Jan 27, 2014

Recommendation for institutionalize Prasar Bharti

Prasar Bharti

Expert committee to review the institutional framework for Prasar Bharti headed by Sam Pitroda has submitted its report to I & B ministry.


Recommensation : 

  1. Develop funding mechanism for financial accountability
  2. Power to frame rules and regulations for its employees.
  3. Complete transfer of management,ownership and human resource to Prasar Bharti
  4. Set up a regulatory body for public accountability for content of broadcasting as a sub-committee of prasar bharti board.
  5. It should create a world class broadcasting service.
  6. Should encourage outsourcing of contents to external publishers
  7. Set up as the third arm of public broadcaster as DD and AIR.
  8. Pressed for digitization of present AM service to new radio transmission system
  9. Greater involvement of private sector to expand broadcasting service.