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Vision Statement of Friends of Prasar Bharati. Friends of Prasar Bharati aims to defend and promote All India Radio & Doordarshan in its vital role as India's National and Public Service Broadcaster, to inform, educate and entertain the public. We demand, to serve its real purposes, All India Radio & Doordarshan should be completely and directly funded by the government. We oppose all efforts to to compromise its significance and independence by throwing it to the mercy of market forces (corporate forces). We believe that, monopoly media and media consolidation is the worst that can happen to a democratic country like India. We believe that equally strong National and Private Broadcasters can co-exist and that is essential for a healthy democratic country. We
believe that Public Service
Broadcasting in the digital age will also involve many “non-linear”
programmes such as online or on-demand content, and it is vital that
Public Service Broadcasters are able to communicate on new
platforms We declare that as citizens of this great country it is our legitimate right to have a National and Public service Broadcaster which is autonomous and not influenced by market forces.
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Recent News.
Parliament panel sounds alert as Prasar Bharati costs mount
Social responsibility of Radio as a mass medium
AIR news analysis through good old radio
I&B Ministry plans for strengthening reach of media units
Health Ministry launches "Swasth Bharat" series on DD, AIR
Budget: I&B Ministry Gets Allocation of Rs 2,737.32 Cr
Government drops mobile TV plans.
Radio programme on MNREGA a hit
10-fold hike for AIR, DD border propaganda
All India Radio to reveal colours of chemistry
Arunachal should get more attention from national channel
New Prasar Bharati CEO for improving DD, AIR presentation.
Mr. Jawhar Sircar, the new CEO of Prasar Bharati
Akashvani Annual awards fuction held in Mumbai
Vacancies in DD, AIR to be filled soon
Jawhar Sircar to be next Prasar Bharati CEO
Phase III e-auction to start in June: Uday Varma
Akashavani Habba to kick off on Sunday
I&B sleeps as Prasar Bharati cries for staff.
Reaching out to Bihar's poorest, via radio
Seminar on disaster management
DoT starts process for auctioning spectrum in 700 Mhz band
AIR, DD set to expand reach in tribal areas.
Odisha: Akashvani Bhawanipatna far away from its destination.
Govt mulls e-auction for mobile TV
Lalli term over, search begins for new Prasar Bharati CEO.
Prasar Bharati, NPC difference delays recruitments.
CWG: I&B, Prasar Bharati were told "later" about outsourcing of broadcast rights.
I&B Ministry utilises only 30% of funds
Centre working on Prasar facelift.
Text of the discussion in Loksabha on 20-12-2011 about Prasar Bharati amendment bill 2010.
Parliament passes Prasar Bharati Amendment Bill 2010.
Over Rs 15 bn for digitisation of AIR & DD.
Doordarshan to launch 'India innovates' programmes from Jan 26.
Over Rs 15 bn for digitisation of AIR & DD.
Doordarshan to launch 'India innovates' programmes from Jan 26.
Prasar Bharati taking legal recourse to recover Rs 900 cr dues
Spectrum crunch may cost Prasar Bharati R300 crore.
Full text of the discussion in Rajysabha on 08-12-2011 about Prasar Bharati amendment bill 2010.
Prasar Bharati amendment bill 2010 passed by Rajya Sabha..
Recommendations of GoM to improve the functioning of Prasar Bharati
High priority for digitalization of DD & Air: I&B Minister
Dedicated documentary slot on Doordarshan.
On National Press Day, Vice President Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Press Council Chief insist on media regulation.
Paid News: Bane of Journalism.
DD defends its DTH ‘ decision’.
How media in India is regulated.
GoM goes slow on paid news issue.
Self-regulation is no regulation, says Press Council of India Chairman
Prasar Bharati wants bigger share of cricket telecast pie .
Scam hits Doordarshan's direct-to-home service expansion plan.
Regulate ‘aggressive’ news channels, says ASSOCHAM.
Cabinet decision regarding Official amendments to the Prasar Bharati Amendment Bill, 2010
Press Council chief wants TV to be under its ambit.
Cabinet to take up changes in Prasar Bharati Bill 2010.
IDPA signs MoU with DD to air documentaries and short fiction.
I&B Ministry accuses Nimbus of arm twisting Prasar Bharati.
Digital Radio and the Future of Shortwave.
Press Council wants say in electronic media, is in talks with I&B Ministry.
It is time news TV came under press watchdog as well.
If media proves incorrigible, harsh measures may be required: Markandey Katju .
Ordinance soon for changes in Prasar Bharati Act.
Make 'paid news' an electoral malpractice: Press Council
Media criticism of uplink-downlink policy unwarranted: ministry.
Amendment for Uplinking/Downlinking of TV channels approved by Union Cabinet.
I&B Min Proposes Amendments to Prasar Bharati Act.
FM station in Alappuzha still a distant dream .
Prasar Bharati posts Q1 revenue of Rs 3.29 bn.
Prasar Bharati to bid out DTH operations to private players. .
Ruling the airwaves, for 75 years.
Prasar Bharati strengthens monitoring system for expansion projects.
New serial on DD deals with mismanagement of Govt compensations.
Paid news an electoral malpractice: Poll panel.
ONGC among 474 bodies owing R450 crore to DD.
SC to cross examine witnesses on ex-Prasar Bharati CEO
Now, tune into your radio online.
Doordarshan wants equal share in sports broadcast revenue. .
Prasar Bharati owes Rs 13 bn, GoM recommends waiver.
DD's DTH platform to expand to 150 channels by year-end ,All India Radio FM Stations are to be expanded to another 313 cities .
Anna Impact: Govt Restrictions on Media in the Offing
DD begins arbitration proceedings to recover Rs 2.93 bn in arrears from agencies
No irregularity in appointment of DG of Doordarshan: Govt.
MPs criticise media in Lok Sabha.
Prasar Bharati FY'11 rev up 19% to Rs 13.88 bn.
Prasar Bharati finances in red, says Parliamentary Committee.
GoM for govt. meeting salary of Prasar Bharati employees.
Bringing out the stories behind the stories .
Government has decided to auction FM radio stations in cities and towns across the country
25 illegal air-channels have been detected in various parts of the country : I&B minister in Lok Sabha.
DD India's most watched TV channel.
AIR plans to rule airwaves with FM in 210 new cities
I&B agreed to CWG broadcast mess as it had no option, says CAG.
DD India R100-cr makeover begins
Doordarshan all set for a complete make-over
Tdsat leaves DD's DTH to decide on channels to carry
Prasar Bharati conducts e-Auction for its DTH Platform.
AIR Shillong holds regional folk and light music festival.
STAFF CRUNCH CAUSES RADIO SILENCE
Prasar Bharati looks at a turnaround
Prasar paid crores for unwanted services
Prasar Bharati seeks free land to boost AIR’s FM network
DD plans to e-auction National’s prime-time.
Ex-DD chief’s file forwarded to PMO
24/7 news channel part of plans to modernise AIR
Policy Guidelines for expansion of FM Radio Broadcasting services through private agencies (Phase-Ill).
Lalli to file rejoinder against CBI report – SC
Soni in a fix over conflicting reports.
Music from DD, AIR archives released.
Govt to pay 60% of PB staff salaries, infrastructure cost for 5 years.
CWG scam: ED registers case against Prasar Bharti CEO
AIR planning to revive radio drama
In a first, DD eyes R1.5k cr from pvt TV, DTH cos' ads
CAT fiat to Prasar Bharati on AIR, DD Directors-General appointment.
Govt to clip Prasar Bharati officials’ wings.
DRM+ on air in New Delhi..
HC notice to Prasar Bharati on member’s plea
DD to regain lost glory and emerge as top channel: Soni
Sanction to probe ex-DD chief: Prasar Bharati washes its hands off.
Lalli’s gone, problems persist.
Govt may get back power to remove Prasar Bharati chief
I&B Ministry publishes strategic plan for 2011-17
Absence of a regulator is weakness in broadcasting sector: Govt
DGs' SELECTION FOR AIR & DD BEFORE HON'BLE CAT, NEW DELHI
Introduce Broadcast Regulatory Services Bill without delay: Parliamentary Committee
Mrinal Pande likely to continue as head of Prasar Bharati.
Prasar Bharati wants Govt to meet 50% of its operating expense.
DD under-bid, alleges Prasar Bharati official.
Ministry nod for CBI probe against Lalli.
Prasar Bharati's budget shrinks.
Panel blames governance structure of Prasar Bharati.
Shunglu Committee”s report :PM orders CBI inquiry into Shunglu report.
CWG broadcast deal: PM acts on Shunglu Committee report.
CWG lapses: Prasar Bharati sets up empowered panel.
I&B plans Rs 12 bn spend on Prasar Bharati in FY'12.
Panel seizes computer discs from DD, Prasar Bharti chiefs .
GoM finalizes e-auction model for FM Phase III.
GoM to meet on Jan 19 to decide on form of auction for FM-III
GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER NEW ROADMAP FOR PRASAR BHARTI- SMT. SONI MINISTER RELEASES SIX DVDS OF DOORDARSHAN ARCHIVES ON VARIED THEMES.
Five panels to monitor work at Prasar Bharati.
Prasar Bharati board to finalise interim arrangements to manage pubcaster.
I&B ministry mulling amendments to Prasar Bharati Act.
President says yes to Lalli's suspension.
Prasar Bharati CEO on his way out soon
Parliamentary panel examining 'paid news' to meet Monday (20-12-2010)
Prasar Bharati will continue to get govt. fund.
Redundant sections of Prasar Bharati Act to be dropped: Ambika Soni.
Parliamentary panel pulls up Prasar Bharti for not following rules.
Presidential reference sought for Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer's removal.
Govt plans to rope in Army to run AIR, DD in case of strike.
NFADE AGITATION , AIR&DD SERVICES DISRUPTED ALL OVER INDIA..
Doordarshan’s education centric reality show to find excellent schools in Kerala.
Doordarshan Launches Documentary Series On Forts Of India.
National Commission for Women (NCW) favours law to control TV programmes.
Supreme Court refuses to restore Prasar Bharti CEO's exclusive powers.
‘Corruption in media affects the health of democracy'.
Prasar Bharati earns only Rs 58.19 cr as revenue during CWG.
Knew that CWG won't generate much ad revenue: Prasar Bharati.
Prasar Bharati moves HC against quashing of appointment news anchors.
Private DTH operators to cash in on govt-funded HD broadcast of CWG.
HC tells private channels to respect Prasar Bharti''s CWG copyright.
Government constitutes GOM on FM radio spectrum clock auction.
Prasar Bharati challenges private channels in Court for unauthorized CWG telecast.
Media in India losing focus, says Press Council Chairman.
"If we are not coming out with flashy advertising, it does not mean we are not performing" Says Doordarshan Director General.
350 modern cameras, 2700 personnel, DD all geared up for CWG
Prasar Bharati Amendment Bill 2010.
J&K government bans TV channel "Press TV "
CAT quashes appointment of newsanchors in Prasar Bharati.
Sending right signals in troubled areas.
I&B Ministry asks UPSC to review proposal for departmental promotions in Prasar Bharati.
Govt introduces Prasar Bharati Amendment Bill.
Govt. to counter Nepali, Pak TV & radio
Corporatisation to blame for paid news:PCI chairman G.N. Ray
Press Release of SEBI Regarding Mandatory disclosures by the media of its stake in corporate sector
'Paid news' a major threat to electoral democracy: P.Sainath
Prasar Bharati, plans to introduce DVB-T2 services at 19 Locations
Doordarshan Kendra Bhopal to organise Film festival.
To hire or to buy? DD faces dilemma.
CWG: DD scales down ad revenue target by half to Rs 100 cr.
DD Kerala programme demonstrates use of TV for development at grassroots
Has paid news turned media into a 'lap dog'?
DD racing against time to ensure CWG broadcast.
Govt. plans quiz show on rural India 'Sawal Ek Karor Ka'
Paid news: Press Council's sham report to hide Indian media's shame.
DD can't meet TRAI's deadline to go digital.
Doordarshan earned Rs.1.43 billion revenue for the first quarter .
European Commission approves new tax-based funding system for Spanish public broadcaster
FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF PRASSAR BHARATI.
New
Locations for Setting up of FM DRM+ Compatible Transmitters under 11th Plan
806 Private FM channels on way in FM-III
Elappully winner in DD social reality show ‘Green Kerala Express'
DD to launch special channel for agriculture programmes.
Govt plans panel to screen broadcast content.
DD Direct Plus takes on pvt DTH players.
CR forms of hundreds of Prasar Bharati employees misplaced, untracable
Karnatka High Court Upgrades IBPS Cadre !
Doordarshan to launch a reality show based on Naxal affected districts.
DD to show new series on mental health
Rs 100cr package to boost DD, AIR in J&K
All India Radio places global tender notice for DRM digital transmitters
Information needs of the northeast to be addressed
Media has lost its sense of priorities: P.Sainath
White House backs spectrum plan, incentive auctions.
Prasar Bharati focusses on locally relevant programmes: CEO
Village students to tune in to English lessons on All India Radio
No Private channel can grab the space of AIR &DD : Prasar Bharati CEO
Prasar Bharati to have separate recruitment board.
Broadcast Bill draft to be ready by August-end.
Every channel must regulate on its own: I&B Minister .
Green Kerala Express Enters Stage 2.
Private Treaties harm fair, unbiased news: SEBI
The GoM, decided to set up two committees to look into the issues related to Prasar Bharati.
Govt. firm on central regulatory mechanism for TV & Radio.
Doordarshan plans to air grassroots inventions.
Plans afoot to set up Rajya Sabha TV.
All India Radio: A Fading Memory?.
AIR dominates 11th International Radio Festival of Iran.
Broadcast brouhaha
I&B asks TV channels to speed up licence details.
AMBIKA SONI’s lack luster performance in year one of UPA?
Doordarshan plans to air grassroots inventions.
“If you are concerned about the society, the only creative outlet is still Doordarshan,” says Director Kewal Sethi.
Revenues of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati decline.
AIR programmes to be digitised.
Retired policemen, engineers may now guard border transmitters.
Report from Doordarshan sought on disruption during PM's press meet.
DD bungles as telecast goes off air for 3 minute.
Prasar Bharti is planning to walk out of the Indian Broadcasting Federation (IBF)
GOM decision: Only the 50% operating expenses of AIR & DD from the government.
Doordarshan Kendra Kohima organises Vibrant Echoes’
80s' UPSC cadres still awaiting promotions
I&B ministry plans Dedicated broadcast regulator.
‘Watching’ Doordarshan, from heart of Europe
On the mark, get set, and go: Doordarshan
DD and Akashvani no less than private channels in viewership and listnership
I&B Ministry slammed for poor fund utilisation
82 applicants await DD Direct capacity expansion.
Paid news undermining democracy: Press Council report
All India Radio Prepares for Digital Transmission with Thomson Megawatt Transmitters
GoM to take up the financial restructuring of the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati on 13-04-10
The Prasar Bharati staff feel stagnant in reality ,Says I&B Minister.
The public Broadcasters,DD & AIR digitization plan gets Cabinet approval.
Digital makeover for DD, AIR soon .
Revamped Prasar Bharati Board to expedite CW Games proposals
High Court Upgrades IBPS Officers: Prasar Bharati Files False Affidavit!
Doordarshan heads to Rs 1,000-crore revenue.
All India Radio mandated by Parliament to inform and educate the public, Says Prasar Bharati CEO .
Media has degraded, the " Fourth Estate" is becoming the real estate. Says P.Sainath .
The chase for eyeballs, in fact, has resulted in news getting commoditised.
Govt works out roadmap for digitisation of media: Uday Varma
Move to boost All India coverage in North East.
Declare paid news an electoral malpractice, demands political parties.
Add provisions in Prasar Bharati Act for more women in board, demands Parliamentary panel .
Prasar Bharati blamed on staffing issue.
Prasar Bharati asked to create more jobs for women .
‘Paid News’ issue raised in Rajya Sabha under Calling Attention Motion.
It is HOLI , the festival colours , But no salary for Dorrdarshan staff in DMC Dibrugarh .
Prasar Bharati Board meet likely in mid-March.
Want full Govt. funding: Prasar Bharati tells Parliamentary panel.
Home Minister P.Chidambaram to head Group of Ministers on Prasar Bharati.
DD DTH service gets strong upgrade signal.
Prasar Bharati should ensure transparency in dealings:Ambika Soni
I&B min likely to decide on content code, broadcast Bill in two month.
A cultural extravaganza in the offing in Guwahati.
Kaun banega crorepati? Kerala villages to battle it out on DD.
DD finds no takers for global rights.
"Paid news" culture is only a symptom of a deeper disease says, Prasar Bharati chairperson Mrinal Pandey.
All India Radio Rajkot to upgrade its transmission to digital .
Court issues contempt notice to Prasar Bharati CEO.
All India Radio confirms order for two Megawatt DRM MW transmitters
Centre moots Broadcasting Authority of India for TV channels.
All India Radio to introduce internet services.
I&B likely to get 25% more in Plan outlay.
DD, AIR services to be fully digitised by 2017,Says I&B Minister
Govt. to invite bids for mobile TV license.
DD to deploy robotic cameras for R-Day
DD Saptagiri channel bags 4 Unicef media awards.
Mrinal Pande set to
be Prasar Bharti chairperson.
I&B proposes Rs 14 bn for digitisation of DD & AIR.
Radio Netherlands partners AIR for
co-production..
Prasar
Bharati probe: CVC gets documents from I&B.
Prasar Bharati DTH to carry 200 Channels Says I&B
Minister.
Govt. warns National Geographic for showing wrong map of India.
Special steps being taken by Prasar Bharati to counter 'anti-India' broadcasts.
University of Kashmir signs MoU with Doordarshan
DD to commence news operations from Mandi house soon.
Prasar Bharati Chairman's resignation accepted.
DD Guwahati Kendra marks golden jubilee of National Broadcaster.
Govt. to modify Prasar Bharati Act.
I&B Min for GoM to go into HR issues in Prasar Bharti.
Trai probe into number of TV channels not to curb growth: Says I&B Minster.
Govt to set up nodal group soon for news flow during
crisis.
We don't look at private broadcasters as competitors says Prasar Bharati CEO.
DD’s Counselling Programme Gets Good Response
Modernisation Plans of Doordarshan
Govt needs to do more to
regulate content on TV says I&B
Minister.
Special audit of Prasar Bharati on: Government.
Establish full fledged DD centre in Goa: Demands Goa C.M
Ministry holds discussions on regulating TV content with stakeholders
I&B warns NDTV imagine on Bandini.
Star plus gets warning on Sach Ka Saamna
Govt earned Rs 133 cr from private FM channels since FY06-07
Doordarshan spent over 6 Crore as legal expense in 2007-09.
DD to sell copies of TV serials.
Saptagiri channel programmes not up to the mark says DD Director General.
300 DD staff to get training on HD Format.
DD targets Rs 1000 cr in current fiscal.
DD should reserve weekly slot for documentaries: Jahnu Barua
Telecast of Doordarshan in USA, Canada and other foreign countries demanded
Doordarshan is synonymous of Credibility : Himachal Pradesh C.M
Prasasr Bharati flouted norms to award TV rights.
Infighting in Prasar Bharati puts I&B ministry in a spot
HC allows Prasar Bharati CEO to finish extended tenure.
AIR plans live broadcast of Commonwealth Games in DRM mode
Engineering Chief of AIR appreciate the role of staff in the most difficult stations
Members of Parliament demands more transparency in the working of Prasar Bharati.
DD to telecast series on differently challenged people.
Govt to propose amendments to Prasar Bharti Act in Parliament
South African draft bill seeks to scrap TV licenses
Doordarshan’s weekly health programme'Kalyani' gets a fresh lease of life
DDK Srinagar to provide subject - wise counseling for KAS -mains
Flood victims bank on All India Radio
Govt to strip Prasar Bharti Board of its powers.
High priority to improving the quality of television and radio service
in Jammu and Kashmir, says I&B Minister.
Authentic information is indispensable for empowering people to make
informed choices in a
democratic set up, Says I&B Minister
Doordarshan Trivandrum to produce the first "social reality show".
Honb'l I&B Minister sends report on Prasar Bharati Board to PM.
Prasar Bharati gets three honours at ABU awards ceremony
UK's SIS to bag the Commonwealth Games 2010
rights.
BBC World Service Trust rolls out FM drama series in All India Radio
Private FM channels threaten to tune out over royalty
row
Minister slams baby swap show on pvt. channel
DD to air entertainment packed programme as mark of golden jubilee
AIR’s External Services turn 70 on 1st October, 2009
Prasar Bharati to finalise CWG broadcaster in 15 days
I&B Ministry faces CVC probe for "ignoring" T20 World Cup
DD Podhigai‘s BSNL Sports Quiz entered Limca Book of National Records
How Puneite scripted Doordarshan's success story
Doordarshan: 50 Golden years of Television Broadcasting.
Hi-tech newsroom rots amid DD's internal wrangling
Prasar Bharati needs mindset change: Ambika Soni
I&B Ministry likely to replace the existing Prasar Bharati board members.
Seminar on 50
DD commands highest channel share amongst all.
Learn English through AIR FM channel in UP.
Madras HC orders notice on obsenity by private satelite channels
Prasar Bharati to counter anti-India Propaganda from across the boarder .
SC allows CVC probe at Prasar Bharati,
HDTV production contract for Commonwealth Games in final stage.
I&B officials meet stakeholders on Broadcast Bill,
Dooradarshan's 60% content is entertainment,
CVC probe into Prasar Bharati legal bill.
Prasar Bharati CEO moves SC against CVC probe
Govt. appoints agency to study feasibility of Kisan TV .
AIR Bangalore to launch 15 new programmes from Indipendence Day ,
AR Rahman to host music show to mark DD’s 50 glorious years,
Prasar Bharati under revenue pressure.
Govt. clears DD's Rs 1.65 bn HDTV programme.
DD Sports to be Commonwealth Games Channel during the event.
Prasar Bharati DTH to pay mode?
Delhi High Court orders C. V.C enquiry in to Prasar Bharati issue.
May ask SC judge to supervise Prasar Bharati board meets: Delhi High Court.
Delhi High Court to pass order on proper functioning of Prasar Bharati
MIB initiates Content Code disscussion with Broadcasters again.
Prasar Bharati row: Court suggest internal audit by CAG.
Rs.100 cr to Strengthen Prasar Bharati Transmitters along Pak,China borders.
Law on Sports feed not generous , complaints Prasar Bharati.
195 NEW ALL INDIA RADIO STATION DURING 11 FIVE YEAR PLAN.
FM stations of All India Radio (AIR) is No.1 in listnership.
Despite competition from pvt. channels net rev of DD goes up.
Prasar Bharati gets the extra bucks due to Commonwealth Games,
Digitisation of Prasar Bharati in trouble,
Prasar Bharati may lose its right as the global broadcaster
Guidelines on sting operatios soon.
Centre to
decide on Foreign Investment cap in media.
All India Radio most effective medium to educate rural masses.
Trai warns cable operators against not showing DD Channels
NEW PROGRAMMES ON AIR & DD FOR NORTH EAST REGION .
Prasar Bharati to start high-definition TV (HDTV) services.
Media freedom down with few conglomerates and media magnates are trying
to take over the entire media space., says Asian editors
House panel for sharing Prasar Bharati deficit
Debate on 'Indian Television and its public Responsibility'. Broadcasters Do Some Soul-searching
I&B Ministry, Prasar Bharati under fire for not filling vacant posts
RS.299 CRORE SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR IMPROVING AIR AND DD SERVICES IN J&K
Prasar Bharati to launch a new channel DD- Health
DAVP should change its audio - visual policy.
Auction Of 97 FM stations in 48 cities by the I&B Ministry.
DD-India and DD -News launched in UK.
Friends Of Prasar Bharati Welcomes The Proposed Draft
of Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill
Mobile TV to become revenue earner for Prasarbharati .
Prasar Bharati introduces Early warning broadcasting system.
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