promotion of Tourism”, etc.
Mantri Jiban Jyoti Bima Yojana”, “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash”, “Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao”, “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana”, “Promotion of Tourism”, etc.
Programme “EKE BHARAT SHRESTH BHARAT” being presented by the Programmeartistes “EK ofBHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT” being presented by the artistes of Photo:Song & DramaBig Division, MinistrySong of& DramaInformation Division, and Ministry Broadcasting of Information and Broadcasting Programme(II) Number “EKE of programmes BHARAT executed SHRESTH in Left (iii)BHARAT” Number of being programmes presented executed by as the a Wing Extremism (LWE) Affected(iii) Number Areas/ of programmespart of “Swachhta executed Hi asSewa” a part of “Swachhta Hi Sewa” (II) NumberIdentified of programmes districts executedduring Aprilin Left to WingNovember,artistes Extremism of(LWE) Affected Areas/Identified districts during April to November, 2017: Song2017: & Drama Division, Ministry of InformationSl. Regional and NumberBroadcasting of executed
No Centres of S&D programmes Sl. Regional Number of LWE Number of Division No Centre affected districts Executed 1. Bhopal 112 covered during programmes (II) NumberApril of toprogrammes November, executed 2. in LeftKolkata Wing Extremism 10(LWE) Affected Areas/Identified2017 districts3. duringRanchi April to November,5 1. Bhopal Chhattisgarh(16- 70 districts) 2017:4. Lucknow 4 Madhya Pradesh (1 10 5. Pune 38 district) 2 3.Sl. Kolkata Regional West Bengal (4-Number 80of LWE6. affectedChennai Number of No Centre districts)districts covered7. duringBe ng a l u r u Executed 8 Odisha (19-districts)April to November,83 2016. 4. Lucknow Mirzapur, Chandauli, 20 8. Delhiprogrammes 79 Sonbhadra 9. Chandigarh 42 5. 1. PuneBhopal Maharashtra (4-Chhattisgarh(16-districts)37 70 districts)Madhya Pradesh (1 district)TOTAL 10 300 Telangana (8 districts) 64 6. 3.Chennai Kolkata West Bengal (04-districts) 80 Andhra 64 Number of programmes presented on the Pradesh (8 districts) Odisha international(19-districts) border areas of the83 country Total: 428 4. Lucknow Mirzapur,during Chandauli, April to November, 2017: 20
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5. Pune Maharashtra(04-districts) 37 74 Annual Report 2017-18 Telangana(8districts), 64 6. Chennai Andhra Pradesh(8Districts) 64 Total: 428
(iii) Number of programmes executed as a part of “Swachhta Hi Sewa” Number of programmes presented on the international border areas of the country during April to November, 2017:
Name Of Name Of Districts No. 0f 13 West Cooch Bihar, Darjeeling, 49 Sl. State covered Programmes Bengal Dakshin- Dinajpur, No covered executed Jalpaiguri, Maldah, . Murshidabad, Nadia, North 1 Assam Dhubri, Cachar, Karimganj, 102 24 Parganas, Uttar Dinajpur Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang, Udalguri 14 Gujarat Banaskantha,Kutch,Patan 30
2 Bihar Araria, - 15 Rajasthan Jaisalmer, B armer, 46 Champaran(E),Champaran(W), Shriganganagar, Bikaner Kishanganj, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Supoul
3 Jammu Jammu, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, 422 TOTAL 940 & Baramulla, Budagam, Kupwara,
Kargil, Leh, Marh, Vijaypur, (3) 100 Years Of Champaran Satyagraha Kash- Akhnoor, Khour, R.S.pura, During Month Of April,2017 mir Satwari, Samba, Bishnah, As part of the Centenary Celebrations of Poonch, Booniyar, Langat (3) 100 YEARS OF CHAMPARAN SATYAGRAHA DURING MONTH OF APRIL,2017 “100 Years of Champaran Satyagraha”, 4 Manipur Chandel, C.C.Pur, Cepur As23 part programmesof the Centenary Celebrationsin Motihari, of “100 Bihar, Years of Champaranthe place Satyagraha”, Chandel, Ukhrul & programmeswhere in Motihari, the Bihar,Satyagraha the place where Movement the Satyagraha originated Movement originated Churachandpur, were organized.were The organized. programme “Satya The Swachch programme Sur” was inaugurated “Satya by Hon’ble Governor ofSwachch Bihar Shri RamSur” Nath was Kovind inaugurated and the Union byAgriculture Hon’ble Minister Shri 5 Meghalaya West Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, - Radha MohanGovernor Singh. The of programmeBihar Shri spread Ram over Nath six days Kovind was attended and amongst Jaintia hills, East Khasi Hills, the Union Agriculture Minister Shri Radha others by Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development. West Khasi hills Mohan Singh. The programme spread over 6 Mizoram Champhai, Lawngtlal, Mamit, - six days was attended amongst others by Saiha, Serchip Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Minister for (4) AAJEVIKASkill MELADevelopment. 7 Nagaland Kiphire, Mon, Phek, Tuensang Cultural(4) Aajevika programmes Mela showcasing beautiful folk dance and music of rural 8 Punjab Amritsar, Taran-Taran, India111 in AjeevikaCultural Mela organisedprogrammes by Ministry showcasing of Rural Development beautiful at Pragati Maidan, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, New Delhi folkwere presented.dance Theand highlights music of the of Mela rural included India display ofin hand made Ajnala, Chogawan products fromAjeevika remote ruralMela areas organised and over 500 by stalls Ministry by Self Help of RuralGroup’s of Women from differentDevelopment parts of the country. at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 9 Sikkim Sikkim(East), Sikkim(West), - were presented. The highlights of the Mela Sikkim(North) included display of hand made products from 10. Tripura Tripura(s), Dhalai, 05 remote rural areas and over 500 stalls by Self (5) RAJYA SABHA DAY Tripura(N), Siddhartha Help Group’s of Women from different parts Nagar, , West Tripura, North Rajyaof the Sabha country. Day is celebrated to commemorate its first sitting in 1952 for Tripura which special(5) programmes Rajya Sabha in Parliament Day House were organized. Rajya Sabha Day is celebrated to 11 Uttar Baharaich, Balarampur, 69 Pradesh Kheeri, Pilibhit, Sravasti , commemorate its first sitting in 1952 for Maharajganj, which special programmes in Parliament Siddarthanagar, House were organized. The highlights of the programmes done 12 Uttrakh- Chamoli, Champawat, 83 by Song and Drama Division during May, and Piithoragarh, U.S. Nagar. The highlights of the programmes done by Song and Drama Division during May, 2017 were following: Uttarkashi 2017 were following: (1) Kisan Mela-Bundelkhand Srijan (1) KISAN MELA-BUNDELKHAND SRIJAN
Activities Under Information Sector 75 Participation in Kisan Mela held in (4) Anti-Terrorism Day (21.05.2017): Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, highlighted A number of special programmes on the flagship schemes on financial enclosure and ANTI TERRORISM DAY (21st May, 2017) agriculture sector. The 2 Day programme was on themes of Non-violence, Communal inaugurated by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Harmony, Social Harmony, to keep peaceful Union Minister for Rural Development. In & healthy atmospheric situation among the concluding function Shri Shivraj Singh the masses in the society, Brotherly hood, Chauhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh active devotion to Motherland, Women was the Chief Guest. In Kisan Mela over empowerment, Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao 10,000 people including farmers participated. etc were presented. (2) Folk Fair At Puri,Odisha (5) Rabindra Jayanti (9Th May/ 25Th The Division participated in the 5 day festival Baishakh): in Puri Odisha, theme of which was Swachh Kolkata Regional Centre of Song and Bharat depicting Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Drama Division presented several special through folk dance and music. programmes on the occasion of “RABINDRA (3) Programme On Contribution Of Odisha JAYANTI (Birth day of Kabiguru Rabindra In Salt Satyagraha Nath Tagore) highlighting the themes of National Integration, Communal Harmony, The contribution of Salt Satyagraha launched Brotherhood etc in different districts of West by the father of Nation was the focus of Bengal. the programme “Labana Satyagraha (Salt Satyagraha). The festival highlighted the (6) Nazrul Jayanti (24Th May, 2017): contribution of common people, especially The Kolkata Regional Centre also has presented women in freedom struggle through their number of programmes in the different participation in Salt Satyagraha through districts of West Bengal on the occasion of dance forms. “Nazrul Jayanti”, the birth day celebration of Bidrohee Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam (a famous poet and great freedom fighter) highlighting the theme of National Integration, Communal Harmony and Patriotism. The highlights of the programmes during June, 2017 were following: (1) International Day Of Yoga: 240 programmes spread over the country reflected importance of yoga in day to day life with focus on youth, school children, jail inmates, traffic police etc to inculcate peace through yoga especially in Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra and North Eastern States. (2) Financial Incluison On the theme of Financial Inclusion programmes were organised in interior villages of Gaya district in Bihar. “Mera Khata, Bhagya Vidhata” included flagship schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana etc. Among Artistes of Song and Drama Division presenting a others, participants included hundreds of programme on INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY landless agricultural labourers. Artistes of Song and Drama Division presenting a programme on INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
(1)76 FINANCIALAnnual INCLUISON Report 2017-18 On the theme of Financial Inclusion programmes were organised in interior villages of Gaya district in Bihar. “Mera Khata, Bhagya Vidhata” included flagship schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana etc. Among others, participants included hundreds of landless agricultural labourers.
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Programmes in all states on the achievements of the Government through dance, drama, puppet shows etc were started. In the first phase, over 230 programmes were held during June 2017 with the collaboration of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Several flagship schemes in agriculture sectors including Insurance Scheme, Soil Heath Card, More Crop Per Drop etc were covered. In addition, special focus was given on Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat Mission, Startup India and Standup India.
(3) 3 Years Of Nda Government FOR WELLNESS” in the coastal areas of Programmes in all states on the achievements Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala in of the Government through dance, drama, coordination with Nehru Yuva Kendra, as part of their massive Health Awareness Youth puppet shows etc were started. In the first Campaign were conducted during July, 2017 phase, over 230 programmes were held aimed to create awareness on the rights of during June 2017 with the collaboration of youth and children, particularly in health Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. aspects and prevention of drug abuse. Several flagship schemes in agriculture sectors including Insurance Scheme, Soil (4) Special Programmes On The Occasion Heath Card, More Crop Per Drop etc were Of “Shri Amarnath Yatra-2017: covered. Song and Drama Division conducted 25 live In addition, special focus was given on Beti programmes at Jammu in coordination with the Department of Tourism, during July, Bachao Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat Mission, 2017. Through these live entertainment Startup India and Standup India. presentations the theme related to (4) Song and Drama Division presented Ujjwala Yojana, Swatchh Bharat Mission, cultural programme on the occasion of Indradhanush, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Rath Yatra (Car Festival), Odisha, Rath National Integration and Communal Harmony Yatra (Car Festival) West Bengal, 13th Raja were highlighted. Mahotsav-2017, Odisha during the month of (5) Special Programmes In Indo-Pak Border June, 2017. Areas: The highlights of the programmes done Departmental Artistes of Jammu Centre by Song and Drama Division during JULY, presented 10 programmes in the Border areas 2017 were following: of Bhadarwah districts of Jammu & Kashmir (1) Special Programmes On The Occasion which were organized in the villages adjacent Of “World Population Day”: to the Indo-Pak Border areas. Song and Drama Division presented around During presentation of programmes the 70-Programmes on Population control on themes of “SWATCHH BHARAT MISSION-(Ek 11th July, 2017 World Population Day. Out Kadam Swatchhta ki Ore)”, “Beti Bachao- of 70-programmes, 20 programmes have Beti Padhao”, “National Integration and Communal Harmony”, “Ek Bharat – Shrestha been organized in North Eastern States. Bharat”, “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana”, (2) Special Programme On The Occasion Of Car & Return Car Festival Of Lord Jagannath: Around 30 programmes during July, 2017 were organized on the occasion of Great Car & Return Car Festivals in Odisha and West Bengal. During the programmes, the theme of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Swachh Bharat Mission (Eke Kadam Swachhta ki Ore) were specially been highlighted. (3) Special Programmes On Health Aspects And Prevention Of Drug Abuse. Song and Darama Division Artistes performing on 10 special programmes entitled asSONG “WALK and DRAMA BETI Division BACAHO Artistes BETI performing PADAO onin JammuBETI BACAHO & Kashmir BETI PADAO in Jammu & Kashmir
The highlights of the programmes during AUGUST, 2017 were following:
I. SANKALP PARV Activities Under Information Sector 77 (i ) With presentation of bouquet of patriotic songs in Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9th August, 2017 to honour the Freedom Fighters, Song and Division presented 400 programmes across the country on the theme “Sankalp Se Siddhi-New India Movement, 2017-2022”.
(ii) Song and Drama Division organized over 400 -programmes aimed at creating pride in the people especially youth about the nation and to recall how the country has evolved after Independence.
Two special programmes in Puducherry and Imphal were organized. Lt. Governor, Dr. (Smt.) Kiran Bedi was the Chief Guest in Puducherry function in which students of several colleges participated and New India Pledge was administered. In the programme in Imphal Governor, Smt. Najma Heptulla administered the New India pledge to the audience.
“Mission Indradhanush” , ”Sabka Saath, problems relating to birth by extensively Sabka Vikash” and “Against Malnutrition” promoting breastfeeding in the nation. were highlighted. 4. Song and Drama Division presented The highlights of the programmes during cultural programme on the theme AUGUST, 2017 were following: of World Breast Feeding Week from 1. Sankalp Parv 1st-7th August,2017, Howrah, West Bengal, Celebration of Independence Day, West (i ) With presentation of bouquet of patriotic Bengal & Odisha, Celebration of National songs in Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9th August, Handloom Day, West Bengal & Odisha, Indian 2017 to honour the Freedom Fighters, Song Exhibition-cum-Fair,2017, Kolkata, West and Division presented 400 programmes Bengal, 21st National Exhibition, Kolkata across the country on the theme “Sankalp Se and Sadbhavana Diwas, West Bengal during Siddhi-New India Movement, 2017-2022”. the month of August,2017. (ii) Song and Drama Division organized over The highlights of the programmes during 400 -programmes aimed at creating pride in September, 2017 were following: the people especially youth about the nation and to recall how the country has evolved (1) Sankalp Parv after Independence. Continuing its presentation of bouquet Two special programmes in Puducherry and of programmes on themes New India Imphal were organized. Lt. Governor, Dr. Movement, Sankalp Se Sidhi and patriotic (Smt.) Kiran Bedi was the Chief Guest in songs, a special programme was held in Puducherry function in which students of Aizwal, capital of Mizoram with Hon’ble several colleges participated and New India Governor Lt. Gen (Retd.) Nirbhay Sharma as Pledge was administered. In the programme the Chief Guest and Hon’ble Chief Minister in Imphal Governor, Smt. Najma Heptulla Shri Lal Thanhawla as Guest of Honour. administered the New India pledge to the The programme included among other folk audience. songs and dance of North Eastern States and Hindustani vocal recital. The audience was 2. National Handloom Day thrilled with the programme. The National Handloom Day celebrated on (2) “New India-We Resolve To 7th August, witnessed over 125 programmes Make”Exhibition spread across the country honouring the handloom weavers and their contribution to In collaboration with Ministry of Parliamentary India’s handloom industry. The nukkad natak Affairs, a cultural programme as photo (Bunkar Ka Ghar), highlighted initiatives exhibition “NEW INDIA-WE RESOLVE TO taken by Ministry of Textiles to promote MAKE“ with focus on development in North- handlooms, increase income of weavers and eastern States with programmes was held enhance their pride. The programme also in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and aimed at encouraging young generation to Mizoram. Among others, Union Ministers adopt handloom and handicraft products. Shri Vijay Goel, Shri S. S. Ahluwalia, Shri Mahesh Sharma, were the Chief Guests. The 3. World Breastfeeding Week themes of the programmes were New India World Breastfeeding Week (1st – 7th August, Movement, Sankalp Se Sidhi and Flagship 2017) through traditional folk performing schemes of the government. arts for extensive awareness highlighting the (3) Swachhta Sewa initiatives taken by Government to promote breastfeeding in India was celebrated, aimed During Swachhta Pakhwada campaign, over to establish how the Government led by 600 programmes highlighting Swachhta Hi Hon’ble Prime Minister is tackling health Sewa as the theme were organised.
78 Annual Report 2017-18 In collaboration with Ministry of Tourism, (3) Cultural programmes on various occasion programmes at Dakshineshwar temple and i.e. 87th State Level Labana Satyagarahi Belur math in Kolkata, Rishikesh Ghats in Samaraki Samaroha, Puri , Odisha; 91st Uttarakhand, Mahakaleshwar Temple in Raising Day Celebration, Embarkation Hqrs. Indore and Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati Alipore, Kolkata; 15thth Folk Fair-2017, at (Assam) were organized through involvement Puri Odisha; Hanumanjee Puja Mahotsava, of faith leaders at these pilgrimage places to Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal; Sri Sri Sri highlight the importance of cleanliness in Maa Gangeswari Annual Festival, Koraput, such places of worship. Odisha; Annual Chandan Yatra Festival, (4) National Nutrition Week Balasore, Odisha; and Sital Sasthi Bibaha Mahotsava, Bargarh, Odisha were presented. NATIONAL NUTRTION WEEK was celebrated through programmes focussed to raise PHOTO DIVISION awareness on importance of nutrition I. Introduction for health and overall well being. The Photo Division established in October disadvantages associated with malnutrition 1959, a subordinate office of the Ministry and Government Schemes towards removal of malnutrition was performed. of Information and Broadcasting provides visual support through photo coverage of The highlights of the programmes during activities of the Government of India. It has October, 2017 were following: a rich repository of more than 10 lakhs of (1) Gram Samridhi Evam Swachhta negatives/ transparencies preserved in digital Pakhwad format, beginning from the Pre-Independence 770 programmes called Gram Samridhhi era to the present day, which are of immense Evam Swachhta Pakhwada organized in 46 historical value. districts/Panchayat spread over 26 states Photo Division was established by integrating focused on flagships schemes of Ministry the Photo studios of the Publication Division of Rural Development including clean and and the Photo Unit of the Press Information green villages, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Bureau and DAVP with a view of eliminating Antyodaya Yojana, Rural Housing, Pt. duplication of activities. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana and Rural self employment training The Photo Division which covers about 4500- programmes etc. An estimated audience of 4 5000 news and features assignments in a year Lakh participated in these programmes. has its own official website for photo publicity of the official assignment and also possess a (2) Hasthkala Sahyog Shivir ‘Permanent Photo Gallery’, which was built in Around 200 programmes in Hastkala Sahyog 2016-17, for displaying photo exhibitions of Shivir Camps in Handlooms and handicrafts government activities and achievements. clusters of Ministry of Textiles through Nukkad Natak, puppet, folk art and music On the occasion of completion of 50 years of focused on services provided to weavers and its existence the Division introduced National artisans including Credit facilities under Photography Awards. Over the years the Mudra, Technical Up-gradation under annual awards have fulfilled the twin objectives Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata scheme, of promoting the art of photography and E-Dhaga App demonstration were organized. preserving it through visual documentation In collaboration with offices of DC, Handloom the cultural legacy of the country like art, and DC, Handicrafts, the programmes also culture, heritage, life of people, society, covered issue of awareness on GST, welfare traditions etc. through the eyes of amateur schemes like Bunkar Mitra. and professional photographers.
Activities Under Information Sector 79 The then Hon'ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dada Saheb Phalke Award to the Director Shri K. Vishwanath, at the 64th National Film Awards Function, in New Delhi. Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are also seen.
II. Functions of Photo Division Cabinet Ministers and other important public The major function of the Photo Division is to events document photographically socio-economic 4. Provides support to the External Publicity and political milestones of the country and to (XP) Division of Ministry of External Affairs by further disseminate and archive the images. coverage of visiting VVIP’s Heads of States/ The specific functions include: Governments. A special album containing 1. Provide visuals (stills) to the media units the photographs of the visiting dignitaries is of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting presented to them by the Division. for further dissemination to the media. 5. Undertakes special drive for North Eastern a) Press Photo Publicity of Press States by documenting photographically the Information Bureau is completely developmental activities in the NE states. supported by Photo Division. 6. Supplies photographs on payments basis b) DAVP’s Exhibition wing is supported to the non-publicity organizations, private by the Photo Division in preparation of publishers and general public as per the life size prints and other photo related pricing scheme. requirements III. Organisational Set Up 2. Provides special coverage (365 days & Photo Division housed in Soochna Bhawan, 24x7) of the Prime Minister’s domestic and CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi is international engagements’ extensive shoots. headed by Director (Photo Division) assisted Subsequently, special albums containing by Deputy Director, Senior Photographic photographs of PM visits are prepared. Officers, Photographic Officers, Administrative 3. Providing and documenting of photo Officer and other technical and subordinate coverage for the offices of Hon’ble President, staff. Hon’ble Vice-President, Hon’ble Speaker, The Division’s staff members accompany
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the Vice-President, Prime Minister and other Vice President’s Visits ministers for providing extensive photo India Abroad coverage & photo publicity material of their visit within the country and abroad and are Andhra Pradesh, Armenia and Poland also engaged in the proper documentation of Jharkhand, Punjab during April 2017 the images, enriching photo archives of the and Karnataka during September 2017 Division for the posterity. Andhra Pradesh, IV. Modernization of Photo Division Gujarat, Haryana, Efforts have been made to enhance the quality Tamil Nadu and of services of the Photo Division by upgrading Maharashtra during equipment like large format Inkjet photo October 2017 printers for provision of life size prints for Chattisgarh, Andhra exhibitions, special digital photo printer for Pradesh, Maharashtra making back-to-back prints for preparation of and Odisha, Andhra VVIP album. Further, a high capacity server Pradesh, during has been installed for archiving, indexing, November 2017 cataloguing & retrieving of 8-10 lakhs of digital images. Prime Minister’s Visits India Abroad V. Synergy with other Media Units U.P, Jammu & Sri-Lanka during Photo Division has evolved with the changing Kashmir, Jharkhand, May2017 times to support the digital requirements of Maharashtra, Odisha, sister media units. The News Photo Network Gujarat, Dadra and of the Division has been functioning on Nagar Haveli and complete digital mode to avoid the delay in Himachal Pradesh sending photographs to the Press Information during April 2017 Bureau and concerned stake holders. Digital Uttarakhand, Madhya Germany, Spain, camera equipment has been utilized with Pradesh, Gujarat and Russia, France, Laptop and V-data cards to transmit images Assam during May Kazakhstan, Portugal, digitally from venue itself for the coverage of 2017 USA and Netherland assignments of Vice President, Prime Minister during June2017 and visiting VVIPs. Uttar Pradesh, Kerala Israel and Germany and Gujarat during during July2017 VI. Implementation of the Annual Scheme June 2017 during 2017-2018 Gujarat, Tamil Nadu China and Myanmar Under the Plan Scheme of ‘Media Infrastructure and U.P during July during September Development Programme’ (MIDP), the Photo 2017 2017 Division has implemented the sub- scheme Bihar and Rajasthan Philippines during “National Center of Photography (NCP) and during August 2017 October 2017 Special Drive for North East Region” covering activities like uploading and of images and Gujarat and Uttar Annual photographic awards. Pradesh during September 2017 VII. Important photo coverages undertaken Gujarat, Uttrakhand, this year Bihar, Himachal As part of its activities in the Division photo Pardesh and documentation of the events listed below has Karnataka during been undertaken. October2017
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Photo Division is actively involved in the implementation of the Raj Bhasha in its small office in the Headquarter. During the Hindi Fortnight in the month of September, 2017 a competition on General Knowledge in Hindi was organized.
X. Annual Report of Vigilance Work for the Year 2017
Visit of Head of States/Government 1. Details of the Vigilance set up for There is no 1. President of Cyprus. the organization in the separate staff Headquarters and in the field sanctioned for 2. President of Turkey. offices the work related 3. President of Belarus. to vigilance. 4. P.M. of Bangladesh. However the seniors with the 5. P.M. of Australia assistance to 6. P.M. of Sri Lanka their subordinates 7. P.M. of Malaysia are normally 8. P.M. of Mauritius disposing such 9. P.M. of Nepal. cases. 2. Preventive Vigilance activities 10. P.M. of Japan during the period: 11. P.M. of Italy i) No. of regular inspection 4 12. King of Bhutan conducted during the period:
13. King of Belgium ii) No. of surprise inspections 2 On completion of each visit Photo Division carried out during the period presented a colorful Album to the visiting 3. Surveillance and detection VVIP on behalf of the Government of India, at activities during the period the time of departure. i)Details of the areas selected for All the areas VIII. Production Figures keeping surveillance where The number of assignments covered, images important acquired, uploaded prints, albums prepared ii) No. of persons identified for productions are during 2017-18 (i.e. 1st April, 2017 to 30th being kept under surveillance made. November, 2017) are as under: 1. News and Features assignments covered 2727 None 4. Punitive activities (No. to be 2. Images sent/uploaded in PIB website 5589 indicated against 4(i) to (x) where 3. Images uploaded in Photo Division website 6467 the appointment authority is other than the President 4. Digital images acquired in house 282523
5. Selected images catalogued and indexed 50,933 i. No. of complaints/references for archival purpose received during the period 8Nil
6. Digital Print made/supplied 25445 ii. No. of cases in which 7 VVIP Photo Albums prepared 37 preliminary inquiry was Nil conducted IX. Implementation of Raj Bhasha
Photo Division is actively involved in the iii. No. of cases where preliminary implementation of the Raj Bhasha in its small inquiry report were received Nil office in the Headquarter. During the Hindi Fortnight in the month of September, 2017 a iv. No. of cases in which charge competition on General Knowledge in Hindi sheets for major penalty were was organized. issued Nil X. Annual Report of Vigilance Work for the Year 2017 v. No. of cases in which charge sheets for minor penalty were issued Nil
82 Annual Report 2017-18 vi. No. of person on whom major penalty was imposed Nil vii. No. of persons on whom minor penalty was imposed Nil viii. No. of persons placed under suspension Nil ix. No. of persons against whom administrative action such as issuance of warning etc. was Nil taken
x. No. of persons prematurely retired under relevant provisions of rules. Nil
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iii. No. of cases where preliminary inquiry report were received Nil
iv. No. of cases in which charge sheets for major penalty were issued Nil
v. No. of cases in which charge sheets for minor penalty were term Courses, ranging from one to four issued Nil weeks, are also organized to meet the ever- growing training needs of communication vi. No. of person on whom major professionals working in various media, penalty was imposed publicity and operational outfits of the Nil Central and State Governments, as well as vii. No. of persons on whom in Public Sector Organizations. The Institute minor penalty was imposed also collaborates with different National and Nil International agencies in conducting training, viii. No. of persons placed under seminars, workshops etc. and in undertaking suspension joint research projects. Nil ix. No. of persons against whom In recent times, mass communication has administrative action such as undergone a paradigm shift and has emerged issuance of warning etc. was Nil as a major area of activity impacting the taken process of decision-making. It has rapidly acquired importance and prominence and x. No. of persons prematurely has become a major attraction for students retired under relevant provisions pursuing different academic disciplines. The of rules. Nil Information Technology revolution sweeping the globe has significantly contributed to INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMU- the expansion and changing contours of the NICATION (IIMC) mass media. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication In the changing environment, IIMC (IIMC), was registered under the Societies continuously evaluates and revises its course Registration Act, 1860 (XXI ***of 1860), on curricula to effectively meet contemporary 17th August, 1965 with the objective of challenges thrown up, enabling the teaching, training and undertaking research effectiveness of the Courses in the changed in the areas of journalism, media and mass scenario. communication. Through its continuous hard work over the IIMC has graduated to conducting specialized half century and as a result of its excellent courses for meeting diverse and demanding delivery mechanisms, IIMC has consistently requirements of the rapidly expanding and retained the envious reputation of a “Centre changing media industry in modern times. of Excellence” in the arena of communication As of today, apart from training officers of teaching, training and research and has the Indian Information Service, the Institute consistently maintained rank among the top conducts a number of Post-Graduate Diploma media institutes of the country in various Courses in Print Journalism (English, Hindi, surveys. Urdu, Odia, Marathi and Malayalam), Radio & T.V. Journalism and Advertising & Public Regional Reach of IIMC Relations. The Institute also conducts a Post- With the growing popularity of IIMC’s training graduate Diploma Course in Development activities and with a view to meet regional Journalism for middle-level working aspirations, the Institute opened, in 1993, journalists from Asian, African, Latin a Regional Centre at Dhenkanal, Odisha. American and East European countries, At present, the Dhenkanal Regional Centre sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, conducts two Courses: a Post-graduate Government of India since 1969, under the Diploma Course in Journalism (English) ITEC, SCAAP and TCS of Colombo Plan and a Post Graduate Diploma Course in Schemes. A number of specialized short- Journalism (Odia).
Activities Under Information Sector 83 The next phase of expansion of IIMC was in A total of 6624 candidates applied for the 2011, when two Regional Centres at Aizawl Entrance Examinations for different courses, (Mizoram) and Amravati (Maharashtra) and breaking all previous records. in 2012, when two more Regional Centres at The All India Entrance Examinations for the Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) and Kottayam above courses (except for Odia, Urdu, Marathi (Kerala) were established in temporary and Malayalam Journalism) were conducted premises provided by respective State on 28th May 2017 in 18 cities across the Governments free of cost. These four new country at New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Regional Centres also offer Post-graduate Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Diploma Courses in Journalism (English). Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nagpur, Aizawl, Bhopal, From 2017-18, two more regional language Chennai, Jammu, Kochi, Raipur, Ranchi and courses have been started i.e. Marathi Hyderabad. The Entrance Examinations for Journalism at Western Regional Campus the PG Diploma Course in Journalism (Odia, at Amravati and Malayalam Journalism at Urdu, Marathi and Malayalam) were held Southern Regional Campus at Kottayam. on 27th May, 2017 at Bhubaneswar, Delhi, IIMC has changed its character from being Nagpur & Mumbai and Kochi respectively. a Delhi-based institute to an Institute with Following declaration of result of written a nation-wide presence through its Regional examination on 21st June, 2017, the Campuses located in all the five major regions Interviews/Group Discussions were held of the country. from 29th June, 2017 onwards at Delhi and regional campuses. The final result of all PG Academic Activities from April 2017 to Diploma Courses was declared on 13th July, October / November 2017 2017. Post-Graduate Diploma Courses The new academic session started on 1st The process of admission to the following Post- August, 2017. The Hon’ble Member of graduate Diploma Courses for the Academic Parliament from Amravati Shri Anandrao Year 2017-18 commenced in March: Adsul launched the PG Diploma Course in 1. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Marathi Journalism at a function in New Journalism (Hindi) at Delhi Delhi linked online to IIMC’s Western Regional Campus in Amravati. A bust of Lokmanya 2. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Bal Gangadhar Tilak was also unveiled on the Journalism (English) at Delhi, occasion inside the IIMC’s Mini-Auditorium Dhenkanal, Aizawl, Amravati, named after the great freedom fighter. Jammu and Kottayam The orientation sessions for the new batch 3. Post-graduate Diploma Course in of students taking admission at New Delhi Advertising and Public Relations at Centre of IIMC were conducted from 1st to Delhi 4th August, 2017. Eminent persons from the 4. Post-graduate Diploma Course in field of mass communication including Dr A Radio & TV Journalism at Delhi Surya Prakash, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, 5. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Shri Alok Mehta, Sr. Journalist, Ms Subi Journalism (Odia) at Dhenkanal Chaturvedi, Internet Scholar and Columnist, Ms. Nidhi Razdan, Executive Editor, NDTV 6. Post-graduate Diploma Course in and Shri Avijit Dutt, Senior Advertising & Urdu Journalism at Delhi Communication Consultant addressed the 7. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Orientation Sessions. Marathi Journalism at Amravati Post-graduate Diploma Programme in 8. Post-graduate Diploma Course in Malayalam Journalism was launched Malayalam Journalism at Kottayam at IIMC’s Southern Regional Campus at
84 Annual Report 2017-18 Post-graduate Diploma Programme in Malayalam Journalism was launched at IIMC’sKottayam, Southern Regional KeralaCampus at Kottayam,on 12th Kerala August,on 12th August, 2017 2017 by by Community Radio station at Bundelkhand Shri K. G.Shri Suresh, K. Director G. General,Suresh, IIMC. Director General, IIMC. during this study trip.
Indian InformationIndian Service Information Courses Service Courses This year, nine Officer Trainees of 2015 Batch also attended Phase 2 training at IIMC where they shared their experiences of attachments with different Media Units. Special lectures on social media, media research and media planning were also Thisconducted year, nine Officer during Trainees Phaseof 2015 Batch 2. also attended Phase 2 training at IIMC where they shared their experiences of attachments with different Media Units.For Special the firstlectures ontime, social media,the media4-week research Phase and media III planning training were also conducted during Phase 2. under the Mid-Career Training Programme Forfor the IISfirst time, Officers the 4-week Phase was III training conducted under the Mid-Career by IIMC in Training Programme for IIS Officers was conducted by IIMC in collaboration with Managementcollaboration Development Institute, with Gurgaon Management and Institute of Secretariat Development Training & Management,Institute, New Delhi. Gurgaon This training wasand conducted Institute for STS levelof Secretariat officers due for further promotion to the next grade. . Training & Management, New Delhi. This
IIS Group ‘A’ OfficerPhoto Trainees Big of 2016 batch with DiplomaFormatted:training Course Font color: in RedDevelopment was conducted Journalism for STS level officers IIS Group ‘A’ Officer Trainees of 2016 batch with Secretary I&B and Chairman 67th Diploma Course in Development Journalism for Non-aligned & IIMC,Secretary Shri N.K.Sinha (I&B) at the Valedictoryand Chairman Ceremony on IIMCcompletion Shri of their N.K.Sinha Phase I Developing due Countries for promotion concluded on 27 thto April the 2017. next Prof. grade.B K Kuthiala, Vice at the ValedictoryInduction Ceremony Training on completion of their Chancellor,Diploma Makhanlal ChaturvediCourse National Universityin of JournalismDevelopment and Mass Phase I Induction Training Communication was the Chief Guest. He conferred the Diplomas to 23 Mid Career 14 IIS Group ‘A’ Officer Trainees (OTs) of 2016 Batch completed the JournalistsJournalism from 19 Countries. Induction Training in “Communication and Media” at IIMC on 16th October, 2017. During 14the training,IIS Grothe IISup OTs ‘ A’had Officerexposure to classroom Trainees modules on(OTs) of Communication,2016 Media Batch and specially completed designed modules the Induction with media units Traininglike DD, DAVP, DFP, PIB etc. Another important element was outstation assignments like defence inattachment “Communication with Assam Rifles; LWE Attachmentand Media” with the Jharkhand at IIMC Police on and CRPF16th Commandos; October, National Security2017. Guard During (NSG) at Manesar;the training, Conservation the studies on wild life and social forestry; Imparting of technical skills like writing news and featuresIIS forOTs radio, hadtelevision exposure and the craft ofto documentary classroom film at FTII modules Pune. There wason intense Communication, engagement with social media Media (SM) through and interaction specially with Social Media giants like Facebook, Google, Meltwater that were backed with practicaldesigned work. There was modules also a brief modulewith on Crisismedia Communication units with like EdelmanDD, India. TheDAVP, training also DFP, engaged PIB with issuesetc. like Another environment audit,important social audit and grassroots communication. The latter was one of the highlights in the three-weekelement Bharat Darshan was Tour undertakenoutstation by OTs as partassignments of their training. They like visited Communitydefence Radio attachment station at Bundelkhand with during Assam this study trip. Rifles; LWE
Attachment with the Jharkhand Police and CRPF Commandos; National Security Guard
(NSG) at Manesar; Conservation studies ScholarsScholars of theof 67theth Development 67th Development Journalism Course presenting Journalism a Cultural Course on wild life and social forestry; Imparting presenting aPerformance Cultural at PerformanceIIMC at IIMC
of technical skills like writing news and 6867thth Diploma Diploma Course in Development Course Journalism in for DevelopmentNon-aligned & features for radio, television and the craft ofDeveloping Countries commenced on 1st August 2017 with 25 participants from 18 countries.Journalism The four month long coursefor endedNon-aligned on 24th November, &2017. Developing documentary film at FTII Pune. There was Countries concluded on 27th April 2017. Prof. intense engagement with social media (SM) B K Kuthiala, Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal through interaction with Social Media giants Chaturvedi National University of Journalism like Facebook, Google, Meltwater that were and Mass Communication was the Chief backed with practical work. There was also a Guest. He conferred the Diplomas to 23 Mid brief module on Crisis Communication with Career Journalists from 19 Countries. Edelman India. The training also engaged 68th Diploma Course in Development with issues like environment audit, social Journalism for Non-aligned & Developing audit and grassroots communication. The Countries commenced on 1st August 2017 latter was one of the highlights in the three- with 25 participants from 18 countries. week Bharat Darshan Tour undertaken by The four month long course ended on 24th OTs as part of their training. They visited November, 2017.
Activities Under Information Sector 85 Formatted: Font color: Red convocation was held wherein 9 IIS Officers Trainees were awarded their completion certificates on the successful completion of their 2 years of Induction Training at IIMC. Also, 25 Development Journalism participants from 18 countries received Diplomas in Development Journalism from the Chief Guest on the completion of their 4 month course. Short Courses Conducted during 1st April
to 31st October 2017 Lighting of lamp by ChiefPhoto Guest Big: Shri Kailash SatyarthiLighting of and lamp byShri Chief K.G.Suresh,Guest Shri Kailash SatyarthiDirector and ShriGeneral K.G.Suresh, IIMC runs regular short-term academic IIMCDirector and General Shri IIMC Mayank and Shri Mayank Agrawal, Agrawal, formerAdditional DirectorAdditional General IIMC at IIMC’s 50th Convocation programmes for personnel from different Director General IIMC at IIMC’s 50th Convocation Media Units of the Ministry of Information 50th Convocation of IIMC and Broadcasting. A number of specialized The 50th Convocation of IIMC was held with short-term courses are also conducted for great fervor on 20th November, 2017 with meeting the professional training needs of Nobel Peace Laureate, Shri Kailash Satyarthi Defence officials, Police officers of various gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest and states and for those working in various media delivering the convocation address. A total of and publicity organizations of the Central 339 students were conferred PG Diplomas in and State Governments, as well as in Public various disciplines. For the first time, a joint Sector Enterprises. The following is the list
Shri K.G. Suresh, Director General IIMC presenting a memento to Chief Guest Shri Kailash Satyarthi at IIMC’s 50th Convocation. Shri Mayank Agrawal, Additional Director General IIMC is also on the dias.
Scholars of 68th Batch of Development Journalism Course with Shri K.G. Suresh, Director General IIMC, Shri Mayank Agrawal, former Additional Director General IIMC, Course Director Dr. Anand Pradhan Scholars of 68th Batch of Development Journalism Course with Shri K.G. Suresh, Director General IIMC, Shri Mayank Agrawal, Additional Director General IIMC, Course Director Dr. Anand Pradhan 86 Annual Report 2017-18
50th Convocation of IIMC
The 50th Convocation of IIMC was held with great fervor on 20th November, 2017 with Nobel Peace Laureate, Shri Kailash Satyarthi gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivering the convocation address. A total of 339 students were conferred PG Diplomas in various disciplines. For the first time, a joint convocation was held wherein 9 IIS Officers Trainees were awarded their completion certificates on the successful completion of their 2 years of Induction Training at IIMC. Also, 25 Development Journalism participants from 18 countries received Diplomas in Development Journalism from the Chief Guest on the completion of their 4 month course. of short term courses conducted during 1st Major Events: April to 31st October 2017: (i) The 53rd Foundation Day of IIMC was S.No. Name of Course Date Course No. of celebrated on 17th August 2017 with both students and staff participating in sports and Director Participants cultural events. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, 1 Photography & 5th - 30th Prof Vijay 18 Chairman, National Book Trust of India was Videography June Parmar the Chief Guest. Course for SSB 2017 (ii) The 53rd Foundation Day lecture was 2 Videography 3rd to 28th Prof. Vijay 15 delivered by Shri Arnab Goswami, Founder Course for July Parmar & Editor-in-Chief, Republic at IIMC on 18th August 2017. JCO/NCO 2017 Memorandum of Understanding with 3 Course on 21st to Prof. Vijay 7 various Institutions: Public Relation 25th Parmar IIMC has entered into a Memorandum of in Digital Era for August Understanding (MoU) in the area of mass DIPR Officers of 2017 communication with Shri Lal Bahadur Assam Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Government New Delhi to jointly organize a three 4 Course in Media 4th to 22nd Prof. Vijay 17 months long advanced course on Sanskrit Journalism; Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Communication September Parmar Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, for Officers on 2017 wherein IIS trainees visited the University and Media & Staff had interactive session at the University on Appointments./ communication needs in Left Wing Extremism PRO/ affected areas: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resource Instructors for promoting science communication: Film 5 Media 9th to 13th Dr 12 & Television Institute of India for a course on Communication October Anubhuti television script writing. Workshop for 2017 Yadav Research Journals General Officers Every quarter of the year, IIMC publishes 6 Media 6th to 17th Dr 13 two research journals- Sanchar Madhyam Communication November, Anubhuti in Hindi and Communicator in English Workshop for 2017 Yadav bringing out research articles on media and communication. Senior Officers Community Radio Outreach through Apna (Brig/Col/Equiv) Radio 7 FTII Short 7th to 29th Conducted 20 The Institute’s Community Radio, Apna Course on November, Jointly by Radio, broadcasts on 96.9 MHz, five days a fiction writing 2017 IIMC and week for seven hours each day from 10.30 AM for Television FTII to 05.30 PM in a range of about 15 km around 8 Public Relations 20th to Dr 11 IIMC. The FM radio station has a production studio, presentation studio, recording studio Course for 24th Anubhuti and three sound editing workstations. NDRF Officers November, Yadav Community Radio Empowerment and 2017 Resource Centre
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A Community Radio Empowerment and “Upgradation of IIMC to International Resource Centre functional at IIMC’s New Standard”, proposals included upgradation of Delhi campus since March, 2017 imparts IIMC i.e. construction of additional floors on training on establishing, operationalizing and the existing main building and lecture block managing community radio stations. It is a at the IIMC Campus, New Delhi, construction dynamic hub for diverse professional, practical of new buildings on the vacant land at the and research activities on community radio. IIMC Campus, New Delhi and construction National Media Faculty Development of new buildings at the IIMC Campus, Centre Dhenkanal, as well as the starting of four new Regional Campuses of IIMC in the states of In consonance with IIMC’s vision to set global Maharashtra, Mizoram, Kerala and Jammu standards for media education, research, & Kashmir from temporary premises to be extension and training, a National Media made available free of cost by the respective Faculty Development Centre has been State Governments. established at the institute. The Central Sector Scheme “Opening of Establishment of National Centre of New Regional Campuses of IIMC” included Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, proposals for construction of permanent Gaming and Comics in Mumbai (NCoE- campuses for the four new Regional AVGC) Campuses of IIMC on land to be provided by Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and the respective State Government free of cost. Comics (AVGC) are at the nascent stage of For Aizawl Campus, IIMC had entered into development in India. Keeping in view the MoU with CPWD for construction of buildings. potential for expansion and job creation The contract has been awarded and work had in these fields which will boost the AVGC commenced in last week of September, 2015. industry in India, the Government of India The physical progress of works is 65 percent has decided to set up the National Centre till October, 2017. of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (NCoE-AVGC) as part of So far as IIMC Kottayam Campus is IIMC to impart world class education at UG, concerned, Government of Kerala has PG and Doctoral levels in different disciplines handed over about 10 acres of land at village of AVGC sector at affordable cost. The Centre Pampady, Kottayam Distt. to IIMC free of will also organize short term courses in the cost for setting up its Regional Campus in above disciplines. Kottayam. IIMC has entered into an MOU The NCoE-AVGC is proposed to be set up with CPWD for construction of buildings at in Mumbai and the State Government of Kottayam as deposit work. The work has Maharashtra has identified about 20 acres of commenced at the project site. There has land in Film City, Mumbai for the proposed been approximately 40% physical progress at Centre. site upto 2nd quarter of September. It is planned to operate with a student 15.2 acres of land at Jammu has been capacity of around 1480 with 60 per cent of handed over to IIMC free of cost on 24th the students in the UG Programme. It will have May, 2016 by Govt., of J&K. The Project for tie-ups with the industry and international construction of the regional centre has been institutes of repute for academic excellence. assigned to CCW (AIR) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. At present, the work for IIMC has already taken up the process of construction of boundary wall is in progress establishing the proposed NCoE-AVGC. and the construction of permanent campus CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEMES of IIMC would begin thereafter. Under the Central Sector Scheme 15 acres of land at Amravati has been handed
88 Annual Report 2017-18 over to IIMC free of cost on 29th June, 2016. segments of the Press and 8 overseeing the Project for Amravati has also been assigned readers’ interest, are representatives of the to CCW (AIR), Ministry of Information & two Houses of Parliament (3 Lok Sabha and Broadcasting. The Consultant for preparation 2 Rajya Sabha) and premier literary and legal of Project Report, preparation of structural bodies of the country i.e. University Grants drawings etc. has already been appointed. The Commission, Bar Council of India and Sahitya pre-investment activities viz. topographical Academy. The Council funds comprises 15.2 acres of land at Jammu has been handed over to IIMC free of cost on 24th May,survey 2016 by Govt., of the of J&K. land, The Projectsoil investigationfor construction of the etc. regional shall of fee collected by it from newspapers, other centre hascommence been assigned to CCWshortly. (AIR) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. At receipts and grants in-aid from the Central present, the work for construction of boundary wall is in progress and the constructionOther of permanent Initiatives campus would begin thereafter. Government.
15 IIMCacres of landaccords at Amravati priority has been handed to overhealth. to IIMC freeIn of addition cost on The Council discharges its functions through 29th June, 2016. Project for Amravati has also been assigned to CCW (AIR), adjudication on complaint cases received Ministry ofto Information allopathic & Broadcasting. doctors, The Consultant Homeopathic for preparation of Project and Report, preparationAyurveda of structural doctors drawings etc. hasregularly already been appointed.visit The the by it, either against the Press for violation pre-investment activities viz. topographical survey of the land, soil investigation etc. of journalistic ethics or by the Press for shall commencecampus. shortly. interference with its freedom. Where the IIMC has taken measures to keep the Other Initiatives Council is satisfied, after inquiry, that a IIMCcampuses accords priority clean to health. and In green addition bothto allopathic at Delhi doctors, and HomeopathicRegional and Ayurveda Campuses doctors regularly visitand the campus.in this direction it newspaper or a news agency has violated the standards of journalistic ethics or public taste IIMChas has takeninitiated measures a to programmekeep the campuses cleanof tree and green plantation both at Delhi andon Regional birthdays Campuses and of in itsthis directionemployees, it has initiated namely a programme “Each of or that an editor or working journalist has tree plantation on birthdays of its employees, namely “Each one Plant One”. one Plant One”. committed any professional misconduct, the Council may warn, admonish or censure them or disapprove of their conduct. The Council is also empowered to make observations as it may think fit in respect of the conduct of any authority, including Government, for interfering with the freedom of the press. The decisions of the Council are final and cannot be questioned in any court of law except by way of writ under relevant article of the constitution. Faculty, Staff & Students led by Shri K.G. Suresh, Director General undertook Complaints before the Council Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at IIMC Between 1st April , 2017 to 30th November Faculty, Staff & Students lead by Shri K.G. Suresh, Director General undertook PRESS COUNCILSwachh Bharat OF Abhiyan INDIA at IIMC (PCI) ,2017, Press Council of India received 506 complaints of which 142 cases were filed by Introduction the Press while 364 were filed against the The Press Council of India is an autonomous Press. It carried over previous pendency of authority mandated by the Parliament for 532 cases. Of these, the Council adjudicated the twin objective of preserving the freedom 207 cases while 687 cases were closed at the of the press and maintaining and improving threshold without oral inquiry. The Council the standards of newspapers and the news thus disposed of 894 matters. agencies in India exercising quasi-judicial The Council submitted the following reports functions over the print media as well as the during the period under review:- press person. It comprises of a Chairman and 28 members. The Chairman by convention, (1) Reports of the Sub-Committee to examine is a sitting/ retired judge of the Supreme the Report of Interlocutors on Media and Court of India, and present chair is Hon’ble Media Scenario of Jammu & Kashmir, (2) Mr. Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad. Reports of Sub Committee on the issues Of the 28 members, 20 represent various of Advertisements and Accreditations,
Activities Under Information Sector 89 (3) Recommendations of Committee Arunachal Times by unknown assailants; (8) on Women & Child Welfare Karnataka Cash for coverage to journalists for covering Legislature; (4) Opinion on Private the event of National Highway Authority of Members bill on indecent or surrogate India in Angul (Odisha); (9) Brutal attack on Advertisement and remix songs. Shri Ramesh Rath, Reporter, Pragativadi by (2) PCI submits report on the Newspapers unknown assailants at Balipatna (Odisha); found indulging in unethical practices (10) Murder of Ms. Gauri Lankesh, Editor, and censured by them to DAVP for Gaui Lankesh Patrike by unknown assailants suspension from empanelment as per the in Bengaluru; (11) murderous attack on Shri provisions of Print Media Advertisement Pankaj Mishra, Journalist, Rashtriya Sahara Policy 2016. This step will go a long way in Arwal; (12) Arrest of Shri Kamran Yosuf, in encouraging the Press to improve its freelance photo-journalist by the National ethical conduct. Investigation Agency (NIA); (13) Murder of Shri Shantanu Bhowmik, Reporter Dinraat Suo-Motu Cognizance taken by the Council Channel in Tripura; (14) Murder of Shri K.J. on the following matters Singh, Sr. Journalist in Mohali (Punjab); (15) 1. Suo-motu cognizance w.r.t. (1) assault on Threats to murder the Journalists by the photo journalist Shri Srikant Singh by the Maoists in Chhattisgarh; (16) Burning and Police; (2) attack on a Reporter of Sakshi Daily, destroying copies of the Arunachal Times in Shri A.D. Babu by a gang at Nathavaram in Arunachal Pradesh; (17) Arrest of Shri Vinod Visakhapatnam Rural district of Andhra Verma, Editor of Amar Ujala by Chhattisgarh Pradesh; (3) Police assault on journalists police; (18) Arrest of Shri G. Bala, freelance in Sopore (Baramula); (4)Police attack on cartoonist by Tamil Nadu Police; (19) Burning journalists in Kolkatta on 22nd May, 2017; copies of Daily Poknapham by BJP workers; (5) Filing a criminal defamation case against (20) Murder of Shri Sudip Datta Bhowmik, Shri Govind Ingle, journalist of Dainik Lokmat Sr. Journalist of Syandan Parika by a jawan (Marathi); (6) Murders of Shri Kamlesh of Tripura State Rifiles. Jain, Reporter of Nai Dunia in Mandsaur (M.P.) and Shri Shyam Sharm, Journalist Press and Registration Appellate Board in Indore (M.P.); (7) Attack on Shri Ranjit Section 8C of the Press and Registration of Mishra, Sr. Journalist/Associate Editor, Books Act,1867 entrusts to the Press Council
The Hon'ble Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and HMIB Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, presenting the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, at the Valedictory of Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Press Council of India, on the occasion of the National Press Day, in New Delhi on 16th November, 2017
90 Annual Report 2017-18 of India, the Appellate Jurisdiction over the the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Magisterial Orders of non-authentication of a of India and State Counsellor of Myanmar Declaration under Section 6 or its subsequent between Press Council of India and Press cancellation under Section 8B of the said Act. Council of Myanmar to promote an enabling The Board consist of a Chairman and another environment towards ethical, responsible and member to be nominated by the Press Council skilled journalism with unhindered access of India among its members. It has heard 17 to information. Hon’ble Chairman, Press appeals in four sittings during the period and Council of India accompanied by a Member passed appropriate orders. and Secretary, Press Council of India held in- National Press Day 2017 depth discussion on implementation of this bilateral agreement aimed to create a work- The National Press Day celebration are held force trained to rise above the pressures of every year by the Council and this year being social media and contribute to the hard-won the valedictory of the Golden Jubilee year and precious democratic principles held so of the Press Council of India the subject for dear by both the countries. discussion, countrywide, was “Challenges Before The Media”. The main event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice President of India Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, and the Hon’ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. The National Awards for Excellence in Journalism were also conferred on the Day in various segments out of the entries received from all over the country. The representatives of World Association of Press Councils (WAPC) who were in Delhi during the period for participating in the WAPC Executive Committee Meeting, also participated in the deliberations organized by PCI. PCI Chairman Justice Shri Chandramauli Kumar International Interaction/MoUs Prasad addressing at the World Press Hon’ble Chairman, Press Council of India, Freedom Day at Jakarta Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad was Transparency Mechanism invited to give a talk in Indonesia during 1st- a. The Secretary of the Press Council of India 4th May,2017 on “ Critical Minds for Critical is the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Office Times : Media’s Role Advancing Peaceful just and the Vigilance set up conducted regular and inclusive Societies” by UNESCO, Jakarta, and surprise checks to prevent/combat any Indonesia on the occasion of World Press corruption practices in the Secretariat. The Freedom Day 2017. He also visited Sri Lanka grievance redressal mechanism is headed from 1st to 3rd August , 2017 on the invitation by the Secretary, PCI and general public of Sri Lanka Press Council as the Guest of can meet with their grievances on every Honour in the Convocation for Awarding Wednesday between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. Diplomas in Media Studies and Journalism, in the office. where he delivered the Convocation address and interacted with his counterpart b. The Citizen’s Charter of the Council is in activities promoting journalism. A being updated. Memorandum of Understanding was signed c. Reservation policy of Government of India in Myanmar on 6th September, 2017 in for SC/ST/OBC/PH etc. is being implemented
Activities Under Information Sector 91 in the Secretariat of the Council. To emphasise the use of Hindi, “Hindi Promotion of Official language fortnights (Pakhwada)” was observed in the Secretariat of the Council from 14th to 28th The Council paid particular attention to the September, 2017. The main function of propagation of Hindi in its official use. Most Hindi Diwas was held on 25th September, of its staff already notified under Section 2017, when Hon’ble Chairman Mr. Justice 10(4) of the Official Language Rules, 1976 Chandramauli Kumar Prasad delivered his are encouraged to work in Hindi. message and expressed his views to promote During the period under review, Hindi Section use of Hindi in the Council. Employees of the organized two quarterly workshops for the Press Council of India were conferred cash benefits of its employees and two quarterly prizes & certificates under ‘Hindi Protsahan meetings of Rajbhasha Implementation Yojana’ for their contribution in promoting Committee. Officials of the Council Secretariat use of Hindi language in the office practices were sent to various training programmes and procedures via Hindi noting, drafting conducted under Hindi teaching Scheme. and typing.
92 Annual Report 2017-18 HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore paying floral tributes at the portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, at the “Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2017”
Activities Under Information Sector 93 News Room at DD News
94 Annual Report 2017-18 ACTIVITIES UNDER 5 BROADCASTING SECTOR OVERVIEW OF BROADCASTING SECTOR the pay TV broadcasters for distribution of IN INDIA content over their networks on payment of 1. The cable and satellite television market an annual subscription fee. There are four in India starting early 1990s has been, kinds of distribution platforms in India - the spurred by major international events and Cable Television services, the Direct-to-Home growth of homegrown media companies. services, the Internet Protocol Television The industry has experienced rapid growth, services and the Head end in the Sky services. with the number of subscribers increasing 3. Cable TV services in India are regulated by from just 0.41 million in 1992 to more than the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 181 million by the end of 2016. As on 31st 1995, and Regulations, Orders and Directions October, 2017, India has a large broadcasting of TRAI, the Regulator for Broadcasting and distribution sector, comprising 877 Services. While the Cable Act provides for television channels, 1469 Permanent and 2 registration of Cable Operators with the Postal Provisional Multi System Operators (MSOs) Authorities no authentic figures are available registered with the Ministry of Information of their number. The cable TV services & Broadcasting, 7 Direct to Home (DTH)/ value chain comprises four main supply satellite TV operators, 2 HITS operators and side entities i.e. Broadcaster, Multi System several IPTV service providers. Operator (MSO), Local Cable Operator (LCO) 2. The Television (TV) industry value chain and the end consumer. The Broadcaster who consists of Content production, Broadcasting owns the content to be televised and received and Distribution segments. While the by the viewer forms part of the supply chain content production industry is unregulated, transmitting or “up-linking” the content the Broadcasting and Distribution segments signals to the satellite. The MSO’s role is to are regulated by the Ministry of Information downlink the broadcasters’ signals from the & Broadcasting (MIB) and the Telecom Satellite, decrypt any encrypted channels and Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). As provide a bundled feed consisting of multiple per the policy, while the satellite footprints channels to the LCO. There are around 6000 of a large number of channels uplinked MSOs present in the Indian market today from abroad may be available in India, only of which 1471 are registered with MIB. The such channels as are permitted by the MIB MSO an intermediary dependent on the under the Uplinking policy guidelines and/ broadcaster for content and on the LCO or Downlinking Policy Guidelines can be for last mile connectivity and subscription distributed for public viewing by distributors. revenue collection is required to have head Depending on the revenue model adopted by end for downlinking of TV channels. The role the broadcaster, a TV channel can either be of the LCO in the supply chain is to receive a Pay channel or a Free to Air channel(FTA). a feed (bundled signals) from the MSO and The income of the pay channel comes retransmit this to subscribers in his area from subscription revenues received from through cables. MSOs can also distribute distributors of TV channels and from the signals directly to the consumers. Industry carriage of advertisements on their channels, estimates that around 60,000 local cable whereas the FTA is dependent only on operators in the country. Advertisement Revenues. The distributors 4. The DTH services were permitted under the are required to enter into agreements with Policy Guidelines on DTH services issued by
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 95 Government of India on 15th March, 2001. Guidelines for Uplinking in 2002 and The first DTH service provider operationalized Downlinking in 2005. These guidelines its services on 2nd October 2003 and the were further amended in December 2011. number of private DTH service providers has The guidelines are available on the Ministry since grown to 6. In addition, Doordarshan website i.e. www.mib.nic.in . is also providing DTH services on a free to Salient features of the amended guidelines: air basis. A DTH service provider sets up an infrastructure to downlink the satellite (i) All TV channels would be required to TV channels uplinked by the Broadcasters, operationalize their TV channels within decrypts them wherever required, aggregates a time frame of one year from the date and bundles them, re-encrypts them, uplinks of permission, for which Non-News and them via his earth-station to the satellite, current Affairs channels will have to for reception directly by the authorised sign a Performance Bank Guarantee subscribers through small roof top dish (PBG) of `1 crore whereas News and antennas and Set Top Boxes. As the satellite Current Affairs channels will have to footprints are available on a pan India basis, give a PBG for ` 2 crores. In the event of the DTH services are an important means non-operationalization of the permitted of distribution of News and Entertainment channel within a period of one year, the channels in remote and inaccessible areas. PBG will be forfeited and permission While the transmission of content over DTH cancelled. is digital in form and therefore provides (ii) The period of permission/registration for enhanced picture quality and a number uplinking/Downlinking of channels will of other value added service, the carriage be uniform at 10 years. of TV channels over DTH is constrained by limited satellite transponder capacity, and (iii) Proposals of merger, demerger and disruption of signal due to rain/bad weather. amalgamation will be allowed under 5. Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) the provisions of Companies Act, after Services in India are regulated as per the obtaining the permissions of the Ministry ‘Guidelines for provisioning of IPTV services’ of Information & Broadcasting as per of 8th September, 2008 which provide for procedure. distribution of TV content by eligible Telecom (iv) Permission for Uplinking/downlinking or Internet Service Providers over their of a TV channel will be for a period of network, in addition to Cable operators by use 10 years. Renewal of the permissions of Internet Protocol. While the IPTV services of TV channels will be considered for a provide digital content and interactive period of 10 years at a time subject to services, the growth of IPTV services is the condition that the channel should intimately linked with the penetration and not have been found guilty of violating growth of Broadband connectivity. the terms and conditions of permission STATUS OF SATELLITE TV CHANNELS including violations of the Programme and Advertisement Code on 5 occasions or I. The Policy more. What would constitute a violation The first private satellite TV channel in India would be determined in consultation was permitted to uplink in 2000 from Indian with the established self-regulating soil. Before this, the private TV channels were mechanisms. uplinked only from foreign shores. With the growth in the Media and Entertainment sector, (v) The channels operating in India and the demand for uplinking/ downlinking of uplinked from India but meant only for TV Channels from India increased manifold foreign viewership should be required which necessitated the framing of Policy to ensure compliance of the rules and
96 Annual Report 2017-18 The applications for new TV channels are examined in the light of the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking which is available on the Ministry website i.e. www.mib.nic.in . The applications are forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for obtaining security clearance for the Company and its Board of Directors. The applications are simultaneously sent to the Department of Space/ Department of Revenue as the case may be for obtaining necessary clearances. The Networth of the company is also examined to determine the eligibility of the company among other eligibility criteria. Permissions are issued by the Ministry to applicants after obtaining Inter Ministerial clearances and Registration and Permissionregulations Fee of the as tarapplicable.get country for which The Networth of the company is also content is being produced and uplinked. examined to determine the eligibility of the company among other eligibility criteria. II. Procedure to Grant Permissions for New A. Growth of Television channels Permissions are issued by the Ministry to Satellite TV channels applicants after obtaining Inter Ministerial The applications for new TV channels are clearances and Registration and Permission examined1. The first in the private light of satellitethe eligibility TV criteriachannel Fee “Aaj as applicable.Tak” was permitted in the year as prescribed in the Policy Guidelines A. Growth of Television channels for 2000.Uplinking Since and then Downlinking the bouquet which of privateis satellite TV channels in India has 1. The first private satellite TV channel “Aaj availablebeen onexpanding the Ministry at awebsite fast pace. i.e. www.MinistryTak” has was permitted permitted 877 in the channels year 2000. in IndiaSince mib.nic.inby 30 th. TheNovember, applications 2017. are forwardedYear-wise then growth the bouquetin number of privateof TV satellite channels TV to the Ministry of Home Affairs for obtaining channels in India has been expanding at a fast securitypermitted clearance under for uplinkingthe Company (U/L) and andits downlinkingpace. Ministry (D/L)has permitted guidelines 877 is channels shown Boardbelow: of Directors. The applications are in India by 30th November, 2017. Year-wise simultaneously sent to the Department of growth in number of TV channels permitted Space/ Department of Revenue as the case under uplinking (U/L) and downlinking (D/L) may be for obtaining necessary clearances. guidelines is shown below: Number of Television Channels permitted by the Ministry
Channels Permitted since 2001
1000 Foreign 899 877 Channels 900 859 822 852 837 808 816 794 733 Downlinked 761 754 800 749
723 in India 700 603 529 Channels 600
505 Uplinked in
500 437 424 India
400 369 266
300 259 Total 192 190 NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CHANNELS 154 154
200 130 45 130
93 89 98 98 93 88 91
93 83 69 74
69 68 100 45 55 000002 7 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YEAR
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2. Permissions are given by the Ministry to operate only two categories of TV Channels i.e. `News & Current Affairs TV Channels’ and `Non-News & Current Affairs TV Channels.’ The share of News and Non-News channels in the total permissions given can be seen below: (389 News and 488 Non-News)
Category wise permitted Channels
PERMITTED TV CHANNELS (NEWS vs NON-NEWS)
44.36% 55.64%
News-389 (44.36%) Non-News- 488 (55.64%)
B. Growth of Teleports : As on 30.11.2017- 68 Teleports
Number of Teleports permitted by the Ministry
Teleports Permitted since 2001
100 90 87 90 89 84 86 86 83 80 77 70 71 68 60 64 50 51 40 42 30 31 20 21 12 10 7 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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III. New Initiatives has reduced dependence on unnecessary A. Top Management Position: correspondence and phone calls. The restrictions imposed under clauses Steps for Speedy Approvals 2.1.4 and 3.1.15 of the Uplinking Guidelines In order to fast-track the approvals in the dated 5th December, 2011 and clause 1.10 Ministry the proposals to Ministry of Home of the Downlinking Guidelines dated 5th Affairs, Department of Space, and Chartered December, 2011 regarding appointment at Accountant are sent simultaneously from top management position with minimum 3 INSAT Section itself within 10 days without years of prior experience in a media company waiting for approvals at this stage which has (media companies) operating News/Non- cut delays significantly. News and Current Affairs TV Channels has 1. Review of Foreign Direct Investment been done away with. (FDI) policy in Broadcasting Sector. B. Annual Renewal: The FDI policy has been reviewed and as The broadcasters which hold valid permission per consolidated FDI Policy 2017 of Ministry for uplinking and/or downlinking shall of Commerce & Industry, Department of not require to obtain Renewal Permission Industrial Policy & Promotion, Para 5.2.7.1 from the Ministry. The payment of annual and Para 5.2.7.2 is for Broadcasting Sector permission fee 60 days before the due date is as under: will by itself be sufficient permission for Sector/Activity Foreign Entry continuation of a channel for a further period Investment Route of one year from the due date. All the TV Cap channels and Teleports are likely to benefit 5.2.7.1.1 100% Automatic from this decision provided the validity of 10- (1) Teleports (setting up of up-linking HUBs/Teleports); year permission is available. (2) Direct to Home(DTH); IV. Bringing Transparency and (3) Cable Networks (Multi Accountability System Operators (MSOs) operating at National or 1. Open House Meetings State or District level and Open house meetings conducted on 20th undertaking upgradation of networks towards of every month with broadcasters have digitalization and proved to be very useful. The number of addressability); broadcasters attending these meetings has (4) Mobile TV; swelled over the last one year. Feedback from (5) Headend-in-the Sky the meeting has helped the Ministry to take Broadcasting Service (HITS) new initiatives for expediting clearances and 5.2.7.1.2 100% Automatic bringing more transparency. Several issues Cable Networks (Other MSOs concerning new and permitted TV channels, not undertaking upgradation of networks towards teleports, use of SNG/DSNG Vans, temporary digitalization and Uplinking cases, change of satellites, change addressability and Local of name and logo, change in the Share Cable Operators (LCOs). Holding Pattern, induction of new Directors, 5.2.7.2.1 49% Government FIPB approvals etc. are being discussed in Terrestrial Broadcasting FM (FM Radio), subject to such an open and fair manner with broadcasters. terms and conditions, as These meetings have not only provided specified from time to time, by Ministry of Information & an opportunity to applicants for a direct Broadcasting, for grant of interaction with Ministry’s officials, but have permission for setting up of also facilitated flow of information directly to FM Radio stations applicants thereby eliminating the need to 5.2.7.2.2 49% Government have an intermediary. The direct interaction Up-linking of ‘News & has also built confidence in the system and Current Affairs’ TV Channels
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Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 99 2. Standard Forms and Applications and Broadcasting has been assigned to BECIL The process of seeking information from on turn-key basis. company and approval of the proposal of As on date, two activities (i) Payment of company has been streamlined. Accordingly, annual permission fees and (ii) Application the time period for seeking approval of for temporary Uplinking permission of events competent authority has been reduced and has been incorporated through Broadcast the process is now speeded up. Seva Portal. Once fully implemented, this will 3. Satellite TV application Tracking provide speedy disposal of proposals and bring System (STATS) about more promptness and transparency in the system. In order to ensure greater transparency about pending issues of companies, software Content Regulation of TV Channels Satellite TV application Tracking System 1. Regulation of content of Television evoked (STATS) was operationalised on 21st January, concerns arising because of the same having 2010. This unique software developed by NIC an adverse bearing on Indian ethos and has helped in bringing greater transparency cultural values, looking after the interests of in providing information to the applicants women and children who are vulnerable to of Private Satellite TV channels to track pervading impact on the one hand and the the status of their applications. The data freedom of speech and creative expression is being updated in the system regularly to on the other. The Ministry has granted help applicants check the status of their permission to 877 private satellite television applications. channels, out of which 488 are non-news V. Development of Integrated on-line and current affairs channels and 389 are portal solution for TV (INSAT) section news & current affairs TV channels. There has been a substantial growth in the regional The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting language channels also in the past few years is mandated to issue permissions for Uplinking as competition among Hindi and English / downlinking of television channels in channels is becoming tougher and the India as per the Policy Guidelines 2011. The market is saturating. Even though Direct to Ministry provides a single window facility to Home (DTH) services have experienced rapid the applicants as all necessary clearances growth, the distribution of TV channels is are obtained by the Ministry. The process still by and large through the cable operators involving large volumes of paper trails and which is largely in analog mode and has transactions often leads to delays in issuing limited carrying capacity. However, with the the necessary licenses, loss of documents ongoing digitization of cable TV network, this submitted, difficulty to monitor the channel capacity is expected to increase substantial. contents on a sustained and planned basis, leading to some levels of in-efficiency in the 2. Every broadcaster through various Policy system. In order to streamline the process Guidelines has been mandated to follow of application by agencies concerned and the Programme and Advertising Codes to enable both the Dept. officials and the as prescribed under the Cable Television applicant companies to monitor the status Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and Rules of their applications, a secure online portal framed thereunder. These codes have been namely Broadcast Seva is under development made applicable to all video content provided that will enable all stakeholders to apply, through different broadcasting modes. monitor, manage and expedite the necessary 3. The nature of content-related cases mainly process with minimal manual intervention. relates to obscenity, portrayal of women in bad The project to develop an Integrated Online taste, ill effects on children, false & defamatory Portal solution for all processes involving news, advertisements of misleading nature, grant of permissions/ registration/ license by etc. In all such cases, appropriate action Broadcasting Wing of Ministry of Information was taken by the Ministry as per the Cable
100 Annual Report 2017-18 Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at Akashvani Annual Award Ceremony (2014-15) Television Networks (Regulation) Act, ii) 10 Specific Advisories – TV channels 1995 and wherever necessary, Advisories, were advised to adhere to the Programme Warnings, Order for Apology Scroll, etc. were & Advertising Codes. issued. iii) 4 Warnings – Directing the channels to 4. During the years 2016-2017 (up to strictly comply with Programme and December, 2017), the Ministry issued Advertising Codes. Advisories, Warnings, and Orders to the iv) 5 Orders – Channels were directed to go channels as per details given below: off air for varying number of days. i) 5 General Advisory – Advisories to TV Inter-Ministerial Committee channels advising them to telecast 5. For regulation of content on Satellite TV Republic Day Parade & Independence channels, an Inter-Ministerial Committee Day ceremony with sign language (IMC) under the Chairpersonship of Additional commentary, to comply with Rule 7(10) Secretary (I&B) has been constituted, with of the Advertising Code, to comply with representatives from Ministries of Home provisions of Drug and Magic Remedies Affairs, Law & Justice, Women & Child Act 1954 while telecasting advertisements Development, Health & Family Welfare, and telecast advertisements of condom External Affairs, Defence, Consumer Affairs between 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. With and a representative from the industry in respect to advisory on advertisements of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), condoms, the Ministry has issued an OM which gives its recommendations on whether dated 20th December, 2017 to Ministry a violation has taken place or not. The IMC of Health & Family Welfare clarifying functions in a recommendatory capacity. that advertisements on safe sex may The final decision regarding penalties and be continued to be promoted without its quantum is taken on the basis of the sexually objectifying women and/or recommendations of IMC. without carrying sexually explicit content and without violating the Programme and Electronic Media Monitoring Centre Advertising Codes. 6. Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC)
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 101 has been set up by the Government as state- eminent editors employed with broadcasters of-the-art facility with a view to record and and 4 (four) persons having special knowledge monitor the content of satellite TV channels and/or practical experience in the field of with regard to violation of Programme and law, education, medicine, science, literature, Advertising Codes enshrined under Cable public administration, consumer affairs, Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 environment, human psychology and/or and Rules framed there under. culture. The NBSA, is headed presently by State level and District level Monitoring Justice R.V.Raveendran, retired judge of Committees Supreme Court. Details are available on NBA’s website: http://www.nbanewdelhi. 7. In order to enforce the Cable Act and com. Rules at the State/District level, the Ministry issued order on 6th September, 2005 for Self-Regulation in Non-News (General “Monitoring Committee for the Programmes Entertainment) Channels and Advertisements telecast by Cable TV 10. Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) channels” at the State, District/local level. has set up a mechanism for self-regulation Later on, detailed guidelines were issued by in case of non-news channels. It has laid this Ministry on 19th February, 2008 providing down Content Code & Certification Rules for District level Monitoring Committee and 2011 covering an entire gamut of content- State level Monitoring Committee. However, related principles and criteria for television subsequently, detailed guidelines subsuming broadcast. As part of this mechanism, a all the earlier orders, as referred to above, two-Tier based complaints redressal system regarding constitution of State/ District level has also been set up. At the Tier-I level, each Monitoring Committees have been issued Broadcaster shall set up a Standard and vide O.M. dated 26th April, 2017 to all Chief Practices (S&P) Department with a Content Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Auditor to deal with the complaints received State Information Secretaries and all District for content aired on its channels. Magistrates. Detailed instructions in this 11. At the Tier II, the Broadcasting Content regard are available on the Ministry’s website: Complaints Council (BCCC) has been set www.mib.nic.in up and made operational since 1st July, Self-Regulation in case of News Channels 2011. The BCCC is a thirteen-member body 8. News Broadcasters Association (NBA), as headed by a retired Judge of the Supreme part of its self-regulation mechanism, has Court or High Court as its Chairperson and formulated a Code of Ethics and Broadcasting has four eminent members of society. The Standards covering a wide range of principles National Commissions are also represented to self-regulate news broadcasting. They in the Council which also has four broadcast have set up a Two- Tier structure to deal members. In addition, the Council has two with content related complaints. Complaints Special Invitees to help it deal with language are dealt with at Tier I, by the individual complaints. The BCCC is presently headed broadcasters at their level whereas, at Tier II, by Justice (Retd) Vikramajit Sen. Details by News Broadcasting Standards Authority are available on IBF’s website: http://www. (NBSA), set up by NBA in 2008. ibfindia.com 9. The object of the News Broadcasting Self-regulation of advertisements on TV Standards Authority includes entertaining channels and deciding complaints against or in respect 12. With regard to regulation of advertisements of news broadcasters in so far as these relate on TV channels, the Code adopted by the to the content of any broadcast. The Authority Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), is headed by a Chairperson who is a retired a self-regulatory body, has been incorporated Judge of the Supreme Court and consists in the Advertising Code stipulated in Cable of eight other members comprising 4 (four) Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995
102 Annual Report 2017-18 and Rules framed thereunder. ASCI has details are available ASCI’s website: https:// Commonset up ConsumerCause court Complaints decision Council www.ascionline.org/ (CCC) to consider complaints in regard to 13. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matterCommon of WP(C)Cause court No.387 decision of 2000 – Commonadvertisements. Cause The vs CCC UOI currently & Ors. has in28 its13. order The passed Hon’ble on Supreme 12.1.2017 Court has in the acknowledgedmembers; 12 are the from above within existing the mechanism.industry matter of WP (C) No. 387 of 2000 – Common and 16 are from the civil society like well- Cause vs UOI & Ors. in its order passed on known doctors, lawyers, journalists, 12th January, 2017 has acknowledged the academicians, consumer activists etc.* *The * * above existing mechanism. DIRECT TO HOME (DTH) SERVICE
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DTH Subscriber DTH service a comparatively recent entrant as distribution of multi-channel programmes compared to cable transmission, has certain in Ku Band by using a satellite system, for technical advantages over cable operations. providing TV signals direct to subscribers’ DTH is an addressable system and covers premises. DTH provides subscribers the the entire country. In DTH service a large advantage of geographical mobility meaning DTH service a comparatively recentthereby entrant that as once compared a customer to purchases cable DTH numbertransmission, of television has certain channels technical are digitally advantages over cable operations. DTH is compressed, encrypted and beamed from hardware, he/she can continue to use the 13 very high power satellites. The programmes same unit anywhere in India. transmitted through DTH can be directly The Government on 15th March, 2001 issued received at homes by installing small dish detailed guidelines and Licensing Agreement antennas at convenient locations in the for operating DTH services in India which buildings. DTH transmission service does were amended on 6th November, 2007. not require any commercial intermediary, The eligibility conditions in the guidelines, since an individual user is directly served inter-alia, provide a ceiling of foreign equity by the DTH operator. DTH Service refers to holding, including FDI/NRI/OCB/FII, in the
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 103 applicant company of 49%, and within the adopted by MTNL/BSNL for provisioning of foreign equity, the FDI component of 20%. IPTV services. However since the policy does The Department of Industrial Policy and not recognize a franchisee as a separate Promotion has liberalized the FDI Policy in entity, a franchisee for being able to receive electronic media vide Press Note No. 5 (2016 and aggregate the broadcast signals will have Series) dated 24th June, 2016 with a ceiling to register himself as a cable operator. for Broadcasting sector of 100% (Automatic The advantage of IPTV Services platform route). The Applicant Company must have is that it allows provision of specialized Indian management control with the majority services, catering to niche audiences such as representatives on the Board as well as Chief animation and gaming. Executive of the Company being Resident Indians. Globally IPTV has emerged as a competing pay TV platform for the Cable and DTH Internet Protocol Television (Iptv) Service services and is expected to generate The Government on 8th September, 2008 put additional revenue streams both for content in place the policy on IPTV enabling another providers and the IPTV service providers and mode of distribution of permitted satellite simultaneously, reducing the cost for the TV channels offering a new digital visual subscribers giving them a variety of content experience to the Indian viewer with various and services. It is expected that with clarity value added and interactive services and also on the IPTV regulatory framework and growth providing increasing opportunities to create of broadband connectivity, India will emerge diverse business models not only for the as a leading player in IPTV market. IPTV in broadcasters but also for the platform service India is currently being offered by MTNL, providers. The policy on IPTV now offers BSNL and Bharti Airtel. clarity to both the telecom operators and cable Hits (Head-End In The Sky) Service operators. The content will be regulated as per the Programme and Advertisement Codes as A new technology that has emerged in prescribed under the Cable Act which defines Broadcasting sector is Headend in the Sky the liability for violations of content codes and (HITS). Because of the acceleration it can how they will be dealt with and takes care bring to the spread of both digitalization and of the concerns relating to national security. conditional access in India. The Government The policy also enables MSOs and Cable has laid down a policy framework in operators along with broadcasters to provide consultation with TRAI for introduction of content to Telecom licensees providing IPTV Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) mode of delivery services. The policy enables IPTV service of content to the cable operators. provider to create its own content except for The Government on 26th November, 2009 the news and current affairs. issued policy guidelines for a framework for The policy does not require a separate HITS Service providers in the country. The permission for providing IPTV services for cable operators or subscribers can continue the defined Telecom and cable operators with the existing system with liberty to switch but requires a self declaration on a notified over to HITS provider network if so desired. Clause 5.6 of the Downlinking Guidelines has Thus it has a basic difference from the areas also been modified to enable broadcasters to notified for CAS (conditional access system) provide content to IPTV service providers. which is mandatory. The policy also enables the cable operators HITS serves the whole country providing its and multi-system operators having rights signals through satellite to many MSO/ cable from the broadcasters to provide aggregated operators who can further send the signals to content to telecom IPTV service providers the customers using their cable network. The which also enables the franchisee model essential difference between a HITS operator
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Consumer Consumer and a Multi System operator (MSO) is that the some constraint with regard to availability former transmits the bundle of channels to of transponder capacities but it is expected the cable operators using a satellite, whereas that with greater demand supply will be the latter does the same through cable. HITS augmented. The introduction of DAS (Digital A new technology that has emerged in Broadcasting sector is Headend in the is a digital delivery mode of distribution of Addressable System) will serve as a catalyst Sky (HITS). Because of the acceleration it can bring to the spread of both TV channel and it speeds up the process of to the revival of the HITS services. digitalization and conditional access in India. The Government has laid downdigitalization a policy of cable framework services locatedin consultation in Non- withStatus TRAI Of Cable for Tvintroduction Digitisation of CAS areas of the country. HITS will increase Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) mode of delivery1. Cable of TVcontent System to in the the cableCountry operators.the penetration of cable market further into rural areas, reduction of prices of Set Top Cable TV forms the backbone of the Boxes The and Governmentfurther consolidation on 26th ofNovember, the cable 2009broadcasting issued policy distribution guidelines industry for and has amarket. framework for HITS Service providers in theplayed country. a prominent The cable role operators in the growth of the or subscribers can continue with the existingelectronic system withmedia liberty sector toin switchthe last 20 years. HITS enables a subscriber to enjoy a wide over to HITS provider network if so desired.Despite Thus itthe has fast a growthbasic difference of the DTH services, choice of digital channels, better picture quality Cable services continue to dominate the and value added services at affordable price. distribution of TV channels as of today. HITS policy has not achieved full potential16 because certain tariff and interconnection 2. Profile of the Broadcasting Industry issues. It is expected that with the TRAI now The Cable TV service value chain comprises coming up with the tariff order for the digital four main supply side entities i.e. broadcaster, addressable systems the industry will now Multi System Operator (MSO), Local Cable be forthcoming with setting up of platforms Operator (LCO) and the end consumer. for provisioning of HITS services. There is Broadcaster generates the content to be
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 105 the end consumer. Broadcaster generates the content to be televised which is received by the viewer by “up-linking” the content signals to the satellite. MSOs downlink the broadcasters’ signals from the Satellite, decrypt any encrypted channel and provide a bundled feed consisting of multiple channels to the LCO. As per TRAI, there are around 6,000 MSOs operating in India. The MSO business is dependent on the broadcaster for content and on the LCO for last mile connectivity and subscription revenue collection. MSO is required to have head-ends for receiving TV signals. LCOs receive bundled signals from the MSO and retransmittelevised this whichto subscribers is received in their area by through the viewercables. It is analogue system brings about a distorted estimated thatby there “up-linking” are around 60,000 the cable content operators insignals the country. to the business of television distribution, as satellite. MSOs downlink the broadcasters’ broadcasters are forced to incentivize signals from the Satellite, decrypt any MSOs for carrying their channels by 3. Nature of television distribution platforms encrypted channel and provide a bundled paying carriage fees. India is the world’s second largest TV market after China and has 181 million feed consisting of multiple channels to the ● The analog cable does not have the TV homes withLCO. the followingAs per platformTRAI, wisethere distribution are around as per FICCI 6,000 KPMG Report 2017: technological feature of facilitating a-la- DD FreeDish Terrestrial carte (individual) selection of channels. 22M 12M This compels the customer to go by the 12.5% 6.5% bouquet of channels devised by a cable operator out of his own accord, restricting a say of the customer in selection of Cable 93M channels. Thus, the analogue regime is DTH 51% not customer friendly. 54M 30% ● Another technological limitation of the analogue services is lack of transparency as subscriber base is not accurately maintained and reported. This leads to under reporting of subscription revenue and the consequent concealment of tax MSOs operating in India. The MSO business revenues.
is dependent on the broadcaster for content ● The limited carrying capacities and lack of and on the LCO for last mile connectivity 4. Drawbacks of analog cable TV transparency distorts the business model and subscription revenue collection. MSO is for the broadcasters and increases their The analoguerequired cable television to haveis afflicted head-ends with the following for receiving drawbacks: TV dependence on advertisement revenues signals. LCOs receive bundled signals from and restricts scope for subscription Whilethe the MSOnumber andof permitted retransmit satellite this TV channelsto subscribers has increased beyond 700, the analog system is able to carry only 70-80 channels, revenues (65:35). Accordingly, for higher in their area through cables. It is estimated Television Rating Points (TRP) the that there are around18 60,000 cable operators channels often sensationalize the content in the country. on television. 3. Nature of television distribution ● The quality of picture on analog cable platforms depends on whether a channel gets carried India is the world’s second largest TV market in Prime Band or non-Prime Band. after China and has 181 million TV homes ● Cable operators face competition from with the following platform wise distribution Direct to Home (DTH) and IPTV services as per FICCI KPMG Report 2017: which have potential to provide high 4. Drawbacks of analog cable TV quality content and value added services The analogue cable television is afflicted with and unless they upgrade their services the following drawbacks: they will lose out business to new platforms. ● While the number of permitted satellite TV channels has increased beyond 700, 5. TRAI recommendations the analog system is able to carry only The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India 70-80 channels, which severely restricts (TRAI), in its recommendations dated the 5th the choice for the subscriber and denies August, 2010 on “Implementation of Digital him a large canvas of channels available Addressable Cable Systems in India” had, in the broadcasting universe. inter alia, recommended that digitalization ● The limited carrying capacity of the with addressability be implemented on
106 Annual Report 2017-18 priority in cable TV services and, accordingly, Revenue per User (ARPU) and enable recommended a time frame comprising four convergence of Broadcasting and Telecom phases for switch over from analog system to services. Broadband penetration in India the digital addressable system (DAS) in the will also increase through digitisation of cable TV sector detailed later. cable TV services. 6. Benefits of digitization iii. Broadcasters Addressability means that the signals of cable ● The increased capacity would enable operators will be encrypted and so received broadcasters to offer niche channels through a Set Top Box after due authorization and HDTV (High Definition Television) from the service provider, enabling channels. Increased subscription revenue identification and maintenance of data base would allow broadcasters to move away for each subscriber, to bring transparency and from TRP centric content, to conduct prevent piracy. Implementation of DAS would the business on an auditable subscriber benefit all stakeholders. The key advantages bases. of digitization for various stakeholders are as iv. Government follows: ● Government’s tax collection would match i. Consumers the actual market size. ● Consumers would be empowered to ● Transparency in subscriber’s base would exercise a-la-carte selection to allow drastically bring down the losses caused individual channel selection and they will by way of evasion of taxes. pay only for those channels they wish to ● There would be enhanced generation of watch depending on their budget. service tax revenue and entertainment ● The number of channels offered to the tax through enhanced deployment consumers have potential to increase of broadband and other value added from the present 70-80 channels to services. several hundreds. It will also enable them ● The digital cable TV network is vital to watch a large number of high quality/ infrastructure for penetration of broad- high definition digital television channels band through which the e-Government giving them a better viewing experience. services can be accessed. ● Like DTH and IPTV subscribers, the cable 7. Amendment in the Cable Act for TV subscribers will also get improved implementing DAS quality of content and have access to various value added and interactive In view of the recommendations of the TRAI, services like Electronic Programme Guide, the Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on Movie-on Demand, Video-on-Demand, 13th October, 2010, approved mandatory Personal Video, Gaming, etc. introduction of Digital Addressable Systems (DAS) in the cable TV services, which, inter- ii. Cable Operators alia, cover a time frame and road map ● Digitisation enables the cable operator to for implementation of digitalization with provide Triple Play which is carriage of addressability on a pan India basis in cable voice; video and data i.e TV, Telephony, TV services, leading to a complete switch off of internet and IT enabled services. Bundling analog TV services by 31st December, 2014. broadband with digital channels is a Cabinet also approved amendments in the promising proposition and a significant Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, differentiator from DTH. This would 1995 through promulgation of an Ordinance, enable them to compete effectively with namely, the Cable Television Networks DTH services, increase their Average (Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2011 on
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 107 25th October, 2011. Subsequently the Cable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment in its Notification dated 11th November, MinistryAct, of 2011 Information was brought and into Broadcasting, force w.e.f 31st in its2011, Notification laid down the dated phase 11 wiseth November, schedule for December, 2011. digitization of the Cable TV Networks in India 2011, laid8. down Notification the phase wisefor schedule Phase for wise digitizationin four phases. of the Cable TV Networks in Indiaimplementation in four phases. of DAS Phase I Metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Originally slated for 30th June 2012. Kolkata & Modified to 31st Oct 2012 Chennai Phase II 38 cities (with population more 31st March 2013 than one million)
Phase III All other urban areas Originally slated for 30th Sept (Municipal Corporations/ 2014 Municipalities) Modified to 31st Dec 2015 (On disposal of court cases, time up to 31st January, 2017 was allowed by the Ministry for full implementation of DAS in Phase III areas)
Phase IV Rest of India Originally slated for 31st Dec 2014 Modified to 31st Dec 2016. (Further modified to 31st March, 2017 after disposal of court cases)
9. Implementation / Initiatives taken which has the mandate to implement the digital-switch over, had taken following Considering that digital switch-over of cable 9. Implementation / Initiatives taken major initiatives to ensure that the transition television networks is a massive exercise effectively by the due date; and requires involvement of all stakeholders, Considering- Broadcasters, that digital Multi switch System-over Operators of cable (i) televisionTask Force: networksA Task Force is awas massive set up exercise(MSOs) and requires and Local involvement Cable Operators of all (LCOs) stakeholders, by the Ministry - Broadcasters, under the Multi chairmanship System etc., it was also imperative that the necessary of Additional Secretary (I&B), comprising Operatorsinfrastructure (MSOs) wasand put Local in place Cable to facilitate Operators a representatives (LCOs) etc, from: It was also imperative that theseamless necess arytransition infrastructure from analogue was to put digital. in place o toBroadcasters facilitate a seamless transition Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, o MSOs from analogue to digital. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, which has the mandate to implement the digital-switch over, had taken following major initiatives to 108ensureAnnual that Report the transition 2017-18 effectively by the due date;
(i) Task Force: A Task Force was set up by the Ministry under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary (I&B), comprising representatives from: o Broadcasters o MSOs
22 o LCOs Considering that the role of the State o DTH operators Government is crucial to its implementation at the local level, discussions were held o CEAMA - Consumer Electronics and with State Governments to sensitize them Appliances Manufacturers Association about the issue and their crucial role in its o Consumer Forums implementation. o Department of Telecom For Phase II, Chief Secretaries were requested o Ministry of Electronics and Information to nominate nodal officers for each of the 38 Technology cities of phase-II for timely preparedness for transition to DAS. For Phase III & IV o Telecom Regulatory Authority of India implementation, State wise as well as district o State Governments wise nodal officers were got nominated. o Prasar Bharati Workshops/meetings were held with the nodal officers. Task Force was meeting regularly on monthly basis to review the progress and take stock of (viii) Census data the progress made.20 meetings of Task Force Phase wise and City wise requirement of TVs for Phase-I, 6 for Phase-II and 21 for Phases for digitisation was taken as per Census 2011. III & IV were held. Provision of 20% was added for multiple TVs (ii) Meetings with sub groups of national in houses and for TVs in offices/shops. This level MSOs, independent MSOs and LCOs: data was provided on the Ministry’s website. Separate meetings were held with these sub (ix) Collection and analysis of STB’s seeding groups to take stock of the progress and to data address their concerns. For monitoring the progress of Phase I as (iii) Training: Considering that the task well as Phase II, a comprehensive data- involved training and capacity building of base was prepared by the Ministry, wherein local cable operators to facilitate the digital details were gathered systematically from switch-over with least inconvenience to MSOs about the availability of STBs and their the consumers, Broadcast Engineering seeding progress. Data from DTH operators Consultants India Limited (BECIL) was asked was also collected. to launch training programmes in batches to impart training to local cable operators. Initially data was collected on weekly basis However, the response from cable operators but daily data was collected for about a was not very good so BECIL did not continue month before the cut-off dates for Phase-I & with the training courses. Phase-II. (iv) Public Awareness Campaign: A A Management Information System (MIS) massive information and public awareness was developed during the implementation of campaign in electronic as well as print media Phase III & IV, where all registered operators was launched to make people aware of the (MSO, DTH & HITS operators) were entering transition and to address their concerns and area wise seeding states of STBs. Access to queries. the data was provided to the nodal officers also, so that they could review the progress (v) Toll Free Helpline: A multilingual in their State/district. toll free number 1800-180-4343 was made operational till 31st May, 2017 to address (x) Field Teams and clarify various queries of public at large. Intensive field visits were carried out by the (vi) Website: A dedicated website (www. BECIL and senior officials of the Ministry. digitalindiamib.com) was set up for the task. Visits were also made by the teams from (vii) Interaction with State Governments the Ministry to the establishments of MSOs,
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Website of Cable TV Digitisation www.digitalindiamib.com
LCOs and STB manufacturers. such form as may be specified. Discussions were held with consumers, MSOs and LCOs were required to confirm the particularly in remote and slum areas to get correctness and truthfulness of the supplied a feedback on their requirements. information. Considering large requirement of Phase-II, All (xiii) Registration of MSOs India Radio and Doordarshan were asked to make technical teams in each of the 38 cities. All Multi System Operators (MSOs) who These teams were visiting the establishments want to provide cable TV services in digital of the MSOs and feeding data to the Ministry are required to get registration from Ministry regularly. of Information & Broadcasting. Till 6th November 2017, 1471 MSOs registration Similar arrangement was made during the have been issued for providing digital cable implementation of Phase III and the AIR & DD TV services. Registration of 10 MSOs were officials were asked to carry out the inspection cancelled due to denial of security clearance of Headends of the registered MSOs. by MHA and 6 applicants were denied MSO (xi) Meetings with nodal officers. registration. Regular meetings were held with the nodal (xiv) Online System for MSO registration officers of the State Governments. An online system has been developed and (xii) Amendment in Cable Rules to supply operationalised w.e.f 1st May, 2017 wherein correct information in specified time applicants can apply online. They can see the An amendment in Cable Rules was issued on status of applications also online. 6th July, 2012 making it obligatory for every (xv) Online payment through Bharat Kosh MSO and LCO to give information as may be sought by Central or State Governments or Ministry has started receiving processing authorised officers within such period and in fee for MSO registration only online through
110 Annual Report 2017-18 Bharat Kosh. In this regard, a circular has requesting for extension of cut-off date. Some been uploaded on the website according High Courts have given different periods of to which fee for MSO registration will be extension of time for implementation of Phase- processed through Bharat Kosh. III. On the request of the Ministry, Hon’ble 10. Digitization Status Supreme Court vide its order dated 1st April, 2016 had ordered to transfer all these cases 10.1 Phase I to the Delhi High Court. Phase I of digitization was completed by 31st Out of total 45 cases transferred to the October, 2012. Out of the four metro cities Delhi High Court, all except 3 cases have planned to be digital, digitization has been been disposed off. 3 cases were returned near total in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. to respective High Courts as they had been Chennai is yet to undergo the digital transition wrongly transferred to Delhi High Court. The due to several pending Court cases. Delhi High Court has disposed off, all the About 85 lakh cable STBs have been installed cases and there is no stay/extension now. in Phase I cities. Maximum number of 34 lakh Accordingly, Ministry on 23rd December, STBs were installed in Delhi, followed by 26 2016 issued directions to all Broadcasters, lakh in Mumbai, 22 lakh in Kolkata and 3.5 MSOs and LCOs, allowing them further time lakh in Chennai. up to 31st January, 2017 to switch off of 10.2 Phase II analog signals in Phase III areas. For Phase IV areas, Ministry vide Gazette Notification Phase II was concluded by 31st March, 2013 dated 23rd December, 2016 extended the in 38 cities spanning across 14 States and cut-off date up to 31st March, 2017 of Phase one Union Territory. IV of Cable TV Digitisation. Out of the above 38 cities the switch over is 12. Present status and issues complete in 37 cities while in Coimbatore the work is in progress, due to court case. About i. Cable TV Digitisation has been mandated 2 crore STBs have been installed in Phase II throughout the country from 1st April, areas. 2017. The Ministry vide circular dated 30th March, 2017 directed all the 10.3 Phase III Broadcasters, Multi System Operators Cut-off date for Phase-III of digitization of and Local Cable Operators to ensure cable TV Network was set as 31st December, that no analogue signals are transmitted 2015 but due to extension/stay granted by over the cable networks after 31st March court, time up to 31st January, 2017 was 2017, failing which action would be allowed by the Ministry, on the disposal of the taken against the defaulters as per the cases, for full implementation of digitisation provisions in the Cable TV Act/Rules. in Phase III areas. ii. Since few complaints of transmission of 10.4 Phase IV analog signals are being received from Phase IV which will cover the rest of India some parts of the country even after was to be completed by 31st December, 2016. 31st March, 2017, the Ministry issued But due to uncertainty in market because of an Advisory on 21st April, 2017 to Chief court cases, the cut-off date was modified to Secretaries/ all Authorised Officers and 31st March, 2017. Nodal Officers of States/UTs. requesting them to ensure that no analog signals are 11 Challenges faced in implementation of transmitted by any cable operator and Phases III & IV of Cable TV Digitisation in the eventuality of any MSOs/Cable Just before the cut-off date of 31st December, Operators does not comply with these 2015 for Phase III, some MSO Associations directions/orders, action under Sec. 11 and individuals moved various High Courts of the Cable TV Networks (Regulation)
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 111 Act, may be taken against them under of cable TV network, the stage is set for using intimation to this Ministry. this network for providing Value Added and iii. Ministry prepared a check list for the triple Play Services to consumers by MSOs/ inspection of MSOs by the Authorised LCOs and widen their business. Though it officers and sent to all the authorised is too early to carry out any formal impact officers on 25th April, 2017 for necessary assessment of the cable TV digitisation but action. preliminary data indicates that the above iv. Ministry had requested the Chief major benefits from digitisation have started Secretaries of States on 12th June, accruing. 2017 to direct all the DMs to take action The Sports Broadcasting Signals within their powers under Sec 11 against (Mandatory Sharing With Prasar Bharti) defaulters and to get the issue monitored Act, 2007 by senior officers like DC, Revenue The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Secretary or IG of Police . Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007 has v. As per MIS, 84% seeding has been been enacted to provide access to national or completed so far. international sporting events, held in India Stage set for Value added and Triple Play or abroad, to the largest number of listeners Services on Cable network: Due to digitisation and viewers, on a free to air basis. This is
13 . IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT TAX COLLECTION FROM CABLE TV DIGITIZATION
S. Financial Years ( IN LAKHS) State(s)/UTs No. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 1 Bihar 19.16 18.61 238.44 292.42
2 Gujarat 796.63 899.31 993.64 1091.12
3 Jharkhand 100.41 1000.27 1500.38 1600.17
4 Karnataka 281.48 569.44 1085.96 1261.92 (Partial)
5 Maharashtra 9145.72 9023.47 12733.89 13775.32
(Partial)
6 Mizoram 43.82 48.17 97.83 77.13
7 Rajasthan - 1389.00 5145.01 10107.07
8 Tripura 53.40 63.19 69.90 267.23
9 Uttar Pradesh 4775.08 5979.33 7869.06 8732.85
10 Uttarakhand 2312.5 2341.87 2525.74 2895.82
11 West Bengal 901.41 1921.26 3830.10 4681.30
Grand Total 18429.61 23253.92 36090.63 44782.35
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HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore speaking on the future of Digital Broadcasting at an event done through mandatory sharing of sports Football. Further, the government notified broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati. S.O. 3264 (E) dated 22nd October, 2016 Section 3(1) of the Sports Broadcasting for mandatory sharing of sporting events of Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar national importance with Prasar Bharati with Bharti) Act 2007 has provided for mandatory respect to Cricket matches. The Government sharing of broadcasting signals of certain revalidated the notification no. S.O. 1489 (E) sporting events in order to achieve the aims dated 4th July, 2012 vide Gazette Notification and objectives of this Act. The Government no. S.O. 302 (E) dated 27th January, 2017. has notified the Sports Broadcasting Signals Thereafter, Government made amendment (Mandatory sharing with Prasar Bharati) Rules in the Gazette Notification S.O. 302 (E) dated 2007 vide G.S.R. 687(E) dated 31st October, 27th January, 2017 vide gazette notification 2007 for smooth and proper implementation no. S.O. 3060(E) dated 15th September, 2017 of the Act. Section 2(1) (s) of the Act has regarding inclusion of FIFA U-17 World Cup empowered the Central Government to notify India 2017 as sporting events of national importance. the sporting events of national importance for coverage as per the provisions of the Act. The Policy Guidelines For Television Rating Government also notified S.O 1489(E) dated Agencies In India 4th July, 2012 and S.O.1957(E) dated 23rd Television Rating Points (TRPs) have been August, 2012 giving the details of sporting a much debated issue in India since the events of national importance which inter- present system of TRPs is riddled with several alia include Cricket, Tennis, Hockey and maladies such as small sample size which
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 113 is not representative, lack of transparency, years, this sector has been growing slowly lack of reliability and credibility of data etc. but effectively in India. Community Radio Ministry of Information & Broadcasting sought Stations (CRS) are essentially low power radio recommendations of TRAI in August 2012 stations to be set up and operated by the on comprehensive guidelines/accreditation local communities. CRS permission in India mechanism for television rating agencies is granted only to educational institutions, in India to ensure fair competition, better agricultural institutions and not-for-profit standards and quality of services by television Civil Society Organisations. CRSs rooted, rating agencies. TRAI recommendations on owned and managed by the community have Guideline for Television Rating Agencies a distinct advantage to focus on local issues were received on 11th September, 2013. concerning health, nutrition, education, While supporting self-regulation of television agriculture etc. offer a powerful medium to ratings through an industry-led body like marginalised groups to voice their concerns. BARC, TRAI recommended that television The broadcast in local languages and rating agencies shall be regulated through dialects helps people relate to it. CR also a framework in the form of guidelines to has the potential to strengthen people’s be notified by Ministry of Information & participation in development programmes. In Broadcasting. It also recommended that a country like India, where every state has all rating agencies, including the existing its own language and distinctive cultural rating agency, shall require registration from identity, CRSs also serve as a repository of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in local folk music and cultural heritage. Many accordance with the terms and conditions CRSs record and preserve local songs for prescribed under the said guidelines. posterity and give local artists a platform to showcase their talent to the community. The Based on the recommendations of TRAI, unique position of CRS as an instrument of comprehensive policy guidelines for Television positive social change makes it an ideal tool Rating Agencies in India was issued by for community empowerment. The policy the Ministry on 16th January, 2014. The guidelines for community radio and the list of Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in CRSs currently in operation can be accessed India are designed to address aberrations in at: http://www.mib.nic.in/broadcasting/ the existing television rating system in India. community-radio-stations-0. M/s Broadcast Audience Research Council In December 2002, the Government of was granted registration as TRP Agency on India approved a policy for the grant of 28th July, 2015. permissions for setting up of CRSs to well M/s TAM Media Research Pvt. Ltd applied established educational institutions. The for registration as a TRP agency on 19th Policy guidelines were amended in 2006 to February, 2014. Despite repeated reminders permit not-for-profit CSO also in order to to the Company to provide requisite details for allow greater participation by the civil society processing of their application, no response on issues relating to development & social was received from the Company. This change. Currently there are 214 functional Ministry, therefore, closed the application. CRSs, 293 Grant of Permission Agreements (GOPA), holders and 562 Letters of Intent COMMUNITY RADIO (LoI) holders. Overview Initiatives like simplification of the application Community Radio (CR) is an important methodology, improved transparency in third tier in broadcasting, distinct from processing of applications, quickening the public service and commercial media pace of approvals, better coordination, providing a platform to air local voices on enhanced awareness, enhanced synergy issues concerning their lives. In the last few between stakeholders and involvement of
114 Annual Report 2017-18 other ministries in CR broadcast have laid a Grants for content creation: Grants will solid foundation for a meaningful growth of be provided to operational CR stations CR in India. under the scheme “Supporting Community
Status of CRS in India: Radio Movement in India” for producing and broadcasting fresh programmes on various As of date, (LoI) have been issued to 562 themes. Maximum grant to a station for applicants. Out of 562 LoI Holders, 293 have content creation will be limited to ` 10 Lakhs, signed (GOPA). About 340 applications are spread over a period of 3 years @ ` 2350/- per presently under consideration for permission hour of programme. to set up CRS. Capacity building of CRSs: A training need As of date, 214 Community Radio Stations assessment has been carried out of CRSs. have become operational in the country, of After several rounds of discussion with which 86 are operated by CSOs, 113 by the stakeholders, 5 themes have been identified Educational Institutions and 15by SAU/ for CRSs capacity building. An RFP has KVKs. Graphical representation of operational been drafted to invite proposals for capacity
CRS is given in the following table. building of CRS. Recently, Indian Institute New Initiatives of Mass Communications (IIMC) has given in-principle approval for training in some of Grant for equipment: In its endeavour to promote the CRS Scheme and to encourage the stations on aspects of broadcasting like more organizations to set up CR stations, content production, technical knowledge Ministry has decided to increase the maximum and training of personnel, in some of the Left grant size for purchase of equipment from Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas in the current 50% to 75% of the total estimated country. expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ` 7.50 Study on effectiveness of CRS in India: To lakhs. For North-Eastern states, maximum assess the effectiveness of Community Radio grant size shall be 90% of the total estimated and its reach to the surrounding community, expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ` 7.5 lakhs. 33Ministry decided to conduct a study about
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 115 listenership, reach and effectiveness of the portal enables sharing of radio programmes operational CR stations in the country. AMS among CRS. Ministry of Information & Lucknow was selected to conduct the study on Broadcasting is supporting this platform behalf of Ministry. It was decided that sample through financial support for manpower for size for the survey would be 19 stations (10% content management. of then operational CR stations). These 19 The portal is a repository of more than CR stations were selected keeping in mind 11,000 audio clips and radio programme the geographical spread of CR stations and in 29 different languages/dialects. linguistic basis. AMS Lucknow has conducted 110 Community Radio Stations have uploaded the survey and submitted the draft report. their programmes on various themes like Draft report shared by AMS was accepted in women empowerment, health, Panchayati the CR sector stakeholders meeting held on Raj, sanitation, drinking water etc. 8th August 2017, under the Chairpersonship of Joint Secretary (Broadcasting-II). Inputs given by stakeholderswere incorporated in the report and AMS submitted the final report. Awareness Workshops on Community Radio: Awareness generation being crucial for the success of Community Radio Movement in India, the Ministry has given wide publicity to the CRS Scheme by organizing awareness workshops with stakeholders. These workshops have been successful in addressing issues concerning guidelines, application procedure, content and sustainability issues for CRS. During the Financial Year 2017-18, 2 workshops have been held at Puducherry and Imphal.
Community Radio Awareness Workshop at Imphal (21st-23rd Sep. 2017) FM DIVISION FM Radio is one of the preferred modes of entertainment among youth and adults across the nation. The variety offered by various FM Radio stations in local languages is welcomed by the masses as evident by Community Radio Awareness Workshop at the increase in number of channels in Puducherry (24th-26th Sep. 2017) recent years and the enthusiasm shown by Content sharing platform of CRS: EK Private FM broadcasters to acquire new FM Duniyaan EK Awaaz (EDAA) www.edaa.in Radio channels in the ongoing e-auction. is a web based free and open content and It has also evolved as a potential medium knowledge exchange platform for Community for local businesses to expand their reach Radio broadcasters, government departments through radio advertisements. Ministry of and other IEC material producers. EDAA Information & Broadcasting is also utilizing
116 Annual Report 2017-18 Operational & Proposed Pvt. FM Station of Phase - I, II & III
Kargil Srinagar Leh Poonch
Bhaderwah Jammu Kathua Pathankot Amritsar Hoshiarpur
Jallandher Shimla Moga Ludhiana Chandigarh Dehradun Abohar Bhatinda Patiala Ambala Ganganagar Thanesar Sirsa Saharanpur Hardwar Hanumangarh Kaithal Karnal Hisar Muzaffarnagar Jind Kothgodan RohtakPanipat /haldwani Bhiwani Bhadurgarh Delhi Moradabad Churu Bareilly Bikaner Rewari Tinsukia Jhunjhunun Aligarh Shahjahanpur Dibrugarh Budaun Kheri Sitapur Itanagar Sikar Mathura Etah Gangtok Alwar Hardoi Bahraich Jorhat Agra Mokukchung Mainpuri Fatehgarh Gorakhpur Darjiling Gonda Etawah Lucknow Basti Bettiah Alipur Duar Jaipur Bharatpur Shiliguri Nagaon Motihari Faizabad Deoria Koch Bihar Guwahati Jodhpur Ajmer Dubri Kanpur Maunath Darbhanga Dhuburi Dimapur Sawai Gwalior Sultanpur Siwan Muzaffarpur Kohima Tonk Rai Barelli Azamgarh Beawar Madhopur Saharsa Shillong Orai Balia Jaunpur Fatehpur Chapra Purnia Jowai Haflong Pali Begusarai Raiganj Banda Patna Allahabad Gazipur Ara Bhagalpur Bhilwara Jhansi Balurghat Silchar Shivpuri Varanasi Bihar Munger Imphal Kota Sasaram Sharif English Bazar Mirzapur Gaya Udaipur Chhatarpur Guna Rewa Deoghar Nimach Lalitpur Palanpur Satana Singaruli Giridiah Baharampur Mandsaur Hazaribagh Agartala Aizwal Patan Dhanbad Vidisha Sagar Damoh Bokaro Asansol Belonia Mehsana Katni Durgapur Krishnanagar Ratlam Bankura Ahmadabad Barddhaman Lung-li Ranchi Puruliya Bangaon Surendernagar Bhopal Dahod Ujjain Jabalpur Hoshangabad Wadhwan Godhra Jamshedpur Jamnagar Indore Rajkot Botad Kharagpur Kolkatta Vadodara Itarasi Porbandar Korba Rourkela Jetpur Khargon Khandwa Bilaspur Baripada Bhavnagar Bharuch Chhindwara Raigarh Junagarh Burhanpur Baleshwar Sambalpur Veraval Surat Nagpur Gondia Dhule Achalpur Durg Raipur Jalgaon Amravati Akola Wardha Cuttack Daman Malegaon Bhubaneshwar Nashik Yavatmal Aurangabad Puri Adilabad Brahmapur Mumbai Ahmadnagar Nanded Mancheryal Jagdalpur Pune Nizamabad Latur Ramagundam Barsi Karimnagar Vizianagaram
Solapur Bider Warangal Sangareddi Alwal Kottagudem Vishkhapatnam Gulberga Khammam Sangli Hydrabad Rajahmundary Kakinada Kolhapur Bijapur Nalgondal Eluru Mahbubnagar Vijayawada Bhimavaram Raichur Machilipatnam Belgaum Chirala Kurnool Dharwad Panaji Nandyal Gadag Ongole Bellary Hospet Guntakul
Davangere Anantapur Proddatur Cuddapah Legend for Common Cities under Phase-I, II & III Dhrmavaram Nellore Chitradurga Shimoga Hindupur Madnapalle Tirupati Udupi Chikmagalur Tumkur Chittore Kolar Hasan Chennai Common Cities Under phase -I, II & III Mangalore Bangaluru Vellore Kasaragod Mysore Vaniyambadi Cities Under phase -II & III Tiruvannamalai Port Blair Kannur Pondicherry Salem Cities Under phase -III Neyvelli Coonoor Kozhikod Erode Coimbatore Karur Palakkad Kavaratti Thanjaur Thrissur Tiruchchirappalli Dindigul Pudukkotti LEGENDS:- Cochin Madurai Karaikkudi Pvt. FM Channels Channels Symbol Pvt. FM Nos. of Channels Revoked / Non- Operational as on Alappuza Rajahpallyam Policy Locations Allotted / Operationalised 01/11/2017 proposed
Tirunelveli Phase -I 12 21 - 21 Tuticorin
Thiruvananthapuram Nagercoil Phase -II 87 245 20 / 1 224
Phase -III 313 839 - 95 (Proposed )
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Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 117 Private FM Radio as a platform to reach the Territories. With complete implementation of masses for furthering the developmental FM Phase III, there will be more than 1200 agenda of the Government, examples of Private FM radio channels in the country which include jingles to sensitize public (except Dadra & Nagar Haveli). against women discrimination, and to expand Transparency Measures & Supervision reach for Government flagship programs like The FM Radio channels are allotted to Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. The FM Cell of companies on an ascending e-auction the Ministry deals with all matters related basis. The revenue received from the private to Private FM Radio broadcasting in India broadcasters in the form of quarterly license as per Policy Guidelines on expansion of FM fee is online through Bharatkosh Portal. The Radio broadcasting services through private Ministry also conducted a hands on training agencies phase III approved by Union Cabinet programme in collaboration with Public on 7th July, 2011, which alongwith latest Finance Management System (PFMS) team updates is available on the website of the for the broadcasters for smooth rollout of the Ministry. (http://mib.gov.in/sites/default/ revenue collection mechanism. files/PolicyGuidelines_FMPhaseIII%20 %281%29.pdf) For enhancing transparency, digitization of broadcasting services is also being undertaken The Government opened up the FM Radio through an online portal “Broadcast Seva” in sector for private participation in July 1999 a phased manner. with 21 Private FM Radio channels mainly in state capitals. The FM Phase II scheme In order to ensure the compliance of the launched in 2005 provided for expansion in provisions laid down in FM Phase III Policy cities with a population of 3 lakh and above. Guidelines and Grant of Permission Agreement Under Phase II, 243 private FM channels (GOPA) signed by the Private broadcasters, came into operation in 86 cities including 21 Officers of FM Cell of this Ministry undertake channels migrated from Phase I. inspection of Radio stations and Common Transmission Infrastructure (CTI) facilities. With a view to further expand the reach of FM Radio, the Government on 25th July 2011, Revenue Accrual to the Government announced FM Phase III policy guidelines with The Government receives revenue from the the objective to expand private FM Radio in all Private broadcasters by way of One Time cities with population of one lakh and above Entry Fee, Migration fee and Annual license besides 11 border cities in Jammu & Kashmir, fee. North Eastern states and island territories During the first three quarters of financial having population less than one lakh. After year 2017-18, Government has earned completion of 2 batches of e-auction under `136.73 crore (approx.) up to 31st October FM Radio Phase III, the Ministry has added 2017 as License Fee compared to last year 162 more channels across the country. The figure of` 128.96 crore (approx.) for the same Union Cabinet in it meeting held on 20th period. December, 2017 has also granted approval for On receipt of security clearance from Ministry conduct of e-auctions for 683 more channels of Home Affairs, the Government received an in subsequent batches of FM Phase III. additional amount of ` 95.78 crore (approx.) Map on Private FM Radio from Sun Group companies towards A map annexed shows the cities where Migration Fee in respect of four channels and private FM Radio channels are operational. Non-refundable One Time Entry Fee (NOTEF) It also shows the cities proposed in FM in respect of one channel at Chennai. Phase III scheme. As on 31st October 2017, The total revenue earned by the Government 320 FM channels are operational across the by way of Non-refundable One Time entry Fee, country spread across 26 States and 3 Union Migration Fee and Annual License Fee from
118 Annual Report 2017-18 Pvt FM Radio broadcasting in the country Bharati Board, which comprises a Chairman, since the year 2000 is ` 5565 crore (approx.) an Executive Member (also known as Chief as follows: Executive Officer), a Member (Finance), a Annual One Time Migration Total Member (Personnel), six Part-time Members, representative of the Ministry of Information License Fee Entry Fee Fee & Broadcasting and the Director Generals of All India Radio and Doordarshan as 1319.29 cr 1993.63 cr 2252.74 cr 5565.70 cr ex-officio Members and two Representatives of the employees of the Corporation. Chairman PRASAR BHARATI of Prasar Bharati is a part-time Member with The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation tenure of three years and holds office up-to of India) is the public service broadcaster the age of 70 years. The Executive Member is in India with All India Radio (AIR) and a whole time Member with a term of 5 years Doordarshan as its two constituents came and holds office upto the age of 65 years. The into existence on 23rd November, 1997, with Member (Finance) and Member (Personnel) a mandate to organize and conduct public are whole time Members with tenure of 6 broadcasting services to inform, educate and years and they hold office upto the age of 62 entertain the public and to ensure a balanced years. development of broadcasting in the country. The present composition of the Prasar Bharati Objectives: Board (as on 18th December, 2017) is as ● To uphold the unity and integrity of the follows: country and the values enshrined in the 1) Dr. A. Surya Prakash Chairperson Constitution. 2) Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati ● To promote national integration. Executive Member ● To safeguard citizens rights to be 3) Shri Rajeev Singh Member (Finance) informed on all matters of public interest by presenting a fair and balanced flow of 4) Sh. Ali R. Rizwi A.S. & Fin. information Advisor Representative of M/o I&B ● To pay special attention to the fields 5) Shri Sunil Alagh Part-time Member of education and spread of literacy, 6) Shri Ashok Kumar Tandon agriculture, rural development, Part-time Member environment, health and family welfare and science and technology. 7) Smt. Kajol Part-time Member ● To create awareness about women’s 8) Shri F. Sheheryar Director General: issues and take special steps to protect All India Radio Ex-officio Member the interests of children, aged and other 9) Smt. Supriya Sahu Director General: vulnerable sections of the society. Doordarshan Ex-officio Member ● To provide adequate coverage to diverse The Organizational Structure: cultures, sports and games and youth affairs. General superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the Corporation ● To promote social justice, safe guarding vest in the Prasar Bharati Board. The Prasar the rights of working classes, minorities Bharati Board meets from time to time and and tribal communities. deliberates on important policy issues and ● To promote research and expand broad gives directions to the executive to implement casting facilities and development in policies. The Executive Member functions broadcast technology. as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the The Corporation is governed by the Prasar Corporation subject to the control and
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 119 supervision of the Board and exercises such Very Low Power Transmitters (VLPTs). powers and discharges such functions of the Present Technical Infrastructure Board as it may delegate to him. Doordarshan has a network of 67 Studio Two Director Generals head the All India Centres for in house production, 1409 Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan. They function Terrestrial Transmitters and also provides in close association with the Member free-to-air DTH services. The state-wise list of (Finance) and Member (Personnel) and the Studio centres is given at Annexure-I. CEO in carrying out the policy directive of the Board and manage day-to-day affairs The terrestrial mode coverage of DD National of AIR and Doordarshan. Both in AIR and Channel coverage is estimated to be available Doordarshan, there are broadly four different to about 92% of the population of the wings responsible for distinct activities, viz., country, of DD News Channel is estimated to Programme, Engineering, Administrative , be available to about 49% of the population. Finance and News. Area-wise coverage of DD National and DD News Channel is 81% and 26%, respectively. State-wise no. of transmitters is given at Annexure II. For satellite communication, Doordarshan DOORDARSHAN has adopted DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 compression Doordarshan starting as an experimental technologies. Doordarshan is presently service at Delhi in September 1959 has over operating 34 Satellite channels. Details are the years, grown to become one of the leading given at Annexure III. TV organizations in the world. It has expanded its network across the country keeping pace Growth of DD network, over the years, is with new technological developments, in the shown below: field of TV broadcasting. Growth of Doordarshan Kendras
67 67 Organizational Structure 70 64 58 60 Doordarshan headed by the Director 50 General is responsible for policy formulation, 43 planning and development, infrastructure 40 30 and technology upgradation, budgetary 19 21 20 17 planning and control, human resource 10 management; overseeing operations and 10 0 maintenance activities, etc. There are six Kendras Doordarshan ofNo. programming zones located at Delhi (North Zone), Mumbai (West Zone), Chennai (South Zone), Lucknow (Central Zone), Calcutta (East Zone) and Guwahati (North-East Zone), Growth of Doordarshan Transmitters 1600 1415 1409 four Engineering Zonal Offices headed by 1399 1416 1420 Additional Director General (Engg.) are 1400 1308 1200 located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and 921 Chennai for project & maintenance activities. 1000 800 Another Zonal office setup at Guwahati looks 523 535 No. of Transmitters 600 after maintenance activities in NE states. The 400 173 various Doordarshan establishments are – 200 18 Doordarshan Kendras (Studio Centres), High 0 Power Transmitters (HPTs), Maintenance Centres, Low Power Transmitters (LPTs) &
Major Technological Upgradations Significant developmental activities during this year are:
120 Annual Report 2017-18 a) Digitalisation of 39 Studio Centres completed. b) Multichannel Automated Playback facility provided at CPC, Delhi. c) Automated Playback facility for DD – Arun Prabha has been provided at DDK, Itanagar.
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INDIAINDIA JAMMU & KASHMIR EXISTING DOORDARSHAN NETWORK
19 18 85 ( AS ON OCTOBER 31, 2017) LEH SRINAGAR RAJOURI
JAMMU HIMACHAL PRADESH 5 8 41 JALANDHAR SHIMLA 1 1 7 5 CHANDIGARH PUNJAB DEHRADUN PATIALA 2 17 33 HARYANA HISAR !! UTTARAKHAND DELHI 3 20 BAREILLY ARUNACHAL PRADESH SIKKIM 2 2 ASSAM 2 3 39 MATHURA 1 18 62 4 BIHAR DIBRUGARH 2 6 GANGTOK ITANAGAR GORAKHPUR LUCKNOW NAGALAND RAJASTHAN JAIPUR JALPAIGURI 21 2 MUZAFFARPUR 1 6 UTTAR PRADESH GUWAHATI 3 3 8 GWALIOR MAU SHILLONG KOHIMA 69 19 PATNA TURA 11 ALLAHABAD MEGHALAYA MANIPUR VARANASI 1 6 30 2 4 3 2 SILCHAR IMPHAL 3 1 4 DALTONGANJ 1 5 19 3 MADHYA PRADESH SHANTINIKETAN 1 11 54 3 GUJARAT RANCHI AGARTALA AIZAWL BHOPAL 1 13 17 1 TRIPURA MIZORAM JHAR AHMEDABAD KHAN 2 6 2 INDORE D 3 2 2 6 1 5 15 8 KOLKATA RAJKOT 2 12 60 RAIPUR SAMBALPUR NAGPUR WEST BENGAL DAMAN & DIU 1 7 69 19 ODISHA 1 DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI CHHATTISGARH 2 BHUBANESWAR MAHARASHTRA JAGDALPUR BHAWANIPATNA MUMBAI 2 13 88 20 1 PUNE 4 36 WARANGAL
GULBARGA TELANGANA HYDERABAD VIJAYAWADA KARNATAKA PANAJI ANDHRA PRADESH GOA 2 10 43 9 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS 1 12 49 7 TIRUPATI LAKSHADWEEP BANGALURU CHENNAI 2 2 25 TAMIL NADU 1 15 PUDUCHERRY PORT BLAIR KOZHIKODE COIMBATORE 1 2 2
THRISSUR 8 K 1 9 52 E 7 R LEGEND :- A MADURAI L 22 A
4 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PROGRAMME PRODUCTION CENTRES
DIGITAL HIGH POWER TRANSMITTERS (DTT)
HIGH POWER TRANSMITTERS
LOW POWER TRANSMITTERS
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Kailash Kishore
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 121 Major Technological Upgradations to 250 TV channels is under implementation. Significant developmental activities during Brief details of DD Free Dish channels this year are: as on 1st November, 2017 are given at Annexure-IV. a) Digitalisation of 39 Studio Centres completed. Digitalization of Terrestrial Transmitters b) Multichannel Automated Playback facility Terrestrial transmitter network of provided at CPC, Delhi. Doordarshan mainly comprises of analog transmitters each broadcasts a single TV c) Automated Playback facility for DD – Arun programme service in 7 MHz for VHF Band Prabha has been provided at DDK, Itanagar. or 8 MHz bandwidth for UHF Band in PAL-B d) Multi Camera Studio Production Facility in and PAL-G Standard. HDTV format installed at CPC, Delhi. With advent of new technologies, multiple TV Major projects under implementation which Channels are possible with single Transmitter is likely to be completed during current using Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) financial year: which facilitates transmission of high quality a) Commissioning of Digital transmitters channels which can be received on a variety (DTT) at Srinagar, Hyderabad & of devices like fixed TV, Mobiles, Laptops, Thiruvananthapuram. Tablets etc. b) Modernisation of Integrated News DD has decided to adopt DVB-T2 standard Automation system at DD News. for digitalization of its terrestrial network the latest digital terrestrial transmission c) New Digital Satellite News Gathering system offering higher efficiency, robustness (DSNG) for 9 locations. and flexibility. Details of various digital TV d) Multi Camera mobile HD production standards, adopted worldwide are, indicated equipment at Delhi. in figure1 & figure 2. Free-to-air DTH “DD Free Dish” FigureFigure 1 : DTT1 : DTT Standards Standards and and No. No. of of Countries Countries
Doordarshan launched its free-to-air DTH DVB-T DVB-T OR DVB-T2 OR DVB-T2: Digital: Digital 166166 Countries Countries VideoVideo Group Group - 1st - 1st service “DD Free Dish” (Earlier DD Direct+) Generation,Generation, 2nd 2nd GenerationGeneration Terrestrial: Terrestrial: in December, 2004 with a bouquet of 33 ATSC :ATSC Advanced: Advanced 11 Countries TelevisionTelevision Systems Systems 11 Countries TV channels,. DTH signals can be received Committee:Committee: ISDB-T : Integrated anywhere in the country (except Andaman ISDB-T: Integrated 18 18Countries Countries ServicesServices Digital Digital & Nicobar Islands) with the help of small BroadcastingBroadcasting – – Terrestrial:Terrestrial: DTMB DTMB: Digital: Digital Terrestrial Terrestrial sized dish receiver units. For A&N Islands, 5 Countries5 Countries MultimediaMultimedia Broadcast: Broadcast:
DTH service in C-band with a bouquet of 15 15 10 channels was started with effect from
September, 2009. Presently, 80 TV channels Figure 2 : DTT Worldwide are available on DTH platform which after Figure 2 : DTT Worldwide implementation of Indian Conditional Access System (iCAS) developed by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, number of channels will be increased to 104 TV channels. For empanelment of Indian STB OEMs, DD has approved STB OEMs for manufacturing and selling iCAS enabled STBs in India for reception of DD Free Dish DTH service. Further upgradation of DD’s DTH platform up
DoordarshanDoordarshan is implementing is implementing 63 63DTT DTT Transmitters Transmitters inin aa phasedphased manner, inin variousvarious major major cities cities and andtowns. towns. In theIn the first first phase, phase, 16 16 DTT DTT Transmitters Transmitters at Delhi,Delhi, 122 Annual Report 2017-18 Kolkata,Kolkata, Mumbai, Mumbai, Chennai, Chennai, Patna, Patna, Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Raipur, Lucknow,Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati,Guwahati, Indore, Indore, Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Jalandhar, Jalandhar, Ranchi, Ranchi, Cuttack Cuttack & & Aurangabad Aurangabad (Mah.)(Mah.) were werecommissioned commissioned in February, in February, 2016 2016 which which relay relay 5 5DD DD channels channels namely, DDDD National,National, DD News,DD News, DD DDBharati, Bharati, DD DD Sports Sports & &DD DD Kisan/Regional. Kisan/Regional. 3 more DTTDTT TransmittersTransmitters at Hyderabad, at Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram & & Srinagar Srinagar areare likely toto bebe operationaloperational shortly. shortly. 2nd 2ndmultiplex multiplex is alsois also ready ready for for commissioning commissioning in 4 metros.metros. In theIn next the nextphase, phase, 44 DTT44 DTT Transmitters Transmitters are are being being setup setup . . AfterAfter installationinstallation ofof DTT TransmittersDTT Transmitters in 63 in cities,63 cities, digital digital transmission transmission is is expected expected toto bebe provided toto about about44% 44%of population of population and and 31% 31% area area of ofthe the country. country. LocationsLocations of 63 DTTDTT TransmittersTransmitters are given are given at Annexure-V. at Annexure-V.
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DD Broadcasting of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Independence Day address from Red Fort Delhi Doordarshan is implementing 63 DTT High Definition TV (HDTV) Transmitters in a phased manner, in various Doordarshan migration to HDTV started with major cities and towns. In the first phase, a Pilot project on HDTV in 2007 and provided 16 DTT Transmitters at Delhi, Kolkata, Electronic Field Production (EFP) Van and Mumbai, Chennai, Patna, Ahmedabad, HDTV ENG Camcorders and Edit Suite at Raipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati, Indore, Delhi. The HD EFP van was used extensively Bengaluru, Jalandhar, Ranchi, Cuttack during Commonwealth Games 2010. & Aurangabad were commissioned in As part of Plan schemes, Multi Camera Studio February, 2016 which relay 5 DD channels namely, DD National, DD News, DD Production facilities in HDTV format has been Bharati, DD Sports & DD Kisan/Regional. setup at CPC, Delhi. HDTV Studio facilities at 3 more DTT Transmitters at Hyderabad, Chennai & Kolkata and Multi Camera Mobile Thiruvananthapuram & Srinagar are likely to Production facility in HDTV format at Delhi be operational shortly. 2nd multiplex is also are under implementation.HDTV Up linking ready for commissioning in 4 metros. In the facility is available at DDK, Delhi. next phase, 44 DTT Transmitters are being Human Resource Development setup . After installation of DTT Transmitters The National Academy of Broadcasting and in 63 cities, digital transmission is expected Multimedia, NABM (formerly known as Staff to be provided to about 44% of population Training Institute STI (T)) with two campus and 31% area of the country. Locations of 63 at Delhi & Bhubaneswar is premier training DTT Transmitters are given at Annexure-V. academy of Prasar Bharati imparting training Doordarshan is planning DTT Transmitters to broadcast professional of All India Radio & at 630 locations in the country to achieve the Doordarshan. It also has a regional academy present level of TV coverage, being provided at Shillong and very limited training facility by the analog transmitters. at RABM, Malad.
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 123 The academy collaborates with the Asia Pacific IV. International Broadcasting Convention Institute for Broadcasting Development (IBC)-2017 from 14th to 19th September, (AIBD) and Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union 2017 at RAI Amsterdam. (ABU) to organize trainings / workshops V. ABU General Assembly & Associated for the Radio and Television engineering Meetings from 31st October, 2017 to 04th personnel of various countries in Asia Pacific November, 2017 at Chengdu, China. region. VI. 4th ABU Regional Workshop on The following Special courses/ Seminars Engineering Fundamentals for are organised for DD staff. Broadcasters from 4th to 8th December, I. Solar Photo Voltaic Power Generation: 2017 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Design, Installation & Challenges at NPC Following International conferences/ ABU Chennai. workshops are proposed to be organized by II. Executive Development Program for various international organizations up to Senior Officers at UAA Nainital. 31st March, 2018. III. Training Programme on Satellite I. ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium Communication at MCF Hassan. 2018 from 5th to 8th March, 2018 at Workshop: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I. Geo- Spatial Management at NABM Delhi. Coverage of Important Events II. Public Financial Management System & About 150 events have been covered live GST at NABM Delhi. by Doordarshan during 2017-18 (Till 31st October, 2017) by using OB/ EFP Vans. In III. Public Financial Management System & addition, about 15 major events are proposed GST at NABM Bhubaneswar. to be covered till 31st March, 2018. The major About 446 Doordarshan Engineering officers events covered/ proposed to be covered live have been provided training in 35 training by Doordarshan are given at Annexure-VI. courses conducted during April, 2017 to October, 2017. A course on “Summer Training for Engineering Students” in which thirty seven candidates participated and Pre- examination Training for MTS. About 37 engineering officers have been DD: National - the Flagship Channel trained during current financial year against As the prime and flagship channel of various A/Ts by the equipment manufacturers the Nation’s Public Service Broadcaster, for new equipment being inducted in the DD National provides a healthy mix of network. entertainment, information and education International conferences/ ABU Workshops and is available in terrestrial mode from 05.30 The following International conferences/ ABU a.m. till midnight. In the satellite mode, it is workshops organized by various international available round the clock. organizations during 2017-18 (till October, Live telecast of major events is one of the 2017) were attended by Doordarshan officials: major components of DD National. In the I. ABU Technical Bureau Mid-Year Meeting year 2017, DD National has been carrying from 4th to 5th April, 2017 at Colombo, several live coverage of events taking place Sri Lanka. in different parts of the country, highlighting the flagship programmes of the government. II. NAB SHOW 2017, Conference / Exhibition Besides, events of national importance such from 22nd to 27th April, 2017 at Las as Republic Day and Independence Day, Vegas. programmes on Birth Anniversaries/Death III. Broadcast Asia 2017 from 23rd to 25th Anniversaries of important personalities May, 2017 at Singapore. (like- Swami Vivekananda, Baba Sahib Dr.
124 Annual Report 2017-18 B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, Nanaji Deshmukh), vigilance awareness and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas etc; were telecast with adequate importance on DD National during the period. Socially relevant special programmes and awareness spots on health, such as prevention of communicable diseases and other health related issues are regularly telecast on DD National. All important sports events are also included in the DD National window, such as, ODI Cricket matches, under-17 FIFA World Cup DD Broadcast of ‘Aadha Full’ show for adolescents (Football), Wimbledon Men’s & Women’s The year closed with the telecast of special matches etc. New Year’s Eve Programme produced by DDK The Mann Ki Baat address of the Prime Mumbai on 31st December 2017. The Regional Minister is also telecast on DD National and Kendras mounted New Year Programme in the regional language versions are repeated their respective regional languages. by the regional Kendras. Plans for the year 2018 On the occasions of Independence Day, ● DD National proposes to bring in a a special daylong live mega ‘Talkathon’ judicious mix of innovative in-house programme was telecast with panelists in the studio and live inputs from various productions, scheduling of blockbuster Kendra’s across the country. Live Talkathon movies and socially relevant content on shows were telecast on the occasions of “Seva DD National for its audience. Diwas” (17th September, 2017) and “Anti ● Focusing on enhancing look and feel, Black Money Day” (8th November, 2017) with graphics, set designs, promos and logo Panelists interacting with live reports from templates. various parts of the country. ● Dedicated Publicity Campaigns and a Doordarshan made elaborate arrangements well thought out sales strategy has been with ISRO for live telecast of launch of proposed to ensure proper monetization GSLV MK III-D1/GSAT-19, PSLV-C38/ of the content and to gain traction among CARTOSAT-2 series satellite and GSAT-17 the viewers. satellite. ● Major events like Republic Day DD National covered the IFFI-2017 (in Goa) Celebrations, Beating the Retreat in a very extensive manner. A series of Ceremony etc. will be covered. programmes comprising around 42 episodes based on the IFFI were telecast. Films A special package of 16 blockbuster films Important activities of Film Section of DG: are also being scheduled from 13th to 28th DD During 2017-18. November, 2017. Frequency of telecast of Hindi feature films “Aadha Full”, a show for adolescents produced on DD National was 4 films per week on by UNICEF in collaboration with BBC, “V-3”, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sundays, a detective serial for children produced by there were 2 films at 12 noon and at 9 PM. It Children’s Film Society of India, “Manthan”, was decided to scheduled Hindi feature films in collaboration with Deutshe Welle (German in the prime time band on all days. Now 8 TV) and “Gali Gali Sim Sim”, another kids, Hindi feature films are telecast every week. show produced by Seasame Workshop of As a result, there is tremendous rise in the India are some other popular shows run on viewership and higher GVL (Gross Viewership DD National during the period. in Lakhs) rating and time spent has been
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 125 achieved for the prime time of Doordarshan A variety of offerers/ producers offered their National Network, in comparison to earlier best films to Doordarshan. Films based on programmes. wide variety of themes including –Romance, Special films were telecast on the following Comedy, Drama, Action, Special occasions commemorative days: like Cultural festivals, National festivals were a) 15th August, 2017 (Independence Day shown. As a Public Service Broadcaster the Special) – “Pink”, “Airlift” & “Bajrangi movies with Social, Patriotic and motivational Baijan” etc. themes were also procured and shown. b) Film “Toilet ek Prem Katha”based An open door policy was adopted by Film Wing on the theme of Swacch Bharat was of Doordarshan to listen to the producers/ premiered on 17th September, 2017 for offerers. All out efforts were made to ensure the first time on the television, ahead of transparency and increase in TRPs which all private channels. resulted in continuously rising GVL as here under. c) 2nd October 2017 (Gandhi Jayanthi)- ‘Gandhi Se Mahatma Tak’. Average of films GVL as on 1st September d) 31st October 2017 (Sardar Patel Birth 2017 Anniversary)- ‘Sardar’. Year 2015 2016 2017 e) 16 films have been scheduled in Friday Houseful slot 5.9 7.4 9.4 connection with the international film Saturday jubilee slot 5.9 7.9 9.2 festival of India from 13th to 28th Sunday Blockbusters slot 8.5 9.1 November, 2017. The films are being promoted as IFFI Blockbusters. (Source : BARC) f) A feature film on Baba Saheb B. R. - GVLs for weekday of films ranged Ambedkar was telecast on 6th December, between 8 to 17. 2017 on his death anniversary. As for future plans, DD Films wing is
Aaj Savere programme with Sadhguru
126 Annual Report 2017-18 committed to show its viewers the best films Major Recent Initiatives /Coverages/ at least possible pay off (in comparison to Activities: other private channels) DD News extensively covered all national/ international events inaugurated/attended by the Hon’ble PM during the period from 1st April, 2017 to 30th October, 2017. It sends its teams for ground coverage of calamities and DD News conflicts, for example recent train Accident Doordarshan News (DD News) is the only in UP had been covered and information like Terrestrial-cum-satellite, multi-lingual News helpline no., publicized for public. The work Channel in the country. It is also available done by NDRF and other relief agencies, to non-cable, non-satellite homes through governments and good Samaritans were also terrestrial transmission mode. reported. The regular News service of Doordarshan Dialogue @DD News started from 15th August, 1965 in the To mark the completion of Three Years of form of daily Hindi News Bulletin. The first the NDA Govt, DD News organised five hour English Bulletin was telecast on 3rd July, long conclaves, titled 'Dialogue @DD News'. 1971. As a separate channel, however, DD News was launched on 3rd November, 2003 In these conclaves Union Ministers were by converting DD Metro into a 24-hour news invited to showcase achievements of the channel. Union Government and answer queries of the audience. DD News from its headquarters at Delhi is currently producing content in Hindi, English, Urdu and Sanskrit languages apart from two exclusive bulletins for hearing impaired. 18½ Hrs of live transmission per day include telecast of more than 40 news bulletins in these languages. Three Metro RNUs (Regional News Units) of DD News also produce daily News capsules which are aired on DD News under the caption Metro scan. The Channel also telecasts three sports bulletins and two business shows daily, Special programme on and a number of current affairs programmes. Three Years of the Government News Gathering GST related coverages In DD News, inputs are received from across Government’s decision to implement GST all the country, including remote areas, through over the Country from 1st July, 2017 was the latest satellite based technologies, together widely covered by DD News. with Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) Sankalp Diwas: Vans/OB Vans, and through File Internet/ On 9th August 2017, DD News did day long Cellular Mobile based technologies, such as special programming taking inputs from all TVU Backpacks and File Transfer Protocols parts of the country to celebrate the Sankalp (FTP). DD News collects majority of its news Diwas and the Quit India Movement. from the following sources: Vision for New India:- Sankalp Se Siddhi - Own Correspondents in HQs and RNUs DD News did special simulcast of the Special - Stringers and part-time correspondents Programme ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ produced by - Agencies (PTI, UNI, Reuters, ANI) DD National on 15th August, 2017, including - International partners (e.g. other National PM’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Broadcasters, Asia Vision) Fort and discussions from various parts of
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 127 the country on the theme New India, besides Sanskrit of 30 Minutes duration. commemorating 75th year of Independence Technical Infrastructure of India. The 24x7 News channel has its national Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat newsroom and two studios at Delhi. It has DD News mounted special programmes on been upgraded with the state of art Quantel birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Automation System and Servers having Patel. non-linear video edit features at the Editors’ PM’s Mann Ki Baat in Sanskrit and Sign Desks. For satellite based news gathering, 16 Language: DSNG vans have been deployed in different states. Over and above, mobile-connectivity DD News has started producing PM’s “Mann ki Baat” in Sanskrit and Sign language which based backpack equipment are deployed in is telecast on DD Bharati. places when / where DSNG vans are not available or cannot be deployed. Handloom Day DD News produces five bulletins in Hindi/ DD News mounted special programmes on English of 15 minutes duration for DD 7th August, 2017 on National Handloom Day. National Channel. DD News also produces 10 Other important programmes being telecast live bulletins and news scrolls for DD Urdu. Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly: include With the launch of Kisan channel, DD News ● Charcha Mein- a discussion based is supporting it with two news bulletins airing programme on burning issues. news of interest to farmers. ● Aamne Saamne- a discussion based DD News on News and Social Media programme in Hindi telecast at 10 PM on The News Channel presence on social media Thursday. includes a Face book page, Twitter handles in ● Gen Next- This is youth and teenage Hindi and English and a YouTube channel. audience based programme in Hindi. The website of DD News accessed at http:// ● Rang Tarang- Rang Tarang is an ddnews.gov.in/ with video viewing facility entertainment programme in Hindi. was launched in September, 2013. Presently, ● Janane Ka Haq- The programme in Hindi new website with new look and feel was re- is on Right to Information. launched in July, 2017. ● Cinema Iss Hafte carries film reviews of The English Twitter handle of DD News @ latest films and people’s reactions about DDNews Live was launched in January, 2013 them. and is being followed by more than 20 lakh people as on 31st October, 2017, and the ● Tejaswani focuses on women number is growing. A new Twitter handle achievements/achievers in various fields. in Hindi language @DDNewsHindi started ● Eminent personalities from various fields in January, 2014 has more than 3 lakh are interviewed in the programme Seedha followers. DD News Facebook page https:// Samvad. www.facebook.com/DDNews has more than ● Janadesh:- Election in 5 States of the 15 lakh followers. A dedicated YouTube Country were widely covered by the DD Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ News. DDNewsofficial was launched in February, ● DD News telecasts weekly World Konnect 2013 and now has over 3.10 lakh subscribers. programme in English on international DD News Mobile App has been enabling news. people to access the news and current affairs ● DD News telecasts weekly programme at their fingertips. New version of this app Khabar Duniya ki in Hindi on all was launched in March, 2017. International News. Regional News Units ● Vaartavali is a weekly programme in DD News has set up 31 Regional News Units/
128 Annual Report 2017-18 Bureaus spread across the country and Prem Katha: - Series on short love stories operating out of the regional Doordarshan by Bashu Chatterjee, Tehreer Munshi Kendras, established mainly in the State Premchand based on his famous novels name headquarters. These RNUs broadcast over Godan & Nirmala, Nachyo Bahut Gopal: - A 174 News Bulletins and 8 Current Affairs serial on the novel by Padmbhushan Amrit programmes in 23 languages/dialects in a Lal Nagar, Mera Studio Mera Mehamaan: single day with a combined broadcasting time - Last series by renowned cartoonist late of more than 33 Hours & 10 Minutes per day. Sh. Sudheer Tailang, Naad Bhed - The first Inauguration of News at RNU, DDK, reality show on Indian classical music, Loh Dehradun Purush- Vyaktitva aur Krititva: - A special programme on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (In- RNU at DDK, Dehradun was established and house programme), Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani: was formally inaugurated by the then Hon’ble - A special patriotic Kavi Sammelan (In-house Union Information & Broadcasting Minister, programme), Holi Ke Sureley Rang, Maa Shri Venkaiah Naidu on 29th June, 2017, Durga: - Odissi dance ballet on navratre by with one daily bulletin from 6.30 to 6.45 PM Dr. Chandana Raul, a special programme in terrestrial mode. It was put on Satellite Sankalp Se Sidhi Tak based on patriotic mode from 15th July, 2017 through DD Uttar tunes played by International Shyam-Band Pradesh from 20.00 to 20.15 hrs. alongwith produced in-house and telecast on 15th terrestrial broadcast at 18.30 to 18.45 hrs August 2017. from Dehradun on daily basis. Process for compiling a daily bulletin from Strategy for future Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) has been DD Bharati is planning to cover and showcase completed and is awaiting formal launch the cultural / social / literary events in the alongwith DD Arun Prabha channel. country by producing and procuring channel driver programmes of different genres in art, culture, literature & lifestyle. It is also trying to leverage and curate huge archival resources including Zonal Cultural Centers by entering DD Bharati into partnerships with cultural institutions to DD Bharati channel was launched on acquire premium programmes free of cost. It 26th January, 2002 and re-launched in is also making efforts to make its presence on November, 2010 as a niche channel for social media & digital platform. promoting music, dance, art & culture, health & lifestyle to its viewers. to increase its reach and audience base it has been discussed and decided to increase the Eng coverage (telecast approximately 115 programmes) of DD Urdu the events happening all around india. DD DD-Urdu Channel was launched on 15th Bharati telecasts approximately more than August, 2006. Later on the channel became 75 live programmes during the period. 24x7 with effect from 14th November 2007. Important programmes telecast during the Presently DD-Urdu is producing more than 8 period on DD Bharati:- Mausiqui Ek Khoj, to 9 in-house programmes, like Patte ki Baat, Uttar Katha, Gora, Boond aur Samunder, Yaadon ke Dareeche Se, Aina-e-Maazi, Taleem Tagore’s Poem (Tryodashi), Paintings & Aur Rozgar, Yaadain, Mubahisa, Bholaye Na Sculpture of India, Krishan Kali written by Bane, TV Reports, Mushaira and other ENG Shivani & directed by Mr. Amol Palekar, Coverage’s on Festivals and Anniversaries. Yeh Hai India Meri Jaan. - Travel show, Prominent among these events are: special Uttarramcharitam: - A sanskrit serial recordings on the eve of Independence Day Mahakavi Bhavabhooti, Forts of India, Ek entitled ‘Hindustan Hamara’, variety show
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 129 in which International ‘Shayam Band’ cable, Satellite and DTH platforms and is performed ‘Patriotic Music Tunes, special available in the country on Cable by most programme on Literature & Culture and MSOs and DTH platforms of Tatasky, Free ‘Sankalp Siddhi Sanskriti Manthan’ in which Dish, In-Digital, Hathway, Airtel Digital eminent personalities participated. TV, Dish TV, Videocon Reliance Digital TV, Other programmes are a)‘Achievements and Den Cable etc. Transmission of DD-India is Challenges and Future Plan of NDA’ in which tapeless. A strategy for further expansion different Central Ministers participated and of its distribution and global footprint is b)‘Law & Order – Challenges and Concerns’ underway. Sponsorship agreements for 6 in which Governors were interviewed such as programmes is in pipeline. Important live Dr. Najma Heptullah, Mr. Farooq Khan etc. events and programme featuring Prime Minister, President & VIP, Parliament etc. Future Plans were taken live on DD-India. DD Urdu is planning to Introduce “New Achievements from 1st April, 2017 till date In- House Programmes” as “Channel and important programme telecast on DD- Driver” including weekly programmes on India are as follows: Women, Health, Legal issues, Cookery Show, Musical and interview based series Kavya Saurabh, Launch of Enable Travel, on important personalities by introducing Good Health is Good Wealth (Programme on weekly programme like Awami Adalat, Bazm- World Health Day), Cheti Chand Mela – 2017, e-Khwateen, Sehat Hazar Naimat, Quanooni Jashn-e-Adab (Poetry Festival), 70 years Salaah, Naimat-e-Aalam, Ghazal Ka Safar, of India-Russia Delegation, Swagat Parv, Khaas Mulaquat, Guftgoo etc. Gaate Raho, Russia in India (showcase of the Russian culture), Bharatnatyam by Karvi List of Important Programmes telecast during Bhatnagar etc; The Man with a Mission- the period: Fulchand Shastri, Vision Divyang (Holi Series on GST under the title ‘Ek Mulk Ek Festival of Divyang Jan), Gandhi’s Vision of Tax’, Special programmes on Ram Navami, India, Swadeshi Mela – 2017 (TV Report), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sadat Hasan Manto, On 13th Hospitality India and Explore the World Ramazan, Eid, Hajj, Eid-Ul Zuha, Muharram, Annual International Travel Awards – 2017, Pollution Day, Navratri, Dussehra etc. and Velocity of Darkness, National Conclave of tribute on Vinod Khanna, Reema Lagoo, Om SC/ST Owned Enterprises (NSIC), EPFO Puri, Meena Kumari, Shakeel Badayuni, Foundation Day Celebration etc. Kishor Kumar, Asha Bhosle etc., MOU signed with 18 Producers for telecast of programmes under sponsor category for telecast fee amounting to ` 1,75,54,360/- Efforts are on to reach uncovered geographies DD India such as US, Latin America, Australia and Doordarshan opened its windows to the Europe through bilateral MOU with MSO world by launching its international channel in those areas and distribution through on 14th March 1995. The channel DD- submarine/OFC cable links. World was renamed DD-India on 2002 and carries 16 news bulletins, features on Topical Events, Entertainment Programmes, Music and Dance, Serials, Documentaries, News and Current Affairs, Events and Tourism. DD Sports 2017 was the year of seminal changes for DD-India shifted from GSAT-10 to INSAT DD Sports. This was the year in which host 4-B for wider reach and footprints in Indian of initiatives were taken to bring it at par subcontinent. DD-India programme reaches with the industry. After 2005-06 when the 38 countries of the world through Submarine
130 Annual Report 2017-18 DD Broadcast of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during Independence Day Celebrations cricket rights and 2012 when the Olympics Industry’s Best Anchors/ Experts/ sports rights were taken away, the channel Esteemed Guests: was facing identity crisis. Series of initiatives The profile of anchors/ experts/ commentators taken this year collaborated with the plans and sports personalities featuring in these for the coming year has the potential of re- shows has been considerably enhanced this defining the character of the channel. The Initiatives are: year. Some of the eminent sports personalities who have featured in DD Sports show this International Sports Matches on DD year are- Shri K Shrikanth, Shri Mohinder Sports: Amarnath, Shri Dilip Vengsarkar, Shri Manoj Empowered Committee on the Sports Rights Prabhakar, Shri SMH Kirmani and Shri Atul of Prasar Bharati took the historic decision of Wassan in cricket, Shri Baichung Bhutia and putting in all the Sporting events of national Shri Renedy Singh in Football, Shri Pullela importance under the provision of the Sports Act- 2007, on DD Sports instead of Gopichand, Ms PV Sindhu and Ms Ashwini DD National. As a consequence, FIFA U -17 Ponappa in badminton, Ms Sakshi Malik in World Cup in India was telecast live on DD wrestling, Ms Dipa Karmakar in Gymnastics Sports. Important sporting events lined up to name a few. in the coming year are- Cricket series (India DD Sports Special Shows: South Africa series, India-England series), DD Sports has conceptualized and executed Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, etc. shows for special occasions this year. It State- of- Art Presentation Style: includes ITBP Camp adjacent to the India- The state-of-art presentation style for pre- China border titled ‘Ek sham jawaano ke shows, mid-shows and post-shows of naam’ and the show from CISF Camp in sporting events of importance has seen a Ghaziabad titled-‘Watan Hai to Hum Hain’. transformative and sea change this year. The channel is coming up with a unique This includes the ‘Studio from the Ground show titled ‘Hauslon Ki Udaan- with Sangram Zero’ for the Asian Athletics Championship at Singh. Another path-breaking show which Bhubaneswar, unique outdoor studio using in house resources erected for the FIFA U the channel has lined up is Cricket Tales- a 17 World Cup and state of art studio for the unique amalgam of the cricket coaching and Fourth Umpire. cricket anecdotes.
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 131 DD Sports Conclave: ● Independence Day – “Phir Chidi Aaj The channel put its feet forward in its intent Desh Ki Baat”. of ‘Branding with the Purpose’ through its ● “Kisan Manthan – Sankalp Se Siddhi”. unique initiative- the inaugural DD Sports ● Vaad Samvaad highlighting various Conclave 2017. The first ever televised sports initiatives of the Government. conclave in the country from multiple centres New Initiatives: like Guwahati, Mumbai and JL Nehru Stadium- New Delhi and CPC Studio in New ● Jaago Kisan – A new interactive live Delhi saw the participation of the leading program related to consumer-related sports personalities, sports administrators complaints from farming and allied and Bollywood personalities. Coinciding with activities and its redressal by experts the completion of the 3 Years of NDA rule, the launched. conclave was inaugurated by then Minister of ● Mausam Khabar – live updated of Information & Broadcasting Shri Venkaiah bulletin in morning, afternoon and Naidu and the concluding session was graced evening time band. by Olympian and Minister of State for Youth ● New programme “Srijan”, under Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information production is a unique research based & Broadcasting Shri Rajyawardhan Singh program in which the origin of crop/ Rathore. vegetable /fruit is traced from its The channel played a crucial role in taking inception, geographical spread, its forward Prime Minister Initiative ‘Mission 11 nutrients, varieties etc. Million’ spearheaded by Oorja Campaign and ● Live inputs from all states through Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports -‘Khelo DSNG in core agriculture based India’ campaign. interactive programmes. ● There is a continuous and constant effort to focus on quality through the following initiatives: DD Kisan ● Programme divided into segments to A full-fledged television channel (DD Kisan make it more interesting with focus on Channel) for the farmers was launched on different aspects. 26th May 2015 by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra ● Inputs from different parts of the Modi as a new initiative for the inclusive country in each programme for a pan growth of the farmers’ community. The entire India perspective. look and feel of the channel has been changed Regional Language Satellite Channels w.e.f 15th August 2017. The objective of this channel is to serve the farming and rural community and its reach to the remotest parts of the country, to inform DD Sahyadri and educate the rural populace and work DD Sahyadri is a 24x7 Regional Marathi towards creating a holistic environment for Channel with terrestrial support from 6 am sustainable and inclusive growth. to 9 am (except Sunday) and 3 pm to 7 pm The channel has content for the rural and (All Days). For providing complete solution farming community. The programmes for uninterrupted telecast, Media Asset are of variety of genres such as core Management (MAM) and file based workflow agriculture non- fiction, fiction and reality for preparation of programme, production shows. A majority of the programmes are and repurposing has been introduced in produced in-house. March 2017. DD Sahyadri is actively using Special Programmes telecast during the social media for its programmes, promotion period: and for connecting with viewers.
132 Annual Report 2017-18 Important programmes telecast: ● A special programme Swatantrata Na ● The 16th edition of Godrej no.1 Sahyadri Sange Kavita Na Umange telecast on 70th Navratna Puraskar ceremony telecast on Independence Day. Sahyadri channel on 25th June, 2017. ● Live telecast of Janmashthami Mahotsav ● A new programme Good morning Sahyadri from Dwarka Madhavpur (Ghed) and was introduced on DD Sahyadri from Sarangpur (Ahmedabad) - Vahlo Maro 13th May, 2017. Avashe Aatham Ni Adharate. ● Marathi feature films on DD Sahyadri ● Live Telecast of meeting of Hon’ble PM of started from 20th May, 2017 on every India with Hon’ble PM of Japan. Saturday. ● Lying of foundation stone of first Bullet ● A new cuisine show entitled "Anvat Train of India by Hon’ble PMs of India and Swad” started on DD Sahyadri from 9th Japan at Sabarmati Railway Station. September, 2017. ● Laying the foundation stone of bridge ● An in-house programme “Geet Swapnatle between Okha and Betdwarka. Geet Manatle” started from 1st October, ● Dedication of new IIT building campus, 2017. Gandhinagar & e-tablet distribution by ● An entertainment based in-house Hon’ble PM. programme Ae... Fassa... started from ● Inauguration of Ro Ro ferry service from 14th October, 2017. Ghogha to Dahej. ● In-house programme “Aho Kaun Ale ● Special programme on Birth Anniversary Bagha”, a family comedy serial, started of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. from 15th October, 2017. ● Silver Jubilee Celebration of Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar.
DD Girnar The Satellite Regional Language channel DD- DD Podhigai 11 in Gujarati was started on 1st October, 1993 by up linking from Delhi and the same Regional Language ‘Tamil Satellite Channel service started up-linking locally on 15th - Podhigai started functioning from 15th Augutst, 1994. 24 Hours Transmission on January, 2001 with round the clock Regional Satellite Language Service started transmission. from 1st May, 2000 and DD-Girnar became a Important programmes telecast during the Brand Identity from 2nd October. 2007. period: Important programmes telecast during April, ● Maha Kumbabhishekam of Arulmigu 2017 till date: Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti. ● Live telecast of Hon’ble PM's visit to ● Rendering of Pancharatna Krithis at Gujarat -Centenary celebration of Sangeetha Mummoorthigal Isai Vizha at Sabarmati Ashram. Thiruvarur. ● Live telecast from Aaji Dam,Gujarat. ● Arulmigu Meenakshi - Sundareswarar ● Inauguration of Sujalam Sufalam Thirukkalyanam at Madurai. Narmada canal based water supply ● Inauguration of memorial of former scheme by Hon’ble PM. President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ● Inauguration of Textile India 2017 from by Hon'ble PM at Rameswaram. Mahatma Mandir. ● Telecast of celebrations of Vinayagar ● A Special programme on 75th anniversary Chathurthi at Arulmigu Karpaga of Quit India Movement. Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti on 25th
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 133 August, 2017. ● Telecast of celebration of Dussehra Festival at Arultharum Muththaramman Thirukkoyil, Kulasekarapattinam. DD Bangla Launched on 20th August, 1992, DD Bangla became a 24 hours channel from 1st January, 2000. DD Bangla has been playing an DD Yadagiri important role in preserving and furthering After division of combined Andhra Pradesh the cultural heritage of Bengal and has into two States, Doordarshan Saptagiri been a popular TV channel among the channel was renamed as DD-Yadagiri at Bengali audience of the country. Hyderabad and started functioning from 27th Important programmes telecast during the September, 2014. DD-Yadagiri was given tag period are: line of Sumadhuram -Sumanoharam. ● Nababarsher Boithak-1424 telecast on Important programmes telecast during the 15th April, 2017. period are: ● Telecast on “Kavi Pranam” from Jorasanko ● Telecast of folk show - Mana Maata Mana Thakurbari & Viswa-Bharati Santiniketan Paata. on 9th May, 2017. ● Telecast of Mana Bonalu on culture of ● Telecast on “Yogasane Mahadhyani” Telangana. (International Day of Yoga) on 21st June, ● Telecast of on Independence day. 2017. ● Telecast of Bathukamma recorded in DD ● Special programme telecast on Dr. studio. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee titled “Meghe Dhaka Surya” on 15th August, 2017. ● Telecast on Mahalaya entitled “Mahishasurmardini” on 19th September, DD Saptagiri 2017. DD Saptagiri Channel was dedicated to ● Telecast from “Belur Math Durga Puja” Andhra Pradesh people on 27th Septemebr, in different time slots from 26th to 30th 2014. Septemebr, 2017. Important programmes held by the Kendra ● “Ebar Pujoy Bharat Darshan” telecast during the period: from 26th to 30th September, 2017 in ● Serial on the Life history of Dr.Ambedkar different time slots. (100 Episode) ● Interview with Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting on "Sabka Saath Sabka DD Punjabi Vikas". DD Punjabi is a 24 hours Punjabi channel ● Civic Reception to Shri.M.Venkaiah which is seen widely in India and other Naidu on his first visit to AP (Amaraathi) countries where the footprints of satellite as India’s Vice President GSAT-17 are available. DD Punjabi channel ● Civic Reception to Shri.Ramnath Kovind, is also available on DTH platform on Satellite Hon'ble President of India on his first visit GSAT-15 and can be viewed through internet to Tirupathi. all over the world. ● Dasara Utsavalu held at Indra Important programmes telecast during the Keeladri,Vijayawada. period are:
134 Annual Report 2017-18 on 16th December, 2004. Programmes are being telecast in Balti, Dogri, Gojri, Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Pahari, Punjabi, Sheena and Urdu. A series of programmes aimed to counter false propaganda launched from across the border are also aired. Eight such programmes are being produced and telecast every week on the themes and content identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Military Intelligence Directorate of the Army. The Programme telecast by Kashir Channel comprises both in-house productions and commissioned A view of Panel Room at Doordarshan programmes. ● “Jatta Aayee Baisakhi” telecast on 13th Important programmes telecast during April, 2017 on the occasion of Baisakhi. 2017-2018: ● Live telecast on “Sanjh Suran Di” with ● Series entitled “Payam-e-Ramzan” singers Khudabaksh and Ms. Afsana telecast during Sehri and Iftaar on all the telecast on 27th May, 2017 . 30 days of the Holy month of Ramadhan, ● Live telecast of “Samvaad- chat show” on 2017. International Yoga Day telecast on 19th ● Series entitled “Yaad-e-Karbala” telecast June, 2017. in connection with Asshoora-e-Muharram ● DD Punjabi 17th anniversary “Janamdin on 1st ten days of Muharram, 2017. Mubarak” was telecast on 5th August, ● A special series with serving Army Officers 2017. posted at forward posts on LOC under the ● Episodes on “Ramleela” telecast from title “We the Soldiers” telecast from 8th to 20th to 30th Septemebr, 2017. 14th August, 2017. ● A special programme on Doordarshan ● Series of special programmes entitled Day “Sunehra Safar” telecast on 15th “Peshraft” in connection with completion September, 2017. of three years of Union Government. ● Daily live breakfast show “Good Morning” J&K and CPG programmes on daily basis. ● Programme entitled “Sada Te Samundar” DD Kashir on famous Kashmiri Poet Shri G.N. Firaq”. The “DD Kashir” channel was launched Following Phone-in shows were also part on 26th January, 2000 with 14 hours of main activities vis-a-vis programmes: of transmission per day. This was later a) Hello DD b) Teleclass Room c) Doctor- converted into a 24 hour channel from 15th on-Line and d) Khel aur Khiladi. March, 2003. This is primarily a satellite channel having terrestrial support of 30 transmitter providing coverage to about 77% of the population in DD Odia the Kashmir Region. The programmes of the DD Kashir up-linked from the Doordarshan DD-Odia started on 2nd October, 1993 as Kendra at Srinagar are also available DD-5. It was made a 24-hour channel on 01st throughout the country and can be accessed April, 2001 (on the occasion of Utkal Divas, to with the help of cable network. This the Statehood Day of Odisha State). channel also forms part of the bouquet in ‘DD Important activities of DD-Odia during the Direct Plus’ service launched by Doordarshan period 2017-18:
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 135 ● Live Telecast of Sital Sasthi from Interactive Programme. Sambalpur on 31st May, 2017 . Some important programmes telecast during ● Special Programme "Bande Utkala the period: Janani" & “Utkaliya Asmitara Sandhana” ● Live telecast of ‘Thrissur Pooram’ festival. on Statehood Day of Odisha and TV ● Inauguration of Synthetic track at Usha Report on celebration of Odisha Diwas School of Athletics, Kinavoor, Kozhikode in the State. by Hon’ble PM. ● Telecast of Special Programmes on Raja ● Inauguration of Kochi Metro by Hon’ble Festival (14th to 16th June’2017) Prime Minister, at Metro Station, ● Live Telecast of World Famous Rath Yatra Palarivattom. of Lord Jagannath from Puri on 25th ● Nehru Trophy Boat Race held in the June, 2017. Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha. ● Live Telecast of Bahuda Yatra (Return ● Live telecast of Aranmula Boat Race, held Car Festival) of Lord Jagannath from Puri at Aranmula. on 3rd July, 2017 . ● Telecast of president’s visit to inaugurate ● Telecast of special series on Dussehra : the charity programmes on 64th birth 14th to 30th September, 2017. anniversary of Mata Amritanandamayi at ● For promotion of tourism, a special Kollam. programme Odisha Darshan is being ● Live telecast of the President’s Visit to the telecast on every Monday. Launch of Technocity at Pallipuram. Proposed Live/other important telecasts: (November, 2017 to March, 2018) ● Konark Festival’2017: 1st to 5th December, 2017 . DD Chandana ● Mukteswar Dance Festival: 14th to 16th DD Chandana is the Kannada language January, 2018. Satellite Channel launched on 15th August, ● Rajarani Music Festival : 18th to 20th 1994 supported by Doordarshan studios in January, 2018. Bangalore and Gulbarga. It became round ● Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsava : 6th to 8th the clock Satellite Channel in 2000 and its February, 2018. coverage expanded to more than 30 countries from 24th March, 2003. Important programmes telecast during the period are: DD Malayalam ● Live telecast of the Davis Cup Oceania DD Malayalam from its inception in 1985 tennis match India V/S Uzbekistan at has made its presence felt across the length Bengaluru. and breadth of the country. The Kendra has programme production facilities at ● Live telecast of laying of foundation stone Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Calicut of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics and a network of terrestrial transmitters at, Bengaluru across the State. During the period some ● Live Telecast of dedication of the Metro New Entertainment shows like; Beat the Phase-1 by Hon’ble President of India, Floor, Know your Minister, We the Soldiers, Bengaluru. Daily Morning Show titled ‘Sudinam’ were ● Special programme on GST organized by launched. Some of the upcoming programmes Institute of Chartered Accountants. of the Kendra are: Interactive TV Show ● Telecast of Dasara Procession from Rangoli- Old Hits, Travelogue, Music Show, Mysuru Palace & Torch Light Parade from Comedy Serial, Evening Live Show and Bannimantap, Mysuru.
136 Annual Report 2017-18 Highways Project by Hon’ble PM from Udaipur.
DD North-East 4. DD Rajasthan has telecast live cricket matches/ other sports activities which DD North-East was commissioned on 1st took place in the State during the period. November, 1990 and finally launched on 15th August, 1994. It became 24 hours channel from 27th December, 2000. Important programmes telecast during the DD Bihar period are: DD-Bihar, the 24×7 Regional Satellite ● TV report on Namami Bhramaputra. Channel was launched w.e.f 1st May, 2013. ● TV report on Bishwa Ratna Dr. Bhupen It continued expanding its horizon, across Hazarika Solidarity Award’2017. the country. ● TV report on Rongali Bihu. Major activities of DDK, Patna during the ● TV report on Prime Minister’s visit to period: Assam. ● Kaushal Mahotsav organised at Deoghar, ● Programme on Ambu bachi Mela Jharkhand telecast on 2nd April, 2017. at Kamkhya Temple in Guwahati, ● Inaugural function of four lanes Road Ambubachi – Eti Alokpat . Bridge over Ganga River at Sahebganj ● Live chat show/ musical programme (Jharkhand) by Hon’ble PM telecast live on the occasion of 58th Doordarshan on 6th April, 2017. Foundation Day. ● Special programme on ‘Champaran ● Special musical programme telecast on Satyagrah Shatabdi Samaroh’ telecast on occasion of Mahalaya. 19th April, 2017. ● TV report on ‘Safar Teen Saal’ telecast on 22nd June, 2017. ● Special programme on Janmashtmi DD Rajasthan telecast on 15th August, 2017. DD: Rajasthan, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional ● Special Programme on Maa Durga telecast Channel came into existence on 1st August, on 27th September, 2017. 2013 and formally started telecasting ● Centenary ceremony of Patna University- programmes from 15th August, 2013. This 24 telecast live from Patna College on 14th hour channel telecast programmes of different October, 2017. genres. The Kendra is regularly telecasting TV reports on the visits of Information & ● Live telecast of ‘Chhath Parv’ on 26/27th Broadcasting Minister Hon’ble Smt. Smriti October, 2017. Irani and Minister of State Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and other Union Ministers to Rajasthan in its programme “Saansad Apke Dwar”. DD Uttar Pradesh Major Activities, Initiatives and Achievements during the period: DD Uttar Pradesh, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional Channel came into existence on 16th August 1. 3rd International Day of Yoga – Live 2013. This 24 hour channel covers genres telecast from SMS Stadium, Jaipur. like folk music, Light music, play, talk show, 2. Independence Day Celebration- “ Sankalp quiz and some archival programmes. se Siddhi” from Sam Sandunes Jaisalmer. Important programmes telecast during the 3. Telecast of Inauguration of National period are:
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● 5th April 2017 – Live Telecast of Navratri. Thisregional wing allows Kendras, registration withand accreditation the approval status to variousof Prasar advertising ● 18th August 2017 – Live Telecast of “Shri Bharati Board. Krishna Janamashtami” from Mathura. agenciesThis wingand interact allows with them registration for selling of air and time. accreditation Rules and policies in this ● 14th & 23rd September 2017 – audition of status to various advertising agencies and film music reality show held at Gorakhpur regardinteract are framed with and them reviewed for from selling time to of time air in time. the changing Rules market & Lucknow respectively. and policies in this regard are framed and scenario.reviewed Year wisefrom Revenue time (in to Rs. time crore) inearned the by changingDoordarshan is as ● 17th September 2017- Inauguration of market scenario. Year wise Revenue (in. the poetry show “Once More”. follows:-crore) earned by Doordarshan is as follows:- ● 30th October 2017 – crop seminar was organized at Barabanki District. Revenue in Crores (including Service Tax/GST)
1500 1139.92 989.74 856.61 958.28 1000 exceeded revised DD Madhya Pradesh *372.06 DDK, Bhopal launched 24 hrs telecast 500 target service through satellite and was renamed DD: Madhya Pradesh on 25th June 2013. 0 PGF: Gwalior and PGF: Indore produce 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 *2017-18 (upto programmes for telecast on DD: Madhya Oct. 2017 only) Pradesh. Besides Hindi; the programmes are produced in local dialects like Malwi, Bundeli, New initiatives: Bagheli and Nimari. Important programmes ● Keeping with ease of doing business, a telecast during the period are: new Registration and Accreditation Policy ● Ye Hai Nari Shakti. New initiatives:was launched. ● Sankalp Se Siddhi ● KeepingBroadcasting with ease of doing business,Automated a new Registration Scheduler and ● Jhilmil Sitare, Khel Samay. (BATS) was introduced for online billing Accreditationin place Policyof manual was launched. billing, all over India ● Programme on Skill Development ‘Hello clients were provided payment gateway. DD’ etc. Development Broadcasting Automated Communication Scheduler (BATS) was introduces Division for online ● Viewers were informed about different and Commercial Revenue Division plan launched by the Central Govt. under Keepingbilling in placein viewof manual the billing, communication all over India clients were needsprovided programme ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’. of Govt. Deptts./ Ministries/ PSUs & the ● Nav Prabhat’ and ‘Indradhanush’ dealt Corporate,payment gateway. Development Communication with different scheme for minority Division (DCD) was established in March, ● Programme telecast on ‘Make in India’, Development2001 to Communication function Division as anda Commercial single Revenuewindow Division ‘Startup India’, ‘Digital India’ for viewers marketing division and a production house benefit. Keepingwith ininnovative view the communication development needs of Govt. communication Deptts./ Ministries/ PSUs & Doordarshan Commercial Service model. It offers turn-key solution covering Doordarshan Commercial Service (DCS) theall Corporate, aspects Development of Communicationmedia planning, Division (DCD) softwarewas established in co-ordinate all the commercial activities being production, scheduling and impact performed at the Headquarters, Doordarshan March,evaluation. 2001 to function Development as a single window Communication marketing division and a Kendras, Marketing Divisions and DCD Division provides as a single window facility towards sale of airtime as well as collection productionfor: house with innovative development communication model. It offers of revenue from agencies/clients/producers. turn-key● Marketing solution covering of all aspects Doordarshan of media planning, airtime software production, and DCS is responsible for framing of Commercial production capability. policies and updating of rate card as per scheduling● Consultancy and impact evaluation. and Development customized Communication media Division inputs received from Marketing Divisions and planning. provides as a single window facility for:
138 Annual Report 2017-18 Marketing of Doordarshan airtime and production capability Consultancy and customized media planning Production of programme in regional languages; Feedback and research surveys to the clients. DCD with proactive approach has recorded revenue that contributed over 35% to Doordarshan total revenue. Telecast of world’s biggest Sanitation campaign “Swachh Bharat’.
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● Production of programme in regional languages; Feedback and research surveys to the clients. ● DCD with proactive approach has recorded revenue that contributed over 35% to Doordarshan total revenue. ● Telecast of world’s biggest Sanitation campaign “Swachh Bharat’. ● ‘Gaon Vikas Ki Ore’ a episode series is being telecast from National and 34 Regional Channels, extended for 52 more episodes for FY: 2017-18. ● Various new campaign i.e. Accessible Special programme on Sewa Diwas India Campaign Elderly Health Campaign During the year 2017-18 till 31st October, of Ministry of Social Justice, Anti- tobacco, 2017 revenue received by DCD CRD-Delhi Chickunguniya, Dengue, Immunization is (DCD=119.42+CRD=23.70) `143.12 crore. and Breast feeding, Incredible India The business generation is ` 250 crore. and Income Declaration Scheme & GST DD-Archives commenced telecast during the current Digitisation took leaps registering a significant year 2016-17 and are being telecast increase in it. Additional efforts were made during current year 2017-18. to preserve timeless audio-visual content of ● Mission Indradhanush Spots, new scheme heritage and history. New strategies are being for child vaccination and ‘Jago Grahak devised to keep the available infrastructure Jago’ are being telecast on Doordarshan. update. Productivity has been a core concern DCD also telecast spots on activities for at Doordarshan Archives. benefit of disabled persons. ● Sugamya Bharat-Accessible India Campaign. ● Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas. ● Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna-PMFBY & Soil Health Card. ● A Special programme launched on the occasion of Sewa Diwas on Doordarshan and sponsored by GAIL India Ltd.
generated Revenue on account of telecast DD-ArchivesDoordarshan Archives has launched its of spots. DigitisationYouTube took leapschannel registering a tosignificant cater increase to in it.general Additional effortsand ● Doordarshan launched “Doctor on Line” werespecialist made to preserve audience. timeless audio-visual Popular content of heritageserials and history.e.g. NewCircus, strategies areDoosra being devised Kewal, to keep theFlop available Show infrastructure etc. update. are studio based weekly programme on DD Productivityalready has availablebeen a core concern on at DoordarshanYouTube Archives. channel and National in the month of May 2017. In Doordarshanmore similarArchives has launchedprogramme its YouTube serieschannel to caterare general being and addition to this spots/campaigns on specialistuploaded audience. very Popular soon. serials e.g. Circus, Doosra Kewal, Flop Show etc. various issues like Dengue, Swine Flu, are already available on YouTube channel and more similar programme series areDoordarshan being uploaded very soon. Archives has its main Central & Tuberculosis, Family Planning etc. were North Zone Centre at New Delhi besides three telecast during 2017-18. Doordarshan Archives has its main Central & North Zone Centre at New Delhi besidesother three zonal other zonal archiving archiving centres centresat Mumbai, Kolkataat Mumbai,and Chennai. ● A special campaign “Beti Bachao Beti AllKolkata 67 Kendras ofand Doordarshan Chennai. are now actively All linked67 to KendrasCentral and North of Zone Centre in respect of regular archiving of the programmes being produced. Padhao” was also launched. Doordarshan are now actively linked to ● A special programme on National Doordarshan Archives is entrusted with multifarious tasks, as is given below- Central and North Zone Centre in respect of Ayurveda Day 2017 was produced and Photoregular 12 archiving of the programmes being telecast on Doordarshan Channels in produced. Doordarshan Archives is entrusted September, 2017. a)with Digitisation multifarious: tasks, as is given below-
The recording media formats have been changed from Ampex to BCN to Betacam to DVC to HD. The process of Digitisation is going on at all five centres. A total of 18500 hrs.of content is digitised. DD Archives is in the process of convertingActivities Umatic tapes, Under BCN, BroadcastingAmpex, Betacam to DVC Sector Pro50 139 format and later to LTO (Linear Tape Open) format, which is internationally 77
being provided to DD National every week. Other DD Channels and Kendra’s do approach DD Archives for the programmes of various genre as per their requirements. National Resource Exchange Pool (NREP) Programmes transferred so far into digital medium are 30132 hours approximately. For promotion and awareness of Akashvani Sangeet CDs and Archival material of AIR and Doordarashan, stalls were put up during the following events:- ● Conference on Communicating India, Vivekananda International Foundation, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi from 5th April, 2017.
Doordarshan Archives Pamphlet ● Global Exhibition on Services, Indian Exposition Mart, Greater Noida from 17th a) Digitisation: to 20th April, 2017. The recording media formats have been ● Delhi Book Fair 2017 at Pragati Maidan changed from Ampex to BCN to Betacam to from 26th August to 3rd September, DVC to HD. The process of Digitisation is 2017. going on at all five centres. A total of 18500 hrs. of content is digitised. DD Archives is ● Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan at Siri fort in the process of converting Umatic tapes, Auditorium on 7th October 2017. BCN, Ampex, Betacam to DVC Pro50 format Programmes from Archives of All India Radio and later to LTO (Linear Tape Open) format, and Doordarshan were gifted to 14 Pacific which is internationally accepted format for Island Countries (PICs) for broadcast purpose the purpose of Digitisation. So far 24,225 at Conference on Sustainable Development in hrs. has been transferred from legacy tapes to Fiji from 25th to 26th May, 2017. digital tapes. The advance level digitisation is Financial Activities going to start at DDK, Kolkata. Doordarshan Sale from archival releases & footage during Archives provides recordings at nominal rates April 2017 to October 2017 was around through its mobile display/sale counters. DD ` 18.0 Lakh. In this online Sale was around Archives has released close to eighty nine ` 4.5 lakh which is done through PB website DVDs so far. The work on five more DVDs are i.e. http://www.prasarbharatiarchives.co.in almost complete and will be ready for release & www.amazon.in. very soon. These DVDs are available on payment basis at all kendras of Doordarshan Media Publicity Division and Akashvani, through permanent kiosk Media Publicity Division (MPD) upgraded with at Dilli Haat and also online at-www. Addl. Director General as head undertakes prasarbharatiarchives.co.in. Doordarshan Media and Publicity activities. All form of Archives has published two multicolour communication, advertising, outdoor work, brochures to reach out prospective buyers, Press Release, Booklets, Press Conferences depicting popular programmes of yesteryears. etc. are undertaken for publicizing the The footage available at Doordarshan Archives activities and programmes of Doordarshan. is available for commercial purposes, for The MPD section co-ordinated for change on personal collection and for genuine scholars billboards and unipoles on all the premises on payment basis. of Prasar Bharati, i.e. Doordarshan, AIR, The Archive Section is providing programmes Todapur, HPT Pitampura and CPC Khel Gaon. after repackaging of old footage to various During the 3rd Global Exhibition at India channels. At present six programmes are Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, NCR from 17-
140 Annual Report 2017-18 20th April, 2017 Doordarshan participated Doordarshan booklet was designed and as a ‘Gold Sponsor’. A dedicated stall of 36 published; covering all the major aspects of sq. m. at the exhibition venue was allotted the organization. to Doordarshan. An approved creative design On occasion of ‘Yoga Day’ on 21st June’17 of ‘The Channel of India’ was put at the stall a specially designed booklet “Yogotsav” was as the backdrop. Table Branding were done got designed by Agency including the details with the creative’s of DD National, DD Kisan, of the programmes, telecast through different
DD News and DD Bharati. A twelve pager Kendra’s and distributed in all Ministries. Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CAT from 1st December, 2016 to 15th November, 2017 S. Media No. of No. of Being implemented/ challenged Units/Sectio Judgements Judgements/Orders No. n / Orders implemented during received 2017 DG: from CAT for Doordarsha the year n 2017
1. S-1 09 06 01/02
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4. S-III 02 01 (Implemented in 01 to be implemented with the the case of CCPA No. approval of MIB (CAT Bangalore 0050/0035/2015 vide order dt. 09.10.2017 arising out of disposed off the RA by dismissing 819/2013 filed by it in RA 170/00030/2017 to the Sh.K.D. Kalpit orders of OA No. (Judgement dated 170/01032/2016 filed by Smt. 20.07.17) N.V. Vijayalakshmi, ASD (Retd.) in the Hon’ble CAT Bangalore for grant of interest @15% PA on delayed payment of gratuity and other pensionary benefits.
5. S-IV 05 05 Speaking order has been issued
6. SCOR 01 Nil A Writ Petition (W.P. (c) No. 9207/2017) filed before Hon’ble High Court, Delhi against the judgement of Hon’ble CAT. The High Court stayed the operation of the impugned judgment.
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Progressive use of Hindi in DG: Doordarshan Hindi were replied in Hindi. During 2017- A separate Hindi Section reviews the position 18, 5320 documents were issued. relating to the progressive use of Hindi in the ● To review the position of the compliance Directorate and its subordinate offices and of the Official Language policy in the make all efforts to promote the progressive Directorate, three meetings of the Official use of Hindi. Language Implementation Committee The main activities of the section during the were held. year 2017-18, are as hereunder:- ● Hindi workshops were organized from 78 ● All documents under Section 3(3) of the time to time in which 53 officers/ Official Language Act 1963 were issued in employees participated. In addition to bi-lingual form and all letters received in this, a workshop on official language
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 141 inspection was also organized in which Audience Research officers of different offices were invited. Audience Research Unit of Doordarshan with ● Hindi Month was organized from 1st its 19 field units located with Doordarshan to 29th September, 2017 and various Kendras all over the country is involved competitions were held during this period. in Research studies on various aspects of ● Committee of Parliament on Official broadcasting since 1976. During the year, Language inspected 6 Doordarshan Audience Research Unit contribution was as Kendras/offices during the period and all follow: ● Analysis and reporting of BARC TVR on possible help and support, by preparing weekly basis. the questionnaire of concerned offices ● Training programmes on BARC, BMW to the inspection by the committee, was software organized for Audience Research provided to them. & programme personnel. ● Regional Official Language Conference of ● Field Survey conducted for DD LPT the head of offices and Hindi in charge Hindupur (AP) and report submitted in of DDKs/DMCS/HPTs situated in ‘C’ June,2017. region were held on 17-18 August 2017 ● Training programmes on Research at Visakhapatnam. Methodology organized for Audience ● During the period 16 DDKs/DMCs/HPTs Research personnel at Indian Statistical were inspected and review reports sent. Institute, Kolkata in September,Annexure-I 2017.
Doordarshan Kendras (Studio Centres) Annexure-I State/UT Location Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Tirupati Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Assam Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Guwahati (PPC), Silchar Bihar Patna, Muzaffarpur Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur, Raipur Goa Panaji Gujarat Ahmedabad, Rajkot Haryana Hissar Himachal Pradesh Shimla Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri Jharkhand Ranchi, Daltonganj Karnataka Bengaluru, Gulbarga Kerala Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichur Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior Maharashtra Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune Manipur Imphal Meghalaya Shillong, Tura Mizoram Aizawl Nagaland Kohima Odisha Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Sambalpur Punjab Jalandhar, Patiala Rajasthan Jaipur Sikkim Gangtok Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal Tripura Agartala Uttar Pradesh Allahabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Mau, Varanasi, Mathura Uttarakhand Dehradun West Bengal Kolkata, Shantiniketan, Jalpaiguri A & N Islands Port Blair Chandigarh Chandigarh Delhi Delhi, Delhi (CPC) Puducherry Puducherry
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Doordarshan Network (as on 01.11.2016) Sl . State /UT No. of transmitters N o. DD I transmitters relaying Regional News Channel (DD DT Primary Channel (DD 1) programmes during News) . T entire duration of transmission HP LP VLP Tr TOT HP LP VLP TOT HP LP VLP TOTA HP
Ts Ts Ts p AL TS Ts Ts AL TS Ts Ts L Ts Andhra 1 7 37 1 45 3 6 9 8 8 Pradesh Arunachal 2 1 3 39 43 1 1 0 Pradesh 3 Assam 4 20 1 1 26 2 1 3 0 1
4 Bihar 4 28 2 34 2 2 4 0 1
Chhattisgar 5 4 15 8 27 1 1 0 1 h 6 Goa 1 1 1 1 0
7 Gujarat 7 51 58 4 3 7 3 3 1
8 Haryana 2 13 15 1 7 8 0
Himachal 9 3 7 39 2 51 2 1 3 0 Pradesh 1 Jammu & 10 7 67 1 85 5 3 8 4 8 17 29 0 Kashmir 1 Jharkhand 3 17 2 22 2 2 1 5 0 1 1 1 Karnataka 8 47 55 4 2 6 7 7 1 2 1 Kerala 4 20 24 3 2 5 4 4 3 1 Madhya 8 60 6 74 4 4 0 2 4 Pradesh 1 Maharashtr 8 78 86 5 10 15 20 20 2 6 a 1 Manipur 2 1 4 7 1 1 0 7 1 Meghalaya 2 3 2 7 2 2 0 5 1 Mizoram 2 1 2 5 1 1 2 0 8 1 Nagaland 2 2 6 2 12 1 1 2 0 9 2 Odisha 5 62 1 68 2 7 2 11 16 16 1 0 2 Punjab 4 4 8 3 1 4 0 1 1
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Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 143 2 2 RajasthanRajasthan 7 7 6565 1717 2 2 9191 4 4 4 4 8 8 0 0 2 2 2 2 SikkimSikkim 1 1 6 6 7 7 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 3 2 2 TamilTamil Nadu Nadu 6 6 42 42 1 1 4949 2 2 1010 1212 1 1 7 7 8 8 1 1 4 4 2 2 TelanganaTelangana 3 3 3636 3939 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 2 2 TripuraTripura 1 1 5 5 1 1 1 1 8 8 1 1 1 1 2 2 0 0 6 6 2 Uttar 2 Uttar 11 53 3 67 7 9 1 17 0 1 7 Pradesh 11 53 3 67 7 9 1 17 0 1 7 Pradesh 2 2 Uttarakhand 1 15 31 2 49 1 2 3 0 8 Uttarakhand 1 15 31 2 49 1 2 3 0 8 2 2 West Bengal 8 15 23 4 2 6 1 1 2 1 9 West Bengal 8 15 23 4 2 6 1 1 2 1 9 3 A.&N. 3 A.&N. 1 1 19 21 1 1 6 8 0 0 Islands 1 1 19 21 1 1 6 8 0 0 3Islands 3 Chandigarh 1 1 0 0 1 Chandigarh 1 1 0 0 1 3 Dadar& 3 Dadar& 1 1 0 0 2 Nagar Haveli 1 1 0 0 2 3NagarDaman Haveli & 3 Daman & 2 2 0 0 3 Diu 2 2 0 0 3 3Diu Delhi 1 1 1 1 0 2 3 4 Delhi 1 1 1 1 0 2 4 3 L'Dweep 1 1 2 7 7 7 7 3 5 L'DweepIslands 1 1 2 7 7 7 7 5 3Islands Puducherry 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 6 Puducherry 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 6 71 Total 132 257 14 1117 73 79 17 169 6 8 92 106 17 714 Total 132 257 14 1117 73 79 17 169 6 8 92 106 17 Total No. of transmitters4 1409 Total No. of transmitters 1409
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Annexure-III Doordarshan Satellite channels DoordarshanDoordarshan KendrasSatellite (Studio channels Centres) All India Channels DD National DD News DD Sports (6) DD National DD News DD Sports All India Channels DD Bharati DD Urdu DD Kisan (6) Regional Channels DDDD Bharati Malyalam DD DD Urdu Chandana DD DD Kisan Yadagiri (16) Regional Channels DDDD Malyalam Podhigai DD DD Chandana Sahyadri DD DD Yadagiri Girnar (16) DDDD Podhigai Odia DD DD Sahyadri Kashir DD DD Girnar North East
DDDD Odia Bangla DD DD Kashir Punjabi DD DD North Rajasthan East
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Mizoram Meghalaya Manipur
Arunachal Nagaland Pradesh International DD India Channel (1)
Annexure-IV Annexure-IV BriefBrief details details of ofDD DD Free Free Dish Dish channels channels as on as01.11.2017 on 01.11.2017 TS-1 TS-2 TS-3 TS-4 Annexure-IVTS-5 Freq (MHz) BriefFreq details (MHz) of DD FreeFreq Dish(MHz) channels Freq as (MHz) on 01.11.2017 Freq (MHz) U/L-14140 D/L- U/L-14220 D/L- U/L-14270 D/L- U/L-14310 D/L- U/L-14350 11090 TS-1 11170 TS-2 11470 TS-3 11510 TS-4 D/L-11550 TS-5 FreqS.R. 29.5(MHz) MSPS S.R.Freq 29.5 (MHz) MSPS S.R.Freq 29.5 (MHz)MSPS S.R. 29.5Freq MSPS (MHz) S.R. 29.5Freq MSPS (MHz) U/L-14140FEC 3/4 FECU/L-14220 3/4 FECU/L-14270 3/4 FEC U/L-143103/4 FEC 3/4U/L-14350 D/L-11090GSAT -15 GSATD/L-11170 -15 GSATD/L-11470 -15 GSATD/L-11510 -15 GSAT -D/L-1155015 S.R. 29.5 MSPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS S.R.TV Channels 29.5 MSPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS FEC1. DD 3/4 - FEC 3/4 FEC 3/4 FEC 3/4 65. ManoranjanFEC 3/4 17. DD Rajasthan 33. Naaptol Blue 49. Big Magic GSATNational -15 GSAT -15 GSAT -15 GSAT -15 MoviesGSAT -15 2. DD News 18. DD Oriya 34. DDTV Urdu Channels 50. Test 402 66. Movies House 1. DD - 67. Housefull65. Manoranjan Movies 3. DD Sports 19.17. DD DD Podhigal Rajasthan 35. 33. Cinema Naaptol TV Blue51. 9XM 49. Big Magic National Movies 50.Test 402 68. Star Utsav Movies 2.4. DDDD Kisan News 20.18. DD DD Punjabi Oriya 36. 34.DD DDSaptagiri Urdu 52. Test 404 66. Movies House 67. Housefull 3. DD Sports 19. DD Podhigal 35. Cinema TV 53. Zee 51. Hindustan 9XM 5. DD Bharati 21. DD Sahyadri 37. India TV 69. Russia TodayMovies 68. Star Utsav 4. DD Kisan 20. DD Punjabi 36. DD Saptagiri 52. Test 404 70. Zee Anmol 6. DD Bangla 22. DD Yadagiri 38. Test 306 54. Star Utsav Movies Cinema 53. Zee 5.7. DDDD Bharati 23.21. DD DD Sahyadri 39. 37.Manoranjan India TV TV 69. Russia Today 55. Zee AnmolHindustan 71. 9X Bajao Chandana Malayalam 70. Zee Anmol 6.8. DDDD Girnar Bangla 24.22. Lok DD Sabha Yadagiri 40.38. News Test Nation 306 56. Masti54. Star Utsav72. Test 508 Cinema 73. Chardikala Time 7.9. DDDD Kashir 25.23. Rajya DD Sabha 41.39. Sony Manoranjan Pal 57. B-4U Music 55. Zee Anmol TV 71. 9X Bajao Chandana Malayalam TV 10. Maha Movie 26. Test 210 42. Dabanng 58. Test 410 74. DD India 8. DD Girnar 24. Lok Sabha 40. News Nation 56. Masti 72. Test 508 59. News State 11. Test 111 27. Dangal 43. Rishtey 75. 9X 73.Jalwa Chardikala 9. DD Kashir 25. Rajya Sabha 41. Sony Pal UP/UK 57. B-4U Music Time TV 28. Bhojpuri Channel 76. Rishtey 10.12. Maha B-4U Movies Movie 26. Test 210 44.42. Sony Dabanng Mix 60. News58. Test24 410 74. DD India Cineplex 59. News State 11.13. Test WOW 111 27. Dangal 45.43. Home Rishtey Shop 18 77. Star75. Sport 9X First Jalwa 29. DD Bihar 61. Sony Wah Cinema UP/UK 28. Bhojpuri 76. Rishtey 12.14. B-4U India News Movies 30. DD North 46.44. DD SonyMP Mix 62. Aaj 60. Tak News 24 78. MTV Beats Channel Cineplex East 13. WOW 45. Home Shop 77. Star Sport 29. DD Bihar 61. Sony Wah 15.Cinema News 18 India 18 First 31. DD UP 47. Enterr 10 63. ABP News 79. ETV Rajasthan 14. India News 30. DD North 46. DD MP 62. Aaj Tak 78. MTV Beats 16. Big Magic 32. Sadhna National 80. ETV UP/ 48. Star Bharat 64. Zee News Ganga 84 Uttarakhand
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17. AIR Kannada 1. AIR VBS 9. AIR Gujrati 25. AIR Ragam 33. AIR Kohima 26. Rainbow 2. AIR Telugu 10. FM Rainbow 18. AIR Bangla 34. AIR Aizwal Bangalore 3. AIR Marathi 11. AIR Punjabi 19. AIR Hindi 27. AIR Urdu 35. AIR Itanagar 4. AIR Tamil 12. FM Gold 20. AIR N.E. 28. AIR Oriya 36. AIR Agartala 13. Radio Kashmir 29. AIR Malayalam 5. AIR National 21. AIR Chennai 37. AIR Rohtak 6. Rainbow Kolkata 22. FM Gold 30. AIR Assamese 14. AIR Lucknow 38. AIR Shimla Mumbai 7. AIR Vijayawada 31. FM Gold 15. AIR Patna 23. AIR Jaipur 39. AIR Varanasi Chennai 24. Rainbow 32. FM Gold 8. AIR Imphal 16. AIR Bhopal 40. Radio test 508 Mumbai Kolkata Total TV Channels – 80/73, Total Radio Channels - 39
Annexure – V AnnexureAnnexure-V – V Digital High Power TV Transmitter Projects S. Digital High Power TV Transmitter Projects Approved as part of State / UT Approved as part of 11th Plan th S. No. Approvedth as part of 12 No. State / UT Approved as part of 11th Plan 12 Plan Phase II – 21 Plan Phase I – 19 nos Phase II – 21 nos. 23 nos. Phase I – 19 nos nos. 23 nos. 1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada Tirupati 1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada Tirupati 2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar 2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar 3 Assam Guwahati 3 Assam Guwahati 4 Bihar Patna Muzaffarpur 4 Bihar Patna Muzaffarpur 5 Chhattisgarh Raipur Jagdalpur 5 Chhattisgarh Raipur Jagdalpur 6 Gujarat Ahmedabad Surat 6 Gujarat Ahmedabad Surat Vadodara Vadodara Rajkot Rajkot 7 Haryana Hissar 7 Haryana Hissar 8 Himachal Pradesh Kasauli Shimla 9 8 JammuHimachal & KashmirPradesh Srinagar Kasauli JammuShimla 10 9 JharkhandJammu & Kashmir RanchiSrinagar JamshedpurJammu 1110 KarnatakaJharkhand BengaluruRanchi Mysore ShimogaJamshedpur 11 Karnataka Bengaluru Mysore DharwadShimoga 12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kochi KozhikodeDharwad 1312 MadhyaKerala Pradesh BhopalThiruvananthapuram GwaliorKochi Kozhikode 13 Madhya Pradesh IndoreBhopal Gwalior 14 Maharashtra MumbaiIndore Nagpur Ambajogai 14 Maharashtra AurangabadMumbai PuneNagpur Ambajogai 15 Manipur Aurangabad Pune Churachandpur 16 Meghalaya 87 Shillong 17 Mizoram Lunglei
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Sikkim Gangtok 22 23 Tamil Nadu Chennai Kodaikanal Rameshwaram 24 Telangana Hyderabad 25 Tripura Agartala 26 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Kanpur Varanasi
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2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar 3 Assam Guwahati 4 Bihar Patna Muzaffarpur 5 Chhattisgarh Raipur Jagdalpur 6 Gujarat Ahmedabad Surat Vadodara Rajkot 7 Haryana Hissar 8 Himachal Pradesh Kasauli Shimla 9 Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar Jammu 10 Jharkhand Ranchi Jamshedpur 11 Karnataka Bengaluru Mysore Shimoga Dharwad 12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode 13 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Gwalior Indore 14 Maharashtra Mumbai Nagpur Ambajogai Aurangabad Pune 15 Manipur Churachandpur 16 Meghalaya Shillong 17 Mizoram Lunglei 18 Nagaland Mokokchung 19 Odisha Cuttack Balasore ( Baleswar) 20 Punjab Jalandhar Amritsar 21 Rajasthan Jaipur Bundi Barmer
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