Annual Report 2019-20

Annual Report 2019-20
ANNUAL REPORT
2019-20
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information &
Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Prakash Javadekar
briefing the media on Cabinet Decisions, in New Delhi on January 22, 2020.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of India
ANNUAL REPORT
2019-20
CONTENTS
Highlights of the Year............................................................................................... 07
1. An Overview............................................................................................................. 27
2. Role and Functions of the Ministry........................................................................... 31
3. New Initiatives of the Ministry................................................................................... 35
4. Activities Under Information Sector.......................................................................... 41
5. Activities Under Broadcasting Sector........................................................................ 97
6. Activities Under Films Sector.................................................................................. 165
7. International Co-Operation..................................................................................... 221
8. Reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes

and Other Backward Classes.................................................................................. 225
9. Representation of Physically Disabled Persons in Service........................................ 227
10. Use Of Hindi As Official Language.......................................................................... 231
11. Women Welfare Activities........................................................................................ 235
12. Vigilance Related Matters....................................................................................... 237
13. Citizen’s Charter & Grievance Redressal Mechanism .............................................. 239
14. Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Matters...................................................... 243
15. Accounting and Internal Audit................................................................................ 247
16. Audit Paras............................................................................................................ 261
17. Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CATs................................................ 263
18. Scheme Outlay....................................................................................................... 265
19. Media Unit-Wise Budget......................................................................................... 269
20. Organization Structure........................................................................................... 273

Students at Interactive Digital Exhibition ‘IFFI@50’, during the 50th International Film
Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 26, 2019.
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information &
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing at the inauguration of the Video
Walls in 8 DD Studios and Earth Station, at DD Kendra, Delhi on July 25, 2019.
6 Annual Report 2019-20

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
Information Wing function organized at Pravasi Bharatiya

Kendra, New Delhi on 6th September, 2019.
Ø Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri The books are a compilation of 95 speeches
M. Venkaiah Naidu released the books delivered by the President of India Shri
‘Loktantra Ke Swar (Khand 2)’ and Ram Nath Kovind during his second year
‘The Republican Ethic (Volume 2)’ in a in office (July 2018 to July 2019).
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing the two books of selected speeches of the President
of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, titled ‘The Republican Ethic (Volume 2)’ and ‘Loktantra ke Swar (khand
2)’, in New Delhi on September 06, 2019. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change
and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar and the Union Minister for Social Justice and
Empowerment, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot and other dignitaries are also seen.
Ø On the occasion of the Anniversary of event organized by Press Council of India,

Quit India Movement, Hon’ble Minister New Delhi on 16th November, 2019. The Vice
of Information and Broadcasting Shri President of India also released the Norms
Prakash Javadekar presented the book of Journalistic Conduct Edition - 2019, the
“Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramaya Jeevan Directory of Press Council of India and a
Gatha” published by Publications Division souvenir at the award function. The Hon’ble
(DPD) to the Hon’ble President of India Shri Minister of Information & Broadcasting,
Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan, Shri Prakash Javadekar attended the
New Delhi on 9th August, 2019. function and addressed the key issues
that the media fraternity faced. On the
Ø On the occasion of National Press Day,
occasion, Press councils of five countries
the Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri
viz. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal
M. Venkaiah Naidu awarded the winners
and Sri Lanka participated and had a round
of ‘National Awards for Excellence in
table conference on the topic “Reporting –
Journalism 2019’ for their outstanding
Interpretation: A Journey”.
and exemplary work in journalism at an
Highlights of the Year 7

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing the Norms of Journalistic Conduct Edition -2019,
on the occasion of National Press Day, in New Delhi on 16 November, 2019. The Union Minister for
Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public
Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar and other dignitaries are also seen.
Ø ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ book major events which included :

chronicling Hon’ble Vice President’s
· The Swearing-in and Oath-taking
two years in office, published by Bureau
ceremony of the NDA Government led by
of Outreach and Communication (BOC),
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
was released by Hon’ble Union Minister for
was live streamed on various Social Media
Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah, at a function
platforms of the Ministry.
hosted by the Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting in Chennai on 11th August, o The live streaming on Press Information
2019. Hon’ble Vice President Shri Venkaiah Bureau (PIB)’s Twitter Periscope generated
Naidu received the first copy. Hon’ble 60K impressions and on PIB’s Facebook
Minister of Information & Broadcasting page reached 400K people.
Shri Prakash Javadekar presided over the
o The Hon’ble President of India Shri
function.
Ram Nath Kovind has complimented the
Ø A book containing “Selected Speeches Ministry, including PIB, for providing
(Vol. I) of Hon’ble Vice President, Shri excellent coverage to the ceremony.
M. Venkaiah Naidu”, brought out by
· To mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of
Publications Division (DPD), was released
Mahatma Gandhi,
by Hon’ble former President of India, Shri
Pranab Mukherjee. o An exhibition titled “Swachh Bharat,
Sashakt Bharat – Bapu Ke Sapno Ka Bharat”
Ø Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
was organized by Bureau of Outreach and
has undertaken various Communication
Communication (BOC) at India Gate Lawns
and Multimedia Campaign initiatives on
in New Delhi from 2nd to 6th October, 2019,
special occasions, flagship schemes and

which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister o DPD prepared the Electronic Version of 97
of Information and Broadcasting Shri volumes of ‘Sampoorna Gandhi Vangmaya’-
Prakash Javadekar, along with Hon’ble corresponding Hindi volumes of ‘Collected
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Works of Mahatma Gandhi’.
Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Minister
o October 2019 issues of ‘Yojana’ and ‘Aajkal’
of Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel.
journals published by Publications Division
o BOC also organized Exhibitions at eighteen (DPD) are devoted to the heritage and ideals
other places across the country. of Mahatma Gandhi.
o Publications Division (DPD) participated in o A multimedia exhibition on the 150th Birth
the exhibitions organized by BOC and also anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was
in various Book Fairs organized at Udaipur, organized at India Pavilion at the Frankfurt,
Agra and Thoothukudi, for spreading Abu Dhabi and London International Book
Gandhiji’s message. Fairs.
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri
Prakash Javadekar spinning the charkha, at a function, on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary
of Mahatma Gandhi, at Parliament House, in New Delhi on October 02, 2019
· To mark the 550th Birth anniversary of o A Sound & Light Show inaugurated at
Guru Nanak Dev Ji – Amritsar was held from 8th – 12th November,
2019 along with Digital Exhibition at
o The Hon’ble President of India’s visit to
Sultanpur Lodhi organized by Bureau of
Sultanpur Lodhi on 12th November and
Outreach and Communication (BOC).
Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visit to Sultanpur
Lodhi, Kartarpur Corridor and Dera Baba o BOC has also organized Special Outreach
Nanak in Punjab on 9th November, 2019 Programmes on the Philosophy of Guru
were covered live on all platforms of the Nanak Dev Ji. A quarter page colour
Ministry, including Social Media. advertisement was also issued in dailies
on 12th November, 2019 by BOC.

o Press Information Bureau (PIB) issued a · The 20th Anniversary Celebrations of
press release on the signing of agreement Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July, 2019 were
between India and Pakistan on the covered live.
modalities for operationalization of the
o The Wreath Laying Ceremony by the
Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Zero Point,
Hon’ble President of India from Kargil
International Boundary, Dera Baba Nanak.
War Memorial, Drass on 26.07.2019 and
· On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration 2019
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya function with Hon’ble Prime Minister
Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31st as the Chief Guest from Indira Gandhi
October, 2019, the various media platforms Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on 27.07.2019
of the Ministry, including Social Media, were broadcast/ telecast live on all major
broadcast/ telecast/ streamed live the platforms of the Ministry.
floral tributes to the Statue of Unity by
o An advisory was issued to all Private
the Hon’ble Prime Minister and flagging off
Satellite TV Channels to telecast and cover
“Run for Unity” by the Hon’ble President of
related events.
India and Hon’ble Home Minister from Patel
Chowk and Dhyanchand National Stadium, · Media Units of the Ministry provided
New Delhi. extensive coverage and exclusive updates
on the abrogation of Article 370 in
o BOC designed and printed about 30,000
Jammu & Kashmir, including the passage
brochures on Sardar Patel and delivered
of bills in Parliament and the speeches of
them to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Hon’ble President of India, Hon’ble Prime
o 60 second audio video spots were telecast Minister and Hon’ble Home Minister.
on various TV networks and outdoor
o A comprehensive feedback system was
exhibitions were also organized by BOC.
put in place to collect information from
o Publications Divisions (DPD) gave wide the regional press and information was
coverage in its flagship journals to the disseminated widely through Press Releases
recently instituted highest civilian award by PIB.
“Sardar Patel National Unity Award”.
o Exclusive coverage was also provided to
· Hon’ble Vice President Shri M Venkaiah the visits, meetings and interactions of the
Naidu led the nation in paying homage Ministers and senior representatives from
on the Centenary of Jallianwala Bagh the Government of India and the Indian
Massacre, which was live streamed on Army.
Social Media channels of the I&B Ministry.
· The Ministry and its Media Units celebrated
o R e g i o n a l O u t r e a c h B u r e a u ( R O B ) , ‘Constitution Day’ on 26th November,
Chandigarh under the Bureau of Outreach 2019 by undertaking pledge (Reading of
& Communication (BOC), put up a three- Preamble) and various initiatives given as
day ‘Photo Exhibition on Freedom under –
Struggle’ at Jallianwala Bagh from 11th
o A quiz on ‘Constitution of India’ was
– 13th April, 2019.
organized by Publications Division (DPD)
o A special Programme titled ‘Yaad Karo on Twitter (@dpd_India) from 6th - 26th
Qurbani’ was also organised by Publications November 2019.
Division (DPD) in collaboration with Indira
o Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs) of
Gandhi National Centre for Art (IGNCA),
BOC organized several Special Outreach
New Delhi on 15th April, wherein children
Programmes across the country.
from three Delhi schools sang patriotic
excerpts, read passages and skit on o Wide & instant dissemination was provided
nationalistic theme. to the event by posting tweets, pictures and

videos on various social media platforms. Delhi on 8th September, 2019 on the key
decisions taken by the Government in
o Govt. has also decided that Citizens’ Duties
the first hundred days of its second
Campaign (including Fundamental Duties)
term.
for creating awareness on duties of the
citizens will be undertaken for one year o The Minister released the booklet containing
period from 26-11-2019 to 26-11-2020 a compendium of key decisions of the
during which a number of activities would government in hundred days titled ‘Jan
be undertaken. Connect’ and inaugurated an Exhibition
on ‘Furthering India’s Development - 100
· Hon’ble Minister of Information and
days of Bold Initiatives & Decisive Actions’
Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar
organized by Bureau of Outreach and
addressed a Press Conference in New
Communication (BOC).
Prakash Javadekar releasing the booklet ‘Jan Connect’, at a Press Conference on completion of 100
Days of Government, in New Delhi on September 08, 2019.
Prakash Javadekar releasing the booklet ‘Jan Connect’, at a Press Conference on completion of 100
Days of Government, in New Delhi on September 08, 2019.
· Hon’ble Minister for Information and the government. It was conveyed that the
Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar roadmap towards making India a 5 trillion-
presented the report card of First Fifty dollar economy has been laid down in these
Days of the Government, in an interaction 50 days.
with Media persons on 22nd July, 2019. The
o A special booklet was also designed
Minister enumerated several key decisions
and printed by Bureau of Outreach and
and highlighted the primary focus areas of
Communication (BOC) on 50 days of Modi

Government titled “Fifty days of Modi funds earmarked in annual budget are
Government: Decisive & Directional”. being taken up for accountable and
Budgeted Swachhta Action Plans (SAP)
· A massive and intensive Outdoor Media
by all Media Units/ organizations of the
campaign on the theme ‘Desh Ka
Ministry. SAP 2019-20 amounting to Rs.
Mahatyohar’ was undertaken by Bureau
2204.06 lakhs is being implemented and
of Outreach and Communication (BOC)
SAP 2020-21 amounting to Rs. 1433.84
for the Lok Sabha Elections 2019,
lakhs has been formulated. M/o I&B
with emphasis on the Systematic Voter’s
has also been adjudged as one of the
Education and Electoral Participation
best Ministries for implementation
(SVEEP) voter awareness among various
of Swachhata Action Plan for the FY
target groups such as Armed Personnel,
2018-19. An award was conferred by
Youth, elderly, first time voters etc.
the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti at a
o Several Voter Awareness Campaigns were ceremony held on 6th September, 2019 at
carried out by BOC in TV & Radio for the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Elections involving several themes and
· The launch of the Fit India Programme by
print advertisements which were released
with various taglines.
was telecast live from Indira Gandhi Indoor
o Social Media Cell, PIB undertook an Stadium, New Delhi on 29th August, 2019.
initiative on pilot basis for voter awareness
o Live streaming of the launch event was
based on the concept of Meme making.
done on PIB’s Social Media platforms apart
· The Ministry and its Media Units ran an from promo video for the pre-publicity and
extensive campaign ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ live tweets of pictures and video bytes.
to shun the Single Use Plastics (SUPs).
o Media Houses are sensitised from time
o The use of plastic folders, plastic water to time to participate in the campaign for
bottles, plastic/polythene bags and other wider impact by PIB.
such items has been discontinued in the
· Four-day long 5 th India International
Main Secretariat and similar action has
Science Festival held in Kolkata was
been undertaken by various Media Units/
inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister
organizations.
through video conferencing on 5th November,
o ‘Shramdaan’ & extensive cleanliness drives 2019. PIB conducted a Media Tour for 36
undertaken by Regional/ Field/ Branch Media Persons from across the country
offices of Media Units of M/o I&B across from 4th – 9th Nov., 2019. Press releases
the country. related to the inauguration were issued and
wide and instant publicity was provided on
o Campaign on Plastic Mukt Bharat has social media platforms of PIB.
been undertaken by many prominent TV
channels and also appeared in Print Media. · The ‘Union Budget 2019-20’ presented
by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt.
o Social Media campaign with videos and Nirmala Sitharaman on 5th July, 2019 was
graphics for plastic waste management comprehensively covered and publicized.
being run.
o The budget speech by the Finance Minister
o Awareness activities:- was broadcast/ telecast/ streamed live on
ü Outreach Programmes by BOC. all major platforms of M/o I&B, including
Social Media handles.
ü Programmes on Apna Radio by Indian
Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). o Press Information Bureau (PIB) uploaded
Infographics and Press Releases on its
· Swachhata activities and corresponding website. The August issues of Yojana

and Kurukshetra journals published by Media handles.
Publications Division are special issues on
o National Summit of Radio Jockeys for
the theme of ‘Union Budget’.
spreading awareness on IDY 2019 was
· The 5th International Day of Yoga (IDY) organized jointly by the Ministry of AYUSH
was widely covered on 21st June, 2019. and Ministry of I&B on 15th June, 2019 in
New Delhi.
o The principal focus of the coverage was
on the Hon’ble Prime Minister leading o A 5-day grand exhibition on Yoga, organized
the nation in performing yoga at Prabhat at Ranchi assembly ground by Bureau of
Tara School Maidan, Ranchi (Jharkhand). Outreach and Communication (BOC)
This event was streamed live on all major depicting Yogasana and Yog Vidya, was
platforms of M/o I&B, including Social inaugurated on 20th June, 2019.
The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh and the Union Minister for Environment, Forest &
Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar performing Yoga, on the
occasion of the 5th International Day of Yoga 2019, at Rajpath, in New Delhi on June 21, 2019.
· The Hon’ble President of India’s message · On the occasion of the first anniversary
to the Nation on the eve of Independence of Ayushman Bharat, PIB facilitated
Day and the Message & Flag Hoisting by the translation and publication of Articles
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on the 73rd by Union Ministers and other eminent
Independence Day of India 2019 was personalities of healthcare sector in English,
broadcast/ telecast/ streamed live on all Hindi and various regional languages in
major platforms of the Ministry, including print media across the country and on PIB
Social Media. blog.
o Special graphics were made and uploaded · The Month of September was celebrated
on Social Media platforms by Press as the Poshan Maah across the country to
Information Bureau (PIB). address the mal-nutritional challenges. The
regional and branch offices of PIB provided
o September 2019 issues of Yojana and
media coverage to the several programmes/
Kurukshetra journals published by DPD
events which were held in different parts of
carried selected points of PM’s Independence
the country.
Day address prominently.

Ø The Second All India Annual Conference special issue is ‘Post Independence Hindi
of Indian Information Service Officers Literature’ and it depicts the literary reality
was organized at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra of the last 75 years.
in New Delhi on 5th August, 2019. Hon’ble
Ø Booklets on Howdy Modi covering the
Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Howdy Modi event in Houston, USA was
Shri Prakash Javadekar conveyed his
designed and printed by Bureau of Outreach
message to the Delegates of the Conference
and Communication (BOC). Hon’ble PM’s
wherein he highlighted the importance of
address at ‘Howdy Modi’ was widely
feedback along with communicating the
publicized by Press Information Bureau
programmes and policies of government,
(PIB) through social media (including live
stating that the IIS Officers are the eyes
streaming), print and electronic media
and ears of the government.
in English, Hindi, Urdu and regional
Ø An aesthetically presented photo album, languages.
carrying around 150 authentic and
Ø India was designated as the Guest
rare photographs of Gandhiji, titled
of Honour for the 29 th Abu Dhabi
“Mahatma Gandhi: A Life Through
International Book Fair, which was held
Lenses” was published by Publications
from 24 th – 30 th April, 2019. The India
Division (DPD). A heritage value ‘Gandhi
Pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International
Album’, originally published in 1954, was
Book Fair was inaugurated on 24th April,
restored with a highly improved aesthetic
2019 in the presence of Indian Ambassador
layout and design and for the first time,
Shri Navdeep Suri and Chairman of
the book has been translated in Hindi by
National Book Trust Prof. Govind Prasad
Publications Division (DPD). The Hindi
Sharma. The India Pavilion lays special
version ‘Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramay
focus on the life and philosophy of Mahatma
Jeevan Gatha’ has been published with
Gandhi and displays the 100 volume
around 500 photographs of Gandhiji and
series titled ‘Collected Works of Mahatma
his contemporaries presenting the visual
Gandhi’, apart from various publications on
image of his life and times.
freedom struggle. DPD made a presentation
Ø To strengthen the implementation of Ek on the topic ‘Making of the Collected Works
Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB), an of Mahatma Gandhi’ at the Book Fair on
article by the Hon’ble Minister of Human 28th April, 2019.
Resource Development was published by
Ø The Ministry participated in the Frankfurt
PIB and an article each from the regional
International Book Fair (FIBF) held
offices in the paired states were exchanged
from 16th – 20th October, 2019 by putting
and published in the regional newspapers.
up an Indian Pavilion, which received
Outreach programmes on the theme of
huge appreciation from the visitors and
EBSB were conducted by BOC.
representatives from India and other
Ø Several e-projects of Publications nations. A flashmob was organized with
Division (DPD) were launched, including the Indian student community in Frankfurt
its redesigned dynamic website, mobile who presented dances on Bollywood
app “Digital DPD”, e-version of ‘Rozgaar patriotic numbers. A re-enactment of Dandi
Samachar’ and e-book “Satyagrah Geeta” March was also organized by children of
presenting the life and activities of Gandhiji Balgokulam, wherein they walked through
on 31st July, 2019. the corridors of FIBF while holding placards,
flags and singing songs like Vaishnav Jan
Ø On the 75th Anniversary of the Aajkal
te and Ham Honge Kamyaab.
(Hindi), a magazine being published since
1945, a special issue was brought out by Ø Publications Division (DPD) participated
Publications Division (DPD). The theme in the 25 th Delhi Book Fair held at
of the January – February (combined) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11th –

15th September, 2019. DPD won the Gold special programmes ‘Swachhta - Mahatma
Trophy for Excellence in Display in Delhi ko Shardhanjali’, ‘Tribute to Mahatma’,
Book Fair, awarded on 15th September, ‘Khadi Vastra Nahi Ek Vichardhara’ and
2019. DPD has also won nine awards in ‘Mahatma Lives’.
various categories for its participation in
the Fair, given by the Federation of Indian · The 8 th edition of in-house magazine
Publishers. ‘Akashvani Samachar Bharati’ was
released by News Services Division, All
Ø A Delegation from I&B Ministry represented India Radio (NSD, AIR), dedicated to #Bapu
India at the second Shanghai Cooperation 150 and his thoughts of Sewa, Samarpan,
Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum Swadeshi, Swavalamban, Sahyog and
held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 23-26 Swachhata.
May, 2019. It highlighted the vital role of
the Ministry of I&B in the development Ø To mark the 550th Birth anniversary of
of the mass media landscape within the Guru Nanak Dev Ji, The Hon’ble Minister
country and emphasized the need for for Information and Broadcasting Shri
media collaborations and exchange of best Prakash Javadekar launched a digital
practices amongst the various mass media version of ‘Gurbani’ of archival value as
agencies, organizations and associations preserved in Prasar Bharati Archives at
across the SCO partner states. New Delhi on 15th November, 2019.
Ø Daily updates in the form of Press Releases · DD News did extensive live coverage of
on Cyclone ‘Fani’ and daily reports ‘Prakash Parv’ organized at Sultanpur
of weather warning were provided by Lodhi (Punjab) and Kartarpur Corridor on
PIB Regional offices namely Kolkata, 12th Nov., 2019 and telecast a documentary
Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar and Chennai. on Kartarpur Corridor and a discussion
based programme.
Broadcasting Wing · ‘Bani Utsav’ – a Shabad-Kirtan Concert
Ø The Swearing-in and Oath-taking by eminent Raagis, was organized by the
ceremony of the NDA Government led External Services Division of All India
by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Radio (AIR).
Modi was telecast/ broadcast live from · DD has telecast Shabad Kirtan based on
Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 30th Shabads of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and TV
May, 2019. DD and DD News extensively reports on Nagar Kirtan.
covered the Swearing-in held at a glittering
ceremony in the forecourt of Rashtrapati · NSD, AIR has broadcast exclusive reports
Bhawan in which Heads of BIMSTEC from Dera Nanakana Sahib and Ground
countries were invited as special guests. Reports on Kartarpur Corridor, apart from
The Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram coverage related to Shobha Yatra and
Nath Kovind has complimented the International Nagar Kirtans by Special
Ministry, including Doordarshan and AIR, Correspondents.
for providing excellent coverage to the
ceremony. Ø On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya
Ø To mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31st
Mahatma Gandhi – October, 2019, DD News telecast special
documentary on Sardar Patel and Hon’ble
· Video on ‘Vaishnava Janato’ was produced
PM’s address to the trainee Probationers
and screened by Doordarshan.
of Civil Services at Kevadia, Gujarat. NSD,
· Doordarshan News covered the mega event AIR broadcast Ground Reports from across
held in Sabarmati Ashram and telecast the country and special reports on its news

magazine programmes. AIR broadcast 31st October, 2019 at 9.30 pm across its
‘Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2019’ on network.
Prakash Javadekar paying homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, on the
occasion of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, in New Delhi on October 31, 2019.
Ø On the occasion of the Centenary of channels of AIR. The functions organized

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, DD News all over the country were also covered in
provided live coverage and did special spot news coverage by NSD, AIR.
programming of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s
Ø Media Units of the Ministry provided
event and also produced and telecast a
extensive coverage and exclusive updates
special programme called “Jallianwala
on the abrogation of Article 370 in
Bagh”. Short films on India’s freedom
Jammu & Kashmir, including the passage
struggle and Jallianwala Bagh made by
of bills in Parliament and the speeches of
Doordarshan, were also played for the
Hon’ble President of India, Hon’ble Prime
public. News Services Division, All India
Minister and Hon’ble Home Minister.
Radio (NSD AIR) also broadcast a special
bilingual programme titled “100 years of · DD News telecast discussion based
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre” on 13th April, programmes on Article 370 and Jammu &
2019. Kashmir (J&K) such as ‘Kashmir Truth’,
‘Kashmir ka Sachh, ‘Jammu Kashmir-
Ø The 20th Anniversary Celebrations of
Badlav ki Bayaar’ and J&K ground report.
Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July, 2019 were
covered live by DD News. DD News telecast · News Services Division, All India Radio
special programmes including ‘Salute (NSD AIR) broadcast 43 Ground Reports
to brave heart’, documentary on Kargil from Srinagar, Jammu, Leh & Kargil
Vijay, special programmes on Martyrs and and exclusive updates on the easing of
‘Y- Factor’ with NCC Cadets. Features on Restrictions and situation returning to
‘Kargil War Heroes’ were broadcast from all normal in the Valley.

· DD News telecast the swearing in ceremony · Extensive news coverage was provided
of the new Lt. Governors of Jammu to the plogging runs around the Nation,
and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh and including Hon’ble PM’s morning plogging
prominently telecast 14 special episodes run at Mamallapuram.
of discussion based programs on J&K.
· Ground Reports, news and discussion
· NSD, AIR broadcast exclusive updates on programmes aired by DD News and NSD
Hon’ble PM’s visit to J&K on Deepawali, AIR.
new Lt. Governors in J&K, run-up to the
Ø Doordarshan News provided wide publicity
creation of Union Territories of Jammu-
and live coverage to the visit of Hon’ble
Kashmir and Ladakh and developments
Prime Minister to the US, including
after creation.
HOWDY MODI programme, UNGA address,
Ø The Ministry and its Media Units undertook Special Panel Discussions from New York
several initiatives for raising voter awareness and exclusive interviews with Indian and
and providing comprehensive coverage to US representatives. DD News also telecast
the activities of Lok Sabha Elections discussion based 17 special programs and
2019. News Services Division, All India Radio
(NSD, AIR) broadcast 14 live Ground
· DD News did special interview of Hon’ble
Reports on PM’s visit to US.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi related
to Elections. Ø The launch of the Fit India Programme by
· Special programming by DD News included
was telecast live by DD and DD News from
bilingual daily one hour Election Programme
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
‘Janadesh 2019’, audience based one-hour
on 29th August, 2019.
shows ‘#Janmat2019’, 5-minute fast news
segment ‘Chunavi 5/15’ and ‘Election · NSD AIR broadcast exclusive interviews
5/15’, special edition travelogue, special with Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) for Youth
programme ‘Election Express’ and short Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju and
promos ‘Election Trivia’. other renowned sports persons.
· For the first time, NSD AIR continuously · Several programmes have been telecast/
broadcast a special Bilingual programme broadcast by DD, DD News, AIR and NSD:
“Special Janadesh 2019” for 40 hours AIR such as live programmes, special
on AIR FM Gold & other channel, which half hour programmes, bytes, success
was also available live on official YouTube stories, reports, documentaries, news
channel of NSD AIR. bulletins, Ground Reports, special reports,
discussions, spots, exclusive interviews etc.
Ø The commemoration of Samvidhan Divas
(Constitution Day) attended by the Hon’ble Ø Live and extensive coverage was provided
President of India, Hon’ble Vice President by Doordarshan News and News Services
and Hon’ble Prime Minister of India was Division, All India Radio (NSD, AIR) to
telecast/ broadcast live from Central Hall the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s informal
of Parliament House, New Delhi on all meet with the Chinese President, Mr. Xi
platforms of the Ministry on 26th November, Jinping and his visit to Saudi Arabia.
2019.
· Special Programmes were produced by
· DD News prepared a documentary and a DD News namely “Modi-Xi Summit” and
special programme on Constitution Day “Mamallapuram Shikhar Sammelan”
and telecast 4 special episodes of Preamble and PM’s Key Note address on Future
reading. Innovation Initiatives in Riyadh was also
telecast.

· NSD AIR broadcast Ground Reports covered.
in News Magazine programmes from
Ø The ‘Union Budget 2019-20’ presented
Mamallapuram and spotlight/news
by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt.
analysis talk programmes on relations
Nirmala Sitharaman on 5th July, 2019 was
between India and Saudi Arabia.
comprehensively covered and publicized.
Ø Cyclone ‘Fani’ updates were part of the
· DD News did exclusive telecast of Hon’ble
DD News bulletins from the time Indian
Prime Minister’s first reaction on Budget
Meteorological Department (IMD) started
and Hon’ble Finance Minister’s exclusive
providing updates.
interaction after the budget presentation.
· Live inputs/ reports from Tamil Nadu, DD News showed exclusive programmes on
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and various sectors of Budget and respective
West Bengal were telecast. allocations/ provisions with a fleet of guests
& experts.
· Hon’ble PM’s visit to Odisha was
exclusively covered for the whole day. · News Services Division, All India Radio
Special programming was conducted (NSD, AIR) broadcast special Budget
covering the meetings taken by PM and the Bulletins and post-budget discussions with
NCMC meetings. Three teams of DSNG and eminent experts.
reporters were deployed.
Ø The 5th International Day of Yoga (IDY)
· Cyclone landfall was covered for around was widely covered on 21st June, 2019.
4 hours and bilingual programming was
· Special coverage/ packages were done by
done on DD News and DD India. Relief
DD News and AIR including interviews,
and rehabilitation was the focus of the
stories, features, Ground Reports and
coverage and interviews/ interactions with
theme-wise special programming on yoga
DG: NDRF, DG: IMD and senior officers of
targeting Youth, Health etc.
the Odisha Government were done.
· The international coverage of IDY across
· Special packages and tweets were released
different cities of the world was used in
on Social Media and precautions through
special packages.
Do’s and Don’ts were disseminated.
· All India Radio (AIR) has conducted
Ø RNUs of DD News and NSD AIR have
workshop of Radio Jockeys in various parts
prominently broadcast news about the very
of the country.
severe cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ which was
formed over the east central Arabian Sea Ø On the occasion of the 73rd Independence
near Gujarat coast. Day of India 2019, Hon’ble Minister of
Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash
· Evacuation of approximately 2 lakh 80
Javadekar released a patriotic song
thousand people from vulnerable areas
“Watan” produced by Doordarshan on 13th
and deployment of National Disaster
August, 2019 in New Delhi. The song pays
Response Force (NDRF) personnel in the
tribute to New India and is sung by famous
coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch
Bollywood singer Shri Javed Ali, penned by
besides deployment of SDRF, Army and
lyricist Shri Alok Shrivastav and musically
BSF to meet any eventuality was also widely
composed by Shri Dushyant. DD News
covered through the bulletins in various
telecast special programmes ‘Independence
languages and dialects.
Day 2019- Naye Bharat ki Or’ and ‘Quit
· Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah India –Yaden Azadi Ki’.
reviewing the preparedness in a high-level
Ø On the occasion of the first anniversary
meeting with concerned State & Central
of Ayushman Bharat, DD News telecast
Ministries in New Delhi was also adequately
several Ground Reports and NSD AIR

Prakash Javadekar dedicating a musical video song “Watan” to the Nation, in New Delhi on August 13,
2019. The Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Dr. A. Surya Prakash is also seen.
broadcast an exclusive with CEO Dr. Indu lifestyle, arts, crafts, songs, dances, folks,
Bhushan. News coverage was provided to history, monuments, festivals, literature,
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) becoming the first clothing, sports, puppetry etc.
state to issue highest number of golden
· All India Radio (AIR) made an iconic song
cards under the scheme.
relevant to EBSB as the theme, which was
Ø The Month of September was celebrated one of the components of the Sardar Patel
as the Poshan Maah across the country Memorial Lecture, 2019.
to address the mal-nutritional challenges.
· NSD, AIR did extensive dissemination of
‘Aarogya Bharat’ health show was telecast
promo released on EBSB and exclusive
by DD with health experts on the topic
stories, Ground Reports, regional
‘Mission Poshan’. NSD AIR broadcast 5
conversation of 100 key messages, etc.
Ground Reports and provided coverage on
were broadcast with inputs from Regional
news magazine programme, discussion
News Units.
programme and social media platforms.
· Regional Kendras of DD will telecast one
Ø To strengthen the implementation of Ek
sentence per day along with its translation
Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) –
in paired states.
· Broadcast of Regional Chitrahar/ songs
· DD News would present Good News Stories
in paired states along with subtitles in the
of paired states on Social Media
language of paired state is being done.
· Podcast of sentences in different languages
· DD News has telecast special audience
to help students learn language of paired
based episodes on EBSB.
states.
· Programmes are being telecast by DD
Ø The first episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ during
Kendras amongst the paired states on
the second tenure of Hon’ble Prime Minister
various themes such as pilgrimages,
Shri Narendra Modi was broadcast on
travelogue, cuisine, culture, heritage,

entire Doordarshan and All India Radio Award at a function organized by NCPEDP
(AIR) network. DD News took live coverage at IIC, New Delhi for its path breaking work
of audiences from seven locations across in making television accessible for people
the country and bytes from the audiences with hearing disabilities.
were also taken. Regional News Units
Ø It has been decided by the Ministry that
(RNUs) of News Services Division, All
an Affidavit be submitted within one
India Radio (NSD AIR) also covered the
month of issue of notice by both existing
programme in their 223 bulletins, 256 FM
Multiple System Operators (MSOs) as well
headlines in 77 language and dialects.
as fresh applicants that they are carrying
Ø The 7th National Community Radio all 24 DD Channels, besides Lok Sabha
Sammelan was organized by the Ministry and Rajya Sabha TV channels, on their TV
of Information and Broadcasting from 27th network. This has been done to avert the
to 29th August, 2019 at Dr. BR Ambedkar contravention of existing rules regarding
Bhawan, New Delhi. On 28 th August, carrying of DD channels by all Cable TV
2019, Hon’ble Minister of Information and Networks.
Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar
Ø D o o r d a r s h a n c e l e b r a t e d i t s 6 0 t h
presented the ‘National Awards for
Foundation Day in a function organized
Community Radio for 2018 and 2019’ and
at Doordarshan Bhawan, New Delhi on
released a compendium of key decisions
16th September, 2019. Hon’ble Minister
of the Government in first 75 days of
of Information and Broadcasting Shri
second term titled “Jan Connect: Clear
Prakash Javadekar released a customized
Intentions, Decisive Actions”.
postage stamp and launched a poem
Ø Ministry of I&B received a Special Jury penned by Shri Alok Srivastava, rendered
Prakash Javadekar presenting the National Awards for Community Radio, at a function, in New Delhi on
August 28, 2019.

in the quintessential voice of Shri Amitabh manner in dance reality shows or other
Bachchan, to mark the occasion. A special such programmes. They have been further
brochure on Doordarshan was also released advised to exercise maximum restraint,
on the occasion. sensitivity and caution while showing such
reality shows and programmes.
Ø The Ministry has issued two advisories
with a view to enhance outreach and Ø DD News has been telecasting Ground
benefit TV viewers of the country. Reports on successful implementation of
The Ministry has advised all private various Govt. flagship schemes, including
satellite TV channels to consider displaying those related to Transforming India, New
the castings/credits/titles of Hindi and India Stories and Ayushman Bharat.
Regional languages TV serials in the Report is prepared after taking feedback
respective languages also. The Ministry has from actual beneficiary of concerned
also advised them to avoid showing children scheme. All the videos of the ground reports
in indecent, suggestive and inappropriate are regularly uploaded on the website of DD
News.
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting,
Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing the gathering at the 60th Foundation Day celebrations of
Doordarshan, in New Delhi on September 16, 2019.
Ø The first operational flight of the India’s the 14th Conference of Parties (COP 14)
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle to United Nations Convention to combat
GSLV MkIII-M1 which successfully launched Desertification (UNCCD) organized in
into an earth orbit the Chandrayaan-2 Greater Noida from 2nd – 13th September,
spacecraft from Sriharikota, Andhra 2019 and live telecast the High-Level
Pradesh on 22nd July, 2019 was provided plenary session addressed by the Hon’ble
extensive coverage and publicity. DD News Prime Minister and the concluding function
conceptualized and produced special attended by the Hon’ble Minister for
programmes, including a two hour live Environment, Forest & Climate Change
telecast and 3 recorded programmes of 30 and Information and Broadcasting. NSD
minutes on Chandrayaan-II. Discussion AIR provided coverage in news magazine
programmes were also broadcast by NSD, programme and on Social media platforms.
AIR in its current affairs programmes.
Ø DD News sent a special correspondent to
Ø DD News provided extensive coverage to Hague for live reporting of International

Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment on ‘Best Feature Film’ category, ‘Badhaai Ho’
Kulbhushan Jadhav case and did exclusive as ‘Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome
coverage of the verdict in favour of India. Entertainment’ and Hindi movie ‘Padman’
as ‘Best Film on Social Issues’.Aditya
Ø DD News had organized special shows on
Dhar won ‘Best Director Award’ for ‘Uri:
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
The Surgical Strike’, Ayushman Khurana
(POCSO) Act, which was discussed in
and Vicky Kaushal jointly won ‘Best
length in DD News Prime Time bulletins.
Actor’ award for their performances in
‘Andhadhun’ and ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’,
Films Wing respectively, while Keerthy Suresh won
‘Best Actress’ trophy for her performance
Ø The Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram in Telugu movie ‘Mahanati’. Uttarakhand
Nath Kovind presented the 50th Dada Saheb was awarded the ‘Most Film Friendly State’
Phalke Award to Shri Amitabh Bachchan award.
at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Ø The Ministry utilized Film Festivals as
on 29 th December, 2019. The Hon’ble
a powerful medium for communication
Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah
by conducting film festivals on several
Naidu conferred the 66th National Film
occasions and events across the country -
Awards for the year 2018 in various
categories on 23rd December, 2019 at Vigyan · The Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry
Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister for of Information and Broadcasting organized
Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Shri the 50th Edition of the International
Prakash Javadekar graced the occasion, Film Festival of India held from 20 th
along with Chairpersons of various Juries to 28th November, 2019 in Panaji, Goa
for the Awards. Some of the prominent which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble
winners included Gujarati film ‘Hellaro’ in Minister for Information & Broadcasting,
Hon’ble President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Shri Amitabh
Bachchan for his outstanding and invaluable contribution to cinema spanning over five decades, at a
function, at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi on December 29, 2019.

Shri Prakash Javadekar. The opening Cannes Film Festival 2019 was inaugurated
ceremony was graced by Sh. Amitabh on 15th May by Secretary, M/o I&B and
Bachchan & Sh. Rajnikanth, Film Actors. the members of the Film Fraternity. The
The closing ceremony of IFFI 2019 was initiatives of the Government and the
based on the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha emerging trends in Media & Entertainment
Bharat’. The Golden Jubilee Edition of IFFI Industry were highlighted. A special
witnessed around 190 acclaimed films from IFFI poster marking its Golden Jubilee
76 countries, with Russia as the country of Edition was released on the occasion. The
focus, and more than 12,000 delegates and Indian Delegation highlighted the role of
film lovers participated. Shri Rajinikanth Film Facilitation Office as a Single Window
was conferred the first ever ‘Icon of Golden Clearance mechanism and explored
Jubilee Award’ and French actress Ms. co-production opportunities with Film
Isabelle Huppert was conferred with the Commissioners of Participating Countries
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. At award at Cannes. Israel proposed India to be
segment, awards were conferred in nine the focus country in Jerusalem Film
different categories. The ICFT-UNESCO Festival, 2020 during the meeting with
Fellini medal was awarded to IFFI on their representatives. India has also been
completion of its glorious 50 years. positioned prominently on the Pocket Guide
of Marche Du Film, Cannes Film Market,
· The 72nd Annual Cannes Film Festival
which celebrates Indian cinema as the
2019 was held at Cannes, France from 14th
world’s largest film industry.
to 25th May, 2019. The India Pavilion at
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy
Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar arrives at the inaugural function of the 50th
International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 20, 2019.

· High Commissioner of India to Canada, FASTag launch, 1 Telefilm, 1 documentary
Shri Vikas Swarup inaugurated the and 2 TVCs/ promos for the Indian
India Pavilion at the 44 th Toronto Navy and an animation film on Airports
International Film Festival (TIFF) 2019 Economic Regulatory Authority.
on 6th September, 2019. On the occasion,
Ø The Agreement between the Government of
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
the Republic of India and the Government
2019 poster and brochure were also
of the Russia Federation on Cooperation in
released.
Audio-Visual Co-production, approved by
· Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute the Cabinet in Meeting dated 03-09-2019,
(SRFTI), in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, has been signed in Vladivostok (Russia) on
Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. 04-09-2019.
of India, has organized International
Ø The All India Council for Technical
Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI)
Education (AICTE) has granted approval to
from 6th – 8th November, 2019 at SRFTI
five one-year Post Graduate Certification
campus. 97 nationally and internationally
courses of Film and Television Institute
acclaimed and award winning films on
of India (FTII) under AICTE’s newly
science, health and environment were
created ‘APPLIED ARTS AND CRAFTS’
screened under the theme ‘Research,
category. FTII became the first and only
Innovation and Science Empowering
Institute in this category in the country to
Nation’ and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon’ble
receive such recognition.
Minister of DST gave away the awards.
SRFTI also organized a two day film festival Ø H.E. Dr. Gowher Rizvi, Adviser to Prime
of Swiss and Italian films ‘Cinema From Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Syed
the Italian-Speaking World’ with support Muazzem Ali, High Commissioner of
from the Swiss and Italian Embassies from Bangladesh to India and other delegates as
19th – 20th November, 2019. part of a Delegation from Bangladesh met
senior officers of the Ministry to discuss
· The Feature Film Nagarkirtan (Bengali),
various aspects of making of feature film on
nominated by Directorate of Film Festivals
the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh
(DFF) at the SAARC Film Festival held
Mujibur Rahman, co-production of which
from 2nd to 7th July, 2019 in Colombo, Sri
had earlier been announced by the Hon’ble
Lanka, was honoured with Best Feature
Prime Ministers of both the countries.
Film, Best Director, Best Actor and
Best Original Score. Among other films Ø To commemorate the 150 th Birth
nominated, Na Bole Wo Haram (Marathi) Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
was honoured with Best Short Film and Animation Film for children for ‘Vaishnava
Walking With the Wind (Ladakhi) was Jana’ were produced by Films Division.
honoured with the Special Jury (Direction National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has
and Story). discovered 30 reels of unedited footage
on Mahatma Gandhi, taken by several
Ø The newly launched Film Facilitation
prominent film studios of his time.
Office (FFO) Promotional film has been
put up on the home page of the website Ø To mark the 550 th Birth anniversary
of the Ministry along with the FFO logo of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Hon’ble
hyperlinked to the FFO site. The production Minister of Information & Broadcasting
department, National Film Development Shri Prakash Javadekar inaugurated
Corporation (NFDC) Delhi, has produced Kartarpur Theme song prepared by National
several films, documentaries, TVCs etc. on Film Development Corporation (NFDC) at
behalf of client Ministries/ Departments Amritsar on 8th November, 2019.
including a documentary film to celebrate
Ø The celebrations of World Environment
150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi, 2 TVCs on
Day were widely covered by the Ministry.

The Hon’ble Minister for Information & Content was organized by the Ministry
Broadcasting and Environment, Forests & of I&B on 10th – 11th October, 2019 at
Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar Films Division Complex, Mumbai. Another
planted three saplings in the premises Seminar/ Workshop on Regulation of
of Gulshan Mahal, the historic building Online Content, Film Certification and
in Films Division that houses a part of Ease of Doing Filming was also organized
National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC), on 11th November, 2019 at Hotel Raintree,
Mumbai on 6th June, 2019. The Minister Chennai.
also planted saplings in the premises of
Ø National Film Development Corporation
Environment Ministry, New Delhi along
(NFDC) Ltd., Mumbai initiated talks to
with the Hon’ble Minister of State in the
acquire content from institutes such as
Environment Ministry Shri Babul Supriyo,
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII),
cricketer Kapil Dev, actors Jackie Shroff
Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
and Randeep Hooda and singer Malini
(SRFTI), Children’s Film Society, India
Awasthi.
(CFSI) and Films Division for its Video on
Ø With a vision to explore possibilities of Demand platform www.cinemasofindia.
collaboration, the Ministry organized a com. Skill Development Training for
Special Interactive Session for budding differently abled persons in Digital Still
filmmakers and students from several Mass Photography, Multimedia, Animation
Media Institutes with Mr. John Bailey, and Editing for 290 candidates has been
President of Academy of Motion Picture commenced by NFDC on 27th August, 2019
Arts and Sciences (popularly known as at St. Louis College for deaf, Chennai.
Oscar Academy) at Siri Fort, New Delhi on
Ø Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute
28th May, 2019. During the session, the
(SRFTI), Kolkata organized a Fit India
Ministry highlighted the incentives offered
Plog Run on 2nd October, 2019, wherein
to budding filmmakers by different states
participants held Placards highlighting
and expressed hope that the association
banning of Single Use Plastics (SUP) while
with Mr. Bailey and the Academy will help
jogging and picked up SUP on the way,
showcase the craft of Indian filmmakers all
which was disposed of at designated places
over the world.
on 3rd October, 2019.
Ø A S e m i n a r / W o r k s h o p o n F i l m
n n n
Certification and Regulation of Online

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar at the round table meeting with the CEOs of
Media and Entertainment sector, in New Delhi on July 23, 2019.

1 AN OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Information and (AS&FA), one Additional Secretary, one Senior
Broadcasting, through mass communication Economic Advisor, one Economic Advisor and
media comprising radio, television, films, four Joint Secretaries. There are 21 posts of the
press and print publications, advertising level of Director/Deputy Secretary/Sr. PPS, 36
and traditional modes of communication posts of Under Secretary/Deputy Director/PPS
such as dance and drama, plays an effective level officers, 68 posts of Assistant Director/
role in helping the masses access free flow Section Officers/ PS level officers and 260
of information. The Ministry is involved in non-gazetted posts in the different wings of
catering to the entertainment needs of various the Main Secretariat.
age groups and focusing attention of the people
The Information Wing is in charge of the
on issues of national integrity, environmental
presentation and interpretation of the policies
protection, health care and family welfare,
and activities of the Government of India
eradication of illiteracy and issues relating
through the medium of the print, electronic
to women, children, minority and other
and digital media, framing of policy guidelines
disadvantaged sections of the society. The
for rate fixation of government advertisements
Ministry is functionally organized into three
on print, electronic, and online platform and
Wings viz., Information Wing, Broadcasting
administering of the Press and Registration of
Wing and Films Wing. The Ministry functions
Books Act, 1867, The Press Council Act, 1978,
through its 18 Media Units/ Attached &
cadre management of Indian Information
Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and
Service (IIS) and general administration of the
PSUs. The Main Secretariat of the Ministry
Ministry.
is headed by a Secretary who is assisted by
one Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor
Shri Prakash Javadekar launching the e-Rozgar Samachar, at a function, in New Delhi on July 31, 2019.
The Broadcasting Wing by administering network of multi system operators and local
the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation cable operators through the Cable Television
of India) Act, 1990 oversees the affair of All Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 and policy
India Radio and Doordarshan. It also regulates guidelines issued time to time. It gives license
the content of private satellite channels and to DTH/HITS operators for their respective
An Overview 27
operations. Auctioning of private FM Radio Sectoral Group of Secretaries (SGOS-09) on
Channels and operationalization of community Governance, Nodal officer for Inter-Ministerial
radio stations in rural and remote areas is also Group of MeitY and New India Code portal,
handled by this Wing. coordinating matters relating to the Annual
Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
The Film Wing administers the
Bank (AIIB), work related to Cyber Security
Cinematograph Act, 1952 which looks into
Law and monitoring of CPGRAM portal,
certification of films for public exhibition,
besides advising Secretary (I&B) on economic
matters relating to film industry, including
matters.
developmental and promotional activities,
production and distribution of documentaries
FIELD FORMATION OF THE MINISTRY OF
preservation of films, organization of
INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
international film festivals and promotion of
good cinema by institution of Awards etc. The Ministry is assisted and supported in
its activities through 10 Attached & Subordinate
Matters related to Finance, Budget and
offices, 6 Autonomous Organizations and 2
Accounts of the Ministry is handled by the
Public Sector Undertakings
Integrated Finance Wing.
The Economic Wing looks after matters Attached/Subordinate offices
on Plan, Budget, Plan Coordination, O&M
1. Press Information Bureau
Activities and periodic reporting on various
issues to Cabinet Secretariat through an 2. Bureau of Outreach and Communication
online portal. The work looked after by
3. Registrar of Newspapers for India
Economic Adviser includes works relating to
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy
Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar presenting the 44th Akashvani Annual
Awards, at a function, in New Delhi on December 24, 2019. The Chairman, Prasar Bharati,
Dr. A. Surya Prakash is also seen.

4. Publications Division Ø Organization of film festivals and cultural
exchanges for the purpose
5. New Media Wing
Ø Advertising and Visual Publicity on behalf
6. Electronic Media Monitoring Centre
of the Government of India and to get
7. Films Division feedback on publication
8. Central Board of Films Certification Ø A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f t h e P r e s s a n d
Registration of Books Act, 1867 in respect
9. National Film Archive of India
of newspapers
10. Directorate of Film Festivals
Ø Administration of the Cinematograph Act,
1952 in respect of certification of films
Autonomous Organizations
Ø Broadcast Monitoring and Administration
1. Press Council of India
of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication Corporation of India) Act, 1990 (25 of
1990)
3. Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation
of India) Ø Cable Television Networks (Regulation)
Act, 1995 (7 of 1995)
4. Film and Television Institute of India,
Pune Ø Grant of license to DTH/HITS operators
5. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Ø Administration of the Press Council Act,
Kolkata 1978 (37 of 1978)
6. Children’s Film Society of India Ø C a d r e m a n a g e m e n t o f t h e I n d i a n
Information Service (Groups ‘A’ & ‘B’)
Public Sector Undertakings
Ø Dissemination of information about India
1. Broadcasting Engineering Consultants within and outside the country through
India Limited publications on matters of national
importance
2. National Films Development Corporation
Ø Research, reference and training to assist
Mandate of the Ministry of Information and the media units of the Ministry
Broadcasting
Ø Financial assistance to distinguished
Ø News Services through All India Radio artistes, musicians, instrumentalists,
(AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) for the people dancers, dramatists, etc. who have
including Indians abroad substantially contributed to the Ministry’s
Ø Development of Broadcasting and institutions
Television Ø International relations in respect of
Ø Development and promotion of film broadcasting and news services
industry n n n
An Overview 29
Inaugural session of the Second All India Annual Conference of IIS Officers, in
New Delhi on August 05, 2019

2 ROLE AND FUNCTIONS
OF THE MINISTRY
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, 3. Broadcast Monitoring and Administration
has the following role and functions in respect of the PrasarBharati (Broadcasting
of information, education and entertainment: Corporation of India) Act, 1990 (25 of
1990).
I. B R O A D C A S T I N G POLICY AND
4. All matters relating to the Indian
ADMINISTRATION
Broadcasting (Programme) Service and
1. All matters relating to radio and television the Indian Broadcasting (Engineering)
broadcasting within the Union including Service until they are handed over to
regulation of the use of All India Radio and Prasar Bharati.
Doordarshan by recognised national and
regional political parties during elections II. CABLE TELEVISION POLICY
to the LokSabha and State Assemblies
1. Cable Television Networks (Regulation)
and procedure to be followed by the
Act, 1995 (7 of 1995).
official electronic media during periods
of national mourning on the demise of a
high dignitary. III. RADIO
2. The enunciation and implementation of 1. All business connected with All India
the law relating to radio and television Radio embracing news services in
broadcasting in India home programmes, programmes for
Shri Prakash Javadekar flagging off the new DSNG vans assigned to DD News, in New Delhi on
June 04, 2019.
Role and Functions of the Ministry 31

foreign countries and Indians overseas, 8. Organisation of International Film
radio journals, research in the field of Festivals in India and participation of
broadcast engineering, monitoring of India in International Film Festivals
foreign broadcasts, programme exchange abroad.
and transcription services, supply of
9. Organisation of Film Festivals under
community receiving sets to State
Cultural Exchange Programmes.
Governments under the community
listening scheme, etc. 10. Film society movement.
2. Development of radio broadcasting
VI. ADVERTISING AND VISUAL PUBLICITY
throughout the Union, installation
and maintenance of Radio Stations 1. Preparation of Media Plans, Production
and Transmitters and operation of and release of advertisements on behalf
broadcasting services. of Government of India and facilitating
formulation of Advertisement Policy for
IV. DOORDARSHAN Government Advertisements.
1. Cultural and other exchange of television VII. PRESS
programmes.
1. Presentation and interpretation of policies
2. Development of television throughout the and activities of the Government of India
Union, including installation, maintenance through the medium of press.
and operation of television Programme
Production Centres and Transmitters, and 2. Advising Government on information
operation of television services. problems relating to Press, keeping
Government informed of the main trends
3. Promotion of production of television of public opinion as reflected in the Press
programmes outside Doordarshan. and liaison between Government and the
Press.
V. FILMS
3. Publicity to and for the Armed Forces.
1. Legislation under entry 60 of the Union
List, viz., ‘Sanctioning of Cinematograph 4. General conduct of Government relations
films for exhibition’. with Press excluding the administration of
sections 95 and 96 of the Code of Criminal
2. Administration of the Cinematograph Act, Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).
1952 (37 of 1952).
5. A d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f t h e P r e s s a n d
3. Import of feature and short films for Registration of Books Act, 1867 (25 of
theatrical and non-theatrical viewing. 1867) relating to Newspapers.
4. All matters relating to film industry, 6. Administration of the Press Council Act,
including developmental and promotional 1978 (37 of 1978).
activities thereto.
7. Authenticating Self Certificates of
5. Promotion of good cinema by institution of publishers applying for newprint import.
National Film Awards for films produced
in India. Assistance through the National 8. Visual Publicity of Government’s Policies
Film Development Corporation Limited. & Programmes and photographic
documentation.
6. P r o d u c t i o n a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n o f
documentaries and newsreels and other VIII. PUBLICATIONS
films, film strips for internal and external
publicity. 1. Production, sale and distribution of
popular pamphlets, books and journals
7. Preservation of films and filmic materials. on matters of national importance for

internal as well as external publicity, with 2. Administration of Journalists Welfare
a view to imparting to the general public Scheme.
at home and abroad updated and correct
3. Financial assistance to distinguished
information about India.
musicians, both vocal and instrumental,
IX. RESEARCH AND REFERENCE dancers and dramatists who have
contributed substantially to the success
1. To assist Media Units of the Ministry of All India Radio and other units of the
of Information and Broadcasting, other Ministry or their survivors in indigent
Ministries as well as other organisations circumstances.
outside government in collection,
compilation and preparation of material 4. All matters relating to the Asia-Pacific
involving research into published works, Broadcasting Union, Commonwealth
etc. Broadcasting Association and the Non-
Aligned News Agency Pool.
2. Building a compendium of knowledge
on important subjects and to prepare 5. All matters relating to Cultural Exchange
guidance and background notes on Programmes (CEPs)/Agreements/MoUs/
current and other topics for the use of Protocol with various countries; all matters
the Media Units of the Ministry, other related to International Programme for
Ministries as well as other organizations the Development of Communication
outside government. (IPDC)/UNESCO, e.g. Budgetary Issues,
Nominations, etc.
X. MISCELLANEOUS 6. C a d r e m a n a g e m e n t o f t h e I n d i a n
1. Publicity for the policies and programmes Information Service (Groups ‘A’ & ‘B’).
of Government of India. n n n
Role and Functions of the Ministry 33

addressing at the presentation of the first International Yoga Day Media Awards, in
New Delhi on January 07, 2020.

3 NEW INITIATIVES
OF THE MINISTRY
· DD Free Dish Set Top Boxes distribution set-up. These includes 16 from Left Wing
in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) was launched Extremism (LWE) affected districts, 6
by the then Hon’ble Governor of Jammu from most LWE affected districts, 25 from
and Kashmir Shri Satya Pal Malik, coastal districts, 17 from Aspirational
in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Districts, 3 from North-East and 2 from
Information and Broadcasting Shri Jammu and Kashmir.
Prakash Javadekar and Hon’ble Minister
· The Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media
of State PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh on 22nd
Samman (AYDMS) was instituted by
June, 2019. Doordarshan has handed
the M/o I&B from this year to mark the
over 30,000 DD Free Dish Receive Sets
contribution of media in spreading the
free of cost for distribution to families in
message of Yoga. The Sammans were
the border areas of J&K. Half an hour
conferred to 30 Awardees by the Hon’ble
Dogri programme and News Bulletin
from DD Kashir and the signature tune
Shri Prakash Javadekar in a ceremony
of the channel were also launched on the
held in National Media Centre, New Delhi
occasion.
on 7th January, 2020.
· It was announced on 13 th September,
· The implementation of Accessibility
2019 that 118 new Community Radio
Standard for TV Programmes for
Stations (CRS) are in the process of being
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and
Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar along with the Minister of State for
Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Babul Supriyo, the Chief Guests of IFFI, Superstar Shri
Amitabh Bachchan and Shri Rajinikanth at the inauguration of the 50th International Film Festival of
India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 20, 2019.
New Initiatives of the Ministry 35

persons with hearing impairment was sharing of applications with Department
announced by the Ministry of I&B on of Space, etc.
11th September, 2019. This is being done
· A Memorandum of Understanding
through the provision of captioning and
(MoU) for online ticketing of National
Indian Sign Language. All news channels
Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) has
would be carrying a news bulletin with
been signed between Films Division and
sign language interpretation at least once
BookMyShow (BMS) on 4 th December,
per day and all TV channels and service
2019 for availability of NMIC tickets
providers would be running at least one
on BMS platform. The MoU is a part of
programme per week with subtitles /
outreach initiatives aimed at increasing
captioning. The overall implementation of
footfalls to the NMIC and benefiting film
the Standards would be done in a phase
lovers in India and abroad.
wise manner in the next five years. The
policy would be reviewed after two years. · The new logo and certificate design
of Central Board of Film Certification
· The Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry
(CBFC) was unveiled by the Hon’ble
of Information and Broadcasting organized
the 50th Edition of the International
Shri Prakash Javadekar on 31st August,
Film Festival of India held from 20th
2019. Several renowned members of the
to 28th November, 2019 in Panaji, Goa.
film fraternity and senior officers of the
For the first time in IFFI’s history, a
Ministry were present at this special
commemorative First Day Cover was
interaction held in Mumbai.
released and various new sections
like Master Frames, Golden Peacock · Regional campuses of Indian Institute
Retrospective, Restored Indian Classics, of Mass Communication (IIMC):
Soul of Asia, Silent Films with live music,
etc. were curated. As part of the Curtain o Hon’ble Prime Minister laid the foundation
Raiser of IFFI 2019, the 50th IFFI Audio- stone of the new permanent campus of the
Visual Anthem representing the origin IIMC at Jammu in February 2019. The
of entertainment coming from India was work for construction on the permanent
released in New Delhi on 13th November, campus has started in full flow.
2019. On the occasion, BOC and National o With focus on North Eastern Region,
Film Archives of India (NFAI) organized construction of the new campus of IIMC in
a special interactive multimedia digital the premises of the University of Mizoram
exhibition ‘IFFI@50’ in Goa. has been completed and classes in the
· To focus on Social Media and control of new campus are expected to begin shortly.
fake news, the Ministry has undertaken o Kottayam campus of IIMC has become
the following initiatives: operational from academic session 2019-
i. Development of social media handles 20.
in regional languages by the Press · Film and Television Institute of India
Information Bureau (PIB). (FTII) unveiled its special Diamond Jubilee
ii. Setting up of dedicated cell under PIB for logo and announced a Golden Chance
handling fake news. Scheme for awarding diploma to all
its alumni who could not receive it
· For Ease of Doing Business, initiatives earlier. As part of the initiative of Skilling
have been taken in respect of the guidelines India in Film & Television (SKIFT), FTII
for uplinking and downlinking of TV conducted it’s first-ever “Basic Course in
channels. These include development of Visual Storytelling (through photographs
system of tracking of application, online & texts and Audio – Video)” in Jaipur, in

association with Jawahar Kala Kendra the viewers of DD in India. BTV World, a
(Govt. Of Rajasthan). channel owned by Bangladesh TV, would
be of special interest to the viewers of
· The co-production of film on the
Eastern India. Korean Public Service
life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Broadcasting channel KBS World has
Rahman and documentary on Bangladesh
been launched on DD Free Dish platform
Liberation War was finalized on the basis
and DD India on myK OTT platform of KBS
of an MoU dated 7th May, 2019. The movie
World, Republic of Korea on 16-09-2019.
will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker
Shri Shyam Benegal. The Co-Production · DD News started a new bulletin from 1st
of the Film had been announced by July, 2019 titled ‘Jal Shakti Samachar’
the Hon’ble Prime Ministers of both the in place of Swachhta Samachar twice a
countries. day, on the occasion of the launch of ‘Jal
Shakti Abhiyaan’ across the country.
· Ministry has proposed to amend the
Cable & Television Network Rules, · Seventeen new Digital Service News
1997 by providing that programmes on TV Gathering (DSNG) vans for Doordarshan
channels must display castings/credits/ (DD) News were flagged off by the Hon’ble
titles of Hindi/ Regional language TV Minister of Information & Broadcasting
serials in the respective languages also. Shri Prakash Javadekar on 4th June,
2019. The vans are equipped to telecast
· Ministry of I&B had set up a FM Radio
live using video stream from multiple
Transmitter on 103.7 MHZ frequency at
cameras and support telecast of content
Baltal, on the Amarnath route. “Amarnath
in High Definition.
Yatra” program was being generated from
Baltal base camp, where a studio facility · The State-of-Art Video Walls were
had also been set up. inaugurated on 25th July, 2019 in 8
DD Studios and Earth Station at DD
· The amended policy guidelines for
Kendra, Delhi by the Hon’ble Minister
empanelment and rates of Private C&S
of Information and Broadcasting Shri
channels have been notified by Bureau
Prakash Javadekar.
of Outreach and Communication (BOC).
The amended policy guidelines have the · The Hon’ble Minister for Information and
provision of differential rates for News and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar
GEC channels which have higher reach. inaugurated All India Radio’s new
Rates for Maharatna and Navratna PSUs Broadcast Auditorium at New Delhi
will be 1.5 times of the rates. Other PSUs on 15th November, 2019. The New
will follow normal BOC rates. Auditorium is equipped with all the
facilities like Multipurpose hall, Editing
· Unique Travelling Exhibition ‘JALDOOT’,
studios, Multimedia facility etc.
arranged by Regional Outreach Bureau
(ROB), Pune under the Ministry, was · News Services Division, All India Radio
flagged off by the Hon’ble Minister of (NSD, AIR) launched a new daily Talk
Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Show “Manthan - Faislon Kaa” on 9th
Javadekar on 14 th September, 2019. December, 2019 on Cabinet Decisions
‘Jaldoot’ encouraged people’s participation and Major Initiatives of the Government.
for Water Conservation, as an initiative The show is being broadcast on Rajdhani
under the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyaan’. Channel and Special Interviews and
Discussions on several key topics have
· To further strengthen relations with
been broadcast. NSD, AIR has also started
Bangladesh and South Korea, the
uploading new News based programmes
Government has decided on 19-06-2019
on its Youtube Channel such as ‘Let’s
to show one of their respective channels
Connect’, ‘From the States’, ‘International
on Doordarshan Free Dish platform, for

Prakash Javadekar inaugurating the Video Walls in 8 DD Studios and Earth Station, at DD Kendra,
Delhi on July 25, 2019. The Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Dr. A. Surya Prakash is also seen.
News’, ‘The Week-Ender’ and ‘The Year- · Giving a fillip to electric-mobility in

Ender Part-I&II’. India, the Hon’ble Minister for Information
& Broadcasting (I&B), Shri Prakash
· All India Radio News and its regional
Javadekar flagged off e-vehicles at an
units in Pune and Nagpur have observed
event in New Delhi on 1st November, 2019.
World Braille Day (4th January 2020) in
an innovative way by broadcasting news · The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble
read by Visually impaired students and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
officers. The news was scripted in Braille has given ex-post facto approval for the
and read Live. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)
between India and Foreign Broadcasters
· Newly restored Jayakar Bungalow, an
in the field of Radio and Television.
iconic heritage structure of Pune, was
The MoUs will help public broadcaster in
inaugurated on 15th September, 2019 by
exploring new visions, new strategies to
Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Minister
address the demands of new technologies
of Information and Broadcasting, at
and stiff competition, media liberalization
National Film Archive of India (NFAI). The
and globalization.
bungalow will house a digital film library
where film researchers can access the rich · For the first time in Eastern India, SRFTI
film database of the Archive.

Shri Prakash Javadekar flagged off the Electric Vehicles procured by the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, at Shastri Bhawan, in New Delhi on November 01, 2019.
organized a 3-day workshop on ‘Theatre · Film and Television Institute of India

on Screen’ from 9th to 11th August, 2019, (FTII) organized the first ever Film
which highlighted history and evolution of Appreciation Course at Auroville,
the academics of theatre of Bengal and its Puducherry from 30th September to 7th
portrayal on screen. October, 2019.
n n n

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar visiting an exhibition on ‘Furthering India’s
Development - 100 days of Bold Initiatives & Decisive Actions’, at a Press Conference
on completion of 100 Days of Government, in New Delhi on September 08, 2019.

4 ACTIVITIES UNDER
INFORMATION SECTOR
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU information from the government sources.
(PIB) III. Organisational set-up
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the PIB has its Headquarters in New Delhi
nodal agency of the Government of India to and is headed by the Principal Director
disseminate information to the print, electronic General (Media & Communication). Besides,
and social media on Government policies, the Bureau has Officers in ranks of Director
programmes, initiatives and achievements. General. Addl. Director General, Directors,
It functions as an interface between the Joint Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant
Government and the media and also provides Directors, Media & Communication Officers
feedback to the Government on the reaction and Information Assistants who are attached
of people as reflected in the media. with different Ministries in order of the Officer’s
rank and Ministry’s size, importance and
I. Vision of PIB
sensitivity.
To disseminate information on the
PIB has 5 Zones comprising 19 Regional
policies, programmes and achievements of
Offices headed by officers of rank Additional
Government for educating & empowering the
Director General and 17 Branch Offices,
people of India.
including an information Centre, to cater to
II. Functions of PIB information needs of the regional media.
PIB functions as an interface between IV. Information dissemination related
the Government and the media. It advises activities of PIB
government on communication strategies best
A. M i n i s t r i e s / D e p a r t m e n t s w i s e
suited to meet the needs of the media. Another
Information dissemination:
important function of the Press Information
Bureau is to keep the Government informed PIB Officers are attached to a Ministry/
of public perception about government policies Department and are the authorized
and programmes as reflected in media. spokesperson of the same. He/ she briefs
the media on policies and programmes of
The PIB disseminates information through
the Ministry / Department, disseminates
different means, such as press releases, press
information, answers queries and provides
notes, feature articles, backgrounders, press
clarifications or counter narratives as and
briefings, interviews, press conferences, press
when required. The PIB officer analyses public
tours, etc. PIB also uses social media platforms
reactions as reflected in the editorials, articles
like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram etc
and comments in the media and keeps the
to disseminate information. The information
Ministry / Department apprised of the public
is released in English, Hindi, Urdu along with
opinion and advises the Ministry / Department
11 other regional languages which reaches
on its media and IEC strategy.
newspapers and media organizations all over
the country. B. Information dissemination related
activities by Regional/branch offices:
The PIB has a News Room/News Monitoring
Cell which is operational round the year to The PIB officers at the Regional and Branch
meet the information dissemination needs. Offices, apart from disseminating information
emanating from Headquarters, also ensure
PIB also provides accreditation facility
coverage of any important event organized by
to media persons so as to facilitate access to
Activities Under Information Sector 41

Central Ministries or Central Public Sector Week etc.
Undertakings in their respective region.
viii. Feedback from media in the form of
These offices also take up the decisions of the
Daily Media Report to PMO in Hindi and
Central Government which may be of special
English, daily media feedback to each
importance, to a particular region for focused
Ministry by the respective Officers to their
publicity based on information dissemination
Ministries; Special feedback on important
on sustained basis. PIB Regional/ Branch
occasions.
offices assume central role in facilitating media
coverage of the President, the Prime Minister, ix. PIB reaches out to last mile through Media
Union Ministers and Secretaries on their Outreach Programme in remote areas,
official visits to a region/ state. including tribal and backward areas.
The following Communication Strategies Media Product/ Number
are employed by PIB to carry out its mandate Service/Vehicle (during 1st April –
for information dissemination: 05th November 2019)
i. Traditional forms of communication Press Releases 12471
viz. press conferences (including video Photos/ Graphs / 8570 (up to 31st
conference) at national and regional levels, Infographics October, 2019)
ii. Issue of press releases and photos of Media Invitations 496
important events and announcements. Formal Press 26
These are followed by SMS alerts, tweets Conferences
and telephone calls to the media persons. Vartalaaps 29
iii. Arrangements of interviews, special Nation-wide media Daily
discussions etc. on electronic media. feedback
Analytical media Daily / Weekly
iv. Use of Social Media platforms such as
reports on specific
Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram in
issues
addition to regular updation on websites
SMS Bulk SMS to Media
v. Information dissemination by PIB is also Press accreditation 346 (from 1st
available on the move. The PIB apps – both cards issued April, 2019 to 7th
on the Android and iOS platforms are November, 2019)
being downloaded and used by journalists
and other persons for accessing PIB C. Prime Minister’s Unit
website through the App. On Android
platform, the App has been downloaded Press Information Bureau has a dedicated
more than one hundred thousand times. unit for the publicity and media support to
the Prime Minister’s Office. The unit functions
vi. Ensuring all India coverage through on all days of the year and also deals with
Regional/Branch offices of PIB in major the publicity of Hon’ble President of India,
regional languages like Malayalam, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of Statistics &
Odia, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Program Implementation, NITI Aayog and PM’s
Gujarati, Marathi, Manipuri, Assamese Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC).
and Bengali in addition to Hindi, English
and Urdu. The nature of work involved is as follows:
vii. Special arrangements for media coverage a) Feedback

are made for important events like · Daily English Media Report and Hindi
Independence Day, Republic Day, General Media Report in the Morning. Report
Budget, Economic Survey, International covers both National and Regional Press.
Films Festival of India (IFFI), Rashtriya
Ekta Divas, Yoga Day and Swachh Bharat · Daily Report on Edits and Op-eds to PMO

· Daily and Weekly Urdu Feedback Report · Publish Official Photographs of PM on
to PMO PIB’s Twitter handle.
· Daily Important English Op-eds/Editorials · Release of Text of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in
translated in Hindi Report to PMO English and Hindi both.
· Daily Feedback Report to NITI Aayog · Press Releases from President’s Secretariat
including Speeches.
· Weekly Magazine Report to PMO and Pr.
DG, PIB · Press Release of Cabinet Decisions and
coordination with media for Cabinet
· Media Feedback Report after major events
briefings
or PM’s engagements.
· Issue Press Releases and official
· National & Regional Feedback Reports
photographs of Niti Aayog’s and MoSPI’s
on Various issues/events as required by
events.
PMO/Pr. DG.
c) Translation
b) Official Communication
· Translation of PM’s speeches, Press
· Press Releases on PM. During PM’s foreign
Releases and Photo Captions from Hindi
tours, unit disseminates information in
to English and vice versa.
real-time irrespective of time zones.
· There is a provision of Human Resource
· PM’s official speeches (transcribed-vetted
support for taking up translation of
and released in consultation with PMO)
PM’s speeches and messages in various
The Union Minister for Law & Justice, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information
& Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar and the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Civil
Aviation (Independent Charge) and Commerce & Industry, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri briefing the media on
Cabinet Decisions, in New Delhi on October 23, 2019. The Secretary (Telecom), Shri Anshu Prakash and
the Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri K.S. Dhatwalia are also seen.

regional languages. building awareness and increasing citizen
engagement with Government policies and
· Translation of PM’s Tweets, Creative etc.
actions, using specially crafted hashtags.
into regional Languages in coordination
with Regional/Branch Offices of PIB. A brief look at the metrics, as on 8 th
November, 2019 is placed below:
d) Media Facilitation
a) Twitter: Our English Twitter handle @
· Attending Advance Security Liaison (ASL)
PIB_India has more than 1.6 million
meetings on PM’s event and deciding the
followers with an average increase of
media element.
18 thousand followers per month. PIB
· Liaison with Delhi Police, PM security for has been adopting new types of content
Media Entry Passes for PM’s event. and presentation, in reaching out to and
engaging with the citizens, such as Twitter
· Media Pass distribution of President videos, GIFs, polls, Twitter Moments and
House events. Periscope live, resulting in an average
· Media Facilitation for NITI Aayog events. of 15 million impressions per month.
Most journalists and media houses, TV
e) Other Activities channels and online newspapers follow
· Ministry of Information and Broadcasting PIB’s Twitter handle, across the country.
came out with a Booklet on 50 Days, 75 b) @PIBHindi handle has more than 99.5K
Days and 100 Days of Government this followers with an average increase of 3
year. PM Unit PIB prepared the entire thousand followers per month, and is one
content for the booklet, highlighting of the few exclusive Central Government
the achievements and initiatives of the Hindi Twitter accounts.
government.
c) Facebook: The current year has witnessed
D. Social Media Cell a significant spur in the fan base of PIB
As the nodal agency for government on Facebook, with around 288 thousand
communication, PIB has successfully Likes till October 2019. This has been
integrated, over the last five years, social media fueled by adoption of creative means of
to connect and engage with the ever-expanding communication and engagements.
online citizenry both Indian and global, d) YouTube: PIB YouTube channel has
especially the younger demographic under around 5000 Videos and 699 thousand
35. PIB’s impactful social media presence on subscribers with 54 million views. Apart
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram from press conferences and events held at
and WordPress has been noticed positively by PIB, New Delhi, select events outside Delhi
journalists in the media and the public. too are livest reamed on the channel such
· Official photos, videos and press releases as engagements of the Prime Minister,
of the Government are shared on multiple special Government events etc.
social media platforms on real-time basis. e) Instagram: Attractive off-beat official
· Besides these, important press conferences photos, short videos, gifs, and Instagram
and media briefings are live-tweeted and stories are published on PIB Instagram.
live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter and on By end of October 2019, PIB Instagram
PIB’s YouTube channel, delivering instant had more than 463k followers and is
news updates of the Government. currently one of the biggest government
accounts on the platform.
· In addition to sharing of news, PIB
undertakes social media awareness and f) Social Media Guidance and Support:
information dissemination campaigns to Besides its own outreach, PIB has
support the goals of good governance, by been assisting various Ministries and

Departments of Government of India, in Campaign, #INSPIREAwards #MANAK
establishing and managing their social campaign
media presence in a better way.
E. Media Outreach Programme and Media
g) Some of the new initiatives undertaken coverage for Special Events
this year are as follows:
The objective of the media Outreach
a) Fake news alerts: Alerts in the public Programme is to disseminate information
domain about fake news on social about the flagship schemes/programmes of the
media regarding Government schemes Government by organizing Media Interactive
and activities and a special fake news Sessions at national, regional and local (district)
report for Home Ministry. A proposal levels. Press tours are also undertaken under
for Fake News Unit within PIB is also this scheme to showcase success stories of
in the pipeline. various flagship programmes.
b) Minister Speaks: Exclusive bytes from Vartalaaps (workshops for Rural media)
Ministers to PIB are conducted at regional/local levels to create
awareness about Government policies and
c) In House Production: Special Videos,
programmes at grassroot level.
GIFs and Images from various Events
of different Ministries. F. Information Dissemination during
Election
d) M e m e b a s e d v o t e r a w a r e n e s s
campaign: innovative, humorous PIB provides an effective interface between
memes based on Bollywood dialogues, the Election Commission of India (ECI) and
to encourage voter turnout Media. To provide information of past General
Elections and Assembly Elections, PIB releases
e) Posting of event promos in the build
the “Reference Handbook for General Election”
up: adverts for PIB’s upcoming events.
as also Handbooks on Assembly Elections just
f) New Campaigns carried out this after the announcement of election schedule by
year: #100DaysOfGovernment, the Election Commission of India. In addition,
#UNCCDCOP14 #Gandhi150, during the run-up to elections, election related
#GuruNanak550, #IISF2018 information is provided to media on regular
#IISF2019, #IFFI2018, #IFFI2019, basis through backgrounders and factsheets.
#EkBharatShreshthaBharat, To facilitate the coverage of Polling & Counting
#LokSabhaElections2019 #ItMatters process during General Elections of Lok Sabha
Meme campaign, #KumbhMela and various States Assemblies, PIB issues
Media workshop organised by PIB Aizawl on 20th September 2019 at Aizawl.

authority letters on behalf of ECI to National ailments and death of journalist is being
& International media persons based at New implemented by PIB which provides for one
Delhi and also disseminates trends/ results time ex-gratia relief on urgent basis. The
on counting day on real time basis through amount of such assistance up to Rs.5 lakhs is
its special website by obtaining counting data extended to the families of deceased journalist
from the Election Commission of India & the or in case of his permanent disability.
National Informatics Centre. Assistance is also extended to journalists in
case of major ailments like cancer, renal failure,
V. Feedback Unit
heart ailments etc. or in case of accidents
One of the important functions of the requiring hospitalization. An amount of
Press Information Bureau is to keep the Rs. 90,25,447/- has been disbursed under
Government informed of public perception JWS till date for the financial year 2019-20.
about government policies and programmes
International Films Festival of India
as reflected in media. The feedback reports
prepared by the PIB include inputs from the The Press Information Bureau was
National English and Hindi dailies published part of the IFFI team which handled
from the capital, inputs from Regional media accreditation, facilitation and press
language newspapers as sent by the Regional/ conferences at Media Centre at the Venue
Branch offices of the PIB, inputs from TV news of 49th International Films Festival of India
channels, web media and magazines. PIB (IFFI)-2018 held in Goa. A total of 508 media
Officers provide feedback to their respective persons were accredited for covering IFFI
Ministries and Departments. 2018. Arrangements for media facilitation for
coverage of 50th edition of IFFI have begun.
As part of the Special Services, the
Till date 212 media persons have been
Feedback Cell in PIB prepares Daily Digests
accredited for the coverage of IFFI-2019.
and Special Digests based on News Stories
and Editorials from National as well as VII. Control Room in Emergencies
Regional dailies and periodicals for the use by
PIB has a News Room/ Control Room
Ministries. From 1st April to 5th November,
which is operational 365 days round the
2019, nearly 151 Digest & more than 30
year to meet challenges emerging out of
Special Digest were sent and approx. 2140
any eventuality. Arrangements for holding
SMS Alerts/Mails were sent to PMO, Officers
Press Conferences at short notices and
in charge for media management for various
simultaneous webcast through PIB Centres
Ministries.
across the country are also kept in a state of
VI. Accreditation System readiness to handle any sudden development
and unexpected situation even after 9.00 PM.
Press accreditation is granted to media
The Control Room functions on 24X7 basis
representatives including members of the foreign
during emergencies and times of crisis. The
media at the headquarters of Press Information
important news channels are monitored and
Bureau, New Delhi. An online system of press
senior personnel are kept informed of latest
accreditation was operationalized in the year
developments, misreporting of the facts etc.
2010 which is continuously updated to keep
for timely media intervention.
up with the increasing number of request for
accreditation. About 354 accreditation cards VIII. Initiatives during 2019-20
were issued from 01/04/2019 to till date
PIB took the following initiatives during
for the journalists residing in Delhi & NCR.
the period:
Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS)
a) Infographics on various initiatives and
A scheme of providing financial assistance achievements of the Government have been
to journalists and their families facing acute developed, which gives out the information
financial hardship on account of serious in a compact and appealing manner.

The response to these infographics has Graphics and analytics for PIB Hqrs and
been encouraging as is evident from the Zonal/Regional Offices through BECIL.
higher engagement rates of the public to
7. Successfully running PIB’s Multilingual
this content, as compared to the average
Website and its App on Android and IOS
engagement rate for regular text-based
for journalists.
content.
8. Continuous up-gradation of equipment at
b) PIB Officers in charge of communication
Hqrs. & Zonal/Regional Offices.
of various Ministries of the Government of
India have begun to share official updates, X. Major Activities undertaken by PIB
using official PIB- authorized Twitter during 2019-20
Handles.
a) Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat:
c) All press conferences held at PIB Hqrs are
now live-streamed on Facebook, Twitter, · An article each from the regional offices
and on PIB’s YouTube channel. in the paired states were exchanged and
published in the regional newspapers.
d) PIB held a special workshop Misinformation Inputs on EBSB from officers at
& fact checking in association with Google Headquarters were also sent to Regional
in May 2019 to better equip our officers in offices.
leveraging the internet to spot and quell
misinformation. · The Social Media Cell of PIB has provided
extensive visibility to the event by posting
e) The Press conference room in National pictures and videos on various social
Media Center has been completely media platforms like Twitter, Facebook
renovated and is now finally on UPS and YouTube. There have been 1.18
backup. million organic impressions of 33 Tweets
in English. Meanwhile the 20 Hindi
IX. Office Automation
Tweets garnered nearly seventy thousand
PIB undertook several measures for office impressions. Total posts on Facebook
automation such as: were 80 which have had 162573 views so
far. The two live videos on YouTube got
1. Initiated steps to set up a Counter-
15395 views. The posts on Instagram have
Misinformation Unit (CMU) within PIB to
got nearly 2 lakh views.
combat misinformation, fake news and
carry out fact check of stories on social b) Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
media
The main event took place at Sardar
2. Initiated steps for Design of Visual Identity Sarover Narmada Dam Project, graced by
(Logo) & Tagline for Press Information Hon’ble Prime Minister. The Birth Anniversary
Bureau by National Institute of Design of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel was observed as
the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity
3. All the Press releases, features and
Day) on 31st Oct, 2019. PIB provided wide
backgrounders issued by Government of
publicity to the activities undertaken by
India have been digitized and it is available
different Ministries/Department on Rashtriya
on PIB’s website.
Ekta Diwas, across the country in print
4. Procurement of item/ service through electronic and social media platforms. PIB
GeM Portal. also coordinated with BOC, AIR, DD and other
media units for multiplier publicity effect.
5. Human Resource (HR) support deployed
for IT operations of PIB Hqrs and Zonal/ c) 5th International day of Yoga
Regional Offices through BECIL.
Nationwide publicity was organised for 5th
6. Social Media Outsourcing for both International Day of Yoga (IYD) conducted in

Ranchi on 21st June 2019. Wide pre-publicity Social Media.
was given to the event by way of backgrounder
d) Swachhta Hi Seva campaign
briefings, teaser videos, booklets on Yoga etc.
Press Releases and photographs were also Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
issued on PIB website. Wide publicity was had launched ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign
provided to major events at Headquarters and on 11 th September 2019, during which
Regional level through print, electronic and
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi practising Yoga in a Mass Yoga Demonstration, on the occasion
of the 5th International Day of Yoga 2019, at Ranchi, Jharkhand on June 21, 2019.
the entire country has been mobilized for uploaded on PIB website in order to facilitate
undertaking Swachhata and phasing out the media especially the regional media across
of single use plastic. PIB had provided wide the country. The infographics, press releases
publicity to the activities related to ‘Swachhata and analysis were also disseminated using
Hi Sewa’ in print, electronic and social media twitter, Facebook and other social media
platforms. platforms.
e) Economic Survey and Union Budget f) Chandrayaan-2 Launch
2019-20
Wide publicity was given to launch of
Extensive publicity was arranged for the Chandrayaan-2 from Sriharikota on 22nd July
Economic survey and Union Budget 2019-20 2019. India’s GSLV MkIII-M1 successfully
presented on 5th July 2019 by Union Finance launched 3840 kg Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft
Minister. As soon as the budget speech was onto an earth orbit. Media registration for
over, all press releases and infographics Indian, international and regional media was
prepared by PIB team were immediately done in coordination with PIB Chennai. All
uploaded on the PIB website. The Budget PIB regional offices were sent communication
speech and related documents were also by PIB (Coordination Unit) HQs to send

nominations for launch from their respective Programme (MIDP)
centers.
(a) Development of Communication and
g) Repeal of Article 370 Information Dissemination (DCID)
Media Outreach Programme and
Press releases on the abrogation of
Publicity for Special Events.
Article 370 were disseminated widely. A
comprehensive feedback system was put Media Outreach Programme and Publicity
in place to collect information on what the for Special Events is a sub-scheme under the
regional press was saying on the issue. All Ministry’s umbrella scheme DCID. The scheme
regional/branch offices of PIB scanned the has the following components:
newspapers, and collated the gist of stories
a. Media Interactive Sessions (Nation
and sent feedback to Headquarters everyday by
and Regional Editors Conferences and
6:30 am and the Nationwide media feedback
Vartalaaps)
was compiled by 7 am every morning. This
report was further sent to the Ministry as b. Press Tours
critical inputs for monitoring of the situation.
The report was further updated during the day c. HR / Admn Support and Translation of
with focus on critical news items. PM’s Speeches / Messages
h) 73rd Independence Day d. Publicity for Special Events (IFFI/PBDS)
The PM’s address was transcribed and

translated into regional languages. It was
widely disseminated through regional/
branch offices of PIB. Special graphics were
made and uploaded on social media platforms.
80 tweets gained 1.4M impressions. LIVE
streaming of celebrations was done on social
media apart from Promo video for pre publicity,
LIVE tweets of pictures and video bytes of
PM’s speech.
i) Launch of FIT India movement Regional Conference, North East zone & Kolkata
Regional held at Guwahati on August 23-24, 2019
PM launched FIT India movement on 29th
August 2019. PIB coordinated with regional/ i. Under the component ‘Media
branch offices for wide coverage. Press release Interactive Sessions’, PIB organizes
and photos were issued. Event got excellent National (Social/ Economic) Editors’
coverage in print media along with electronic conferences inviting the Editors
and digital publicity. 22 tweets were done which / Journalists from all over India.
gained 808K impressions. LIVE streaming of Average expenditure is around Rs. 30
launch was done on PIB social media apart lakhs. Whereas in Regional Editors’
from promo video for pre-publicity, LIVE tweets Conferences, the Journalists from
of picture and video bytes of PM and Sports a particular Region are invited to
Minister Kiren Rijiju. participate. Average expenditure for
XI. Plan Performance 2019-2020 regional conference is around Rs
15 lakhs. This year, the target of
During the year 2019-20, PIB is concerned conducting three regional conferences
with two Central Sector Schemes viz : has been completed.
(a) Development of Communication and ii. Media Conclave with Journalists from
Information Dissemination and rural background and small towns
(b) Media Infrastructure Development (Vartalaaps) are organized at district

level to disseminate information PIB to fully utilize the modern technology
regarding the Government’s policies and enhance the efficiency of PIB both at
and programmes. The rural media is headquarters and its regional and branch
therefore used as an effective force offices for following activities:
multiplier in reaching out the last
· IT infrastructure and modern means
mile of the rural population regarding
of communication for all officers.
Government programmes. Average
expenditure for each Vaartalaap is · Procurement of consumables
around Rs 1.5 lakhs. This year, as
on 31st October, 29 Vartalaaps have · AMC Charges
been conducted out of the target 60. · Purchase of color multi-functional
iii. P r e s s T o u r s a r e o r g a n i z e d t o digital office machines
showcase the success stories of · Purchase of hardware and other
Central Government Schemes to the equipment
Journalists from one state taken to
another state. Average expenditure · Payment for internet dongle connections
/ Press Tour is around Rs 6 to 7 · LAN networking, etc.
lakhs. This year as on 31 October,
one Press Tour of the targeted 6 has · Feedback and impact analysis; daily
been undertaken. reports
Out of the current year’s fund · Providing Video conferencing facilities

allocation of Rs. 530.00 lakh, the in all offices
expenditure incurred for the purpose · Providing live streaming facilities in
up to October, 2019 is Rs. 162.89 Branch offices of PIB
lakh.
· Setting up of Social Media Platforms in
(b) Media Infrastructure Development PIB offices and providing manpower
Programme (MIDP)
Under Swachhta Action Plan (SAP)
Under the Central Sector Scheme viz. following activities are included:
‘Media Infrastructure Development
Proramme (MIDP)’, PIB has following 1. Infrastructure Development
sub-schemes: 2. Beautification of Office Rooms,
· Modernization of PIB Corridors
· Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) 3. Renovation of toilets alongwith modern

amenities
During the year 2019-20, Rs. 5.50 crores
have been allocated for implementing 4. Replacement of old ACs (more than 7
this scheme. The distribution of Rs. 5.50 years old) in PIB Offices.
crores for the following sub-schemes of 5. Upto September, 2019, Rs. 1.9977
PIB are as under:- crores have been utilized under the
Modernisation of PIB Rs. 4.30 crores sub-scheme ‘Modernisation of PIB’.
Under the sub-scheme ‘Swachhta
Swachhta Action Plan Rs. 1.20 crores Action Plan’ Rs. 11.06 lakhs have been
(SAP) utilized till 30-09-2019.
Total Rs. 5.50 crores 6. At RE 2019-20 Stage, addl. funds
4. The objective of the Scheme is to modernize amounting to Rs.1.00 crore have
and upgrade the communication and been projected under the component
information dissemination systems in the ‘Modernisation of PIB’ for hiring of

Human Resources for IT Operations The Official Language Implementation
and for Social Media Platform at Committee (OLIC) under the chairmanship of
PIB Hqrs. and Regional Offices for PDG(M&C) is constituted in PIB, Hqrs which
setting up a Counter-Misinformation monitors the status of the implementation of
Unit (CMU) within PIB to combat Official Language Policy of the union in bureau
misinformation, fake news and carry office through its quarterly meetings. The
out fact check of stories on social website of PIB is available bilingually (Hindi
media. The RE 2019-20 requirement & English).
for the component ‘Swachhta Action
Hindi Pakhwada-2019 was organized
Plan’ has been proposed to be retained
successfully in this Bureau from 01st-15th
at BE 2019-20 level i.e. Rs. 1.20
September, 2019. During Pakhwada various
crores.
Hindi competitions like Hindi Essay writing,
BUDGET FIGURES – 2019-2020 Translation, Noting & Drafting, General Hindi
Knowledge, Hindi Typing, Hindi Extempore
I 1. B.E. 2019-2020 Rs. 8932.00 speech and Hindi dictation competition for
(Category-I lakhs MTS were organized. Officers/officials of HQ
Establishment
participated actively in these competitions and
Expdr.)
won various prizes.
2. R.E. 2019-2020 Rs. 9374.50
Category-I lakhs Vigilance Section
Establishment
Expdr. The updated information in respect of
II 1. B.E. 2019-2020 Rs. 1080. 00
Vigilance Section of PIB for the year 2019-20
(Central Sector lakhs is as under:
Schemes) i. Implementation of the Judgment/
2. R.E. 2019-2020 Rs. 1192.00 Orders of CATs
(Central Sector lakhs
Schemes) S. Media No. of No. of the
Actual Expenditure No. units/ orders judgments/
Section received orders
III 1. Category-I Rs. 4589.82 from CAT implemented
Establishment lakhs for the year during 2019-
Expdr. (upto September, 2019-20 20
2019)
1 2 3 4
2. Central Sector Rs. 342.63 lakhs
Schemes (upto September, 1. PIB Nil Nil
2019) (Vigilance
Section)
PROGRESSIVE USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
HINDI IN PIB HEADQUARTERS ii. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
All possible efforts are made towards Shri S. N. Choudhary, Director(M&C), PIB
the progressive use of official language has been designated as Staff/Public Grievance
Hindi in Press Information Bureau, HQ for Redressal Officer and all the application
the observance and implementation of the received with respect to the same have been
various orders and instructions issued by the dealt in a time bound manner.
Department of Official Language including iii. Women Welfare Activities
targets fixed in the Annual Programme under
the Official Language Act, 1963 (as amended Internal Complaints Committee (ICCs)
in 1967) and the Official Language Rules, 1976 have been constituted in PIB (Hqrs.)/Regional/
(as amended in 1987). Branch Offices of PIB for redressal of grievances

of the woman staff members as per the included in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
guidelines and norms laid down by Hon’ble under Rule-3C. Recently, ICC has been
Supreme Court in matter relating to sexual reconstituted in PIB (Hqrs.). The composition
harassment at work places which has been of the Committee is as under:
S.No. Name Designation Telephone

1. Ms. Shruti Patil, Director Chairperson 23388517/ 23488364
2. Ms. Punitha S., Dy. Director Member Secretary 23386977/ 23488050
3. Shri Himank Kothiyal, Asstt. Director Male Member 23488122
4. Ms. Madhu Bala Mathur, Dy. Director Member 23385388
5. Ms. Sonali Dutta, Section Officer Member 23381137
6. Ms. Suhasini Dharmarha, Psychologist Outside Member 91-8826177144
Vigilance Cell Automation Section of the Bureau are

earmarked for surveillance. The staff
(1) Details of Vigilance set up for the
working in these sections is considered
Organization at Headquarters and in
sensitive. The Officers/ staff working in
field offices:
these sections are rotated time to time.
Vigilance set up of PIB is functioning
under the overall supervision of the Principal (i) Number of persons identified for being Nil
kept under surveillance
Director General (M&C) who is assisted by
Vigilance Officer (at the level of ADG(Vig.), (4) Punitive activities (Number to be
Deputy Director (Vig.) and other subordinate indicated against 4(i) to (x) where the
staff. Authority and responsibilities in respect appointing authority is other than
to Vigilance matters have been delegated to President):
the Head of Regional Offices also. To deal with
the Vigilance matters in respect of Regional/ (i) Number of complaints/references 08
Branch Offices of the Bureau, there is one post received during the period
of Administrative Officer in the Regional Offices (ii) Number of cases in which Nil
to assist the Regional Heads in dealing with preliminary inquiry was conducted
such matters. Guidance and instructions are
provided to the Regional Offices from time to (iii) Number of cases where preliminary Nil
time. inquiry reports were received.
(iv) Number of cases in which charge Nil
(2) Preventive Vigilance activities under
sheets for major penalty were
taken during the period –
issued
(i) Number of regular inspections and Nil (v) Number of cases in which charge Nil
surprise inspections conducted sheets for minor penalty were
during the period. issued
(3) Surveillance and detection activities (vi) Number of persons on whom major Nil
during the period: penalty was imposed.
(i) Details of the areas selected for keeping (vii) Number of persons on whom minor Nil
surveillance: penalty was imposed.
(viii) Number of persons placed under Nil
The sections namely General, Press
suspension
Relation Section, NMC Cell and Office

mandated to provide visual support through
(ix) Number of persons against whom Nil
administrative action such as photo coverage of the varied activities of the
issuance of warning etc. was taken Government of India. Established in October
1959, it is perhaps the only organization
(x) Number of persons prematurely Nil in the country which has a rich repository
retired under relevant provisions
of about more than 10 lakhs of negatives/
of rules
transparencies preserved in digital format,
In this context, it is also mentioned here beginning from the Pre-Independence era to
that the departmental Inquiry in respect of the present day. Thus Photo Division plays
three complaints received earlier is being a significant role in production and storage
conducted which is underway of still photographs which are of immense
historical value.
Right to Information Act, 2005 Related
Matters The Photo Division covers about 4500-5000
news and features assignments approximate
Admn. I Section of PIB has been nominated in a year. The photographs are also available
as nodal section for RTI related matters in PIB for sale to the general public as per approved
(HQ). CPIOs and Appellate Authorities have rates.
been designated to provide information to
citizens seeking information under the RTI Act On the occasion of completion of 50 years
as per the instructions of DOP&T. of its existence in the year 2010 the Division
introduced National Photography Awards. Over
PIB HQ has already completed the the years the annual awards have fulfilled
obligations under Section 4 (b) (i) and 4 (ii) the twin objectives of promoting the art of
which deals with suo-moto disclosure of all photography and preserving through visual
information held by the Public Authority and documentation the various aspects the country
uploading the same in the public domain like art, culture, heritage, life of people, society,
through its website. Quarterly Report giving traditions etc. through the eyes of amateur and
the figures of Applications/ Appeals received, professional photographers of the country.
rejected, transferred is uploaded on the CIC’s
website regularly within stipulated time limit II. Functions of Photo Division
under the RTI Act’ 2005. The major function of the Photo Division
Activities of Hindi and Urdu Units is to document photographically the socio-
economic and political milestones of the
Main activities of Hindi and Urdu Units country and to further disseminate and archive
consist of preparation of daily press roundup the images. The specific functions include:
that includes English translation of headlines
and editorials of Hindi/Urdu dailies, Hindi/ 1. Provides visuals (stills) to the media
Urdu translation of Press Releases, Features, units of the Ministry of Information &
Backgrounders, President, Vice President, Broadcasting for further dissemination to
Prime Minister and Home Minister’s speeches the media.
and translation and vetting of manuals and a)
Press Photo Publicity of Press
booklets etc. Both Hindi and Urdu Units has Information Bureau is completely
issued 8532 press releases & backgrounders supported by Photo Division.
in Hindi and Urdu for the period from 1st April,
2019 to 5th November, 2019. b)
DAVP ‘s Exhibition wing is supported
by the Photo Division in preparation of
life size prints and other photo related
Photo Division requirements
I. Introduction 2. Provides special coverage (365 days
Photo Division, Press Information Bureau & 24x7) to the Hon’ble Prime Minister
of India. Extensive photo shoots are

undertaken of the Prime Minister’s the administrative work/DDO duties as well.
domestic and international engagements.
Further, the Senior Photographic Officers/
Subsequently, special albums containing
Photographic Officers and senior technical staff
photographs of PM visits are prepared.
members accompany the Vice-President, Prime
3. Providing and documenting of photo Minister and other ministers for providing
coverage for the offices of Hon’ble President extensive photo coverage & photo publicity
Hon’ble Vice-President, Hon’ble Speaker, material of their visit within the country and
Cabinet Ministers and other important abroad. The Photographic officers are also
public events. engaged in the proper documentation of the
images thus enriching photo archives of the
4. Provides support to the XP Division of
Division for the posterity.
Ministry of External Affairs in terms of
extensive coverage of visiting VVIP’s Heads IV. Modernization of Photo Division
of States/Governments. A special album
Efforts have been made to enhance the
containing the photographs of the visiting
quality of services of the Photo Division by
dignitaries is presented to them by the
upgrading equipment like large format Inkjet
Division.
photo printers for provision of life size prints
5. Undertakes special drive for North Eastern for exhibitions, special digital photo printer for
States by documenting photographically making back-to-back prints for preparation of
the developmental activities in the NE VVIP album during the Plan scheme. Further,
states. a high capacity server has been installed for
archiving, indexing, cataloguing & retrieving
6. Supplies photographs on payments basis
of 8-10 lakhs of digital images.
to the non-publicity organizations, private
publishers and general public as per the V. National Photography Awards
pricing scheme.
On the occasion of completion of 50 years
III. Organisational Set Up of its existence in 2010, the Photo Division
Photo Division is housed in Soochna
Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi-110003. The Division is headed by
Director (Photo Division) and is assisted by
Deputy Director, Senior Photographic Officers,
Photographic Officers, Administrative Officer
and other technical and subordinate staff.
The total staff strength of the Division
is 76 in number, against which only 37 are
in position. A number of posts have been
abolished during the period of ERC and also
because of ban on direct recruitment. The
single post of Accounts Officer also stands
abolished.
The duties of Director, Deputy Director are
both administrative and technical in nature The Union Minister for Environment, Forest &
whereas the duties of Sr. Photographic Officer, Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting
Photographic Officers and the other production and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise,
staff are technical in nature. However due Shri Prakash Javadekar paying floral tributes to
to non-availability of Administrative Officer/ Bodhisatva Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his
Accounts Officer, the Senior Photographic 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, at Parliament House
Officer and Photographic Officer are handling Complex, New Delhi on December 06, 2019

introduced National Photography Awards uploading of digital images on high capacity
to encourage professional and amateur server and arriving purposes. This enables the
photographers of the country. Further this Division to maintain and retrieve images from
also promotes documentation of the nation’s the archives.
rich heritage, art and culture. The Division
Another significant part of the NCP is the
has presented twelve Life Time Achievement
conducting of National Photography awards
Awards so far to renowned photographers.
annually. Apart from rewarding the iconic
VI. Synergy with other Media Units photographers of the country with the Lifetime
Achievement Award, six awards are given away
Photo Division has evolved with the
annually in the Amateur and Professional
changing times to support the digital
category. The Division has honored twelve
requirements of sister media units. The
numbers of renowned photographers of the
News Photo Network of the Division has
country with Life Time Achievement Award till
been functioning on complete digital mode
date.
to avoid the delay in sending photographs to
the Press Information Bureau and concerned The Division has initiated the process of
stake holders. Digital camera equipment 8th National Photography Awards to encourage
has been utilized with Laptop and V-data the professional and amateur photographers
cards to transmit images digitally from venue all over the country.
itself for the coverage of assignments of Vice
VIII. Important photo coverages undertaken
President, Prime Minister and visiting VVIP’s.
this year
The Division caters to the requirement of life
size digital inkjet images by DAVP for the As part of its activities the Division, photo
exhibitions it puts up. documentation of the various visits of the
Hon’ble Vice President and the Hon’ble Prime
VII. Annual Plan 2019-2020
Minister have been undertaken.
During the 12th Plan Scheme of ‘Media
On completion of each visit Photo Division
Infrastructure Development Programme’
presented a colorful Album to the visiting
(MIDP), the Photo Division has implemented the
dignitaries.
sub- scheme “National Center of Photography
(NCP) and Special Drive for North East Region”. IX. Production Figures
The objective of the scheme is to streamline
The number of assignments covered,
the digital photo library utilizing the services
images acquired, uploaded prints, albums
of outsourced of library science professionals
prepared are as under:
for scientific indexing and IT Professionals for
1. News and Features assignments covered 1453

2. Images sent/uploaded in PIB website 5019
3. Images uploaded in Photo Division website 5533
4. Digital images acquired in house 259757
5. Digital Print made/supplied 13212
6. VVIP Photo Albums prepared 13
X. Implementation of Raj Bhasha office in the Headquarter. Major number of files

in the Accounts and Administration section
Photo Division is actively involved in the are being handled only in Hindi. Division has
implementation of the Raj Bhasha in its small taken up the major Hindi activities. During

the Hindi Fortnight in the month of September, 2019 a competition on General Knowledge in
Hindi was organized.
XI. Sanctioned Budget

(in thousands)
Expenditure
Year Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan (October Plan

2019)
2019-2020 45800 13300 Rs. 23668 2942
XII. Annual Report of Vigilance Work for the Year 2019
1. Details of the Vigilance set up for the organization in the There is no separate staff
Headquarters and in the field offices sanctioned for the work related
to vigilance. However the
seniors with the assistance to
their subordinates are normally
disposing such cases.
2. Preventive Vigilance activities during the period:
i. No. of regular inspection conducted during the period 4
ii No. of surprise inspections carried out during the
period 2
3. Surveillance and detection activities during the period
i. Details of the areas selected for keeping surveillance All the areas where important
productions are made
ii. No. of persons identified for being kept under None
surveillance
4. Punitive activities (No. to be indicated against 4(i) to
(x) where the appointment authority is other than the
President
i. No. of complaints/references received during the Nil
period
ii. No. of cases in which preliminary inquiry was Nil
conducted
iii. No. of cases where preliminary inquiry report were Nil
received
iv. No. of cases in which charge sheets for major penalty Nil
were issued
v. No. of cases in which charge sheets for minor penalty Nil
were issued
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 Nil
such as issuance of warning etc. was taken
x. No. of persons prematurely retired under relevant Nil
provisions of rules.

BUREAU OF OUTREACH through live media utilizing wide range of
performing arts such as Drama, Dance-
AND COMMUNICATION Drama, Composite-Programme, Puppetry,
Ballets, Operas, Folk and Traditional Recitals,
(BOC) Mythological Recital and other Local Folk &
Traditional Forms maximizing outreach of
Bureau of Outreach and Communication
Policies, Programmes and Schemes of the
(BOC) was set up on 8th December, 2017
Government. The main function is to create
by integration of erstwhile Directorate of
awareness and ensure emotional receptivity
Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP),
with the sense of belongingness and ownership.
Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) and Song
& Drama Division (S&DD). The Bureau aims Field Outreach Division undertakes
at providing a 360 degrees communication direct and interpersonal communication
solutions to the Ministries/Departments/ programmes to create awareness amongst the
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/ masses, particularly in rural and semi urban
autonomous bodies. It acts as an advisory areas. Regional Outreach Bureau (ROBs) and
body to Government on media strategy. With Field Outreach Bureau (FOBs) accordingly
23 Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs) and seek to empower people through information
148 Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs), BOC to enable them to avail the benefits from such
is engaged in educating people, both rural programmes/schemes. It organizes ground
and urban, about the Government’s policies activation and outreach programmes. Special
and programmes to elicit their participation Outreach Programmes (SOPs) are organized
in developmental activities. This is ensured with the support of various stakeholders, viz.
by the Bureau using different vehicles of the State Government and local functionaries,
communication viz. Print Media, Audio Visual, society groups etc. As they are in the local
Exhibitions, Outdoor and New Media etc. language and at nearby venues, the impact
of these communication programmes is
Branding of the Government as prime
more and it enables a greater understanding
facilitator of people’s empowerment and
of the Government’s schemes among the
positioning of messages through Print, Audio-
masses. These efforts are complemented by
Visual, Outdoor, Digital Media to realize the
use of traditional and folk media and other
same, is BOC’s mandate. The Policy guidelines
conventional and non-conventional methods.
have been adapted in sync with emerging
media scenario in order to maximize the reach With integration of erstwhile DAVP, DFP
of information dissemination. and S&DD, programmes are increasingly
organized in integrated manner with special
Advertising and Visual Communication
outreach and folk components together. These
Division of BOC is the nodal division of BOC
Integrated Communication and Outreach
for dissemination of information about various
Programmes (ICOP) aim at leaving a greater
schemes and policies of different Ministries &
impact ensuring behavioural change and
Departments of Government of India, Public
creating stakes in developmental process.
Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous
body. The BOC has been instrumental in
creating awareness amongst masses on socio-
It undertakes campaigns to inform and
economic themes, seeking their participation
educate rural and urban people about the
in developmental activities and for the
Government’s policies and programmes
eradication of many social evils and dogmas.
through available vehicles of communication
All possible channels of communication have
viz. Print, Audio Visual, Outdoor, Digital and
been leveraged to reach out to the people,
New Media.
ranging from advertisements to street plays to
Folk Communication Division of BOC door-to-door interactions making a paradigm
carries out inter-personal communication shift from standalone and isolated advertising

to 360 degree holistic campaign.
“Highlights of the Year”
Sl. Themes Month

No.
1. Booklet titled “A Splendid Start- Big Promises Delivered, December, 2019
Bigger Expectations Triggered #6MonthsOfIndiaFirst”
2. Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhi October, November &
Ji, Half page print advertisement was carried across the December 2019
country on 2nd October, 2019
3. Commemoration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru November, 2019
Nanak Dev Ji
4. IFFI@50: Glamorous advent of Golden jubilee of IFFI 2019 November, 2019
5. Booklet titled “Howdy Modi” November, 2019
6. Global outreach through exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi London- March, 2019
during London Book Fair, Abu Dhabhi International Book Abu Dhabi- April, 2019
fair 2019 and Frankfurt Book fair 2019. Frankfurt- October, 2019
7. National Unity Day October, 2019
8. Booklet titled “Fifty Days of Modi Government Decisive July, 2019
and Directional”, “75 days of Modi 2.0 Government- Clear August, 2019
Intentions Decisive Actions” and “Furthering India’s September, 2019
Development-100 Days of Bold Initiatives & Decisive
Actions”
9. Jal Shakti Abhiyan September, 2019
10. Booklet titled “Chandrayaan 2” September, 2019
11. Book: “Listening, Learning & Leading” on Vice President August, 2019
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
12. Regional Conference of North-East Zone and Kolkata August, 2019
Region
13. A movement from isolated scheme/Ministry centric Since June, 2019
advertisements to theme zero budget communication
campaigns resulting in adoption of holistic approach for
common branding for the Government of India, more
synergy and lesser redundancy in outreach and optimum
utilization of resources
14. Half page print advertisement was carried across the 15th August, 2019
country on Independence Day
15. Celebration of International Day of Yoga June, 2019
16. Celebration of World Environment Day June, 2019
17. Desh Ka Mahatyohar (General Election 2019) Campaign April, 2019
18. All India Comprehensive Print Media Campaign on December, 2019
provisions of historic Citizenship Amendment Act.

Important Activities:
Ø To inform people about various provisions
of historic Citizenship Amendment Act.
Print advertisements were carried out in
Hindi, English, Urdu and other Indian
languages across the country. Region
specific campaigns were run in order to
address the apprehensions and counter
misinformation.
Global Outreach:
Ø 2019 was a seminal year for BOC in
terms of global outreach. International
Exhibitions were organized focusing on The Union Minister for Environment, Forest &
Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting,
the theme “Brand India on Rise” at the
Shri Prakash Javadekar and the Union Minister
sidelines of Book Fairs in Frankfurt, for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel,
London and Abu Dhabi. The exhibitions Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at the inauguration
made use of latest state of the art of a Bureau of Outreach & Communication (BOC)
technologies and featured social, cultural exhibition at the Paryatan Parv-2019, in
and scientific steps taken by India in New Delhi on October 02, 2019. The Minister
past few years to give rise to “New India”. of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent
Charge), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and the former
150 th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting,
Gandhi Shri Amit Khare are also seen.
Ø C o m m e m o r a t i n g t h e 1 5 0 t h B i r t h and screens. In addition, through some
Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, of the innovative tools like Augmented
Bureau of Outreach & Communication Reality, Virtual Reality, 3-D Holograms
(BOC) organized series of Interactive and Simulations etc. the experience of the
Digital Exhibitions across the country exhibition was enriching for the visitors.
from 2nd October, 2019 onwards. The exhibition also encompassed a model
Ø Three Large Scale Interactive Digital of ‘Swachh Gram’ based on the ideology
Exhibitions were organized at Delhi, of Bapu on the lines of ‘Bapu Ke Sapnon
Guwahati and Rajkot. Ka Bharat’.
Ø Delhi, 2nd October: Minister of Ø Guwahati: A seven-day Mega Interactive

Information & Broadcasting and Forest, D i g i t a l E x h i b i t i o n o n 1 5 0 th B i r t h
Environment & Climate Change, Shri Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was
Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the organised at Sonaram High School
exhibition “Swachh Bharat, Sashakt playground from October 14th, 2019 to
Bharat-Bapu Ke Sapno Ka Bharat” October 20th, 2019 by Regional Outreach
on 2nd October at India Gate, Delhi. Bureau, Guwahati under the aegis of
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Bureau of Outreach & Communication
and Minister of Steel, Shri Dharmendra (BOC), Ministry of Information and
Pradhan and Minister of Tourism, Shri Broadcasting.
Prahlad Singh Patel were also present on Ø Hon’ble Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish
this occasion. The five days exhibition Mukhi, inaugurated the Mega Event
concluded on October 6th, 2019. on October 14th, 2019. The week long
Ø With the help of technology driven tools, Mega Multimedia Interactive Exhibition
the exhibition showcased the life of was first of its kind in the entire North
Bapu through interactive display boards Eastern region covering an area of 10,000

The Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
visiting the Mega Multimedia Interactive Exhibition
on 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
Digital Exhibition on 150th Birth Anniversary of organised by the Regional Outreach Bureau,
Mahatma Gandhi organized by Regional Outreach Guwahati under the Ministry of Information and
Bureau, Guwahati under the aegis of Bureau of Broadcasting, at Guwahati, Assam on
Outreach & Communication (BOC) October 14, 2019.
sq. ft. The exhibition depicted some of Ø An advertisement was issued on 2 nd

the objects and possession of Mahatma October, 2019 (half page) on the eve of
Gandhi along with some rare pictures Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
of Gandhiji’s visit to various places in
Assam. In the exhibition, the handwritten Ø Sixteen Medium Scale Interactive
letters of Gandhiji, rare pictures of his Digital Exhibitions on Bapu were
life and stay in South Africa, flip book, organized in the month of October and
a complete timeline of Mahatma Gandhi November, 2019 at Karimnagar, Katra,
were also showcased. Porbander, Chandigarh, Vijayawada,
Madurai, Manipal, Muzaffarpur, Siliguri,
Ø Rajkot: The Regional Outreach Bureau Gorakhpur, Haridwar, Bokaro, Cuttack,
(ROB) Ahmedabad organised seven- Sagar, Raipur and Udaipur. The glimpses
days Multimedia Exhibition on 150th of the exhibition are as under:
birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in
Rajkot, Gujarat from October 12, 2019 till
October 18, 2019.
Exhibition at Chandigarh, inaugurated by Shri VP A view of the exhibition at Karimnagar

Singh Badnore, Governor, Punjab

Visitors were taken through the life history of Exhibition at Porbandar
Mahatma Gandhi with the help of digital screens
(Exhibition at Katra Vaishno Devi)
Students enjoying Augmented Reality (AR), Raipur Cultural programme organized during the
exhibition at Udaipur
Hon’ble Judge of Madurai Court enjoying digital A view of the exhibition in Manipal
jigsaw puzzle
A view of the exhibition in Siliguri The view of the exhibition at Haridwar

Young students visited the exhibition in Cuttack Students enjoying the AR at the exhibition iin
Bokaro
Guests and visitors taking a look around the Teachers and students enjoying VR experience
exhibition at Gorakhpur during the exhibition at Sagar
A view of the exhibition from the outside Digital Interactive Exhibition on the life and
inVijayawada philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi at Itanagar
Nagaland and Communication commemorating the

150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma
Ø Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu
Gandhi at the Hornbill Festival in Kisama
Rio inaugurated the Digital Interactive
near Kohima, Nagaland from December 1st
Exhibition organized by Bureau of Outreach
to December 10th.

Wardha
Digital Interactive Exhibition on the life and Students visiting the exhibition
philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi
The paradigm shift in communication  More synergy, lesser redundancy in

strategy campaigns and outreach
Year witnessed paradigm shift in At present, there is often duplication of
communication strategy i.e. from isolated messaging. Thematic campaigns enabled
scheme/Ministry centric advertisements entities that have been following separate
to theme based low cost communication strategies to converge and form a common
campaigns resulting in adoption of holistic communication strategy.
approach for common branding for the
 Optimum utilization of resources
Government of India, more synergy and
lesser redundancy in outreach and optimum The present approach to communication
utilization of resources. and outreach proceeds in silos. This in
turn often leads to inefficient deployment
ADVANTAGES
of resources. With thematic campaigns,
 Common Branding for GOI better planning was possible through
concerted efforts which resulted in
The present communication strategy
optimum utilization of resources.
projects welfare measures as separate
standalone entities. With Thematic  Better monitoring and supervision of
Integration of campaigns, Government campaigns
interventions appear more comprehensive
Thematic campaign makes it easier to
and holistic. Government thereby is
track and evaluate the effectiveness
projected as a cohesive entity.
of the strategies employed. This also
 Holistic approach for a better impact enables easier course corrections and
modifications, if found necessary.
Government interventions when
communicated in a holistic manner tend 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak
to be comprehended better by beneficiaries Dev Ji
and therefore, enable better utilization.
Digital Interactive Exhibitions & Sound &
This enhanced the understanding of
Light:
beneficiaries towards the schemes
and programmes. Further, thematic Ø 12th November, 2019 marks the 550th
campaigns, by presenting interventions birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev
as comprehensive solutions and resulted Ji. On the occasion of the 550th Birth
in a more effective connect with people. Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Bureau

of Outreach and Communication (BOC) illustrations related to the Sikh Guru’s
successfully organised a Sound & Light life had been displayed at the exhibition
Show. Interactive Digital Exhibitions were using technologies such as Augmented
also organised across the country. The Reality and Virtual Reality, hologram and
goal was to convey his teachings, morals 3D picturisation.
and the way of his life to our youth and the
Ø Giving a live experience of the Langar
people of our country irrespective of social
Sewa using technology, two ‘VR Langer’
status, gender, cast and religion, so that
play stations had been installed in the
they can be a part of this grand celebration
exhibition, which gave 3D exposure of the
through interactive digital content,
‘Langar sewa to visitors. The exhibition
displays, AVs, projection mapping, VR,
was inaugurated by Shri Prakash
and other engaging activities.
Javadekar, Minister of Environment,
Exhibition at Sultanpur Lodhi Forest and Climate Change and Minister
of Information and Broadcasting in the
Ø Highlighting the three prime teachings
gracious presence of Smt. Harsimrat
of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, ‘Kirat Karo,
Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing
Naam Japo, Vand Chakko’ in a 3D
Industries.
revolving theatre had become the centre
of attraction in Sultanpur Lodhi. Various The glimpses of the exhibition are as under:
Ø The 7 multi-media exhibitions categorized Ø The whole ambience was created as a

into l a r g e - s c a l e a n d s m a l l - s c a l e replica of ‘Pind Babe Nanak Da’ Rai-
exhibitions were also organized. Large- Bhoi-Di-Talwandi, the village where Guru
scale exhibitions took place in Patna and Nanak was born in 1469, to take people
Nanded whereas small-scale exhibitions close to his life. A thematic kitchen area
were organized in Kullu (Himachal was set up with a screen, playing AV made
Pradesh), Jammu (J&K), Naigaon (Assam) on the popular ‘Shabad’ on Shri Guru
and Varanasi (UP) along with a Sound Nanak Dev ji along with some clay pots
& Light Show in Amritsar highlighting to add to the village ambience.
his life stories from October to November
Ø A rotating ‘Ek Onkar’ covered with acrylic
2019.
box, was installed to give the ambience a

dynamic look. A life size wooden finished Unity Day (Ekta Diwas) on 31st October,
Digital Tree with hanging in-lit boxes, 2019. Run for Unity campaign was
displaying different Sakhiyan of Shri organized across the country. To create
Nanak Dev ji which also became a selfie awareness among the masses and to
point. Large LED screens showcased the ensure maximum participation, Print,
Birth, Youth, and Life Journey of Shri Audio Visual and Outdoor Publicity
Guru Nanak Dev ji through audio-visual advertisements were released.
in Punjabi along with Hindi subtitles.
Ø Advertisement on the theme “Run for
Ø A quarter page colour advertisement Unity- vc nkSM+sxk bafM;k y{; dh vksj” was
was issued in dailies on 12th November designed by BOC. The advertisement was
towards the commemoration of 550th released in various newspapers on 29th
Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev October, 2019.
Ji.
Ø Advertisement on the theme “jk"Vªh; ,drk
Ø A half page colour advertisement was fnol& vkb;s eukrs gSa Hkkjr dh ,drk dk ioZ” in
released on the opening of Kartarpur Hindi and “National Unity Day- let us
Corridor detailing the initiatives of celebrate the festival of India’s Unity”
Government of India to facilitate pilgrimage in English was designed by BOC and
to Kartarpur. advertisement was released in various
newspapers on 30th October, 2019.
IFFI@50: Glamorous advent of Golden
jubilee of IFFI 2019 Historic Decision by Modi Government
Ø On the occasion of golden jubilee of Ø Print Advertisement were designed
IFFI2019, Bureau of Outreach and and released in various newspapers
Communication (Regional Outreach on the decision taken by Government
Bureau, Pune) in association with the to regularize unauthorized colonies in
National Film Archive of India, organized the National Capital. The theme for the
an interactive digital exhibition ‘IFFI@50’. advertisement was “eksnh ljdkj dk vge QSlyk
The exhibition was inaugurated by & fnYyh ds voS/k dkWyksfu;ksa esa jgus okys yksxksa dks
Secretary, Ministry of Information and feyk ekfydkuk gd+A”
Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare. Ø Booklets on Howdy Modi covering the
Ø The exhibition covered a total of 20,000 Howdy Modi event in Houston, USA was
sq. ft. of the space at Darya Sangam, Near designed and printed by BOC.
Kala Academy, Panaji Goa, tracing back Ø Booklet named “Furthering India’s
the beautiful journey of International Development: 100 Days of Bold Initiatives
Film Festival of India since 1952 edition. & Decisive Actions “in English and
Merriments of the exhibition continued ^,sfrgkfld tukns'k dk lEeku% dBksj ifjJe vkSj
for 8 days from 21st November till 28th cM+s fu.kZ;ksa ds 100 fnuÞ in Hindi was designed
November 2019. printed and distributed by BOC. The
Ø BOC printed 3 books, ‘Catalogue on booklet was released by Hon’ble Minister
International cinema for 50th IFFI’, of I&B on 7th September, 2019 in a Press
‘Catalogue on Indian Cinema for 50th Conference.
IFFI’, ‘ IFFI handbook’, on the occasion of Ø E-versions of the booklet was also released
50th edition of IFFI. and disseminated through mygov.in,
Run for Unity & Birth Anniversary of Sardar Ministry of I&B’s website as well as BOC’s
Vallabhbhai Patel: website. The booklet was further uploaded
on the websites of all the Ministries w.e.f.
Ø Nation celebrated Birth Anniversary of 9th September, 2019 and remained there
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel as National as leading page for 2 days.

Ø Regional Outreach Bureaus also organized Hindi each for distribution to the Member
exhibitions on completion of 100 days of Parliaments, Journalists and Opinion
of Modi Government highlighting major Makers.
achievements.
Ø A separate booklet was also printed titled
Ø BOC prepared, designed, printed and “5 Trillion Dollar Economy: The Target”
distributed a booklet “Jan Connect” on spelling out the master plan of growth for
75 days of Modi 2.0 Government. The 5 years.
booklet titled “Clear Intentions, Decisive
Actions” highlighting its achievements was Jalshakti Abhiyan
released by Information & Broadcasting Ø On the occasion of beginning of swachhata
and Environment, Forest and Climate fortnight Hon’ble Union Minister of
Change Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar Information and Broadcasting Shri
on 28th August, 2019 at a function in New Prakash Javdekar flagged off a mobile
Delhi. exhibition mounted on a Bus specially
Ø A booklet on 50 days of Modi Government designed and branded as ‘Jaldoot’ to
“Fifty days of Modi Government: Decisive & spread awareness about the need for
Directional” was designed and printed by water conservation on 14th September,
Bureau of Outreach & Communications. 2019 from Pune. The Exhibition on wheel
travelled 8 identified districts and 27
Ø The booklet emphasized on Budget 2019, Urban Local Bodies across Maharashtra
Foundation for $ 5 Trillion Economy, during one month campaign. He also
Marching Ahead from Day One, Promises administered swachhata oath to the
Delivered, Modi Government’s Work Wins participants. HMIB also visited exhibition
Global Praise, India Leading The Global put up on Furthering India’s Development:
Narrative and PM Modi at the G20- Wide 100 Days of Bold Initiatives & Decisive
Outreach, Futuristic Outcome. Copies Actions at Collectorate Office.
of the booklet were printed in English &
Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information &
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar flagging off ‘Jaldoot’, a travelling exhibition
arranged by Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune

Ø The exhibition consists of various Leading” chronicling the two years in office
Information Display Panels and Audio- by Vice President was released by Home
Visual Components. Song and Drama Minister Shri Amit Shah on 10th August,
wing of Bureau of Outreach and 2019 in Chennai at a function organised
Communication’s cultural troupes and by Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
artists travelling along the bus, created The Vice-President and the Information
awareness about the Government’s and Broadcasting Minister Shri Prakash
Jalshakti Abhiyan initiative. Javadekar were present on the occasion.
The book captures the glimpses of the Vice
Book on Vice President’s Two Years in
President’s 330 public engagements across
Office
the country in the last two years. The
Ø T h e B u r e a u o f O u t r e a c h a n d book also showcases the Vice President’s
Communication published a book on feat as the Rajya Sabha Chairman in
Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. enhancing its effectiveness and promoting
The book titled “Listening, Learning & its efficiency.
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu receiving the first copy of the Book ‘Listening, Learning
& Leading’ from the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, published by the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, on the occasion of completing two years in office as the Vice President of India, in Chennai
on August 11, 2019. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, the Union Minister for
Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar, the
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,
Shri O. Panneerselvam and other dignitaries are also seen.
Regional Conference of North-East Zone and M/o I&B, Shri Satyendra Prakash, DG,
Kolkata Region BOC, Shri L R Vishwanath DG, North
East, and other senior IIS officers in
Ø A Regional Conference of North-East
the region including officials of the
Zone and Kolkata Region was organized
various departments of Information
in Guwahati, Assam on 23rd and 24th
and Public Relations in the Northeast
August, 2019. Shri Amit Khare, Secretary,
region states attended the meeting.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
The conference deliberated on how
and Shri Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary,

officers of both the Centre and the State Exhibition at Vidhan Sabha Ground from
governments can converge and maintain 20th to 24th June 2019. The exhibition
close co-ordination for effective delivery of was inaugurated by the State’s Health and
communication services. Family Welfare Minister Shri Ramchandra
Chandravanshi. 5 days digital exhibition
Celebration of International Day of Yoga on
on yoga was a point of attraction during
21st June, 2019
entire period for the people of Ranchi.
Ø On the occasion of 5th International Rush of students and youths was seen for
Day of Yoga Hon’ble Prime Minister the exhibition. Different programmes and
Shri Narendra Modi participated in functions were organized on 21st June at
the function organized at Prabhat Tara Bureau of Outreach and Communication,
Maidan, Ranchi. On the sidelines of the Headquarter and other Regional Outreach
Prime Minister’s participation in Yoga Day Bureaus also.
celebration at Ranchi, Bureau of Outreach
Ø Activities carried out by different ROBs
and Communication organized 5 day Yoga
and FOBs is detailed as under:
Number of activities done by ROBs on the occasion of International Day of Yoga

Exhibition Yoga session Other activities (Pre-publicity Programmes, Rally, Film Show,
Quiz Contest, Painting Competitions, Cultural Programmes,
Essay Writing, Seminar, Group Discussion)
272 221 1692
Ø In this exhibition, information was given yoga, details of important schemes of

about Yoga through digital mediums. the central government were also given
History of Yoga along with the reason in the exhibition. Along with this, views
behind celebration of Yoga day on 21st of Gandhiji and Sardar Vallabh Bhai
June every year and ideology of Prime Patel about Yoga were shown through
Minister Shri Narendra Modi was explained questionnaires.
through the exhibition. In addition to
Big facia of Yoga Day exhibition at Vidhan Sabha Celebration of International Yoga Day at Ranchi
Ground, Ranchi
Yoga at BOC Soochana Bhavan, BOC headquarters

on the occasion of International Yoga
Ø 5th International Day of Yoga was
Day. All the media organizations located
celebrated at BOC Hqrs. and Regional
in Soochana Bhavan participated in
Outreach Bureaus (ROBs) and Field
this event with great enthusiasm. To
Outreach Bureaus (FOBs) across India.
showcase the importance of making Yoga
A mass yoga demonstration was held in

a part of everyone’s life, an exhibition of Yoga experts. The event witnessed
has also been put up in the premises of participation of Shri Satyendra Prakash,
Soochana Bhawan. The Yoga sessions DG, BOC, along with other senior officers,
were conducted under the guidance other staffs of BOC.
ROB Chennai: Celebrations of 5th International ROB, Guwahati: A view of Yoga session

Day of Yoga 2019 at Ved Bhavan Hall of at Soochna Bhawan, Chandmari on IDY organised
Maharishi Vidya Mandir senior secondary school, by ROB, Guwahati.
Chennai.
Ø A half page color advertisement in 200 Environment Day 2019 was released in
newspapers and a quarter page color 68 newspapers across India.
advertisement in 2018 newspapers across
INDIAN CINEMA Exhibition:
India was released on 20.06.2019 &
21.06.2019 to create awareness on 5th Ø The programme was organized In
International Day of Yoga 2019. preparation of Golden Jubilee for Indian
International Film Festival (IIFF), BOC
World Environment Day on 5th June, 2019
organized an exhibition titled – INDIAN
Ø World Environment Day 2019 was CINEMA on 28.05.2019 at Siri Fort
celebrated on 5th June, 2019 at BOC Auditorium, New Delhi. The exhibition
Hqrs. and at Regional Outreach Bureaus was inaugurated jointly by Mr. John
(ROBs) and Field Outreach Bureaus Bailey, President of Academy of Motion
(FOBs) across India. DG: BOC, in the Picture Arts & Science and Shri. Amit
presence of senior officers and staff of BOC Khare, Secretary, Ministry of I&B. Film
undertook the initiative of plantation of dignitaries, senior officers of I&B Ministry
saplings at the office premises near gate and media heads visited the exhibition
No. 2 of the Soochna Bhavan at 03:30 P.M. and appreciated it.
Ø On the Sidelines of the visit of Mr. John
Bailey, Directorate of Film Festival (DFF)
organized an interactive programme and
other activities. An exhibition with 80
display panels was organized by Bureau
of Outreach & Communication.
Desh Ka Mahatyohar Campaign
Ø To create awareness among the general
masses for their maximum participation
in the General Election 2019, BOC run
Plantation of saplings near Soochna Bhavan
campaign across media viz. Print, Audio-
Ø One strip color advertisement titled ‘Selfie Visual, Outdoor Media, New Media. The
with Sapling’ on the occasion of World campaign continued during the entire

month of April, 2019 on one or the other Jal Shakti Abhiyan, P.M. Jan Aushadhi
platforms. These awareness campaigns Yojna, Swacchta hi Seva – Plastic Waste
were run on behalf of Election Commission Management Campaign, Nutrition - Poshan
of India. Maah / National Nutrition Week, Fit India, 150th
Birth Anniversary of Mahtma Gandhi,
Ø Massive and intensive Outdoor Media
550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
campaign was undertaken for the
Ji. Other themes for awareness programmes
Elections. The one month campaign was
were:- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Deen
released on 1st April 2019 with emphasis
Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana,
on the Systematic Voter’s Education
PM Ujjawala Yojana, PM Social Security
and Electoral Participation (SVEEP)
Yojana, Rural Electrification Scheme,
voter awareness among various target
Transforming India, National Nutrition
groups such as Armed Personnel,
Mission, Ayushman Bharat health insurance
Youth, elderly, first time voters etc. The
scheme.
theme of the campaign was ‘Desh Ka
Mahatyohar’. Awareness material on flagship
Government schemes in the shape of booklets
Ø BOC released print advertisements
and posters were distributed during the
with various taglines. These included
programmes besides screening popular film
“Voter Awareness”, “My vote is not
shows. Debates, seminars, quiz contests,
for sale”. Advertisements were mainly
Cultural activities, students’ rally, and
having messages with awareness about
interactive communication sessions are also
the democratic process of India and
being held to propagate various components
the on going General Elections 2019.
of the flagship programme of the Government.
The awareness campaign of Election
Feedback is also being obtained on the
commission through its creative designs
initiatives of Govt. policies and programmes.
targeted different sections of society i.e.
Farmers, Women, Youth, Working class, Poshan Maah – Nutrition Month
Armed force Personnel, Elderly people
FOBs/ROBs observed the Poshan Maaah
etc. Various Voter Awareness Campaigns
during September, 2019 and conducted
carried out for Loksabha Election-2019
58 Integrated Communication & Outreach
involving themes viz: Accessible Election-
Programmes (ICOPs) on importance of POSHAN
Motivational, LS- Service Voter, Accessible
Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) with
Election –Athlete, ETPBS-Service Voters,
a message to improve nutritional status
LS-1950, Bharat Ki Misaal, EVM-VVPAT
of children up to 6 years, adolescent girls,
Animation, VVPAT Awareness, LS-
pregnant women and lactating mothers to
Facilitation at PS, Accessible Election-
achieve specific targets for reduction in low
Family, LS-Informed and Ethical Voting,
birth weight babies, stunting growth, under
Hum Vote Dene jayenge Desh Ke Liye,
nutrition and prevalence of anemia.
were carried out.
Besides ICOPs, 291 Film shows, 749
Integrated Communication & Outreach
Oral Communication programmes, 378
Programmes (ICOPs)
Photo exhibitions and collected 51 feedback
597 Integrated Communication& Outreach responses by FOBs from the target audience
Programmes (ICOPs) were organized by FOBs/
Programmes on Minority Welfare:
ROBs in all parts of the country including
border areas, LWE affected areas and minority Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs) of BOC
populated areas. Themes of ICOPs are: conducted awareness programmes during
International Day of Yoga, Swachh Bharat the period from April to September,2019 on
Mission, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, 100 Days Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral
of Union Government 2.0, Water conservation/ Participation (SVEEP) to educate citizens,

electors and voters about the electoral Government of India in areas affected by Left
process in order to increase their awareness Wing Extremism.
and participation in the electoral processes,
Besides SOPs, 547 routine awareness
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti
programmes have been organized till October,
Padhao, Water Conservation / Jal Shakti
2019 by Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs) of
Abhiyan, World Population Day, Kargil Vijay
BOC in LWE areas which included 263 Film
Diwas, P.M. Jan Aushadhi Yojna, Quit India
shows, 540 Oral Communication programmes,
Movement, Independence Day Celebration,
337 Photo exhibitions and collected 131
150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
feedback responses from the target audience.
550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
Ji., 100 Days of Union Government 2.0 and Regional Outreach Bureaus presented 237
Swachhta hi Sewa – Plastic Waste Management folk programmes in 90 LWE affected districts.
Campaign and other flagship schemes of the During presentation of programmes the
Government in minorities’ concentrated areas themes of Anti-terrorism, National Integration
across the country have also been carried out and Communal Harmony, Social Harmony,
by the FOBs to sensitize the masses about Linguistics Harmony, Beti Bachao Beti
policies and programmes of Government. Padhao, Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikash, Gramin
Vikash and developmental policies / schemes
Interpersonal communication in the
of the Government adopted for the welfare of
form of Group Discussions, question- answer
the people.
sessions, public meetings, Rally, Quiz
contest, film shows were also held in minority Border Area Publicity Activities:-
concentrated areas with active participation of
the target beneficiaries. Field Outreach Bureau under Regional
Outreach Buerau of Arunachal Pradesh,
The details of the activities conducted by Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir,
FOBs/ROBs in minority’s concentrated areas Meghalaya-Mizoram-Tripura (MMT),
are as under: Nagaland & Manipur, North-West (Punjab,
Haryana and Himachal Pradesh), Rajasthan,
Sr. Activities Nos. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal
1 No. of Programmes 343 (North) & Sikkim & West Bengal (South)
conducted carried out publicity campaigns in border areas
under their jurisdiction. The units briefed the
2 Film shows 229 border area villagers about the different
3 OC/GD 379 schemes implemented by the Government of
India. Special emphasis was laid on promoting
4 Photo Exhibition 235 National Integration and Communal Harmony.
5 Feedback stories 119 Observation of important National and
6 Villages covered 299 International Events/Days/Week:-
7 Audience Outreached 114876 The Field Outreach Bureaus (FOBs)

under Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs) also
Publicity activities in Left Wing Extremism highlighted various schemes of the Government
(LWE) affected areas: in its routine activities while observing
important National and International events/
Field Outreach Bureau Units under
Days/weeks. Anti terrorism Day, World No
nine Regional Outreach Buerau of Andhra
Tobacco Day, World Environment Day,
Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,
International Yoga day, World Population
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha,
Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas, Quit India
Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal (South) took
Movement, Independence Day Celebration,
up the task of awareness generation on all
Sadbhavna Diwas/week, 150th Birth
major programmes /schemes of the

Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi
S. Name of the Publication
Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence,
No.
National Unity Day etc were observed
8. Jan Connect Booklet (75 Days of Modi
1 No. of Film Show organized 3412 Govt.)-Addl. copies
2 No. of Group Discussions 7994 9. Pocket Size Booklet on 100 days
organized 10. 100 Days Booklet- Additional copies
3 No. of Photo Exhibitions 5391 11. Folder on Loh Purush
mounted
12. Indian Panorama Regulations Booklet
4 No. of Feedback Stories 1248 2019
Collected 13. Brochure for M/o I&B
5 No. of Villages Covered 4099 14. Brochure for D.P. Kohli Memorial
6 Total Audience outreached 3185144 Lecture
15 Information Leaflets for IAF (DISHA)
BOC has printed a total of 6,42,500 copies
of Booklet, Poster, Folder and misc items in 16. Security Posters for DG, Military
Hindi and English language during the month Intelligence (Army)
of April, 2019 to November, 2019. 17. ‘The Cadet’ Magazine for NCC
Type of No. of No. of No. of 18. Clicker Pen for Army DG, Recruiting
Publi- Publi- Items Copies 19. Printing of Hardbound Folder and
cation cations Certificate
Booklets 21 22 2,00,900 20. Booklet on Gandhi @150 & Guru Nanak
Poster 1 15 3,00,000 21. Flyers on Women Empowerment (Hindi
& English)
Folder 6 7 35,800
22. Programme schedule of release of book
Misc. 8 8 1,05,300 on President of India
Total 36 52 6,42,000 23. Booklet on Howdy Modi
24. Customized Coffee Mugs for EPFO
Major Publications done during the year
25. Pens for EPFO
S. Name of the Publication
26. Booklet for EPFO
No.
27. Booklet VRP & NSA
1. Coffee Table Book for Vice President
Secretariat 28. NPC Corporate Brochure
2. Booklet on PM Speech (Naya Bharat) 29. Discussion Paper Booklet
3. Booklet on 5 Trillion Dollar Indian 30. Appeal by DG, BOC on Hindi Diwas
Economy 31. Appeal by HMIB on Hindi Diwas
4. Booklet on Fifty Days of Modi Govt. 32. Booklet on Record on Discussion
(Jan Connect)
33. Booklet on Chandrayaan-2
5. Envelopes for PM Speech Books
34. Booklet on Guru nanak Dev ji
6. Jan connect Booklet (75 Days of Modi
Govt.) 35. Airforce Day Booklet
7. 100 Days Booklet with Envelope 36. Coffee Table Book for DISHA

REGISTRAR OF functions, RNI authenticates self-declaration
certificates for import of newsprint to actual
NEWSPAPERS FOR INDIA user publications registered with RNI. The
office also conducts circulation verification of
(RNI) registered publications, through designated
The office of the Registrar of Newspapers officers of PIB, on the basis of requests received
for India (RNI) was set up on 1st July, 1956, from the publishers or the instructions of the
on the recommendation of the First Press Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Commission in 1953 and by amending the Title Verification
Press and Registration of Books Act (PRB),
1867. An attached office with the Ministry of RNI receives applications of intending
Information and Broadcasting, RNI executes publishers for title verification, duly forwarded
statutory and non-statutory functions. by the DM concerned and processes them for
title verification as per the provision to Section
Organizational Structure 6 of PRB Act. To facilitate the applicants,
RNI is headed by Press Registrar, RNI has started online filing facility of title
assisted by one Additional Press Registrar, applications. The applicant is required to
two Deputy Press Registrars and three submit the printout of the filled-in application
Assistant Press Registrars. The office has to the DM concerned for authentication and
separate sections dealing with title verification, further forwarding to RNI. The receipt of the
registration, circulation and administration. application at RNI and its verification status
After the restructuring exercise by Ministry are intimated to the applicants through SMS
of Information & Broadcasting, Regional and e-mail. The status of title applications can
offices of RNI in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, also be checked on RNI website www.rni.nic.
Bhopal and Guwahati were closed. The in. Title status letter is made available online
officials of Press Information Bureau (PIB) for download. During April 2019 to October
and Regional Outreach Bureaus (ROBs) of 2019, RNI scrutinized 7,548 applications for
the level of Assistant Director have been verification of title out of which 1,909 titles
designated as Registration Supervisor and the were approved.
officers of the level Deputy Director/Director/ De-Blocked Titles
Additional Director General designated as
Assistant/Deputy/Additional Press Registrar The verified titles, if not registered with
respectively, who are exercising their powers RNI within the stipulated time frame of two
under the superintendence and direction of years, are de-blocked and made available for
the Press Registrar. verification to intending applicants. As many
as 1,891 titles were de-blocked between April,
Functions of RNI 2019 to October, 2019.
The functions of RNI include maintaining Registration
a Register of Newspapers and Publications,
published across the country, issuing Once the title is verified, the publisher
Certificate of Registration to newspapers and needs to proceed for registration of the
publications, informing District Magistrate publication which requires submission of
(DM) concerned about approval of titles of fresh declaration duly authenticated by the District
newspapers and scrutinizing and analyzing Magistrate concerned, along with requisite
the annual statements submitted by the documents as prescribed by RNI. Under
publishers of newspapers and publications. provisions of the PRB Act, a registration
RNI also submits an annual report on number is allotted to the publication and a
the print media scenario in the country, Certificate of Registration (CR) issued to the
entitled ‘Press in India’, to the Ministry publisher. An entry in this regard is also
of Information and Broadcasting by 31 st made in the register of RNI. Out of 1,18,239
December every year. Under its non-statutory publications registered as on 31 st march,

2018, 18,193 are newspapers and 1,01,421 Circulation Verification
periodicals. As many as 1,026 publications
Regular circulation check/ verification
have been registered during 1st April to 31st
of publications is done to reconfirm the
October, 2019.
circulation data/figures submitted by the
Annual Statement publications in their annual returns/report, as
circulation data is used by various Government
As per Section 19D of the PRB Act, 1867
departments, including Bureau of Outreach
an Annual Statement in Form-II prescribed
and Communication (BOC), for deciding on
in the Registration of Newspapers (Central)
allocation of government advertisements.
Rules 1956 is required to be submitted to
In the Print Media Advertisement Policy
the Press Registrar on or before the last day
released by the Ministry of Information &
of May each year. The publishers are also
Broadcasting on 7th June, 2016, circulation
to print every year in the first issue of their
verification by Registrar of Newspapers for
respective publications (brought out after the
India (RNI)/Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC)
last day of February) a statement indicating
has been made compulsory for publications
the ownership and other relevant particulars
claiming circulation above 45,000 copies. In
in Form IV. Every year, RNI brings out
pursuance to this new policy, RNI’s guidelines
‘Press in India’ report by analyzing and
on circulation check were also amended in
compiling the growth of print media in the
2017 and this has paved the way for a more
country based on the Annual Statements filed
effective mechanism for circulation verification,
by the publishers.
ensuring elimination of fake newspapers. As
Online submission of Annual Statements, per the amended guidelines, circulation check
which was commenced during 2013-14, is is now done by the team of RNI/PIB officials
being successfully implemented. As many as under the general superintendence and control
37,938 publications filed Annual Statements of the Press Registrar along with the certified
during 2018-19. panel of auditors (i.e. Charted Accountant
firms) who are either on the panel of Audit
Automation Bureau of Circulation (ABC), Comptroller and
At present, application for titles can Auditor of General (CAG) or Reserve Bank of
be filled online. Apart from computerized India (RBI). Also the requirement of printing
processing of title verification and registration, press experts from BOC has been replaced
all the verified titles are put on RNI website and with a Self Declaration form regarding printing
can be downloaded. With the introduction of details to be submitted by the publishers for
this facility, any person/prospective publisher circulation verification.
can access the existing title data base, which is Newsprint
available State/Language-wise. In the second
phase of digitalization, various procedures of In 2017, the process of issue of Eligibility
the office, including application for title and Certificate by RNI, specifying the maximum
registration will be made completely online. quantity of newsprint that can be imported by
a newspaper, was discontinued. At present,
Publication of “Press in India” a Self-Declaration Certificate indicating the
As per Section 19(G) of the PRB Act, quantum of newsprint imported during the
1867, the Press Registrar submits to Central year and the quantum actually consumed till
Government an Annual Report, which contains date from the above quantity has to be filed
summary of the information obtained during by the registered publishers before importing
the previous year in respect of the newspapers the newsprint. RNI and the regional branch
in India. This report, titled ‘Press in India’ is offices of PIB authenticate the self-declaration
submitted by the month of December every certificate after ensuring that the publisher
year. Since 2013-14, the Press in India is also is ‘actual user’ of the newsprint, i.e. the
being brought out in digital format. publication is registered with RNI.. RNI no

longer decides the quantity of newsprint being continued with following targets:-
imported.
 Digitization of records/documents.
Official Language
 Submission of title application and
Office of RNI organized a Hindi Pakhwada forwarding by DM online.
during 1st to 14th September, 2019 wherein
 Submission of Declaration form online.
different competitions were held to promote
the use of Hindi in official work. One Assistant  Online generation of Certificate of
Director (OL) is posted in this office to provide Registration.
necessary assistance in translation and
implementation and monitoring of the Official  Whole registration process including
Language Policy of the Government of India. submission of documents online.
RNI has been awarded the first prize for the  Establishment of public interface system
year 2018-19 by the Ministry of Information and strengthening of Public Response
& Broadcasting, for its outstanding work in Query System.
official language.
Public Grievance and RTI PUBLICATIONS DIVISION
A Public Grievance Cell is functioning in HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
this office. Publishers can send their query
 Publications Division brought out the
through e-mail pqrc-rni@nic.in, directly or
selected speeches of Hon’ble President
through RNI website. A Deputy Press Registrar
of India, one each in English and Hindi,
has been designated as the head of the internal
marking his second year in office. These
Grievance Redressal machinery of this office.
volumes, titled The Republican Ethic
As many as 440 applications received under
Vol II and Loktantra Ke Swar Khand2
R.T.I. Act during April to October, 2019 were
containspeeches divided into 8 categories
answered to. O/o RNI has started an Online
which represent Hon’ble President’s vision
token system in February, 2019 to facilitate
on aspects related to nation building.
public queries and visits to resolve their
Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M.
issues and enlighten them on RNI procedures/
Venkaiah Naidu released the compilations
guidelines.
on September 6, 2019 in the presence
Citizen’s Charter of Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble
Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate
Citizen’s Charter has been prepared and Change and Information & Broadcasting,
posted on the official website of this office Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, Hon’ble
(http://www.rni.nic.in). Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment
Plan scheme for remaining of Fourteenth and Shri Amit Khare Secretary, I&B.
Finance Commission Period e-versions of these books were also
released simultaneously.
Strengthening of RNI Headquarter
 The project of bringing out a set of 10
During the XII Plan period, RNI incurred books (five each in Hindi and English)
expenditure to the tune of Rs.1.65 Crore on of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s selected
its scheme ‘Strengthening of RNI Hqrs’ under speeches was completed in May 2019.
the umbrella scheme ‘Media Infrastructure All volumes have a common title – Sabka
Development Programme (MIDP)’. Out of Saath Sabka Vikas (Together with All;
various targets proposed during the Plan Development to All), encompassing
period, a sub-component ‘E-filing of Annual Hon’ble PM’s vision about nation-building,
Statements’ was achieved completely. Now for infrastructure development, care and
the remaining Fourteenth Finance Commission concern for the social sector, emphasis on
Period i.e. 2017-20 the scheme has been science, agriculture and national security

and contours of foreign. These year- Ram Nath Kovind. Originally published
wise volumes, chronicling Hon’ble PM’s in 1954, with a Foreword by Dr. Rajendra
tenure from 2014-2019, run into around Prasad, the first President of India, it
10 thousand pages with more than 350 has been brought out by Publications
speeches, in English and Hindi. Division, with a thoroughly restored
aesthetic get up, improving the photo
 Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest
quality and presentation. The Album
and Climate Change and Information and
narrates the pictorial story of the life
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar
and times of Mahatma Gandhi through
launched several e-projects of Publications
450 photographs. For the first time,
Division at a function at DPD’s Book
Hindi version of the Album, has also
Gallery in Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi.
been brought out in order to increase the
These were: Redesigned Dynamic Website
outreach and cater to a wider reader base.
of DPD; Mobile App- Digital DPD; e-version
of Rozgar Samachar; and the e-edition  Publications Division continued with its
of the heritage book on Gandhi titled - ambitious programme of publication of
Satyagraha Geeta. books and outreach activities related to
the commemoration of Gandhiji’s 150th
 On the anniversary of Quit India Movement
Birth Anniversary.
(9 August, 2019), Hon’ble Minister of
Information and Broadcasting Shri Ø More than 25 books in Hindi, English
Prakash Javadekar presented heritage and other Indian languages have been
value Gandhi Albums, titled “Mahatma published during the period so far. Some
Gandhi: A Life Through Lenses” and of the noteworthy books include Mere
“Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramaya Jeevan Gandhi, Kasturi Parimal, Champaran
Gatha” to Hon’ble President of India Shri Puran, Women in Satyagraha (in Gujarati),
The Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting,
Shri Prakash Javadekar presenting the heritage value Gandhi Album to the Hon’ble President
Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

MK Gandhi: An Indian Patriot in South
Africa (in Tamil), etc.
Ø Five books on the life and ideas of Gandhiji
were released by Secretary Information
and Broadcasting Sh Amit Khare during
the Delhi Book fair in September 2019.
Ø Besides, more than 45 e-books have
also been published to ensure a wider
readership relating to Mahatma.
These include heritage Sanskrit books
“Satyagraha Geeta & Uttar Satyagraha
Geeta”. Written by Dr Kshama Rao in
1930s and 40s these books present the life The monthly discussion programme on
of Gandhiji in beautiful Sanskrit verses. Mahatma Gandhi going on in the Book Gallery,
Ø Special editions of Yojana and articles Publications Division, Soochana Bhawan.
in other journals Kurukshetra, Aajkal,
Employment News &Bal Bharti were also Centre for Art (IGNCA), New Delhi on April
published. 15, 2019. Highly motivating part of the
event were the presentations of children
Ø One discussion programme on topics from schools, who sang excerpts from
related to Gandhiji’s life and works DPD book - ‘Zabtshuda Taraane’ (patriotic
was organized at Book Gallery every songs prohibited during the colonial rule),
month. Discussions programmes and read passages from another DPD book
special lectures on Gandhian values were – Yaad Kar Lena Kabhi (Letters of the
organized in collaboration with other revolutionaries) and performed skit on
Gandhian and cultural organizations patriotic theme.
every month.
 On the occasion of 550th birth anniversary
Ø Special displays and sale of Gandhian of Guru Nanak, DPD brought out a
books were organized at Regional Fairs/ content-rich compilation of articles
exhibitions, across the country. Gandhi penned by erudite scholars of yesteryears
@ 150 was the highlight in international in English and Hindi titled “Guru Nanak”.
book fairs as well. At the Abu Dhabi
International Book Fair (April 24-30, 2019)  The title Courts of India: Past to Present
and Book Expo -19 in New York books on in Assamese published by DPD highlights
Gandhi were displayed prominently. The a glimpse of history of the law and legal
highlight of Abu Dhabi Fair was a seminar institutions of the country. The title was
on ‘Making of the Collected Works of released on November 10, 2019 by the
Mahatma Gandhi’ organized by DPD. then Chief Justice of India Mr Justice
Ranjan Gagoi in the presence of Shri
Ø Extensive online promotional activities Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of
are regularly been undertaken on social Assam and other senior officials.
media channels of Publications Division. A
special Gandhi@150 section has also been  Under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
created on the organization’s website/s. Publications Division made progress
in publication of translated versions of
 To commemorate 100 years of the 15 motivational titles for children in 15
Jalianwala Bagh tragedy, a special Indian languages taking the total number
Programme titled ‘Yaad Karo Qurbani’ of books published under this project to
was organised by Publications Division in 156.
collaboration with Indira Gandhi National

 Other important books published during Book Expo & New York Rights Fair (May
the year include a set of four books titled 29-31, 2019) and Frankfurt International
Bhagat Singh (Khand I-IV) brought out in Book Fair (October 16–20, 2019).
collaborationwith Sasta Sahitya Mandal
 Publications Division participated in 20
(SSM). The books contain all available
domestic Book Fairs from April 2019 till
documents – letters, articles and memoirs
January 2020. DPD also participated in
of Shaheed Bhagat Singh
a big way including Delhi book fair in
 Publications Division bagged nine September 2019.
awards and one Certificate of Merit for
 Journals of Publications Division including
Excellence in book production in various
Yojana and Kurukshetra continued
categories in Hindi, English and regional
efforts to disseminate information about
languages. The annual awards instituted
government policies and programmes.
by Federation of Indian Publishers, the
Four special issues of Yojana on ‘Union
apex body of Indian Publishers, were
Budget 2019-20’, ‘Invaluable Legacy’ (to
distributed on September 29, 2019 in
commemorate the 150 th birth anniversary
New Delhi. The winning titles include
of Mahatma Gandhi), ‘Infrastructure’ and
Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramay Jeevan
‘Sanitation’ were brought out. Kurukshetra
Gatha, Parakram Gatha, Loktantra Ke
dedicated its issues to Agri Industries,
Swar, Gauhati High Court – History and
Rural Infrastructure, Rural Health,
Heritage (English); Kaho Chiraiyya, Saral
MSME, Panchayati Raj, etc., with articles
Panchatantra Part I, July 2018 edition
from concerned Secretaries/Ministers and
of Kurukshetra (Hindi); Catalogue on
other senior officials and field experts.
the books on Mahatma Gandhi. Women
Employment News published more than
in Satyagraha (English) bagged the
2940 advertisements from April 1, 2019
Certificate of Merit. DPD also won the
to November 30, 2019.
Gold Trophy for Excellence in Display
in Delhi Book Fair.  Under the scheme of “Media Infrastructure
Development Programme”, Publications
 DPD participated in three International
Division worked towards further
Book Fairs, i.e., Abu Dhabi International
enrichment of its digital repository of
Book Fair (April 24-30, 2019) in UAE;
Tribute to Gandhiji at the Frankfurt Book Fair

books. 405 e-books were put up for sale and well-designed books.
through various platforms like Amazon
Publications Division also brings out four
and Google Play. Around 5000 copies of
monthly journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Bal
e-books were sold.
Bharti and Aajkal and a weekly Employment
 Publications Division rolled out most News. These periodicals cover contemporary
of the modules of Computerisation of issues such as economic development, rural
Inventory Management Project, including reconstruction, community development,
computerized billing in DPD Sales literature, culture, children’s literature and
Emporia. DPD launched its new dynamic information on Employment and career
website and its digital rights management opportunities.
enabled App—Digital DPD.
ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP
INTRODUCTION The Directorate of Publications Division
Publications Division, a repository of headed by Director General (DG), is assisted
books and journals highlighting subjects of by an Additional Director General and
national importance and India’s rich cultural Director-level officers heading Editorial,
heritage, was established in 1941. It has Business, Production and Administration
emerged as a premier publishing house of Divisions & Employment News. With
the Government of India, enriching national headquarters at Soochna Bhawan, New
knowledge repository in: (i) preserving and Delhi, DPD has sales emporia at New Delhi,
showcasing India’s heritage with quality Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow,
publications on land and people, history of Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram and
freedom movement, art and culture, flora and regional Yojana offices at Mumbai, Kolkata,
fauna, biographies of the builders of modern Chennai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad,
India during the freedom movement, leading Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru.
lights in the field of culture, philosophy,
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
science, literature, etc.; (ii) chronicling the
contemporary with bringing out speeches Publication of Books
of the Presidents/ Prime Ministers, books on
contemporary science, economy, history and In the year 2019–20, Publications Division
other subjects with underlying focus on Indian brought out 86 books till November 2019. Of
society and readership; and (iii) bringing these 16 were in English, 59 in Hindi and 11
out both fiction and non-fiction children’s in regional languages. Some prominent ones
literature. are: Selected speeches of the President of India
delivered in his second year in office—The
Publications Division has published Republican Ethic Vol II (English) and Loktantra
several books on Gandhian thoughts including Ke Swar Khand II, Ganit Ka Jadu, (Hindi); five
the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi volumes each of selected speeches of Shri
(CWMG) in 100 volumes in English which is Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of
considered to be the most comprehensive and India; and Reference Annuals—India 2020 and
authentic collection of Gandhiji’s writings. Bharat 2020.
Publications Division, in collaboration with
Gujarat Vidyapeeth, and under supervision The special focus during the year was
of Gandhian scholars, has also prepared the on Gandhian books, as a tribute to Mahatma
e-version of the Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi in his 150th centenary year. The
Gandhi (e-CWMG), fully searchable master most notable books in this segment are:
copy, in the form of a well-designed set of DVDs Five books on Gandhian literature: Kasturi
which is also hosted on the Gandhi Heritage Parimal (Hindi), 1921 ke Asahayog Aandolan
Portal. DPD and National Gandhi Museum are ki Jhankiyan (Hindi), Gandhi Katha (Urdu
collaborating to bring out a series of authentic and English), Women in Satyagraha (Gujarati)
and Homage to Mahatma Gandhi (Tamil) were

released by Secretary I&B at Delhi Book Fair Digitization of Publications:
held from 11-15 September, 2019.
Under the Plan sub-scheme of “Media
Infrastructure Development Programme” more
than 2000 titles were digitized. As a continuing
progress every new title being published as
both a p-book and an e-book. Out of these
405 e-books were put up for sale through
various platforms like Amazon and Google
Play. Around 5000 copies of e-books were sold.
Launch of e-Projects
Hon’ble Minister for Environment,
Forest and Climate Change & Information
and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar
DPD Books being released at the Delhi Book Fair launched on 31.7.2019 several e-projects of
Publications Division at a function at DPD’s
As part of its continued efforts to bring Book Gallery in Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi.
out books on apex institutions, DPD published The details of the e-projects are as under:
the book Courts of India: Past to Present in
Assamese. It highlights a glimpse of history of (i) Redesigned Dynamic Website: The
the law and legal institutions of the country. newly revamped dynamic website (www.
This title also traces the history of law and publicationsdivision.nic.in) with integrated
jurisprudence down the years. The title was payment gateway is capable of providing
released on November 10, 2019 by the out- real time purchase facilities as well as
going Chief Justice of India Mr Justice Ranjan updated information about Publications
Gagoi in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Division’s books and journals. All books
Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam and other are available on the website for sale via
state government officials. payment gateway of Bharatkosh. This
user-friendly website has an attractive
DPD’s earlier collaboration with Sasta look and feel and easily accessible Social
Sahitya Mandal also resulted in publication Media tools.
of a set of four books titled Bhagat Singh
Khand I-IV, containing all available documents (ii) Mobile App “Digital DPD”: It is available
– letters, articles, memoirs, etc., of Shaheed for free download on Google Play Store
Bhagat Singh. and facilitates reading about DPD books
and easy purchasing. The Mobile App is
Some other important titles include: For a synced with the Digital Rights Management
United India – Speeches of Sardar Patel (1947- System to keep a check on piracy and is
50), 2500 Years of Buddhism,Gandhi- His Life integrated with the Bharatkosh payment
and Thought, New Measures for Consumer gateway for the ease of payments.
Protection in English; Jab Azadi Khatre Mein
Ho, Ajeya Krantikari Rajguru,Gandhiji Ke (iii) e-version of Rozgar Samachar: Rozgar
Sansmaran, Gandhi Katha, Prachin Bharat ke Samachar, a corresponding version
Stree, Nagaland ki Lokkathayein, Mahatma of Employment News (English), is a
Gandhi ka Sandesh, Mere Gandhi, Pari prominent job journal in Hindi providing
Kathayein evam Vigyan Lekhan in Hindi; information about job opportunities in
Women in Satyagraha (Gujarati), Gandhi Katha Central Government including Public
and Lal Bahadur Shastri (Urdu), Geet Ramayan Sector Enterprises. It also provides
(Marathi), Lives that Inspire Volume III (Tamil), information and guidance about admission
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya (Telugu) and and career opportunities in various
Saral Panchatantra (Maithili). streams through career-oriented articles
by experts. The e-Rozgar Samachar

provides the journal in digital form and is genres, all these journals, consciously and
available @ Rs 400 for yearly subscription. continuously, published articles on the life,
ideals and thoughts of Gandhiji.
(iv) e-book “Satyagraha Geeta”: The heritage
value book written by eminent poet Dr a) Yojana (English, Hindi and 11 regional
Kshama Rao in 1930s in Sanskrit verses languages)
presents the life and activities of Gandhiji.
Yojana, published since 1957, is a
For Gandhi@150 commemoration, DPD
journal devoted to the theme of economic
procured a PDF version of the book
development in 13 language editions—English,
and prepared the e-version. English
Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Marathi,
translation has also been added to
Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and
ensure wider reach. Divided in eighteen
Urdu. During the last one year, the journal
chapters (like Adhyays of Bhagwat Geeta),
focused on contemporary issues and three
Satyagraha Geeta presents Gandhi’s
special issues were on ‘Infrastructure’, ‘Union
ideas, philosophy of life and his methods
Budget 2019-20’ and ‘Invaluable Legacy’
of action in Sanskrit verse form, capturing
(to commemorate the 150th anniversary
Gandhian ethos and tenets.
of Mahatma Gandhi). Also, an issue on
Publication of Journals ‘Sanitation’ was brought out as a tribute to
sanitation workers and to study in-depth the
The Division publishes a total of 18 periodicals
policy framework around the domain and to
which include Yojana in English, Hindi and 11
celebrate the stories of change. The issue found
other languages, Kurukshetra (in English and
mention in the Global Newsletter of UNICEF.
Hindi), Aajkal (in Hindi and Urdu) and Bal
Bharti in Hindi apart from Employment News/ Yojana has been consistently bringing
Rozgar Samachar in English, Hindi and Urdu. together views and opinions from eminent
Throughout the year, apart from focusing personalities and a diverse range of domain
on other key issues befitting their respective experts including Government think-tanks.
Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing at the launch of several e-projects of DPD, in New Delhi on
July 31, 2019.

b) Kurukshetra (English and Hindi) the flagship job journal of Ministry of I&B,
Government of India is published in English,
Kurukshetra, published since 1952 is
Hindi and Urdu. It serves as a single window
devoted to rural development and grass-
of information for jobs in Central, State
root level themes offering a platform to
Government, Public Sector Undertakings
academicians, planners, NGOs and thinkers.
and autonomous bodies besides banks and
During the period under review, universities, etc. It also publishes admission
Kurukshetra highlighted government initiatives notices for professional courses, examination
and programmes in its issues apart from the notices and results of organizations, like UPSC,
special issues. The special issues were on – SSC and other general recruitment bodies. In
Rural Tourism, Organic Farming, Drinking addition, Employment News has an editorial
Water for Rural India, Rural Non-farm sector, segment which helps youth in preparing for
Agriculture Reforms, Rural Education, to name various jobs available in the market besides
the prominent ones. upgrading their vocational and soft skills.
Both its e-version and print version can be
c) Aajkal (Hindi and Urdu) subscribed online by visiting its website
Dedicated to literature and culture, Aajkal www.e-employmentnews.co.in. It also has
(Hindi) magazine is being published since presence on various social media platforms
1945. The journal took out a special issue like Twitter and Facebook.
dedicated to 75th anniversary celebrations Employment News published more than
in Jan-Feb 2020. During the last one year, 2940 advertisements from April 1, 2019 to
the magazine brought out special issues November 30, 2019.
on prominent literary figure like Mannu
Bhandari, Gyanranjan, Girdhar Rathi, etc. Business and Marketing
The magazine also published many articles on
The Business Wing of Publications
women’s issues and art and culture. During
Division is engaged in multi-pronged marketing
this year every issue contained some articles
and promotions of its journals / books /
commemorating 150 years of Gandhi’s birth
publications, being published with the aim
anniversary.
of spreading knowledge and awareness of
The literary magazine in Urdu - Aajkal the subjects of national importance. DPD is
which completed 75 years of continued continuously making efforts to tap the new age
publication in 2017, continued to print readers from metro cities as well as the readers at
interesting articles apart from the regular grassroots level in towns and villages. Business
poems or ghazals. During the 2019–20, Wing sells the publications of DPD through its
Aajkal brought out special issues on Alama own Sales Emporia - at New Delhi, Mumbai,
Iqbal, Mujtaba Husain, Independence Day, Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, Hyderabad
Khumar Bara Bankvi’s centenary, 150 th and Thiruvananthapuram and regional
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, birth Sales units (at Ahmedabad and Bengaluru),
centenary of Majrooh Sultanpuri. registered agents, and by participating in book
exhibitions, book fairs, Public Information
d) Bal Bharti (Hindi) Campaigns and sales promotion activities.
Bal Bharti, published since 1948, helps Keeping up with the needs of a rapidly
in imparting social values in children through digitizing India and the world, Publications
informative articles, short stories, poems Division too has made its foray into the world of
and pictorial stories, besides providing them e-books and digital marketing. Currently, print
healthy entertainment. books are available for online sale through
Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar Bharat Kosh Portal and Publications Division
(English, Hindi, Urdu) website. e-Commerce platforms (Amazon,
Google Play) and E-Resource aggregators
Launched in 1976, Employment News, (GIST) are engaged for the marketing and sale

of the e-books. in three international Book Fairs /
Exhibitions i.e. Abu Dhabi International
e-Commerce
Book Fair 2019 in UAE from 24-30 April
1. Sale of eBooks on e-commerce platforms 2019; Book Expo & New York Rights Fair
2019, New York from 29-31 May 2019 and
• 405 eBook titles are live on Amazon kindle Frankfurt International Book Fair from 16-
& Google Play, as on date. 20 October, 2019. Encouraging response
• Around 5000 copies of eBooks were sold was received from some prominent global
through e-Resource aggregator (GIST) in publishers and e-Books aggregators for
2018-19 the publishing rights / marketing rights
/ E-Books marketing for our books.
• In 2018-19, 11,451 ebooks sold as against
7439 ebooks in the previous year 2017- 2. Domestic Fairs – DPD participated
18 marking an increase of around 54%. in 20 domestic Book Fairs from April
Taking the total number of books till date 2019 till January 2020 in Udaipur,
since inception (in 2015-16) to 29,771 Patna, Odisha, Guwahati, Ujjain, Ajmer,
Lucknow, Neyveli, Pune, Thoothukudi,
2. Online sale of Print Books Dharamshala, Delhi, Madurai, Kochi,
• More than 1700 print books available for Agartala, Faizabad, Agra, Maharashtra,
sale through Publications Division website etc.
and more than 300 Print Books can be Publications Division was the Theme
bought online through Bharatkosh portal; pavilion at 25th Delhi Book Fair held at Pragati
• Total P-Books sold on Bharatkosh portal Maidan, New Delhi from 11th-15th September
since inception in 2015-16 – 8423 copies 2019. The Publications Division Hangar at the
(upto 31st October, 2019) Book Fair was awarded the Gold Trophy for
‘Excellence in Display in the Hindi Category’.
• Total P-Books sold on PD website – 1081 DPD also participated in a big way in the New
(from August 2019 upto 31st October Delhi World Book Fair 2020.
2019)
3. Journals Subscription (Yojana & Other
Journals) on Bharatkosh Portal
• Total no. of Journals sold since inception
– 67,662 (upto 31st October, 2019)
4. Digital DPD app has been developed and
was launched to sell e-books
• Sale Revenue (upto 31st October, 2019):
• DPD - Rs 643.95 lakh
• EN (Receipts) – Rs 1407.35 lakh
Outreach Activities Theme pavilion of Publications Division at 25th
Delhi Book Fair
Participation in Book Fairs and Exhibitions 3. In-situ Exhibitions – The HQ at Delhi as
DPD participated in the important well as Sales Emporia and Sales Units
domestic and International book fairs in organized in-situ exhibitions throughout
addition to In-situ book exhibitions as part of the year to mark important national
its outreach activities to improve its reach to events such as Independence Day, Gandhi
readers. Jayanti, Hindi Pakhwara, National Hindi
Day, Dr. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary,
1. International Fairs - DPD participated Republic Day etc.

4. Display / Sales in Exhibitions – Publications approaching for bulk orders
Division frequently puts up stalls for
9. Public libraries and Universities/Colleges
display as well as sale of publications in
are routinely placing orders.
the exhibitions organised by BOC that
are held from time to time in different (b) DPD ventured into “Digital Version”
parts of the country. During October marketing by entering into an agreement
2019, BOC held special exhibitions as with M/s. GIST as an e-resource aggregator
part of “Gandhi@150” celebrations in for selling its books to digital libraries.
which Publications Division, being one GIST sold approximately 3500 e-books
of the largest publisher of Gandhian last year to colleges/ universities.
Literature, participated in 8 cities - Delhi, (c) A Mobile App was developed through
Guwahati, Udaipur, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, which the facility of purchase and access
Vijaywada, (Masaudhi) Patna & (Manipal) to information also provided.
Bengaluru - and prominently displayed its
publications on Gandhi ji. The total revenue of Publications Division
was Rs. 44.56 crore during the financial year.
Direct Orders from Government /
Institutions Computerization of Inventory Management
Publication Division is pro-actively reaching Computerization of Inventory Management

out to Government bodies, Autonomous and other Business Processes (CIM project) is
organizations, State government functionaries, central to DPD’s efforts to reach out to the
Institutions, Public Libraries etc. which are new-age readers and inform and educate them
being converted into tangible sales orders. A through the platforms of their preference and
brief summary of the progress in this FY is to keep pace with the changing technological
below: and business environment. Publications
Division completed most of the critical
1. Secretary UGC issued an advisory to all
milestones of the on-goingproject. All modules
Universities for purchase of books and
of this ERP project were rolled out, including
Journals of Publications Division.
test-run of computerized billing in all DPD
2. Advisories issued by State Government Sales Emporia. DPD launched its new dynamic
bodies in Assam, Haryana, Himachal website and its digital rights management
Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand for enabled App—DigitalDPD. Through this new
purchase of publications. web portal, it would be possible to sell both
3. Applying for State level tenders, Govt. print and e-books directly to customers.
School Libraries/Institutions Similarly, through Digital DPD App, it will be
possible to sell and manage digital rights of
4. Queries and Orders from Agents all e-books to mobile devices. DPD revamped its
over India, majorly from Uttar Pradesh, website by adding several dynamic features
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi &
NCR. Social Media
5. Bulk supply of books to all Government DPD utilized Social Media effectively for
Pre-primary and primary schools in Uttar reaching out to its followers and prospective
Pradesh. readers. Facebook and Twitter accounts
6. Orders from Jawahar Navodya Vidyalyas functioned effectively both for Publications
of different States and Districts. Division and Employment News following the
national trends. Social media presence of DPD
7. As a result of participation in an exhibition showed enthusiastic response with the Twitter
organised by Govt. NCT of Delhi, sale handle having more than 20,610 followers
orders are being secured from Delhi Govt. and the Facebook reach exceeding 4,32,315
Schools. followers. These figures are for the period of
8. Bodies such as NHPC, MEA, NPCIL are April to November 2019.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF international training programme, the Post-
graduate Diploma Course in Journalism for
MASS COMMUNICATION Developing Countries for mid career journalists
from Non-Aligned nations was started. A number
(IIMC) of specialized short courses and Post Graduate
An Overview Diploma courses were added subsequently
by the Institute to meet the training needs of
The Indian Institute of Mass communication professionals and students
Communication (IIMC) came into existence aspiring for career in the field of journalism and
on the 17th August 1965. The Institute was mass communication.
established by the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting (I&B) with the basic objectives of Governing structure
teaching, training and undertaking research IIMC is administered by a 50 Member
in the areas of mass communication. The Society, which is constituted by the Ministry
Institute’s main campus is located in New of I&B biennially. Members of the Society
Delhi. In addition, it has five regional campuses are chosen from amongst social service
located in Aizawl (Manipur), Amravati organizations, educational institutions,
(Maharashtra), Dhenkanal (Odisha), Jammu eminent persons from public life etc. The
(J&K) and Kottayam (Kerala). administration of the affairs of the Society vests
in the Executive Council, which comprises 15
members. Apart from the representatives of the
Ministry of I&B, Ministry of HRD and External
Affairs, the members of the Executive Council
consist of representatives of educational
institutions, eminent persons from public life
and IIMC itself.
Post Graduate Diploma courses
In the past three decades mass media has
undergone a revolution of sorts, and its reach,
access and impact have increased manifold,
IIMC Main Building requiring a large number of trained manpower.
Presently, IIMC offers following PG Diploma
The IIMC story began in the early 1960s, Programmes, which are immensely popular
when the Government of India approached among students.
UNESCO, seeking help for establishing a
Course name Centres
platform to make effective use of communication
for country’s development. The plan also PG Diploma in English All centres
included establishing mass communication Journalism
training platform in this part of the developing PG Diploma in Hindi IIMC New Delhi
world. The blueprint, prepared by a team of Journalism
communication experts headed by the US
scholar Wilbur Schramm, often referred to as PG Diploma in Radio & IIMC New Delhi
the “father of communication studies”, led to TV Journalism (Bilingual
the birth of IIMC in 1965. – English & Hindi)
In the first few years, the Institute PG Diploma in IIMC New Delhi
organized training courses mainly for the Advertising &
Central Information Service Officers (now Indian PR(Bilingual – English &
Information Service) and undertook research Hindi)
studies on a modest scale. In 1969, a major

A number of international scholars
PG Diploma in Urdu IIMC New Delhi
like award winning US journalist Ms. Linda
Journalism
Roth of the Wilson Centre, Washington D.C,
PG Diploma in Odia IIMC Dhenkanal Ms. Gyesha Gonzalez, Associate Director
Journalism of Eurasia centre of the Atlantic Council,
PG Diploma in Marathi IIMC Amravati Chike Frankie Edozien, a noted New York
Journalism based journalist and Selma Hadzihallovic
from Bosnia undertook teaching assignments
PG Diploma in IIMC Kottayam covering variety of contemporary topics related
Malayalam Journalism to media and communication.
Total student intake for the diploma IIMC also assists its students in securing
courses during 2019-20 is 433, selected internships that usually lead to gainful
through a national level entrance examination employment in newspapers, TV channels
taken by over 6,000 candidates. and media houses, as well as advertising and
public relations agencies through campus
The PG Diploma courses offered by IIMC
placements.
represent a meaningful blend of classroom
teaching, duly supplemented by practical IIS Training
orientation through rigorous exercises, lab
Since its inception in 1965, IIMC has
journals, projects, field visits, etc. During the
been functioning as the training academy
year, a number of workshops and symposia
of the Indian Information Service. It imparts
were organized in New Delhi and other
induction training for the IIS Group ‘A’ Officers,
regional campuses covering various fields like
who are recruited through the Combined Civil
Mobile Journalism, Drone Journalism, Visual
Services Examination by the UPSC. It also
storytelling and photo journalism, Facing the
conducts the foundation training for IIS Group
Camera, Info-graphics, Advanced Social Media
B officers, who are recruited on the basis of
Techniques etc.
some prior journalistic experience.
The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the officer trainees of the Indian Information
Service (2018 batch), at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 31, 2019.

21 Officer Trainees of 2018 batch are IIMC Delhi has joined hands with the Film
currently undergoing their Induction Training & Television Institute of India, Pune to offer
at IIMC. Module based training has been short term courses in various aspects of film
introduced in the IIS Induction Course, and appreciation and production, primarily for film
the OTs have been given exposure to various enthusiasts in Northern India. The institute
aspects of public communication through conducted seven short courses in digital
class room teaching, practical assignments, cinematography, smart phone film making,
syndicate projects, presentations etc. As part acting, art of review, song picturization etc. A
of their training and exposure programme, the special short course was conducted for special
OTs have undergone a two-week attachment need young adults in collaboration with the
with the Assam Rifles in Shillong, Conservation civil society organization – Art Sanctuary.
studies on wild life & social forestry among
Development Journalism
others. They underwent specific attachments
with the Election Commission of India during IIMC’s Development Journalism Course is
the General Elections 2019, budget attachment an endeavour towards promoting international
with PIB during the presentation of interim as cooperation and understanding, especially
well as the general budget, an attachment among countries of the developing world,
with the office of the Comptroller & Auditor through exchange of experience, expertise
General of India among others. The IIS OTs and innovations in the field of harnessing
also underwent extensive four weeks training communication as a tool of development. This
at the Film & Television Institute of India, Pune is one of the premier courses under the ITEC/
in the fields of television production and film SCAAP and Colombo Plan schemes of the
appreciation. The trainee officers also called Government of India.
on the President of India in the Rashtrapati
Bhawan on 31 October, 2019. Over the years, IIMC has trained over
1,600 foreign journalists from 127 countries,
IIS OTs also participated in the Inter- ranging alphabetically from Afghanistan to
Services Meet held under the auspices of the Lal Zimbabwe. During the year, 19 journalists
Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration, from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South
Mussourie in March 2018. Ms. Pragya Deora, America obtained their Diploma in Development
a visually challenged Officer Trainee won the Journalism. IIMC also introduced a new One
Silver Medal in Management Games. As part month short course for working journalists
of the newly introduced foreign component from different countries during September
training, IIS Officer Trainees of 2017 batch 2019.
visited United Kingdom on study tour organized
in collaboration with the Thomson Foundation, Communication Research
London. IIMC is Asia’s first Institute to have
Short Courses a dedicated Communication Research
Department conducting research/ analysis
Since its inception, IIMC has been in and impact assessment studies for various
the forefront of offering short term training Ministries & Government Departments.
programmes in communication, public Research focuses primarily on government
relations and research for officers and staff of campaigns, impact analyses, feedback etc,
the armed forces, central and state government providing quality inputs for strategizing
departments, PSUs and others. During the year, government campaigns and communication
IIMC conducted 6 specialized short courses for programmes for their effective and wider
the officers of Lt. Colonel equivalent or above of reach to the people. More than 200 research
the defense forces and one skill based training and evaluation studies have been completed
course for Junior Commissioned Officers and since 1965 on various subjects and themes
Non-Commissioned Officers. A special short like Public health issues, Rural Development,
course was also conducted for the officers of consumer protection etc. for Ministries and UN
the Indian Ordnance Factory Board. Agencies etc.
Presently, IIMC is conducting the ‘National Memorial Lecture at IIMC on 20th March
Study On Women In News And Entertainment 2019. The topic of the lecture was “The Role
Media In India’ commissioned by the Indian of Media in Moulding An Enlightened Public
Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). Opinion”. The Vice President in his 45 minute
The study aims toexamine the portrayal of long address, highlighted the importance of
women innews and entertainment media -both media in creating a vibrant democracy.
offline and online, and position of women in
Media Library
terms of job opportunities, roles and working
conditions. IIMC Delhi has the largest specialized
library of media and mass communication
Community Radio
publications built over a period of five decades.
IIMC has been running its own Community It has collected over 40,000 volumes of books
Radio since 2015. It is called ‘Apna Radio 96.9’. and bound journals on different aspects of
Over the last six years, a number of initiatives mass communication and allied subjects such
have been taken to re-vitalize this Community as print media, broadcasting, advertising,
Radio Station. The Daily Live Show ‘Apne Aas communication, communication research,
Paas’, started in August 2014, has become public relations, radio and television, film
the flagship programme of Apna Radio. In information technology and traditional media.
this programme, a subject-expert is invited All the regional centres are equipped their own
to discuss the topics of the day - either in the libraries.
studio or on phone -in order to engage listeners
Infrastructure development
and interact with them live.
Under the Plan Scheme (now Central
Communication Journals
Sector Scheme) ‘Upgradation of IIMC to
IIMC brings out two peer reviewed International Standards’ there is a proposal
journals related to mass communication viz: to construct an academic block, hostel block
‘Communicator’ in English and ‘Sanchar and a guest house admeasuring 12,933 sqm
Madhyam‘ in Hindi. The first issue of at the 16.22 acres IIMC Delhi campus. The
‘Communicator’ was published in 1965, Central Empowered Committee appointed
whereas ‘Sanchar Madhyam’ debuted in 1980. by the Supreme Court has submitted its
These journals provide academicians, research report recommending permission to IIMC to
scholars and media practitioners a platform undertake construction subject to all other
to publish their articles, case studies and regulations.
research papers related to the field of mass
The regional campuses of IIMC are under
communication. The journals also publish
various stages of construction / completion. The
reviews of books and research articles.
campus at Kottayam has become operational
During 2018-19 IIMC brought out a with this academic year. Civil construction
Special Edition of Communicator on ‘Mahatma work at Aizawl has been completed and the
Gandhi As a Communicator’ containing campus is likely to become operational shortly.
scholarly articles contributed by academicians Construction work is in progress in Jammu.
and writers of repute. The papers presented Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had laid
at the National Seminar on Indian Language the e-foundation stone for the IIMC Jammu
Journalism held in IIMC during 2018-19, Campus on 3rd February 2019. In Amravati,
were also published as a special edition of Government of Maharashtra has allocated 15
Communicator. acres land at Badnera.
Memorial Lecture During the year, IIMC has also undertaken
upgradation of its teaching and training
Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu
infrastructure by procuring Smart Boards,
delivered the inaugural Atal Bihari Vajpayee
latest digital video and DSLR cameras, video

editing suites and up to date design and page deemed to be a University as per UGC
making software. (Institutions Deemed to be Universities)
Regulations, 2016.
IIMC as a Deemed University
Other Key Activities
With a view to establish a ‘Communication
University’ in the country with particular 1. A Russian delegation led by Mr. Alexey
emphasis on communication technology, IIMC Volin, Deputy Minister of Telecom and
had applied for ‘Deemed to be University under Mass Media visited IIMC on 5 th April
De-Novo Category’. The Ministry of Human 2019 and discussed various aspects
Resources Development has issued the Letter of cooperation in the fields of mass
of Intent to IIMC for becoming a Deemed communication training and research.
University under the De Novo Category on the
2. IIMC organized a Media Management
recommendation by a Committee set up by the
Module for 91 Indian Forest Service
University Grants Commission.
Probationers of 2017 batch at the Indira
Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, Gandhi National Forest Academy,
IIMC has to fulfill following conditions by Dehradun in April 2019.
November 2021:
3. India Today in its May 2019 issue ranked
i. The Institution will start at least 5 PG IIMC as the best Institute in the field of
Departments (not 5 Courses) in the Journalism & Mass Communication in
emerging areas of knowledge within 3 India.
years of issuance of the Letter of Intent.
4. A 20 Member media delegation from the
ii. The Institution will submit detailed syllabi Islamic University of Maldives visited
for the proposed Courses and Research IIMC on 4th July 2019. Another media
Programmes which are proposed in the delegation from Bhutan spent half a
emerging areas of knowledge. day in IIMC on 18 th November 2019,
familiarizing themselves with the state of
iii. The Institution will recruit the adequate
media education in India.
number of faculty with the requisite
qualifications for each of the Departments 5. The First Meeting of the Nepal Chapter
as per the UGC (Institutions Deemed to of IIMC Alumni Association was held
be Universities) Regulations, 2016. in Kathmandu on 7th September 2019.
Ambassador of India in Kathmandu and
iv. The Institution will submit its MoA/Rules
DG, IIMC addressed the meeting.
in accordance with the UGC (Institutions
Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 6. IIMC in collaboration with Facebook
2016. organized a symposium on News Literacy
in September 2019 which was attended by
v. The Institution will create necessary
IIMC Regional Directors, media educators
infrastructure facilities like Academic
from different institutes and selected
buildings, Central Library, Teachers’
journalists.
Residence, Sports Areas etc in its main
campus as well as its regional campuses 7. On the occasion of the 150 th birth
as per the UGC (Institutions Deemed anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,
to be Universities) Regulations, 2016. IIMC students brought out a special
Infrastructure for quality research should issue ‘Echoing Gandhi’. An Elocution
also be as per the requirements of the UGC competition was held on ‘Gandhi as a
Regulations, 2016. Communicator’ for the students of IIMC,
besides a Quiz contest on the life and
vi. All regional campuses will fulfill the
message of Mahatma Gandhi. Several
requirements as applicable to starting
cultural programmes were also organised
of Off-Campus Center of an Institution
by the students on the occasion.

8. In October 2019, IIMC collaborated with The objects of the Press Council of India
the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy as embodied in Section 13 of the Act are
of Administration, Mussoorie to conduct to preserve the freedom of the Press and
a module on ‘mass communication’ for to maintain and improve the standards of
over 350 Civil Services probationers newspapers and news agencies in India. The
undergoing the Foundation Course. Act also confers an advisory role on the Council
in that it can, either suo-motu or on a reference
9. 30 Army Officers undergoing training at
made to it by the Government under Section 13
the National War College, Mhow, visited on
(2) of the Act, undertake studies and express
IIMC on 13th October 2019 and interacted
its opinion in regard to any bill, legislation,
with the faculty members.
law or other matters concerning the press
10. The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was organized and convey its opinion to the Government or
on 31st October 2019 to commemorate the persons concerned. Also, in the matters
the 144 th birth anniversary of Sardar of public importance concerning its statutory
Vallabhbhai Patel. Run for Unity and a responsibilities, the Council may take suo-
‘Plogging’ march under Fit India were motu cognizance and constitute a Special
organized in the Institute. Committee to make an on-the-spot inquiry.
The Council discharges its functions
PRESS COUNCIL OF primarily through adjudications on complaints
received by it, either against the Press for
INDIA violation of journalistic ethics or by the Press
Introduction for interference with its freedom. Where the
Council is satisfied, after inquiry, that a
The Press Council of India is a statutory newspaper or a news agency has offended
quasi-judicial autonomous authority re- against the standards of journalistic ethics
established in the year 1979 under an Act or public taste or that an editor or working
of Parliament, Press Council Act, 1978 with journalist has committed any professional
the two fold objects of preserving the freedom misconduct, the Council may warn, admonish
of the press by maintaining and improving or censure them or disapprove of their conduct.
the standards of newspapers and the news The Council is also empowered to make such
agencies in India. observations as it may think fit in respect
The Council is a body corporate having of the conduct of any authority, including
perpetual succession. It consists of a Chairman Government, for interfering with the freedom
and twenty-eight other members. The of the press so prescribed under Section 14
Chairman is, by convention, a retired Judge of (4) the decisions of the Council are final and
the Supreme Court of India who is nominated cannot be questioned in any court of law.
by a Committee comprising of Chairman of The Council being a body set up under an
the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), Speaker Act of Parliament gets a substantial part of its
of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) and a fund by way of grants-in-aid from the Central
person elected from amongst themselves by the Government, after due appropriation by the
members of the Council. Of the 28 members, Parliament, as also it has its own funds by
20 represents specially identified segment of way of the fee collected from newspapers on a
press and eight members from varied fields graded structure and other receipts.
representing the two Houses of the Parliament
and premier literacy and legal bodies i.e. For the financial year 2019-20, the Council
University Grants Commission, Bar Council has a total sanctioned budget of Rs.7.45 Crore.
of India and Sahitya Akademi. The term of Complaints before the Council
the office of the Chairman and the members
is three years. During the year under review from 1st
April, 2019 to 30th November, 2019, a total of

611 complaints were instituted in the Council. 3. Suo-motu cognizance with regard to Police
Of these, 175 complaints were by the Press action on journalists in Chandigarh.
against authorities of the Government for
4. Suo-motu cognizance with regard to
violation of press freedom and 436 complaints
filing FIR against Shri Pawan Jaiswal,
were directed against the press for breach
Correspondent Jansandesh Times,
of journalistic ethics. In these 747 matters
Mirapur(U.P)
were disposed of during the period (including
previous year carrying forwarded) complains 5. Suo-motu cognizance on the death of Shri
either by way of adjudication or through K. Satyanarayana, Journalist, Andhra
summary disposal by the Chairman on account Jyothi.
of settlement by the mediation of the Chairman
or due to lack of sufficient grounds for holding 6. Suo-motu congnizance on G.O.R.T. No.
inquiries or non-pursuance; withdrawal or on dated 30.10.2019 of Government of
account of matters having become sub-judice. Andhra Pradesh.
Advisory Function Press and Registration Appellate Board
In its advisory capacity, the Council Section 8C of the Press and Registration of
during the year under review the following Books Act, 1867 entrusts to the Press Council
Press Release have been issued on the matters of India, the Appellate Jurisdiction over the
being forwarded to it by the Government or Magisterial Orders of non-authentication of a
other authorities or on the matters concerning Declaration under Section 6 or its subsequent
journalistic ethics on variety of issues cancellation under Section 8B of the said Act.
The board consists of a Chairman and another
1. Inserted Rule 170(3) and 170(4)(iv) member to be nominated by the Press Council
in the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules of India from among its members.
(Amendment) regarding taking precaution
while publishing the advertisements The two bench Board comprising of the
relating to Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Hon’ble Chairman with Shri U C Sharma/
Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy. Prof. Sushma Yadav as alternative members
held 4 sittings between April 1st 2019 to 30th
2. Advised media and authorities on election November, 2019 and dealt with 16 appeals
process during general elections of which 2 were disposed of, 13 were set
aside and in one appeal the Board directed
3. Advised media not to violate Section 126
to place it before the Council, wherein the
A of Representation of People Act, 1951.
Council referred it to Inquiry Committee for
4. Guidelines issued for reporting on mental consideration.
illness and suicide cases
National Press Day 2019
5. Expressed concern about irresponsible
The National Press Day celebrations are
reporting on food safety.
held every year and this year, the subject of
The Council took suo-motu cognizance discussion, countrywide, was “Reporting-
of the incidents of violence against media Interpretation: A Journey”.
persons and threats to press freedom in the
The main event held at the Vigyan Bhawan,
following cases:
New Delhi, Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri
1. Suo-motu cognizance against Govt. of M. Venkaiah Naidu was the Chief Guest and
Andhra Pradesh on Prevention of a press Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Minister of
conference by a film Director & Producer. Information & Broadcasting and Environment,
Forest and Climate Change was the Guest
2. Suo-motu cognizance with regard to
of Honour in the ceremony. Hon’ble Justice
attack on Journalist, Shri Amit Sharma
Chandramauli Kumar Prasad, Chairman Press
by the Cops of Government Railway Police
Council of India presided over the ceremony.
in Shamli (U.P.)

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering at an event organised by Press
Council of India, on the occasion of National Press Day, in New Delhi on 16 November, 2019.
Representatives of Press Councils from five in his speech stressed that there is need of
countries i.e. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar responsible freedom and also expressed his
Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in the panel concerns of fake news which is these days
discussions on the aforementioned topic. more dangerous than paid news and it must
be tackled in an effective manner.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri M.
Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of Shri Justice Chandramauli Kumar Prasad,
India, highlighted that the press can play a Hon’ble Chairman, PCI, while addressing the
positive role in creating public opinion on the august gathering opined that five ‘Ws’ Who,
need to eradicate corruption and social evils What, When, Where and Why are golden words
like Gender and Caste discrimination and the that guide the fair and impartial Reporting.
media must also provide the greater space On this occasion, the Hon’ble Chairman was
to development news and important sectors optimistic and believed that talking the flaws
such as agriculture. He further added that the is also a path for remedying it. Indian Media
media must ensure self-regulation accuracy, which is the backbone of our nation may strive
fairness, objectivity, news worthiness and better every day to stand upright with dignity
independence as these core values shall never and integrity.
be compromised. Marking the occasion of National Press
Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Day. 2019, the Hon’ble Vice President of India
Minister of Information & Broadcasting and released the Council’s publications i.e. the
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Directory of the Council, as on 16.11.2019,

updated Norms of Journalistic Conduct, Norms of Journalistic Conduct, edition,
Edition 2019 and Souvenir, 2019. 2019 has been brought out to serve the
nation by maintaining and improving
The Hon’ble Vice President of India also the standards of the Journalists and
conferred National Awards for Excellence in Newspapers.
Journalism, 2019 conferred in seven categories
i.e. ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy’ awarded to Shri International Interaction
Gulab Kothari. ‘Rural Journalism’ Award was
On the invitation of Prof. Dr. Sule Aker,
jointly shared by Shri Raj Chenggappa and
President of World Association of Press
Shri.Sanjay Saini. Developmental Reporting’
Councils, a delegation of two members of
Award was jointly shared by Shri Shiva
Press Council of India, Shri Kamal Nain
Swaroop Awasthi and Shri Anu Abrahim. In
Narang and Shri Pradeep Kumar Jain visited
‘Photo Journalism - Single News Picture Shri
to Baku, Azerbaijan to participate in Annual
P G Unnikrishnan and Shri Akhil E.S were
General Meeting of WAPC 2019 from 11th
jointly awarded and for Photo Feature’, Ms.
September 2019 to 15th September, 2019 and
Sipra Das was awarded. ‘Sports Reporting/
for discussing the developments and problems
Sports Photo Feature was awarded to Shri
regarding freedom of expression and security
Saurabh Duggal. Financial Reporting was
in International media.
jointly awarded to Shri Sandeep Singh and
Shri. Krishn Kaushik for same article.Gender A delegation of two members of the Council
Based Reporting was jointly shared by Ms. Shri Om Prakash Khemkarni and Shri Shyam
Ruby Sarkar and Ms. Anuradha Mascarenhas. Singh Panwar visited to Kathmandu, Nepal to
participate in the Golden Jubilee Ceremony of
In the sidelines on 15 th November,
Press Council Nepal from September 22-25,
2019, Press/Media Councils of Bangladesh,
2019 on the invitation of Nepal Press Council.
Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka had
a discussion over a round table conference Internship Programme
on the topic “Reporting-Interpretation: A
As per the mandate of the Press Council
Journey”.
Act 1978 u/s 13(2) (b),(c) & (d), the Press
The deliberations were held across the Council of India has commenced the internship
Country at different platforms and were widely i.e. Summer Internship Programme & Winter
covered by electronic and print media. Internship Programme in a year for the
duration of 30 days in each session for
The outcomes in brief are stated as follows:
journalism Students.
1. Augmenting deliberations on “Reporting-
Levy
Interpretation: A Journey” and Generating
the need of media for responsible freedom The Press Council of India, for the purpose
and various other factor that affect of performing its functions under the Press
reporting and interpretation at National/ Council Act, 1978 levies fee under Section 16(1)
International level. of the Act upon the registered newspapers and
news agencies having circulations 25,000 and
2. Media shall introspect at striking balance
above, at the rates prescribed by the Central
between the interpretative news with the
Government.
ulterior motive to present factual reporting
only without any distortion/distraction. In pursuance of the same, the Council
has updated its mode of payment by now
3. Encouraging higher journalistic practices
enabling with payment in UPI alongwith Debit
by conferring awards to those excelling
Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Cash, NRFT/
in Journalistic writings covering diverse
RTGS mode and this information is available
categories.
on the Council’s website of the Council for
4. With the changing trends, an updated information.

Official Language In addition, certificates were also given to
employees who qualified under Hindi Sikhsan
14th of September is celebrated as
Yojana during the year 2018-19.
“Hindi Diwas” all over India. Like every year,
to emphasize use of Hindi, Hindi fortnight Vigilance Report:
(Pakhwada) was observed in the Secretariat
The Secretary of the Press Council of
of the Council from 14.9.2019 to 27.9.2019.
India is the Chief Vigilance Officer of the
The main function of Hindi Diwas was office. The vigilance set up of the Council,
held on September 27, 2019. On this occasion, consisting of Under Secretary (Admn.) and
documentary film on life and writings of Section Officer (Admn.) functioned under the
Mahakavi, Shri Surya Kant Tripathi, Nirala direct supervision of the Secretary (CVO) and
was shown in the Secretariat of the Council. chairman of the Council. It conducted regular
Thereafter, Hon’ble Chairman Mr. Justice and surprise checks to prevent/combat nay
Chandramauli Kumar Prasad and Smt. corruption practices in the Secretariat.
Anupama Bhatnagar, Secretary, Press Council
No vigilance inquiry has been contemplated in
of India delivered message and encouraged
the secretariat during this period.
employees of the Council to work in Hindi.
n n n

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu presenting the Rajat Kamal Award to the
Actor: Shri Ayushmann Khurrana for Best Actor: Andhadhun, at the 66th National
Film Awards function, in New Delhi on December 23, 2019.
Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash Javadekar
and the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ravi Mittal are also
seen.
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 95

addressing at the 44th Akashvani Annual Awards Ceremony, in New Delhi on
December 24, 2019. The Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Dr. A. Surya Prakash and other
dignitaries are also seen.

5 ACTIVITIES UNDER
BROADCASTING SECTOR
An Overview 2007 had been enacted to provide access to
national or international sporting events, held
The broadcasting sector is broadly
in India or abroad, to the largest number of
categorized into two categories viz. ‘Content’ and
listeners and viewers, on a free-to-air basis.
‘Carriage services’. It regulates the content of
This Ministry issues notification from time to
private satellite channels and network of multi
time to notify certain sporting event/ events
system operators and local cable operators
as sporting event of national importance to
through the Cable Television Networks
provide access to national or international
(Regulation) Act, 1995 and policy guidelines
sporting events, to the largest number of
issued from time to time. Broadcasting carriage
listeners and viewers, on a free-to-air basis.
services include Multi System Operators
(MSOs)/ Local Cable Operators (LCOs), Direct- Major Activities under Broadcasting Sector
to-Home (DTH) operators, Headened-in-the-
(a) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on
Sky (HITS) operators and Internet Protocol
07.05.2019 has notified “DD Arunprabha”
Television (IPTV) service providers. It gives
as a must carry Doordarshan channel by
license/permission to DTH/HITS operators for
all Distribution Platform Operators viz.
their respective operations.
MSO/LCO/DTH/HITS/IPTV operators.
Activities under Broadcasting Sector
(b) Keeping in view the provisions of Rights
Direct to Home (DTH) of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016,
DTH is an addressable system and covers
(MIB), on 11.09.2019 has issued
the entire country. In DTH service, a large
“Accessibility Standards for Television
number of television channels are digitally
Programmes for Hearing Impaired” to
compressed, encrypted and beamed from
facilitate accessibility to TV programmes
very high power satellites in Ku Band. The
for persons with hearing impairment.
programmes transmitted through DTH can be
directly received at homes by installing small STATUS OF SATELLITE TV CHANNELS IN
dish antennas at convenient locations in the INDIA
buildings.
I. The Policy
Headend In The Sky (Hits):
The first private satellite TV channel in India
HEADEND IN THE SKY (HITS) service is a was permitted to uplink in 2000 from Indian
mix of satellite and cable TV. The HITS operator soil. Before this, the private TV channels were
uplinks the TV broadcast to a satellite, which uplinked only from foreign shores. With the
is down-linked by MSO/ LCO and distributed growth in the Media and Entertainment sector,
to individual consumer’s premises through a the demand for uplinking/ downlinking of TV
cable network. There are two licensed HITS Channels from India increased manifold which
Operators, of which one is presently functional. necessitated the framing of Policy Guidelines
There are five private DTH providers, while for Uplinking in 2002 and Downlinking in
Doordarshan provides DTH services on DD 2005. These guidelines were further amended
Free Dish. in December 2011. The guidelines are available
on the Ministry website i.e. www.mib.nic.in.
The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory
Sharing With Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007: (A) Growth of Television channels
The Sports Broadcasting Signals 1. The first private satellite TV channel “Aaj
(Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, Tak” was permitted in the year 2000.
Since then the bouquet of private satellite wise growth in number of TV channels
TV channels in India has been expanding permitted under uplinking (U/L) and
at a fast pace. Ministry has permitted 918 downlinking (D/L) guidelines is shown
channels in India by 31.12.2019. Year- below:
Number of Television Channels permitted by the Ministry
2. Permissions are given by the Ministry to operate under two categories, 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 (392 News and
526 Non-News):
Category wise permitted Channels

(B) Growth of Teleports : As on 31.12.2019- 70 Teleports
Number of Teleports permitted by the Ministry
II. New initiatives III. Bringing transparency and

accountability
Scheme on Automation of Broadcasting
Wing 1. Open House Meetings
The Ministry has developed a portal viz. Open house meetings conducted are
BroadcastSeva, for all broadcast services to every month with broadcasters has proved to
provide efficient and transparent regime for the be very useful. The number of broadcasters
growth and management of the Broadcasting attending these meetings has swelled over
sector. BroadcastSeva, vide its following the last one year. Feedback from the meeting
modules provides a comprehensive set of has helped the Ministry to take new initiatives
services to the applicants: for expediting clearances and bringing more
transparency. These meetings have not only
i. Payment of Annual permission fee by
provided an opportunity to applicants for a
existing broadcasters.
direct interaction with Ministry’s officials, but
ii. Applications for Temporary Uplinking have also facilitated flow of information directly
Permissions. to applicants thereby eliminating the need to
have an intermediary.
iii. Permission to set up a teleport.
2. Live Tracking of online applications/
iv. App lic a tion for Foreign E xch a n g e proposals:
Remittance (FOREX).
The applicant companies (broadcasters/
v. Application for various changes in teleport operators) can now view the live
the channel i.e. change of name and tracking/status of the applications filed online
logo, change of satellite, change of on web portal www.broadcastseva.gov.in. In
teleport and teleport location, change of this regard the due procedure to be followed
category/language of channel, mode of by the broadcasters in order to live track their
transmission. applications have also been intimated to them.

IV. Standard Forms and Applications the directions of the Hon’ble
The process of seeking information from Bombay High Court and
company and approval of the proposal of the Constitutional term
‘Scheduled Caste’ in
company has been streamlined. Accordingly,
English, and its appropriate
the time period for seeking approval of translation in other national
competent authority has been reduced and languages should alone
the process is now speeded up. be used for all official
transaction, matters,
CONTENT REGULATION OF TV CHANNELS
dealings, certificates etc.
The Ministry has granted permission to for denoting the persons
917 private satellite television channels, out belonging to the Scheduled
of which 524 are non-news and current affairs Castes notified in the
Presidential Orders issued
channels and 393 are news & current affairs
under Article 341 of the
TV channels. Constitution of India
2. As per Cable Television Networks 3 Telecast of Independence 13.08.2018
(Regulation) Act, 1995 and Policy for Day Ceremony/Commentary
Uplininking of TV Channels from India, with Sign Language
2011, every broadcaster has been Interpretation
mandated to follow the Programme and 4 Non-disclosure of identity 10.10.2018
Advertising Codes as prescribed under of children in media in
the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) compliance with JJ Act and
Act, 1995 and Rules framed thereunder. POCSO Act
3. During the year, where violation of the 5 Telecast of Republic Day 24.01.2019
Programme & Advertising Codes was Ceremony/Parade with Sign
established, appropriate action was Language Interpretation
taken by the Ministry as per the Cable 6 Compliance with Rule 6 (1) 14.02.2019
Television Networks (Regulation) Act, (e) & (h) of the Programme
1995 and wherever necessary, Advisories, Code in the wake of Pulwama
Warnings, Order for Apology Scroll, etc. (J&K) terrorist attack
were issued. 7 Giving publicity to Emergency 05.03.2019
4. During the year 2018-2019 (up to Response Support System
(ERSS) on women safety/
November, 2019), the Ministry issued
persons in distress
Advisories, Warnings, and Orders to the
channels as per details given below: 8 Display of castings/credits/ 14.06.2019
titles of Hindi/Regional
i) 12 General Advisories – General languages TV serials in the
Advisories were issued to TV channels, respective languages also
as per details given hereunder: 9 D e s i s t f r o m s h o w i n g 18.06.2019
children in vulgar, indecent,
Sl. Subject-Matters Date of suggestive and inappropriate
No. Advisory manner in dance-based
1 Telecast of Republic Day 24.01.2018 reality shown involving
Ceremony/Parade with Sign children
Language Interpretation 10 Telecast of Independence Day 14.08.2019
2 R e f r a i n i n g f r o m u s i n g 07.08.2018 Ceremony/Commentary with
the nomenclature “Dalit” Sign Language Interpretation
while referring to members as part of implementation of
belonging to Scheduled Accessibility Standards for
Caste in compliance with persons with disabilities in
TV programmes

11 Strict compliance with Rule 09.11.2019 State level and District level Monitoring
6(1)(c), (d), (e), (f), (h) & (i) Committees
of the Programme Code in 7. In order to enforce the Cable Act and
the wake of Ayodhya Title
Rules at the State/District level, the
dispute judgment
Ministry issued an order on 6th September,
12 Use of the new political map 18.11.2019 2005 for “Monitoring Committee for the
of India only henceforth Programmes and Advertisements telecast
by Cable TV channels” at the State,
ii) 29 Specific Advisories – TV channels
District/local level. Later on, detailed
were advised to adhere to the
guidelines were issued by this Ministry on
Programme & Advertising Codes.
19th February, 2008 providing for District
iii) 39 Warnings – TV channels were level Monitoring Committee and State level
warned to strictly adhere to the Monitoring Committee. Subsequently,
Programme & Advertising Codes. detailed guidelines subsuming all the
earlier orders, as referred to above,
iv) 30 Orders – TV channels were regarding constitution of State/ District
directed to run Apology Scrolls on the level Monitoring Committees have been
channels. issued vide O.M. dated 26th April, 2017
v) 4 Orders – Channels were directed to to all Chief Secretaries of States and
go off air for varying number of days. Union Territories, State Information
Secretaries and all District Magistrates.
Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) The Committees have also been authorized
to monitor private FM Radio Channels
5. For regulation of content on Satellite TV and Community Radio Stations. Detailed
channels, an Inter-Ministerial Committee instructions in this regard are available
(IMC) under the Chairpersonship of on the Ministry’s website: www.mib.gov.
Additional Secretary (I&B) has been in.
constituted, with representatives from
Ministries of Home Affairs, Law & Justice, Self-Regulation in case of News Channels
Women & Child Development, Health &
Family Welfare, External Affairs, Defence, 8. News Broadcasters Association (NBA),
Consumer Affairs and a representative as part of its self-regulation mechanism,
from the industry in Advertising Standards has formulated a Code of Ethics and
Council of India (ASCI), which gives its Broadcasting Standards covering a wide
recommendations on whether a violation range of principles to self-regulate news
has taken place or not. The IMC functions broadcasting. They have set up a Two-
in a recommendatory capacity. The Tier structure to deal with content related
final decision regarding penalty and its complaints. Complaints are dealt with at
quantum is taken on the basis of the Tier I, by the individual broadcasters at
recommendations of IMC. their level whereas, at Tier II, by News
Broadcasting Standards Authority
Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) (NBSA), set up by NBA in 2008. The
NBSA, is presently headed by Justice
6. Electronic Media Monitoring Centre A.K. Sikri, retired Judge of Supreme
(EMMC) has been set up by the Government Court of India. Details are available on
as state-of-the-art facility with a view to NBA’s website: http://www.nbanewdelhi.
ensure adherence of TV broadcast to the com.
provisions of Programme and Advertising
Codes enshrined under Cable Television Self-Regulation in case of Non-News (General
Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and Entertainment) Channels
Rules framed there under. 9. Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF)

has set up a mechanism for self-regulation II (38 cities having population of 10 lakhs
in case of non-news channels. It has laid and more) and Phase III (other urban
down Content Code & Certification areas). In Phase IV, more than 90% of
Rules 2011 covering an entire gamut of digitalization has been completed. Now, it
content-related principles and criteria is mandatory for every cable operator to
for television broadcast. As part of this transmit or retransmit programmes of any
mechanism, a two-Tier based complaints channel(s) in an encrypted form through
redressal system has also been set up. a digital addressable system only.
At the Tier-I level, each Broadcaster shall
2. Until October 2019 this Ministry had
set up a Standard and Practices (S&P)
granted 1596 MSO registrations.
Department with a Content Auditor to deal
with the complaints received for content
COMMUNITY RADIO
aired on its channels.
Overview:
10. At the Tier II, the Broadcasting Content
Complaints Council (BCCC) has been set Community Radio (CR) is a vital third
up and made operational since 1st July, tier in broadcasting, as distinct from public
2011. Presently, the BCCC is a twelve- service and commercial media. It provides a
member body headed by a retired Judge platform to air local voices among the local
of the Supreme Court or High Court as community on issues concerning their lives.
its Chairperson and has four eminent In the last few years, this sector has been
members of society. The BCCC is presently growing gradually but effectively in India.
headed by Justice (Retd) Vikramajit Sen. Community Radio Stations are essentially low
Details are available on IBF’s website: power radio stations which are meant to be
http://www.ibfindia.com set up and operated by the local communities.
Permission to establish Community Radio
Self-regulation of advertisements on TV Station (CRS) in India is granted to not-for-
channels profit organisations which include educational
institutions, agricultural institutions and
11. With regard to regulation of advertisements civil societies. CRSs are rooted in the local
on TV channels, the Code adopted by the community, and are owned and managed by
Advertising Standards Council of India the community itself. This gives them a distinct
(ASCI), a self-regulatory body, has been advantage to focus on local issues concerning
incorporated in the Advertising Code health, nutrition, education, agriculture, etc.
stipulated in Cable Television Networks Moreover, the CRS sector offers a powerful
Rules, 1994. ASCI has set up Consumer medium to the marginalised sections of society
Complaints Council (CCC) to consider to voice their concerns.
complaints in regard to advertisements.
The CCC currently has 28 members; Furthermore, since the broadcast is in
12 are from within the industry and local languages and dialects, people are able
16 are from the civil society like well- to relate to it instantly. Community Radio
known doctors, lawyers, journalists, also has the potential to strengthen people’s
academicians, consumer activists etc. participation in development programmes
The details are available ASCI’s website: through its holistic approach. In a country like
https://www.ascionline.org/ India, where every state has its own language
and distinctive cultural identity; CRSs are also
STATUS OF CABLE TV DIGITIZATION a repository of local folk music and cultural
heritage. Many CRSs record and preserve
1. The cut-off date for digitalization of cable local songs for posterity and give local artists
TV network across the country was a platform to showcase their talent to the
31/03/2017 and the same has been community. The unique position of CRS as an
completed in Phase I (04 metros), Phase instrument of positive social change makes it

an ideal tool for community empowerment. Initiatives like simplification of
The policy guidelines for Community Radio the application methodology, improved
and the list of CRSs currently in operation transparency in processing of applications,
can be accessed at https://mib.gov.in/all_ quickening the pace of approvals, better
broadcasting_documents. coordination, enhanced awareness, enhanced
synergy between stakeholders and involvement
In December 2002, the Government
of other ministries in CR broadcast have laid
of India approved a policy for the grant of
a solid foundation for a meaningful growth of
permissions for setting up of CRSs to well
Community Radios in India.
established educational institutions. The
Policy Guidelines were amended in 2006 to In July 2018, Government has approved
permit not-for-profit civil societies also in the continuance of the existing Scheme
order to allow greater participation by the “Supporting Community Radio Movement in
civil society on issues relating to development India” and allocation for the period 2019-2020
and social change. The Policy Guidelines have approved at a cost of Rs.25 crore. Process to
further been amended in 2017 and 2018 to release grant for purchase of equipment have
promote growth and genuineness in the CR also been simplified.
sector. Till November, 2019 total 712 Letters
of Intent (LoIs) have been issued of which 347 Status of CRS in India:
organizations have signed Grant of Permission
As on date, 276 Community Radio Stations
Agreement (GOPA), and 276 CR Stations are
are operational in the country, of which 132 are
operational.
operated by civil societies,129 by educational

institutions and 15 by State Agriculture frequency spots for Community Radios. The
Universities / Krishi Vigyan Kendras. same has been acceded to. Now, two additional
frequency spots, 89.6 MHz and 90.0 MHz,
Initiatives by the Ministry:
have been allocated. 72 new applications have
Awareness Workshops on Community been allocated frequency against additional
Radio: Awareness generation being crucial frequency spots in the month of September
for the success of Community Radio Movement 2019.
in India, the Ministry has given wide
National Community Radio Sammelan
publicity to the CRS Scheme by organizing
2019: Ministry conducted National Community
awareness workshops with stakeholders.
Radio (CR) Sammelan from 27 th to 29 th
These workshops have been successful in
August, 2019, after a period of three years,
addressing issues concerning guidelines,
to commemorate the achievements and
application procedure, content and
efforts of CR operators in the country. The
sustainability issues for CRS. During the
Sammelan was inaugurated by Hon’ble
Financial Year 2019-20, 08 awareness
Minister of Information and Broadcasting,
workshops are proposed to be conducted in
Shri Prakash Javdekar. Hon’ble Minister,
CR dark districts and Aspirational Districts.
in his address, applauded the efforts of all
The objective of the workshop is to create
CR operators and called for a better synergy
awareness about CR policy guidelines and
between Ministry and all stakeholders for
schemes among potential organizations and
continuous improvement in the sector. On
to motivate these organizations to apply for
this occasion, Hon’ble Minister also conferred
permission to establish Community Radio
National CR Awards, under five categories,
Stations in remote parts of the country.
to various CR operators and also released
Additional Frequency spots for the CR Compendium. Hon’ble Minister also
Community Radio: In order to overcome released a booklet of CR Awardees in Hindi
the problem of rejection of many applications and English, which was highly appreciated.
due to non-availability of frequency spots, Over 300 participants from the CR sector,
Ministry took up the matter with Ministry of stakeholders and Ministry officials participated
Communication for allocation of additional in the Sammelan. The Sammelan, convened
Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing at the presentation of the National Awards for Community Radio, in
New Delhi on August 28, 2019.

Private FM Radio as a platform to reach the
masses for furthering the developmental
agenda of the Government, examples of
which include jingles to sensitize public
on discrimination against women and to
expand reach for Government flagship
programs like Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.
2. The FM Cell of the Ministry deals with
all matters related to Private FM Radio
broadcasting in India as per Policy
Guidelines on expansion of FM Radio
broadcasting services through private
Participants attending the National Community agencies phase III approved by Union
Radio Sammelan 2019 Cabinet on 7th July 2011, which along
with latest updates is available on the
after three years, was very well attended and website of the Ministry. https://mib.gov.
appreciated by CR stakeholders. in/all_broadcasting_documents.
Other initiatives by the Ministry: 3. The Government opened up the FM Radio
Ministry also approached other Ministries sector for private participation in July
and Government Departments and all State 1999 with 21 Private FM Radio channels
Governments/UTs to ensure to utilize the in 12 cities mainly in state capitals. The
medium of Community Radio for their media FM Phase II scheme launched in 2005
activities. For this, letters have been written provided for expansion in cities with a
to Secretaries and Chief Secretaries of States population of 3 lakh and above. Under
to include CR Stations in their Annual Media Phase II, 245 private FM channels came
Plans. into operation in 86 cities in 26 states and
3 UTs, including 21 channels migrated
To ensure ease of doing business, steps
from Phase I.
have been taken for further simplification of
the CR Policy Guidelines. Dedicated efforts are 4. With a view to further expand the reach
being made to establish more CR Stations in of FM Radio, the Government on 25th
Aspirational Districts, Coastal Districts and July 2011, announced FM Phase III
North-Eastern Region. policy guidelines with the objective to
expand private FM Radio in all cities with
FM DIVISION population of one lakh and above besides
11 border cities in Jammu & Kashmir,
1. FM Radio is one of the preferred modes
North Eastern states and Island Territories
of entertainment among youth and
having population less than one lakh.
adults across the nation. The variety
After completion of 2 batches of e-auction
offered by various FM Radio stations
under FM Radio Phase III, the Ministry
in local languages is welcomed by the
has added 162 more channels across
masses as evident by the increase in
the country. Private FM radio channels
number of channels in recent years and
have been auctioned in Leh and Kargil
the enthusiasm shown by Private FM
of the UT of Ladakh and at Bhaderwah,
broadcasters to acquire new FM Radio
Kathua and Poonch of the border areas of
channels in the two batches of e-auction
the UT of J&K. The Government is in the
conducted under FM Phase-III. It has
process of conducting e-auction for 805
also evolved as a potential medium for
more channels in 283 cities in subsequent
local businesses to expand their reach
batches of FM Phase III.
through radio advertisements. Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting is also utilizing 5. A map annexed shows the cities where

private FM Radio channels are operational. Agreement (GOPA) signed by the Private
It also shows the cities proposed in FM broadcasters, Officer of FM Cell of this
Phase III scheme. As on 30.11.2019, 382 Ministry undertake inspection of Radio
FM Radio channels are operational in 108 stations and Common Transmission
cities across the country spread across 26 Infrastructure (CTI) facilities.
States and 4 Union Territories.
Revenue Accrual to the Government
Transparency Measures & Supervision
1. The Government receives revenue from
1. Permission for FM Radio channels are the Private broadcasters by way of non-
granted to companies on the basis of refundable One Time Entry Fee, Migration
an ascending e-auction. The revenue fee, Annual license fee, processing fee and
from private broadcasters in the form of Tower rental.
quarterly license fee is collected online
2. During the first three quarters of financial
through Bharatkosh Portal.
year 2019-20, Government has earned
2. For enhancing transparency, digitization `128.46 crore (approx.) up to 30 th
of broadcasting services is also being November, 2019.
undertaken through an online portal
3. The total revenue earned by the Government
“Broadcast Seva” in a phased manner, for
by way of Non-refundable One Time entry
collection of license fee and other financial
Fee, Migration Fee, Annual License Fee,
documents from broadcasters.
Tower rental and processing fee from Pvt
3. In order to ensure the compliance of FM Radio broadcasting in the country
the provision laid down in FM Phase III since the year 2000 amount to `5925.35
Policy Guidelines and Grant of Permission crore (approx.) as shown below:
Annual Details of Non- Non- Tower rent Total

License Fee processing refundable refundable from private
Fee One Time One Time FM Radio
Migration Entry Fee Operators
Fee (NOTMF) (NOTEF)
1672.44 Cr. 0.10 Cr. 1993.63 Cr. 2252.74 Cr. 6.44 Cr. 5925.35 Cr.
PRASAR BHARATI websites, availability of programmes on You

Tube, mobile apps and Alexa have ensured a
A. Introduction: vibrant appearance of Prasar Bharati on these
Prasar Bharati (INDIA’S PUBLIC SERVICE platforms. Active presence in social media is
BROADCASTER) is the only public service being made through Twitter and Facebook.
broadcaster in the country, with Akashvani Prasar Bharati is the only counter-balancing
(All India Radio) and Doordarshan as its two force in a highly commercialized electronic
constituents. It came into existence on 23rd media environment. In fact, the ethical norms
November 1997 with the mandate to organize and guidelines developed by Prasar Bharati
and conduct public broadcasting services over a period are serving as bench-marks for
to inform, educate and entertain the public the industry.
and to ensure a balanced development of B. Objectives:
broadcasting on radio and television.
The major objectives of Prasar Bharati as
Prasar Bharati has also made its laid out in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 are
presence felt in the digital platform as well. as follows:-
Live streaming of content, informative new

Operational & Proposed Pvt. FM Station of Phase - I, II & III
LADAKH
Kargil
JAMMU &
Srinagar
KASHMIR Leh
Poonch
Bhaderwah
Jammu
Kathua
Pathankot
HIMACHAL
Amritsar
PRADESH
Hoshiarpur
Jallandher Shimla
Moga Ludhiana
Chandigarh
PUNJAB Dehradun
Abohar Bhatinda Patiala Ambala
UTTRAKHAND
Ganganagar
Sirsa
Thanesar Saharanpur Hardwar
Hanumangarh Kaithal
Karnal
Hisar
Jind
Muzaffarnagar Kathgodam
HARYANA RohtakPanipat / Haldwani H
Bhiwani
DES
Moradabad RA
Churu
DELHI
UTTAR PRADESH A LP
CH
Bareilly
Tinsukia
Bikaner Rewari
A
SIKKIM UN
Jhunjhunun Aligarh
Budaun
Shahjahanpur
Lakhimpur AR Dibrugarh
Sitapur Itanagar
Sikar Mathura Etah Hardoi Gangtok Jorhat
RAJASTHAN Alwar Agra
Mainpuri Fatehgarh
Bahraich
Gorakhpur Darjiling Mokukchung
Jaipur
Etawah Lucknow Gonda Basti Bettiah Alipur Duar ASSAM
Bharatpur
Ayodhaya Deoria Motihari
Shiliguri
Guwahati
Nagaon NAGALAND
Jodhpur
Ajmer Kanpur Maunath Dhuburi Dimapur
Tonk Sawai Gwalior Sultanpur Siwan Muzaffarpur Darbhanga Kohima
Rai Barelli Azamgarh
Beawar Madhopur Orai Saharsa Shillong
Balia
Pali Fatehpur Jaunpur Chapra
Begusarai
Purnia
Raiganj
MEGHALAYA Jowai Haflong
Banda Prayagraj Gazipur Patna Bhagalpur
Arrah
Bhilwara Jhansi Balurghat Silchar
Kota
Shivpuri Varanasi
BIHAR Munger Imphal
Bihar Sharif
Udaipur Mirzapur
Sasaram
English Bazar
(Maldah)
MANIPUR
Chhatarpur Gaya
Guna Rewa Deoghar
Palanpur Nimach Lalitpur Satana TRIPURA
Singaruli Giridih
Baharampur
Mandsaur Hazaribagh Agartala Aizwal
Patan JHAR Dhanbad
Vidisha Damoh KHA
GUJARAT Mehsana
Sagar
Katni ND Bokaro Asansol
Krishnanagar
Belonia
MIZORAM
Ahmedabad
Ratlam MADHYA PRADESH Puruliya
Bankura
Barddhaman Bangaon Lung-li
Ranchi
Surendernagar Bhopal
Dahod Ujjain Jabalpur WEST BENGAL
Godhra Jamshedpur
Jamnagar Indore
Rajkot Botad Itarasi Kharagpur
Kolkatta
Vadodara Korba Rourkela
Porbandar Khargone
Jetpur Khandwa Bilaspur Baripada
Bhavnagar Bharuch Chhindwara Raigarh
Junagarh
Burhanpur CHHATTISGARH Sambalpur
Baleshwar
Veraval Surat Gondia
Dhule Achalpur Nagpur Durg Raipur
Jalgaon Amravati ODISHA

Akola Wardha Cuttack/
Daman Malegaon Bhubaneshwar
Nashik Yavatmal
Aurangabad
Puri
MAHARASHTRA Adilabad Brahmapur
Mumbai
Ahmednagar Nanded Mancheryal Jagdalpur
Nizamabad BAY OF BENGAL
ARABIAN SEA Pune
Barsi
Latur Ramagundam
Karimnagar Vizianagaram
Solapur Bidar TELANGANA Warangal

Kottagudem Visakhapatnam
Gulberga
Khammam
Sangli Hydrabad Rajahmundary Kakinada
Kolhapur Bijapur Nalgonda Eluru
Mahbubnagar
Bhimavaram
Vijayawada
Raichur
Belgaum Machilipatnam
KARNATAKA Chirala
Panaji Dharwad Kurnool
Adoni Nandyal
GOA Gadag
Bellary
Ongole
ND
Hospet Guntakal
ANDHRA PRADESH
R ISLA
Davangere Proddatur
Anantapur
Cuddapah
Legend for Common Cities under Phase-I, II & III
Dhrmavaram Nellore
ICOBA
Chitradurga
Shimoga Hindupur
Madnapalle Tirupati
AN & N
Udupi Chikmagalur Tumkur Chittore

Kolar
Hasan Chennai Common Cities Under phase -I, II & III
Mangalore Bangaluru Vellore
ANDAM
Vaniyambadi
Kasaragod Mysore Cities Under phase -II & III
Tiruvannamalai
PORT BLAIR
TAMIL NADU
P
Kannur Puducherry
Cities Under phase -III
ADWEE
Salem
Coonoor Neyvelli
Kozhikod Erode
Coimbatore Karur
LAKSH
Kavaratti Palakkad
Thanjaur
Thrissur Tiruchchirappalli
LEGENDS:-
KER
Dindigul Pudukkotti
PVT. FM CHANNELS
Cochin Karaikkudi NOS. OF Channels
Madurai
SYMBOL PVT. FM LOCATIONS
ALLOTTED / Operational as on
ALA
POLICY PROPOSED 14.11.2019

Alappuza Rajahpallyam (Nos.)
(Nos.) (Nos.)
Tirunelveli Phase -I 12 21 21
Tuticorin
Thiruvananthapuram Nagercoil
Phase -II 87 245 245
(Including Phase-I)
Phase -III 101 395 382

(Including Phase-II) (Total Proposed-313) (Total Proposed-839)
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i) To uphold the unity, integrity of the
Member Nominated by Ministry of
country and the values enshrined in the Information & Broadcasting
Constitution.
• Addl. Secy. & FA, MIB Shri Ali R. Rizvi
ii) To promote national integration.
& Nominated Member
iii) To safeguard the citizen’s right to be
Part Time Members
informed on all matters of public interest
and presenting a fair and balanced flow • Shri Ashok Kr. Tandon till 21.11.2019
of information.
• Shri Sunil Alagh till 21.11.2019
iv) To pay special attention to the fields
of education and spread of literacy, • Smt. Kajol Devgan
agriculture, rural development,
Ex-Officio Members
environment, health & family welfare and
science & technology. • Shri F. Sheheryar till 31.12.2019
v) To create the awareness about women’s • Ms. Supriya Sahu till 28.09.2019
issues and to take special steps to protect
the interests of the children, the aged and
D. The Organisational Setup:
other vulnerable sections of the society.
The Prasar Bharati Board functions
vi) To provide adequate coverage to the
at the apex level ensuring the formulation
diverse cultures, sports &games and the
and implementation of the policies of the
youth affairs.
organization and fulfilment of the mandate
vii) To promote social justice, safeguarding in terms of the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990. The
the rights of working classes, minorities Executive Member functions as the Chief
and tribal communities. Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati.
viii) To promote research and expand the Officers from different streams working in
broadcasting facilities and development the Prasar Bharati Secretariat assist the
in the broadcasting technologies. CEO and Member (Finance) in integration
of the actions, operations, plans and policy
C. The Prasar Bharati Board: implementation as well as in looking after
the budget, accounts and general financial
Prasar Bharati is governed by the Prasar matters of the organisation. The Board is
Bharati Board, which comprises a Chairperson, assisted by a Secretariat consisting of officers
an Executive Member (Chief Executive Officer), from Programme, Technical, Finance and
a Member (Finance), a Member (Personnel), Administration Wings.
six part-time Members, a representative of the
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and The All India Radio (AIR) Directorate and
the Director Generals of All India Radio and the Doordarshan (DD) Directorate are headed
Doordarshan as its ex-officio Members. by their respective Director Generals. The News
Wing of All India Radio is headed by Director
The composition of Prasar Bharati Board General, News Services Division (NSD) and
during the year 2019-20 was as under: the News Wing of Doordarshan is headed by
Director General, News and Current Affairs
• Chairman Dr. A. Suryaprakash (N&CA).
• Chief Executive Shri Shashi Shekhar E. Important Activities and Achievements:
Officer Vempati
i. Manpower Audit:
Whole Time Members
Prasar Bharati signed contract with M/s
• Member (Finance) Shri Rajeev Singh Ernst & Young for carrying out manpower
audit in November 2018. The Agency was

required to understand the current state (As
Is) of the organization by studying the various
documentation and discussions with the
various stakeholders. The Agency was also
required to give recommendation on changes in
processes, extensive use of IT, processes to be
automatized, outsourcing of non-core services
etc. and recommend one the organization to
be. The Agency has already submitted its final
report which is currently under examination.
Once the report is finalized and accepted by
Prasar Bharati, the Agency will work on the
implementation of the recommendations and
change management.
ii. Restructuring of Commercial (Billing CEO Prasar Bharati and Director IIT Kanpur
Signed MoU on 11.07.2019
and Sales) Activities:
To bring specialisation, professionalism v. Setting up Office of Prasar Bharati News
and to ensure synergies in the sales process Service:
and to improve revenue collection efficiency,
Prasar Bharati News Service (PBNS) was
sales functions of DD and AIR have been
setup to act as an in-house news producing
merged and a professional Sales Head has
agency to cater the requirements of both news
been recruited. At the regional level, similar
wings of Prasar Bharati (News Services Division
Zonal Sales Structure was also created.
– NSD of AIR and News & Current Affairs- DD
Further restructuring was also done at the
News). Both News Wings had their own news
level of CBSs [Sales Centres- SCs] and the
gathering mechanism with little synergy. First
Station and DDK level.
and foremost aspect of creating PBNS was to
iii. C o n s o l i d a t i o n o f M a r k e t i n g , bring in the efficiency in the News Gathering
Procurement and International operations of Prasar Bharati by building a
Relations Functions: robust system and optimized operations. The
other aspect was the recognition of the need
Prasar Bharati has created separate of Digital Platform Specific Content. It was
verticals for sales, marketing and consolidated urgent and imperative that Prasar Bharati
all its procurements under a single vertical. starts creating content which is Digital Ready
Further, the International Relations (IR)
function has also been consolidated.
iv. Signing of MoU with IIT Kanpur:
In an attempt to push use of technology
based on next generation broadcasting
standards at Doordarshan and All India Radio,
India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati
on July 11, 2019 signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute
of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The areas of
research collaboration include Direct to Mobile
Broadcasting (DTM), Convergence with 5G,
Rural Broadband and Artificial Intelligence.
This is for the first time that Prasar Bharati
has entered into an MoU with any technology Inauguration of PBNS Setup by Chairman Prasar
institute for research and development. Bharati on 24.10.2019
and Digital First. This was important not International Relations
only for Audience Engagement but even for
International Relations Wing of Prasar
capitalizing on immense Monetization Potential
Bharati deals with international activities such
of rapidly growing Digital Economy.
as signing of Agreements and Memorandum
PBNS was setup to develop a robust and of Understandings (MoUs) with foreign
efficient network system for the purpose of countries’ public service broadcasters/
News dissemination in text, audio, photo organisations, implementation of the matters
and video format to DD News and NSD: AIR concerning to Cultural Exchange Programmes
along with the RNUs. Head of PBNS & Digital (CEPs) etc. It also deals with hospitality and
Platform got hired in March 2019 tasked coordination of the visits of dignitaries from
with Setting Up these operations. A State of other countries, organizing in-country/Sub-
Art setup has been setup for PBNS at Prasar Regional workshops/ conferences/ events
Bharati building at IP Estate and inaugurated for the foreign MoU Partners as well as the
by Chairman Prasar Bharati in October 2019. International Broadcasting Unions such as
Many news, social media, news editing, and ABU, AIBD etc; organizing participation of its
news output professionals have been included officials in International competitions/events/
in the PBNS team. conferences.
vi. DD Freedish Policy Guidelines Memorandum Of Understandings (MoU) /

Agreements Signed During The Year:
Policy guidelines for allotment of slots
of DD Free Dish Direct-to-Home Platform i. During the year 2019-20, Prasar Bharati
to satellite TV channels have been further has signed following Memorandum of
amended with effect from 01.11.2019 to enable Understanding (MoU) with different
wider participation and content diversity on foreign broadcasters/Organizations
this platform. for cooperation and collaboration in
broadcasting areas as per details given
below:
S.No. Country Broadcaster/organization Unit of Prasar Bharati Date of Sign

1 Bangladesh Bangladesh Television (BTV) Doordarshan 07.05.2019
2 Mozambique Radio Mozambique Prasar Bharati 29.08.2019
a. Prasar Bharati signed an MoU with Environment, Forest & Climate Change,
B a n g l a d e s h T e l e v i s i o n ( B T V ) on Sh Prakash Javadekar has launched the
07.05.2019 to launch the BTV channel KBS World channel on DTH platform of
on DD Free Dish (DD DTH platform) DD Free Dish on 16.09.2019 in New Delhi
and DD India channel placement on and reciprocally DD-India channel was
BTV DTH platform in Bangladesh. BTV launched on MyK-OTT platform of KBS
channel has been launched on DD Free under purview of the Agreement between
Dish on 2nd Sept. 2019 in India. Another Prasar Bharati and KBS, Korea signed on
MoU on co-operation in Programme 22.02.2019.
Exchange and Capacity building was
ii. C o - p r o d u c t i o n o f p r o g r a m m e s :
signed with Radio Mozamique during visit
Doordarshan has signed a Letter of Intent
of delegation from Radio Mozambique led
(LOI) with EBS, Korea for 3rd international
by Mr. Abdul Naguibo Abdula, Chairman
co-production “Family Asia” on 08.05.2019
and CEO of Radio Mozambique to Prasar
at Seoul, Korea. Doordarshan Kendra
Bharati on 29.08.2019. Hon’ble Minister
Delhi has been authorised for the overall
for Information & Broadcasting and
co-production responsibilities. EBS

Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Environment, Forest & Climate Change,
Sh Prakash Javadekar during the launch of KBS World channel on DTH platform of DD Free Dish on
16.09.2019 in New Delhi.
has funded Prasar Bharati with US$ upon the meeting, DDG, Doordarshan visited
10,000 for local production support to the Maldives to explore feasibility to carry
Doordarshan. For fourth international Doordarshan/All India Radio channels to
co-production project on Indian History Maldives on their local networks. A 34 member
and Civilization, Executive Producer from delegation including officials from Space
EBS Korea Ms. Hyunsook had a meeting Application Centre (SAC), ISRO with students
with CEO, PB in November-2019. The co- from foreign countries visited DD News and
production will be jointly funded by Prasar Studios as a part of their study tour.
Bharati and EBS, Korea.
Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU),
Visit of Foreign Delegations/Dignitaries: Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting
Development (AIBD) and Other International
To promote and develop cooperation in the
Activities:
field of broadcasting, delegation/dignitaries
from more that nine countries namely i. Prasar Bharati joins the Association for
Russia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Tanzania, International Broadcasting (AIB): Prasar
South Korea, Myanmar, Germany, Fiji and Bharati became a member of Association
Tajikstan visited Prasar Bharati to discuss for International Broadcasting in July
and explore the possible areas of mutual 2019. Chairman, Prasar Bharati attended
cooperation in the field of broadcasting. Indian Global Conference on Media Freedom
Ambassador to Maldives visited Prasar Bharati from 10-11 July 2019 in London, UK.
to discuss possible areas of media cooperation Prasar Bharati/Doordarshan organised
between India and Maldives. Consequent the domestic Robocon Contest in India in

partnership with IIT Delhi. Final winner
team represented India on behalf of Prasar
Bharati in ABU Robocon 2019 held in
Ulaanbaatar in August 2019.
ii. ABU 107th Administration Council
Meeting: 107th ABU Administrative
Council Meeting was held in Macau,
China on 15-16 April 2019 which was
attended by the then Director General,
Doordarshan along with Additional
Director General (IR), DD.
iii. ABU General Assembly & Associated
meetings 2019: The 56th ABU General
Assembly and 108th ABU Administrative
ABU Green Broadcast Engineering Award 2019
Council Meeting was attended by CEO, conferred to All India Radio for adopting green
Prasar BHarati with a delegation of 4 technologies throughout its digitalization projects
officers from Technoogy, Sports and and promoting awareness of climate change.
International Relations wings of Prasar
Bharati. The Assembly was held from 17- Article Award for his Article titled “Anatomy
22 November 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. CEO, of RF Amplifiers – failure mechanics and
Prasar Bharati delivered a presentation maintenance strategies”.
on the topic ‘Creative Economy of the
iii. AIR’s entry, titled ‘Saiti Rakhiba Asa
Future Beyond’ in the General Assembly.
Meghara Murchhana’ (Let’s Preserve the
Legend of Indian Music, Mr. A. R. Rahman
Melody Of Clouds)’, won the first prize
graced the ABU TV Song Festival by his
in ‘Edutainment’ category in the 14th
performance representing India on behalf
International Radio Festival of Iran, 2019.
of Prasar Bharati.
The wining programme was produced
International Awards: by Shri Lalitendu Kanungo, Programme
Executive, AIR, Cuttack. AIR’s another
i. All India Radio received the ABU Green
entry titled ‘Mahatma Gandhi Ama
Broadcast Engineering Award for
Bhitare (Mahatma Gandhi is within US)
adopting green technologies throughout
won the second prizes in ‘Public Service
its digitalization projects and promoting
Announcement category at Iran festival.
awareness of climate change.
The programme was produced by Shri
ii. M r . M . S . D u h a n , D D G ( E ) f r o m Tarun Kanti Rout Asstt. Director of
Doordarshan was given the ABU Best Programmes, AIR, Cuttack.
List of International Events in Which Prasar Bharati Participated During the Year:
SL. No. Name of Events Period Place/Country

1 Group Reporting Prog 2019 1-7 April 2019 Seoul, South Korea
2 107 th
A B U M i d - Y e a r 15-16 April 2019 Macau, China
Administrative Council Meeting
3 14th International Radio Festival 22-25 April 2019 Tehran, Iran
4 Asia Media Summit & Pre- 10-14 June 2019 Siem Reap, Cambodia
Summit 2019

5 International Co-production 19-20 June 2019 Seoul, South Korea
Conference 2019
6 Member of BSF Organised 14 – 17 July 2019 Bangladesh
Visit of Indian Media to India-
Bangladesh Border
7 45 th Annual Gathering 18 th 22 – 24 Aug 2019 Paro, Bhutan
AIBD General Conference &
Associated Meetings,
8 ABU Robocon 2019 23-27 August 2019 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
9 To Conduct (as a Consultant) 22 -24 Sep 2019 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AIBD Regional/Sub Regional
Work shop on Sports Journalism
10 NAV Show 2019 17 -18 Oct 2019 New York,USA
11 CEO,PB PBI Meeting 10-11 Sep 2019 Finland
12 56th ABU General Assembly & 17-22 Nov 2019 Tokyo, Japan
Associated Meetings
13 8th ABU TV Song Festival 19 Nov 2019 Tokyo, Japan
ALL INDIA RADIO Transmitters:

Facts at a Glance • Medium Wave 130
(As of 31.12.2019) • Short Wave 22
Broadcasting Centres: • FM 501
Regional Stations 136 Total: 653
Local Radio Stations 88 Others:
Relay Centres 253 Satellite Digital Radio on DTH 37
Community Radio Stations 05 Platform Existing AIR Channels
Regional News Units 47
Total: 482

Channels and Programmes of All India Radio infotainment programmes with the objective
of enriching the lives of their listeners. The
A. Introduction:
Regional Channels, broadcast largely on the
All India Radio (AIR) aims to provide Medium Wave frequency, follow a composite
information, education and entertainment, for programming mix.They also promote art and
promoting the welfare and happiness of the culture with a major emphasis on Indian
masses (Bahujana Hitaya Bahujana Sukhaya). classical music.
It has 482 stations and 653 transmitters. ii. Local Radio Stations (LRS):
To meet the communication needs of the plural
At present, 88 Local Radio Stations are
society that India is, the network expanded
located across the country. These stations are
gradually imbibing new technologies and
catering to the local population of the area,
programme production techniques. Continuing
providing utility services and reach right into
with the adoption of newer technology, All
the heart of the community, which uses the
India Radio’s services are being digitalized.
microphone to enrich its life.
To realise its objectives, AIR has
In the present scenario, as most of the LRS
evolved over the years, a three-tier system
of AIR are on FM, Vividh Bharati Programmes
of broadcasting namely National, Regional,
are relayed by most of them besides local
and Local. It caters to the information,
content. At present most of the Local Radio
education, and entertainment needs of the
Stations are broadcasting for the duration
audiences through its stations in this country
of 17 Hrs. Out of which, 7 hours are Vividh
of continental dimension and with a plural
Bharati relay. The content is approximately
society.
60% local and 40% relay (Including News and
other relay programmes of regional stations).
B. Organizational Structure:
Thus, serving the purpose for which they were
All India Radio traditionally is headed created.
by a Director General assisted by Additional
iii. Community Radio Stations (CRS):
Directors General (ADGs) in Programme,
Administration and Finance Wings; and an Community radio centres were set up at 5
Engineer-in-Chief in the Engineering Wing. places in the North Eastern Region to serve
News Wing is headed by a Director General the local tribal population.
(News).
1. Mon 1 kW MW 1584 kHz
Directorate General, All India Radio,
has been responsible for policy formulation, 2. Tuensang 1 kW MW 1602 kHz
planning and development, infrastructure and
3. Nongstoin 1 kW MW 1485 kHz
technology upgradation, budgetary planning
and control, human resource management; 4. Williamnagar 1 kW MW 1602 kHz
overseeing operations and maintenance
5. Saiha 1 kW MW 1602 kHz
activities, etc.
iv. FM Rainbow:
C. Services and Channels of AIR:
At present, AIR has 501 FM transmitters
i. Regional Channels: across the country, by which it covers 54%
Regional (Primary) Channels of AIR are of the area and 64% of the population of the
located mostly in the state capitals and in country. Out of these, FM Rainbow channel is
major linguistic- cultural regions of every available at 23 places i.e. at Delhi, Mumbai,
state. Altogether 136 such channels are spread Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow,
over 28 states and 9 Union territories (UTs) of Panaji, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Kochi, Puducherry,
the country. The public service broadcasting Shillong, Chandigarh, Cuttack, Kodaikanal,
arm of AIR, the Regional Channels put out Tiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Hyderabad,

All INDIA RADIO

Vishakhapatnam, Raibareily, Madurai, ix. External Services:
Triunelvali and Vijayawada. Besides this, Delhi
External Services Division (ESD) of All
Rainbow is also relayed fully from Mussoorie,
India Radio ranks high among the external
Aligarh, and partly from Dharamshala and
radio networks of the world both in its
Bhatinda. The FM channel includes Pop music,
reach and range. Presently the External
Film songs, and Classical & Devotional music,
Services broadcasts in 28 languages i.e.
News Headlines, etc.
15 Foreign and 13 Indian reaching out to
v. FM Gold: about 150 countries terrestrially through
short wave and medium wave. It has a global
FM Gold channel was on air on 1 st
footprint through livestreaming on 27 web
September 2001 at Delhi as a niche infotainment
portals and mobile apps. The languages in
channel with 30% of News and Current
which AIR reaches its foreign audience are
affairs component and 70% of entertainment
Arabic, Baluchi, Burmese, Chinese, Dari,
programming. At present, FM Gold channel
English (GOS), French, Indonesian, Persian,
is available daily round the clock. FM Gold
Pushtu, Russian, Sinhala, Swahili, Thai
channel is available at five places- four metros
and Tibetan. The Indian language services
i.e. (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, & Chennai) and
targeted for the neighbourhood and also the
Ludhiana.
Indian Diaspora are Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi,
vi. Direct to Home (DTH) Service: Kannada, Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi, Sindhi,
Saraiki, Tamil, Telugu, Odia and Urdu.
DTH Radio Channel is a Satellite Service
meant for the listeners who own a TV set. The D. New Initiatives during the Year:
DTH Service is available through the DTH
i. Engineering:
platform of Prasar Bharati. DTH is a 24-hour
service broadcast digitally. New Initiatives during the year are as
follows:
The DTH Service provides different
language channels available in every nook and a. New FM Transmitters with : 2 Places
corner of the country. The most significant Limited production facility
aspect of DTH broadcast is its digital quality.
b. 10 kW FM Transmitters : 6 Nos.
vii. Vividh Bharati (VB):
c. 1 kW FM Transmitters : 4 Nos.
Vividh Bharati Service is a 24 hours
service available through satellite transmission d. Additional Channel with FM : 1 Place
for relay from various radio stations across the Transmitter
country. VB is produced and uplinked from e. Digitalization of 29 Studios, Refurbishing
Mumbai. This service is primarily relayed from of 6 AIR studios, Refurbishing of studios
41 CBS-VB centres (17 hours). Vividh Bharati is under progress at 6 places, Creation
Service is also relayed through 65 Local Radio of Archival facility at Guwahati.
Stations and 100-Watt FM transmitters located
across the country. f. Live streaming of popular channels
of AIR has been migrated from NIC
viii. Live Streaming: streaming to CDN based streaming.
More than 225 popular AIR channels
ii. Programme:
including AIR live News 24x7, FM Rainbow,
FM Gold, Vividh Bharati services, Raagam etc. a. An MOU has been signed between All India
can be listened through internet by browsing Radio & Sahitya Academy and also with
prasar bharati website “prasarbharati.gov.in”. National Book Trust to publish traditional
Further these channels can also be listened folk songs- “Sanskar Geets” under
by using apps namely “newsonair” on iOS and ‘Akashvani Loksampda Sanrakshan Maha
Android based mobile phones. Pariyojana’.

b. Prasar Bharati has started a YouTube h. With effect from August 2019, Prime
channel so that traditional folk songs- Minister’s monthly programme “Mann
“Sanskar Geets” could also be made Ki Baat” a radio programme is being
available to the general public. Videos of translated in 15 languages and broadcast
over 500 folk songs of different languages in these languages regularly besides
and Dialects have been uploaded till date. uploading the same on youtube channels
of ESD. In addition, the Mann Ki Baat is
c. As a first step towards improving the global
also broadcast in Spanish, German and
outreach of All India Radio, initiatives
Japanese languages.
have been taken in the last two years
to re-engage with the MEA and other i. Prasar Bharati Board in its 157th
stakeholders through Prasar Bharati and meeting has approved the change of
MIB. nomenclature from “Radio Kashmir” to
“All India Radio” in the Union Territories
d. External services of All India Radio in the of Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh with
last two years has developed a multimedia effect from 31.10.2019 alongside with
website airworldservice.org for all its the appointing date of the Jammu and
existing 28 language services (15 foreign Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The
and 13 Indian) which is of international Stations renamed as under:
standard. The multimedia website has
features like live streaming of programmes, i. All India Radio, Jammu
podcast, text, videos and pictures besides
ii. All India Radio, Srinagar
a mobile app airworldservice, making
the reach of All India Radio’s external iii. All India Radio, Leh
broadcast truly global.
iii. News Service:
e. All the web portals of ESD have been
1. AIR News launched a New Talk Show–
linked with various social media platforms
“Manthan- Faislon Kaa” on 9th December,
like Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram and
2019 to run special interviews discussing
Twitter etc. to make them more interactive
important legislation like Citizenship
and participatory in nature wherein
Amendment Act and other initiatives of
listeners from any corner of the globe can
government.
send in their requests and feedback.
2. YouTube Channel of AIR News: NEWS
f. AIR also started a 16 hour daily special ON AIR OFFICIAL-, ushered in new
Akashvani Maitree Channel in the year programmes: LET’S CONNECT –
2016 targeted to Bangladesh and Bengali Focusing on women- centric issues,
Diaspora world over through the 1000 FROM THE STATES – A special roundup
Mega Watt DRM transmitter and live of happenings in States and Union
streaming on the website. Recently an Territories, INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A
MoU between the two countries was package of global developments, WEEK-
signed wherein exchange of programmes ENDER–Major highlights of the week gone
both in audio and video formats will by.
be undertaken by All India Radio and
Bangladesh Betar. 3. Year- Ender Series focused on analysing
programmes/initiatives of Ministries of
g. AIR has also initiated steps to launch a Government of India contained a daily
special service in Dzongkha language for broadcast of stories in major bulletins.
Bhutan which has been approved by the
MEA in principle. This service has been E. Programme Activities:
proposed keeping with the government’s
AIR has undertaken various activities
neighbourhood first policy.
during year 2019-20. The details of important

coverages, broadcast and important activities Rajya Sabha to the Standing Committee On
are as under: Information Technology for Examination
and Report on Press Communiqué by the
a. Wide publicity was given through various
Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha was given
formats to the 73rd Independence Day of
publicity.
India and Flag Hoisting ceremony and
Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra j. Details of publicity given to campaigns of
Modi’s address to the Nation were various Ministries and Departments.
broadcast live from the Ramparts of Red
k. Publicity was given to the ‘mantra’
Fort on 15.08.2019.
given by the Prime Minister in ‘Mann
b. Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat and Swachh ki Baat’ address on 30th June, 2019 to
Bharat Abhiyan are two mega campaigns choose books over flowers in felicitation
for which all the AIR stations are ceremonies. “Lokxr iq"iksa ls ugha] iqLrdksa ls”, “No
continuously giving wide publicity since Bouquet, Just a Book” and “Gift Books to
the onset of schemes. The Action Taken your dear ones”- was the mantra given by
Reports are being regularly provided to the Prime Minister.
the Ministry.
l. Publicity to the programmes/events/
c. Wide publicity is being given to 150th Birth activities organized by various Ministries/
Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Departments on various days/weeks like,
Stations across the AIR network requested International Day of Yoga, Kargil Vijay
to give wide coverage to the same through Diwas, Armed Forces Flag Day, Rashtriya
various formats. Ekta Diwas etc.
d. Campaign beginning with the “Constitution m. Publicity was given to the programmes/
Day” on 26 th November, 2019 and functions organized on the occasions of
culminating in “Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti” centenary celebrations of Sardar Patel,
(Rashtriya Samrasta Diwas) on 14th April, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other leaders. The
2020 is given its due publicity. centenary of Sardar Patel was observed as
“National Unity Day”.
e. Periodical reports on various subjects
were sent to Min. of I & B/ Prasar Bharati n. Supreme Court of India’s Record of
including Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Proceedings 4th November, 2019 in respect
Programme. of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 13029 of 1985
in the matter of Shri M.C. Mehta Vs Union
f. Special Programmes were mounted
of India & ors regarding Pollution Control
to highlight the achievements of the
in three States in the NCR Regions and
Government within 100 days and also
National Capital Territory of Delhi.
success stories for implementation of the
Government Schemes from ground level. o. Bharat Bond Exchange Trade Fund
initiated by the Government of India was
g. New Political Map of the country on 2nd
given publicity with focus on discussions
November, 2019 after creation of the new
regarding the mechanism of Bharat Bond
union territories of Jammu & Kashmir
ETF.
and Ladakh on 31st October, 2019
p. All AIR Stations were asked to mount
h. Flagship Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awas
programmes and activities on Swachhta
Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) launched by
Pakhwada to be observed from 16th to
Hon’ble Prime Minister with the objective
3 1 st J a n u a r y , 2 0 2 0 f o r g i v i n g a
of “Housing for All by 2022” was
momentum to the Flagship Programme
publicized.
initiated by Swachh Bharat Mission
i. Examination Of ‘The Cinematograph of Department of Drinking Water and
Amendment Bill, 2019 as introduced In Sanitation.

q. The Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2019 entries produced by Dr. Hukam Sarma
was broadcast in a different format “Samjhauta” in the Gandhian Philosophy
bringing to the audiences a capsule Category and “Shantidoot-Radio” in the
encompassing Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Public Service Broadcasting categories
address in Kevadia, Gujarat as a tribute to were declared as winners.
the Iron Man of India and the Hon’ble Home
d. The presentation ceremony of AAA – 2016
Minister’s address in Delhi throwing light on
– 2017 was held on 24th December, 2019.
the role of his predecessor, Sardar Vallabh
Bhai Patel in the reorganization of India ii. Other Important Programmes
which culminated into the reorganization
of the State of Jammu & Kashmir. These AIR expanded its agriculture broadcasts
two addresses and the Hon’ble PM’s with the launch of an exclusive project on
mention of the Rastriya Ekta Diwas in the Mass Media support to Agriculture Extension
October, 2019 episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ entitled ‘Kisanvani’ from February, 2004.
plus the iconic song made by All India Presently Kisanvani is being broadcast from
Radio relevant to ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha identified 96 AIR stations across the country.
Bharat’ as the theme, was also one of the Since, September 2018 a new agriculture
components of the capsule. programme ‘Kisan Ki Baat’, on the lines of
Kisanvani, has been launched in collaboration
r. The National Symposium of Poets (Sarv with Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’
Bhasha Kavi Sammelan) is a programme Welfare, Government of India and is being
reflecting the rich Cultural and literary broadcast from FM Gold channel of AIR, Delhi.
heritage of Indian languages. The only
programme of its kind in the country The AIR conducted several important
where 22 languages come together on one programmes on rural India, environmental
platform to offer their poetic best and even issues, weather programmes and various
has a World Record. The current edition flagship rural based programmes such as
was held in the premises of Akashwani, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana, Kisan
New Delhi on 27.12.2019 Credit Card, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan
Yojana, etc.
i. Akashvani Annual Awards (AAA):
It also conducted several programmes
a. Akashvani Annual Awards are declared on Health & Family welfare, Children’s
every year to promote creative excellence programmes, Music and Sports.
and bring out the best from the
professionals working at various stations a. Campaign on safe and judicious use of
of All India Radio. pesticides
b. The Jury session for entries of programme Programmes creating awareness amongst
categories of Akashvani Annual Awards the general public and the farming community
2018 was held in the Directorate General, in particular, have been broadcast about
AIR from 24th to 27th Sept, 2019. 106 the safe and judicious use of pesticides and
Entries received from various AIR stations the ways and means of minimizing pesticide
across the country were adjudged for 14 residues in fruits and vegetables before
categories of programme Awards and consumption.
results were declared by Director General Comprehensive guidelines have been
AIR. issued to the stations in this regard detailing
c. Gandhian Pilosophy and Public Service the Do’s and Don’ts for the farmers while
Broadcasting Awards 2019 were declared purchasing, storing, handling and spraying
on 12th November, 2019 at a function pesticides. Do’s and Don’ts for the consumers
organized at AIR, Delhi premises on and citizens for minimizing pesticide residues
Public Service Broadcasting Day. The in food items, fruits and vegetables were also
highlighted by stations in their programmes.

b. Comprehensive weather forecasts for Home and Kisanvani programmes are advised
farmers to mount suitable programmes in different
formats, for creating awareness amongst
Comprehensive weather forecasts
the farming community, about the use of
of five minutes duration for farmers are
organic solid waste as manure in agriculture
being broadcast in the daily Farm & Home
operations, as part of media campaign under
programmes of all AIR stations and all 96
Swachh Bharat Mission. AIR Stations have
stations broadcasting Kisanvani programmes.
been instructed to broadcast audio spots on
The daily weather forecasts coverage includes
the different flagship programmes of Ministry
details of crucial parameters like rainfall,
of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
temperature, soil and air moisture, radiation,
hot, dry, cold and wet spells including extreme d. Publicity to Crop Specific Advisory to
events like droughts, floods, thunder storms, Farmers
cyclones, hail, frost, etc so as to alert farmers
Stations located in the potato growing
and help prevent crop failures.
regions have been advised to mount awareness
c. Environment programmes for the farmers for adopting
preventive measures for the fungal diseases
World Environment Day is observed by all
forecast for the seasonal potato crops predicted
stations on 5th June every year by mounting
by the Central Potato Research Institute,
special programmes to create awareness about
Meerut
preservation of environment. Issues of social
forestry, preventing land degradation and Stations located in the states of Haryana
desertification, ozone depletion, eco- friendly and Punjab were advised to mount awareness
agronomic practices like post-harvest stubble campaigns for the farmers in view of the
management, climate change, water harvesting, incidence of infestation of white fly in the
sanitation (Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan) and Kharif cotton crops as per advisory issued
noise pollution are also addressed suitably, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
by interviewing subject matter experts and Welfare.
inviting eminent personalities.
e. Kisanvani impact assesment and
The theme for the year 2019: ‘Reducing capacity building workshops
air pollution’ was highlighted by stations for
Besides the representation of officials
creating awareness amongst the masses on the
from Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’
need to reduce air pollution and environment
Welfare and Directorate General, All India
conservation.
Radio, these workshops were attended by
Ministry of Environment, Forests & regional subject matter/agro industry experts,
Climate Change, hosted CoP 14 of UNCCD at agriculture scientists, agro meteorologists from
India Expo Mart, Knowledge Park II, Greater IMD, State agriculture department/district
Noida, from 29th August to 14th September, administration officials, NIC scientists, I.T.
2019, which was attended by more than 150 Experts, Progressive Farmers etc. Four such
countries. The event was covered live by AIR workshops have been organized successfully at
and suitable pre and after event coverage was Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur,
provided. Maharashtra from 06 th to 08 th February,
2019, Administrative Training Institute,
Stations have been mounting sustained
Mysuru, Karnataka from 18th to 20th March,
publicity to the cleanliness drive ‘Swachh
2019, Chaudhury Shravan Kumar Himachal
Bharat Abhiyan’ launched by the Hon’ble
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal
Prime Minister, focusing on the significance of
Pradesh from 3rd to 5th July, 2019 and the last
both rural and urban sanitation in ensuring a
workshop was held successfully at Central
cleaner environment for all.
Agriculture University, Imphal, Manipur, from
AIR Stations broadcasting Farm and 18th to 20th Dec. 2019.

f. Radio Kisan Diwas (News), who is one of the senior most officers
of the Indian Information Service. The PDG/
Stations broadcasting Kisanvani
DG (News) is assisted by a team of Additional
programme hosted special invited audience
Directors General (News), Directors (News),
programmes on the day i.e. 15th February 2019,
Deputy Directors (News), Assistant Directors
like previous years, with participation of senior
(News), News Editors and Reporters.
district administration authorities and subject
matter experts. The different operational wings of NSD at
headquarters in Delhi include: General News
g. Sports:
Room, Hindi News Room, Reporting Unit, Talks
During the period 1stApril, 2019 to 31st and Current Affairs Unit, Newsreel Unit, Indian
December, 2019, All India Radio provided Language Units, Reference and PP&D Unit, IT
appropriate coverage to various National and & Website unit and the Administrative Wing.
International sports events on its National
Hook-up as well as over regional AIR Stations. ii. Regional News Units:
In addition to AIR’s FM, AM & DRM Channels, The Regional News Units (RNU) in various
ball- by- ball commentary of ICC Cricket World States are headed by officers of the rank of
Cup was also broadcast over Prasar Bharati Director or Deputy /Assistant Director and
YouTube channel and mobile app, adding assisted by News Editors, Reporters and
several millions of listeners who access radio Newsreaders-cum-Translators. There are 46
for live commentary. RNUs across the country.
After a gap of five years Prasar Bharati iii. Talks and Current Affairs Programmes:
and BCCI signed a two-year revenue share
agreement for broadcast of live commentary of The Talks and Current Affairs Unit
cricket matches, organised by BCCI in India broadcasts analytical news-based programmes
including domestic matches. on various topics. The idea is to help the
listeners understand major new developments,
Proposed events to be covered in 2020 (1st put things in perspective and deal with a
January to 31st March): subject in detail. Experts from concerned
All India Radio proposes, subject to field participated in the discussion on topic
acquisition of broadcast permission/rights of contemporary importance. Various topics
wherever required, to provide live coverage to are discussed extensively in the daily and
various National and International sporting weekly programmes viz Spotlight, News
events on its National Hook-up during 1st Analysis, Samayiki, Market Mantra, Sports
January, 2020 to 31st march, 2020. Scan, Samarchar Darshan, Press Comments,
Parikrama, Aaj Savere, Gulf Charcha, Public
F. News Service of AIR: Speak, Vaad-Samvad, Money Talk, Charcha
The News Services Division (NSD) of All ka Vishai hai, Surkhiyon Mein, Country Wide
India Radio disseminates news and news and Current Affairs programmes.
based programmes to listeners in India and Public Speak is a very popular Live Phone-
abroad. It broadcasts over 607 bulletins in 92 in- programme. It is over half an hour long,
languages & dialects every day, while adhering bilingual and two experts, including ministers,
to highest professional ethics & standards in Ministry officials, are invited to answer
Radio broadcasting. Using new technology, listeners’ questions on the topic of the week.
AIR News is now on website in English, Hindi,
Gujarati and Marathi languages, and available The Newsreel Unit broadcasts Newsreel
in Twitter and Samachar Darshan programmes daily.
Apart from daily news, the celebrations of
i. Organisational Structure: various activities and programmes, like
The News Services Division is headed by Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan, Yoga Day and
a Principal Director General/ Director General others, are also broadcast.

iv Important coverage (April-December, from Headquarter were extended to have a
2019): broader and fair coverage of election results
and reactions of the political parties. Similarly,
a. Thematic Approach Regional News Bulletins also extended the
duration of their News Bulletins to inform
NSD: AIR undertakes theme-based
public in their language(s). Workshops on
communication. NSD’s Bulletins, Website
General Elections as well as Assembly Elections
and Social media (Twitter, Facebook) covered
were organized for Officers, Correspondents
all important news related to General Elections,
and Editors from NSD and its Regional News
Developments in the run up to the creation of
Units as well as for Part-Time Correspondents
UTs of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh, Assembly
of AIR to sensitize them for the coverage of
Elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and By-
General Elections to the Lok Sabha as well as
polls, Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Ek Bharat
the State Assemblies.
Shreshtha Bharat AND Rashtriya Ekta Diwas,
150th birth Anniversary of Gandhi, and other In addition to the intense awareness
events of national/international importance. generation campaign minute by minute
updates were disseminated on all the social
b. Special Programmes media platforms. Wide coverage was also
i) Elections: General and Assembly provided in the form of live tweeting and
updating the poll percentages. A separate
NSD extensively provided wide coverage webpage had been created for the General
of General Elections 2019 and Assembly Elections-2019. Various sections of Áwareness
Elections from headquarters at Delhi and Material’, ‘Special Programmes’ were updated
from Regional News Units located all over regularly. Extensive content was generated
the country. News items with voice-casts and with the inputs from RNUs.
sound-bytes covering the election process
including electioneering, polling and counting ii) Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
of votes along with the declaration of results Extensive coverage was given to Citizenship
were put on air through the three major news (Amendment) Act, 2019 & its provisions during
bulletins in English and Hindi broadcast the month of December, 2019. Statements
from the News Services Division, New Delhi by Hon’ble President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice
in addition to the coverage in the Discussion President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister
and News Magazine programmes. Apart from Narendra Modi, Cabinet Ministers and several
this, other Indian languages and regional news top functionaries on CAA were carried in
bulletins also carried the elections news and bulletins and news based programmes. Salient
launched special discussion programmes. features of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act
Special programme on election results and dispelling rumours about the Act were
was broadcast continuously for 40 hours highlighted in news magazine programmes:
with a “Special Janadesh 2019” – bilingual Aaj Savere and Parikrama and in all bulletins.
programme in Hindi and English on AIR FM Besides, CAA Explainers were broadcast in all
Gold and other channels. It was the first time bulletins, reactions of refugees supporting CAA
a 40 hours continuous coverage was done were carried, myth-busters to clear doubts and
by AIR News. A 40-hour long, live bilingual misinformation about the legislation figured
discussions on elections with hourly news prominently in special talks and discussions.
bulletins apart from major news bulletins as RNUs also mounted special programmes about
indicated earlier were broadcast. RNUs were the CAA.
also linked during the programme based on iii) Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: 550th Birth
trends and results available. Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji
Apart from two live bilingual Radio-Bridge NSD undertook news coverage on events
programmes duration of some of the bulletins related to the Anniversary and developments

related to Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The Home was also shared. Press interactions with bites
Ministry’s special promo was also played with were also covered in bulletins.
the related stories. Exclusive reports from
Dera Nanakana Sahib and Ground Reports on The duration of Kashmiri Bulletins was
Kartarpur Corridor and Sultanpur Lodi were also extended by 10 minutes.
broadcast. Correspondents were deployed Backgrounders on Article 370, 35A,
at three different venues on the 8th and 9th Implications of scrapping Article 370, Impact
November, 2019 for the inauguration, as well for women, SC, ST, OBCs and minorities were
as the live broadcast of the PM’s speech was issued for ready reference. Highlights from PM
done. and HM’s speech were compiled in a Booklet
RNUs Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, and shared with DAVP.
Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune Ground Reports from Jammu, Leh, Kargil
broadcast related news in their bulletins and Srinagar, with inputs from DD News, were
and programmes since 16th August, 2019. also aired regularly.
RNU Chandigarh also aired a special issue of
Newsreel. Regular Coverage related to Shobha Exclusive Updates were also broadcast
Yatra and International Nagar Kirtans by on other events such as the Hon’ble Prime
Special correspondents Minister’s visit to J& K on Deepawali, creation
of UTs of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh and
Messages of Guru Nanak related to swearing in of the new LGs.
humanism were also broadcast in news
bulletins and news magazine programmes. Discussion programmes on situation,
Support to India on Global Forum, J&K
iv) Jammu and Kashmir Re-organisation developments, BDC Elections, Issues and
NSD Bulletins, Website and Social media Roadmap were broadcast regularly from
(Twitter, Facebook) covered all important August, 2019 onwards. Special Bilingual
news related to the Jammu and Kashmir programmes were also hosted on the Bill, PM’s
Reorganization, including the Bill’s passage speech and other related themes.
in the Parliament, Highlights of the Bill and v) Winter Session of Parliament
Speeches of HM in Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha. The PM’s Address to the Nation was Wide coverage was given on all channels to:
broadcast live, along with its live Kashmiri Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, extending
translation on YouTube. Both the Hon’ble reservation for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and
Prime Minister and Home Minister’s speech State Assemblies, Personal Data Protection
Highlights and full speech were translated Bill, 2019, International Financial Services
in Kashmiri, Dogri and Ladakhi, shared with Centres Authority Bill, 2019, Insolvency and
DD News and disseminated widely in J&K on Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill,
Youtube. 2019, National Capital Territory of Delhi
(Recognition of Property Rights of Residents
J&K situation updates, especially in in Unauthorized Colonies) Bill, 2019.
Kashmiri, Dogri and Ladakhi bulletins, with
an emphasis on normalcy were broadcast vi) T r i p l e T a l a q / O t h e r L a n d m a r k
on a regular basis. Sound Bites of J & K Decisions
Governor, and other officials were also carried
to bring the official version to the public. Prominent coverage was provided to the
landmark decisions including Triple Talaq and
NSD, AIR shared 8 hourly situation passage of various bills/amendments of bills
reports- based on inputs from News Agencies, in the Parliament. Discussion programmes
J&K RNUs, and other RNUs, with HMIB Office on these subjects were also broadcast. These
from August 5th-9th, 2019. Press Feedback were also covered in the News Magazine
prepared by RNU Jammu at 7:00 am everyday programmes.

vii) Constitution Day The Principal DG, Ms. Ira Joshi
administered Unity Pledge to all personnel at
Constitution Day related activities were NSD: AIR.
covered significantly in all bulletins and
discussion based programmes with a special ix) 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma
focus on Fundamental Duties and Rights of Gandhi
Citizen. RNUs also gave detailed coverage
to the events highlighting significance of Effective publicity has been done at NSD,
the Day. Social Media mounted a campaign and its RNUs in Regional Languages for the
related to Constitution and Fundamental 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Duties. Its Twitter, Facebook and Youtube
channels also posted events related to the Spot news coverage of all related events,
Day and carried statements of prominent especially on the eve and day of the Anniversary
government functionaries on the significance was undertaken successfully.
of the Day. Pledges on the Constitution Day Special coverage in news magazine
were administered to the staff both at the programmes, special discussions, Ground
Headquarters and RNUs. Reports as well as exclusive interviews were
viii) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and done.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas A social media campaign involving
Exclusive stories on the theme were Gandhiji’s speeches and graphics, along with
broadcast with inputs from RNUs in October- dedicated hashtags has proven popular among
November, 2019. Along with this, NSD patrons. A Gujarati version of the NSD website
disseminated the promo released by HMO was also launched on the Anniversary date.
on Sardar Patel and EBSB extensively. Talk NSD also released its Samachar Bharati
Shows on EBSB were also presented. magazine dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
NSD AIR Social Media Cell focused on on his 150 th birth anniversary. A noted
pairing of states and regional conversation Gandhian expert graced the occasion. A
of 100 key messages, as well as cultural Gandhi Quiz with DPD books on Gandhi ji as
exchanges between states. awards, and a Photo Exhibition on Gandhi ji
were also hosted.
National Unity Awards, Run for Unity
and Contribution of Sardar Patel were all x) Campaign to shun Single use Plastics/
highlighted. Swachhta Hi Seva
For Ekta Diwas, coverage related to the Extensive coverage of PM Modi’s call to
preparations in the run-up to events at Kevadia eradicate single use plastics during different
and New Delhi, were all covered prominently. events including Dussehra; Plogging runs
Extensive coverage was done on the actual day around the nation including the PM’s morning
as well. Live inputs were taken in bulletins walk at Mamallapuram, was done.
from Kevadia and other parts of country.
Ground Reports from Guwahati, Jaipur,
Ground Reports from Jammu-Kashmir, Vijaypura City Corporation, Tripura and others
MP, Punjab, Haryana, Tripura, Arunachal were broadcast.
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil
News Magazine Programmes and
Nadu and others were aired. Special reports
discussion programmes on related themes
on news magazine programmes were also
were also aired.
broadcast.
A social media campaign for plastic waste
Additionally, NSD undertook extensive
management, with videos and graphics was
Social media dissemination on all platforms.
undertaken across platforms.

xi) Fit India c. New Initiatives
In addition to the spot news coverage, i) Manthan-Faislon Kaa

Prime Minister plogging at Mamallapuram, AIR News launched a New Talk Show–
Tamil Nadu and PM‘s statement about ”Manthan- Faislon Kaa” on 9th December,
Importance of Run for Unity for Fit India 2019 to run special interviews discussing
were prominently covered by NSD. NSD and important legislation like Citizenship
its RNUs broadcast exclusive interviews Amendment Act and other initiatives of
of Union Minister of Youth Affairs Mr. Kiren government. Some of the key topics covered
Rijiju and prominent sport personalities- PV in more than 20 episodes included Arms
Sindhu, Gautam Gambhir, Deepa Karmakar, Amendment Bill and Personal Data Protection
Susheel Kumar, Deepa Malik, Satpal, Pranab Bill, Schemes to stimulate economic activities,
Ray and Basavareddy. Week long exclusives Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Initiatives to speed
from RNUs on staying fit and active, Ground up development in J&K.
Reports from various states and Discussion
programmes were also broadcast by NSD and YouTube Channel of AIR News–NEWS ON
RNUs. AIR OFFICIAL—, ushered in new programmes:
LET’S CONNECT – Focusing on women-
xii) Mann Ki Baat centric issues, FROM THE STATES – A
special roundup of happenings in States and
The Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat Union Territories, INTERNATIONAL NEWS
address to the nation every month was covered – A package of global developments, WEEK-
in all major news bulletins, including regional ENDER–Major highlights of the week gone by.
languages bulletins. Live webcasting on NSD’s
website was also done. Special programme on Year- Ender Series focused on analysing
the “Prime Minister’s address to the Nation in programmes/initiatives of Ministries of
Mann Ki Baat” was also broadcast in the Talks Government of India contained a daily
and Current Affairs slot. broadcast of stories in major bulletins.
Discussions and Talk shows were held in Year
RNUs of NSD: AIR covered Mann ki Baat End Programme Series covering topics ranging
in its 223 bulletins, and 255 FM headlines from Water Conservation to Atal Bhujal Yojana
in 77 languages and dialects. Also, RNUs to initiatives taken to boost the Economy,
gave wide publicity on their respective social Clean & Green Environment.
media platforms by tweeting in their regional
languages. ii) Important Visits and Meets
Apart from the traditional broadcast, Live Prominent coverage was given to the visit
webcasting, tweet and updates on Social Media of Hon’ble President, Vice President and Prime
platforms was also done for the PM’s monthly Minister’s abroad. The Hon’ble Prime Minister
address to the nation. participated in several high profile meetings
crucial to national foreign relations in India
Exclusive graphics and success stories and abroad. These include his trips to Bishkek
based on examples cited by Hon’ble Prime to attend the SCO Summit, the G20 summit in
Minister in his speech are broadcast on the Japan, USA, as well as other parts of East Asia,
same day. West Asia and Europe. Important incoming
visits include the second Informal summit with
The Division disseminated MKB-related
Chinese President Xi Jinping.
news and programmes across 223 bulletins,
256 FM headlines in 77 language and dialects. For these, NSD broadcast regular news
In addition, news- based discussion programs coverage including Live inputs in bulletins.
along with public reactions are also shared by Live coverage on YouTube, Website and
NSD, HQ and the RNUs. Facebook was also undertaken.

Coverage starts from pre-meeting curtain Great Social Reformer” was produced and aired
raisers, leading up to comprehensive reporting in Spotlight and Samayiki programme.
of all events and engagement in the itinerary.
vi) Coverage on Cyclone & Flood
Ground Reports in News magazine
programmes, Aaj Savere and Parikrama, Prominent coverage about rescue and
as well as thorough analysis in Talks and relief operations by the Central Government
Discussion programmes also take place. agencies, Indian Navy, Army, Airforce, Coast
Guards, NDRF and State Governments etc. on
iii) IFFI, 2019 severe cyclonic storms which hit some states
during the year 2019.
IFFI’s – related news stories were covered
in major bulletins and news magazine Extensive Coverage including update on
programmes, broadcast with an exclusive flood situation, Update of weather information/
promo. IFFI@50, an hour long programme on prediction shared by India Meteorological
Golden Jubilee of IFFI Broadcast on Youtube Department, Rescue and relief operations by
Channel of NSD, AIR. various agencies during the Flood was also
adequately covered by NSD and RNUs.
iv) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre anniversary
NSD gave wide coverage to the anniversary vii) Coverage on 5th International Yoga Day
of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre on 13.04.2019. NSD and its Regional News Units widely
NSD and its Regional News Units covered covered the events related to 5th International
spot news from Amritsar including Hon’ble Yoga Day celebrations across the country and
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu paying abroad in addition to the pre-publicity for Yoga
homage and releasing a commemorative Day in news and current affairs programmes
coin and commemorative postage stamp on and Social Media platforms. The main event
the occasion. NSD also broadcast a special which was led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister
bilingual programme titled “100 years of Narendra Modi at Ranchi was prominently
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre” on 13.04.2019. covered by NSD. International Yoga Day
A series of image templates on the massacre 2019 celebrated abroad was also covered by
was shared from 06th April, 2019. Social Media AIR Special correspondents. Correspondents
Platforms of NSD also generated appropriate across the States also covered the events
tweets and Facebook entries. Regional News prominently. These coverages included voice
Units also undertook similar programmes. A casts from the Correspondents and sound-
video of British Prime Minister’s statement in bytes of prominent personalities and Yoga
the UK Parliament on the Jallianwala Bagh Gurus. Apart from Announcement of Prime
was also shared on the Twitter and facebook Minister’s Awards for outstanding contribution
for Promotion and Development of Yoga-
v) Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Jayanti 2019, discussion programme titled “Yoga for
NSD and its RNUs prominently covered Healthy Life” and IYD-19 in the news magazine
the nation remembering Dr. Bhimrao programmes “Aaj Savere” were broadcast.
Ramji Ambedkar, the Chief architect of Two workshops on Yoga were organised
the Constitution of India on his 128th birth by NSD, AIR in the month of June, 2019, with
anniversary on 14.4.2019. NSD and its RNUs massive participation of staff members of NSD.
covered several functions throughout the
country on the occasion including floral tributes viii) Kargil Vijay Diwas
at Babasaheb’s Statue in the Parliament House
Complex, tributes by the Hon’ble President NSD, AIR widely covered the celebrations
Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26.07.2019. Spot news
Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi etc.. A coverage included the functions organised
special programme “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – A at Drass War Memorial and other places all

over the country. Videos/pics received from harvesting and conservation measures. This
Regional News Unit, Kargil were also posted also included regular broadcast of grassroots-
on the Social Media platforms of NSD. level soft stories on the time. Discussion
programmes on Jal Shakti were broadcast in
ix) Launch of Chandrayaan- 2 & Satellites
the current affairs programmes as well.
by ISRO
xiii) 100 days of NDA Government
The successful launch of India’s expedition
to the moon- Chandrayaan 2 and updates Extensive and exclusive coverage on
on orbit manoeuvre, separation of lander, various subjects including Government’s
Attempted Soft landing of the Lander were Flagship programmes were broadcast on
prominently covered. Exclusive coverage on completion of 100 Days of NDA Government.
Hon’ble Prime Minister witnessing the soft- Hon’ble I&B Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar
landing of the Lander Vikram with a group presenting a report card on 100 days of
of students, Exclusive interview with ISRO NDA government highlighting key decisions
Chairman, in addition to Talk shows on India’s of government, Release of booklet “Jan
Space Program & Road Ahead as well as Connect” and inauguration of an exhibition
Ground Reports were also broadcast. on “Furthering India’s Development- 100
days of Bold Initiatives & Decisive Actions” by
The launch of RISAT 2B, observation
HMIB, Presentation of report card, and Media
satellite EMISAT by ISRO, DRDO Successfully
interactions by Union ministers in different
test firing the indigenously developed 500
cities across India were widely covered.
kilogramme class guided bomb from Sukhoi
Discussion programmes on various subjects
combat jet was also prominent covered by NSD
including Government’s commitment for
and its RNUs.
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas:
x) Independence Day 2019 Key decisions in first 100 days, Economic
Reforms in 100 days of NDA government, Good
Broadcast of news events related to
Governance- 100 days of NDA-2 government,
73rd Independence Day celebrations across
the country and abroad by NSD and its
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RNUs. Special emphasis was given on the
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“Jal Jeevan Mission” campaign to shun single
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use plastics, doubling of farmers income by
were broadcast. In addition to the broadcast
75th year of independence, providing every
of Ground Reports on various initiatives
poor a pucca house and electricity connection
undertaken by Government, live tweeting with
to every family. Ground Reports on different
dedicated hashtags, garnering good response,
Themes broadcast in addition to Talk shows
Tweets, FB updates on all press conferences
on Independence day and on various themes
were also done.
from 1st to 15th August, 2019.
xi) Coverage of Swachh Bharat Mission xiv) Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Spot news coverage of various activities Wide News Coverage was given to Hon’ble
relating to Swachh Bharat Mission including Prime Minister’s tweet – Ayushman Bharat
Swachh Bharat Pakhwada of various Ministries is more than just a health care scheme as it
were made. Launch of Swachh Survekshan is beacon of hope to more than 50 crore of
Grameen 2019, country’s largest sanitation India’s most vulnerable people, Ministry of
survey was prominently covered. Ayush target to operationalise 4200 AYUSH
Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushan
xii) Jal Shakti Abhiyan Bharat Scheme during 2019-20, Ayush
Adequate coverage was provided by NSD Hospitals to be set up in Rajashtan, Odisha and
and its RNUs on the launch of Jal Shakti Jharkhand, 306 AYUSH hospitals are being
Abhiyan across the country to accelerate water upgraded and Jammu and Kashmir becoming

first state to issue highest number of golden (RNUs) play a vital role in catering to the
cards under scheme. Exclusive interview of information needs of the people with a regional
Chief Executive officer of Ayushman Bharat – flavour and furthers its grassroots reach.
Indu Bhushan was also broadcast apart from
RNUs broadcast bulletins and programmes
discussion programme on “Pradhan Mantri
in 77 regional languages/ dialects making
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Each state has at least one RNU and bigger
xv) Poshan Abhiyan-2019/Poshan Maah states have up to four RNUs for effective
coverage of events in the respective states.
Spot News Coverage, Exclusive interview
RNUs originate 478 bulletins every day for a
with Kerala Poshan Abhiyan Mission Director,
total duration of about 39 hours that include
Exclusives from RNUs and Desk, Ground
national, regional, external, DTH services and
Reports on the observance of Poshan Maah
FM headlines.
in various states were broadcast by NSD.
Coverage in news Magazine programme Aaj These Units also mount 1060 news- based
Savere, discussion programme on “Nutrition programmes in a month for a total duration of
Mission Government’s overarching scheme nearly 140 hours besides broadcasting special
for nourishment”. ¼iks"k.k fe'ku% iks"kkgkj ds fy, programmes on occasions like Republic Day,
ljdkj dh egRokdka{kh ;kstukA½ and Social Media Independence Day or any other occasions
campaign- Videos and graphics, Dedicated of national importance. They also broadcast
hashtag were also made. special programmes when State Assemblies
are in session.
xvi) NRC Release
FM Headlines serve immediate needs of
News coverage on National Register of
information savvy listeners in their daily busy
Citizens, Assam updates, raising awareness
schedule in cities and towns. At present, 255
about NRC, Helplines, Foreigners Tribunals
headline bulletins in17 languages are being
were broadcast apart from exclusive Interviews
broadcast by RNUs.
with Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam, Addl. Chief
Secretary Assam. Talks shows also broadcast d. Expansion & Innovation
on NRC release.
NSD: AIR undertakes thematic
xvii) Ground Reports communication plans for major campaigns like
150 Years of Gandhi, Rashtriya Ekta Divas,
To provide factual information, at the Elections, Independence Day, 550thAnniversary
grass root level, about the implementation of Guru Nanak etc.
of various welfare schemes and programmes
of the Government, ground reports are being In addition to Coverage on bulletins
broadcast daily in all the major bulletins. The and news magazine programmes as well
bites of welfare schemes’ beneficiaries across as Talks and Current Affairs programme,
the country were also included in the Ground NSD has adopted Radio Plus strategy.
Reports. All the 46 RNUs also broadcast ground Campaigns are thus undertaken on several
reports in the respective regional languages. social media platforms. All broadcast content
The beneficiaries of all the major flagship is posted online Web only exclusive content
schemes of the Government are interviewed is also uploaded. Graphics, Video, Audio and
and the voice bites of the beneficiaries are interactive content like quizzes are shared
being broadcast in the bulletins. The Ground with dedicated, campaign-specific Hashtags
reports are also being shared on social media to increase visibility.
platforms, including the NSD website for wider e. News on AIR Website
reach.
24x7/365 Operation website of AIR News
xviii) Regional News Units (RNU) provided round the clock updated News from
All India Radio’s 46 Regional News Units various sector with its hallmark of ABC-

Authenticity Balance and Credibility. In the news based programmes on various topics.
year 2019, the website has been multilingual The idea is to help listeners understand major
keeping in mind the requirements of audience. new developments, put things in perspective
The newsonair website is now available in and deal with a subject in detail.
English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi & Gujarati.
Various topics were discussed extensively
Efforts are on to make it available in all the
in the daily and weekly programmes viz.,
regional languages. It can be accessed at the
Samayiki, Spotlight/News Analysis, Public
following website URL.
Speak, Money Talk, Vaad Samvaad, Charcha
Language URL Ka Vishay Hai, Countrywide, Surkhiyon Mein
and Current Affairs programmes.
English http://newsonair.com/
Important programmes broadcast during
Hindi http://newsonair.com/hindi/
the current financial year include discussion
Hindi-Default.aspx
programmes on General Elections, 2019,
Urdu http://newsonair.com/urdu/ Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu Kashmir,
Urdu-Default.aspx Triple Talaq, and Supreme Court verdict
Marathi http://newsonair.com/ on Ayodhya, Balakot Air strike, Quit India
Marathi/Marathi-Default.aspx Movement, and 150th anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi.
Gujarati http://newsonair.com/
Gujarati/Language-Default.aspx Government initiatives and achievements
in various sectors like Jammu –Kashmir
Social Media Statistics: NSD and North East, National Nutrition Mission,
Ayushman Bharat, Farmers’ welfare, interviews
Platforms URL Remarks with Union Ministers, International Day of
Facebook All India Radio More than Yoga and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Unit’s
News 3.4 million special focus is on programmes based on
likes Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and Women safety.
Elaborate live discussion programmes on
Twitter @airnewsalerts 2.17 million Sardar Patel’s contribution to unite India.
(Eng) followers Programmes on Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visit
Twitter @AirNewsHindi 30 K to several other countries were also mounted.
(Hin) followers Important Government schemes were given
YouTube NEWS ON AIR 151 K due coverage through discussion programmes.
OFFICIAL subscribers Discussions were also mounted on Hon’ble
Prime Minister’s monthly broadcast to the
Instagram airnewsalerts 1.92 Lakh nation “Mann Ki Baat”. Special programmes
followers on Issues before Parliament in English and
Sansad Ke Samaksh Mudde in Hindi were also
Social Media Statistics: RNU
broadcast before commencement of Monsoon
session of Parliament.
Platforms No. of RNUs
g. Reference and PP&D
Facebook 26
Reference and PP&D Unit provides
Twitter 46
prior information about various activities/
YouTube 21 programmes of the government and political
parties on daily basis to various units of NSD.
f. Talks and Current Affairs Unit The unit deals with preparation of Actions
Plans and Action taken reports, compilation
The Talks and Current Affairs (TCA) Unit
of various reports, which includes monthly
has been assigned to broadcast analytical
Cabinet Summaries and progress report

on the programmes broadcast from NSD to culture and heritage giving them a feel of home
disseminate the achievements, schemes and away from home.
messages of the government and ATN’s in
The Division ranks high among the
respect of monthly activities as per Swachhta
External Radio networks of the world both in
calendar. The unit also deals with scrutiny
reach and range covering over 150 countries
of applications for the Akashwani Annual
in 28 languages. The languages in which
Awards.
AIR reaches its foreign audience are English,
h. Library French, Russian, Swahili, Arabic, Persian,
Tibetan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Bhasha
NSD also maintains a library which has Indonesia. The services in Hindi, Bangla,
21,793 books/reference books in English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Kannada
Hindi, Urdu and other languages. Out of the and Gujarati are directed at overseas Indians,
total collection, it has about 860 books on while those in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki,
mass media and broadcasting. The Library Sinhala, Bangla and Nepali are meant for
subscribes to about 27 newspapers and 75 listeners in the Indian sub-continent and
magazines. immediate neighbourhood. The programme
menu of ESD services are of composite nature
On the recommendation of the Book Selection
which generally include: news bulletins,
Committee, 244 books were purchased
commentaries on current events and review of
from April to November, 2019 and annual
the Indian press. It also includes informative
verification of library was also completed.
talks, interviews, documentaries, features,
G. Commercial Wing: Indian music of all genres, radio plays etc.
The Commercial Revenue Division (CRD) New initiatives and modernisation

[now renamed as Public Outreach Service efforts:
-POS]. Public Outreach Service (POS) has the • Since its inception till 2016, external
responsibility of Earning Revenue on PAN India broadcast is being mainly carried out
basis. It is a single window for advertisers to terrestrially through medium wave (for the
promote their product. The Revenue target immediate neighbourhood) and shortwave
given to POS for Financial Year 2019-20 is INR (for distant countries). With technological
375 Crores NET. advancement, alternatives like digital
The sterling programmes that are earning platforms are available to supplement
substantial revenue are “Mann Ki Baat” the above mentioned modes. In addition
of Honourable Prime Minister of India Sh. to this, some of our services like Chinese
Narendra Modi (Rs. 1.30 cr.) and Sports broadcast targeted towards North-East
Broadcasts (Rs. 6.03 cr.). National News and Asia, General Overseas Service III and IV
Regional News also contribute a lot in earning transmissions targeted towards UK and
of revenue as there are very few programmes West Europe and Hindi Service Xmission
broadcast on National Hook-up. I targeted towards UK and West Europe
are broadcast in DRM mode. External
H. External Services Division: services of All India Radio in the last two
years has developed a multimedia website
The External Services Division of AIR airworldservice.org for all its existing
has functioned as a vital link between India 28 language services (15 foreign and 13
and rest of the world, specially with those Indian) which is of international standard.
countries where the interest of India are The multimedia website has features like
intertwined because of presence of a large live streaming of programmes, podcast,
Indian population. External Services of text, videos and pictures besides a mobile
All India Radio connects this large Indian app airworldservice, making the reach of
Diaspora with their country of origin and its All India Radio’s external broadcast truly

global. This is being further supplemented with various international broadcasting
by using additional platforms like Radio organizations to improve its global
garden, Tune in, Amazon Alexa etc. presence.
• All the web portals of ESD have been I. Audience Research Wing:
linked with various social media platforms
like Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram and With the changing mass communication
Twitter etc. to make them more interactive scenario, Audience Research has occupied the
and participatory in nature wherein centre stage.
listeners from any corner of the globe can All India Radio has a wide network of
send in their requests and feedback. Audience Research Units across the country
• Initiatives have been taken to integrate operational since 1946. It provides programme
a smart TV app in the digital platform feedback to programme producers to plan,
of ESD which will help in disseminating design, and modify the programmes according
visual content as is being done by other to the needs, tastes, and aspiration of the
international radio broadcasters like BBC, target audience. Apart from this, programme
CRI, VOA etc ratings/listenership data are provided to
sponsors, advertisers, and marketers to
• During 2019, AIR World Service is also fulfill their commercial objectives. Audience
launching ‘Visual Radio’, ‘Soundscape Research Unit also functions as data bank and
India’ and Internet based community reference section for the organization.
Radio channels to enhance the global
outreach. During the year 2019-20 from 1st April to
31st December, 2019, the following audience
• AIR has also initiated steps to launch a research activities/studies were carried out:
special service in Dzongkha language for
Bhutan which has been approved by the a) Impact Assessment Study on the publicity
MEA in principle. This service has been campaign in the LWE affected area (Phase-
proposed keeping with the government’s VI’) at 7 stations during June,2019
neighbourhood first policy. b) Quick Telephonic Feedback Survey on
• In commemoration of the 80 Anniversary
th Cricket Commentary on ICC Cricket
of External broadcast by AIR, External World Cup-2019 at 24 stations during
Broadcast Day (EBD) was observed on June,2019
1st October 2018 in a gala event involving c) Compilation of Annual Report of Prasar
foreign diplomats, Indian Foreign Service Bharati-2018-19 in May, 2019.
Officers and Foreign Correspondents to
sensitise them about external broadcast d) Analysis of IRS-2017 data during June-
of AIR. July, 2019
• With effect from August 2019, Prime e) Monitoring of AIR FM Rainbow Channel
Minister’s monthly programme “Mann vs. top two private FM Channels in Delhi
Ki Baat” a radio programme is being during July-August, 2019.
translated in 15 languages and broadcast
f) India Annual Reference-2020
in these languages regularly besides
(Compiled inputs related to AIR) during
uploading the same on youtube channels
September,2019
of ESD. In addition, the Mann Ki Baat is
also broadcast in Spanish, German and g) Quick Telephonic Feedback Survey on
Japanese languages. Cricket Commentary on ongoing India vs.
West Indies T-20 ODI Series-2019 on 12th
• Besides the above, AIR is also constantly
December, 2019 at AIR Imphal.
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DOORDARSHAN B. Organizational Structure:
FACTS AT A GLANCE Doordarshan is headed by a Director
General who is assisted by Additional Director
(As of 31.12.2019) Generals in Programme, Administration and
Finance Wings; and an Engineer-in-Chief in
Item Nos.
the Engineering Wing. News Wing is headed
Satellite Channels by a Director General (News).
National/International 7 Director General, Doordarshan, is
responsible for policy formulation, planning and
Regional (24X7) 17
development, infrastructure and technology
Regional (Non 24X7) 11 upgradation, budgetary planning and control,
human resource management; overseeing
Total 35 operations and maintenance activities, etc.
Studio Centres The six programming zones of Doordarshan
Major Studio Centres 20 at Delhi (North Zone), Mumbai (West Zone),
Chennai (South Zone), Lucknow (Central Zone),
Other Studio Centres 46 Kolkata (East Zone) and Guwahati (North
Total 66 East Zone) report to the Director General. In
parallel, four Engineering Zonal Offices headed
Terrestrial Transmitters by individual Additional Director General
(Engg.) are located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
Regional DD DD News
and Chennai for project and maintenance
Channel National
activities in the North-Eastern states.
HPTs 04 114 55 C. Technical Infrastructure:
LPTs 392 22 Doordarshan has a vast network of 66
VLPTS 19 6 studio centres. These studio centres across
the country cater to the need of in-house
DTTs 23 programme production. These include 17
(Digital) major Studio centres at state capitals, and
Total 635 49 other Studio centres located at various
places in the country. Doordarshan has 635
Channels and Programmes of Doordarshan terrestrial transmitters of varying powers and
provides free-to-air DTH service.
A. Introduction:
Terrestrial transmitter network of
Doordarshan – literally, a glimpse from Doordarshan is mainly comprised of analog
afar – is the face of India’s metamorphosis transmitters. New technologies employed by
from a modest experiment in public service Doordarshan make it possible to transmit
telecasting on September 15, 1959 to a multiple TV Channels with a single Transmitter
global leader in digital communications. The using Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT).
experiment became a service in 1965, when This is in keeping with the global trend to
Doordarshan began beaming signals to reach convert Analog Terrestrial Transmission into
living rooms in and around the country’s DTT as this form has several advantages,
capital, New Delhi. By 1972, services were like better quality of picture and sound, a
extended to Mumbai and Amritsar and by larger number of channels for viewers etc.
1975, to seven more cities. All this time, it was The closure of Analog Terrestrial transmitters
part of the All India Radio. On April 1, 1976, it in a phased manner and setting up of Digital
transited to become a separate Department in Terrestrial Transmitters has been approved by
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prasar Bharati in view of modern broadcasting
and later on came under Prasar Bharati. trends. Accordingly, Doordarshan has started
phasing out its analog transmitters in a phased manner has been approved by the Prasar
manner. Bharati. Accordingly, 735 ATTs (380 LPTs,
341 VLPTs & 14 Transposers) have since been
For terrestrial transmission, 635
closed. Besides, 38 analog HPTs have been
transmitters of varying power are installed
closed at the location where digital HPTs have
throughout length and breadth of the country.
been commissioned.
For satellite communication, Doordarshan
Growth of Doordarshan Transmitters
has adopted DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards
with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 compression
technologies. Doordarshan is presently
operating 35 Satellite channels. Details are
given at Annexure I.
Major Technological Upgradations
Out of the 66 Studio Centres, 62 have
already been made fully digital. The remaining
4 Studio Centres are Analog. Growth of DD
network over the years is shown below: D. Significant Developmental Activities
During The Period:
Growth of Doordarshan Kendras
a) 30,000 Nos. of DTH Sets procured and
handed over to Nodal Officers appointed
by J&K Govt. for distribution in areas not
covered by terrestrial transmission.
b) Direct View LED Based Video Walls
commissioned at DDK Delhi, DD News
& CPC. The video wall provides vast
improvement in look and feel of the set
and overall production quality.
c) For Kisan Channel new Earth Station at
CPC commissioned.
d) Channel capacity of DD DTH Platform
increased from 104 SDTV Channels to
112 SDTV Channels.
Terrestrial transmitter network e) Modernization of Earth Stations at DDKs
of Doordarshan is mainly comprised of Delhi, Dehradun, Raipur, Ranchi &
analog transmitters. With the advent of Srinagar completed.
new technologies, multiple TV Channels
f) Single Channel Integrated Automated
are possible with single Transmitter using
Playout facility commissioned at
Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT). Analog
Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jalandhar,
terrestrial transmission world over including
Bhubaneswar & Guwahati. This system
India is being made digital as Digital Terrestrial
will facilitate HD capable automation and
Transmission (DTT) has several advantages
seamless 24X7 transmissions.
like better quality of picture & sound, more
number of channels for viewers etc. In view E. Free-To-Air DTH “DD Free Dish”
of modern broadcasting trends, an Inter Doordarshan launched its free-to-air DTH
Disciplinary Committee (IDC) was set up by service “DD Free Dish” (Earlier DD Direct+)
Prasar Bharati. On the recommendation of in December, 2004 with a bouquet of 33
the Committee regarding rationalization of TV channels. Capacity of DTH Platform was
terrestrial transmission, closure of 766 Analog subsequently augmented to 59 TV channels.
Terrestrial Transmitters (ATTs) in a phased DTH signals can be received anywhere in the

country (except Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Further expansion of digital transmitters is
with the help of small sized dish receive units. dependent upon availability of funds and
For A&N Islands, DTH service in C-band with sanction of scheme in future plans. Tower
a bouquet of 10 channels was started with strengthening & departmental work taken
effect from September, 2009. Upgradation of up at 44 locations remaining out of above 63
Doordarshan’s DTH Platform “DD Free Dish” locations. Part departmental work & tower
from 59 to 104 channels completed in Dec, strengthening at few locations completed.
2014. The capacity of DTH platform has been Second Digital Terrestrial TV Transmitter
further increased to 112 SDTV Channels. (DTT) has been commissioned at Delhi,
DD Free Dish DTH Platform has been using Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai.
MPEG-2 DVB-S & MPEG-4 DVB-S2 Technology. G. High Definition TV (HDTV):
Installation, testing and commissioning of
iCAS developed by Ministry of Electronics & Doordarshan’s migration to HDTV started
Information Technology in DD Free Dish DTH with a pilot project on HDTV in 2007 and
Platform has been completed. 10 Indian Set- provided Electronic Field Production (EFP) Van
Top-Box manufacturers have been empanelled and HDTV ENG Camcorders and Edit Suite at
to sell/ distribute iCAS enabled DD Free Dish Delhi. The HD EFP van was used extensively
Set-Top-Boxes. Details are available on the during Commonwealth Games, 2010.
website www.doordarshan.gov.in and www. During 11 th Plan. Multi-camera HD
prasarbharati.gov.in studio production facilities have been set up
Further upgradation of DD’s DTH and Multi-camera mobile facility for outdoor
platform up to 120 TV channels is under production equipped with 10 HD Cameras
implementation as part of approved 3-Years provided at Delhi & Mumbai during the 11th
(2017-20) Extension Scheme of Doordarshan. plan. ENG-based field production, post-
production and preview facilities have been
Brief details of DD Free Dish channels as provided at four Metro cities besides setting
on 25.11.2019 are given at Annexure-II. up of a playout facility at Delhi. Multi-camera
F. Digitalization of Terrestrial mobile facilities, equipped with eight HD
Transmitters: Cameras for outdoor production have also
With the advent of new technologies, been provided at Chennai and Kolkata.
multiple TV Channels are possible with As a part of 12th Plan schemes, a Multi
single Transmitter using Digital Terrestrial Camera Studio Production facility in HDTV
Transmission (DTT). It offers efficient utilization format has been setup at CPC, New Delhi. HDTV
of the spectrum which is a scarce resource. Uplinking facility is available at DDK, Delhi.
DTT facilitates transmission of multiple high Tenders have been received and processed for
quality channels which can be received on setting up of HDTV Studio facilities at Chennai
a variety of devices like fixed TV, Mobiles, & Kolkata. Two HD Channels i.e. DD National
Laptops, Tablets etc. HD & DD News HD are available on DD DTH
As part of 11th & 12th Plan projects, 63 Platform.
DTT Transmitters were approved to be set up As part of 3 Year (2017-20) Extension
in different parts of the country in a phased Scheme of Doordarshan, upgradation of Studio
manner. In the first phase, 19 DTT Transmitters centre at DDK Delhi, DD News & CPC Delhi for
one each at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, migration of all 7 Channels originating from
Patna, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Delhi, from SD to HD, is under implementation.
Guwahati, Indore, Bengaluru, Jalandhar,
H. Coverage of Important Events:
Ranchi, Cuttack, Aurangabad (Mah.),
Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram & Srinagar More than 112 important events have
have been commissioned and are relaying 5 been covered live by Doordarshan during
DD channels namely, DD National, DD News, 2019-20 (till 26.11.2019) by using OB/EFP
DD Bharati, DD Sports & DD Kisan/Regional. Vans.

I. National/ International Channels: • Dedicated Publicity Campaigns and a
well thought out sales strategy has been
given to ensure proper monetization of the
content and to gain attraction among the
viewers.
• Apart from other regular programmes,
major events like Republic Day
Celebrations, Beating Retreat Ceremony
i. DD: National - the Flagship Channel of etc. were also covered.
Doordarshan:
Telecast of Films on Doordarshan
As the prime and flagship channel of
the Nation’s Public Service Broadcaster, Achievements of Film Section, during FY
DD National provides a healthy mix of 2019-20.
entertainment, information and education. It is In 2019-20, Films Division, DG:DD
available in terrestrial mode from 05.30 AM till experienced a year of significant success and
midnight. In the satellite mode, it is available progress as Film team worked together to not
round the clock. only showcase quality cinema to its viewers
Live telecast of major events is one of the but also to complete all payment-related
major components of DD National. In the year backlogs. Film Section is still top performer
2019, DD National has also been carrying for Doordarshan. Despite all odds, it is getting
several live coverages of various events highest viewership & revenue for DD.
taking place in different parts of the country, Highlights of the achievements of Film
highlighting the flagship programmes of the Section, DG: DD are as under:
government.
In the FY 2019-20, for incurred expenditure
DD National also telecast events of national of Rs. 12.1 Crore, section has managed to
importance such as the programme and events earn the revenue of Rs. 36.8 Crore (figures
marking Republic Day and Independence Day, from April’2019 to October’2019). Graphical
programmes on anniversaries of important representation of revenue earned by film in
personalities like – Swami Vivekananda, Baba last 6 years against the expenditure incurred
Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, Pt. is as under:
Deendayal Upadhyay, Nanaji Deshmukh,
Vigilance Awareness Rashtriya Ekta Diwas etc; (All figures are in Crore)
during the period.
DD National aired live telecast of Prime
Minister’s addresses to enable a wide cross-
section of people in the country to see and
listen to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
Major initiatives and achievements during
the period:
• DD National brought in a judicious mix
of innovative in-house productions,
scheduling of blockbuster movies and
socially relevant content produced with Average viewership has increased more
high entertainment values. than 200% since 2015. It is evident from
the fact that approx 61% of DD-National’s
• DD National focused on enhancing look viewership is coming from Films only.
and feel, graphics, set designs, promos
and logo templates.

Graphical representation of viewership of DD News channel was launched on 3rd
films in last 5 years is as under: November, 2003 by converting DD Metro into
a 24-hour news channel. DD News, from its
headquarters at Delhi is currently producing
news content in Hindi, English, Urdu and
Sanskrit languages apart from two exclusive
bulletins for Hearing Impaired. A total of 17.5
hours of live transmission per day include
telecast of more than 40 news bulletins in
these languages.
Special programmes on the channel
include those on Health, Youth Issues,
Cinema, Art & Culture, Flagship schemes,
Film Section has consumed total amount International Events, Market Developments
of Rs. 20.00 Crores of allocated budget for and programmes on social issues.
FY 2019-20. It has further been allocated an
Special programmes on the channel
additional budget of Rs. 10.00 Crores.
include those on Health, Youth Issues,
Other Achievements: Cinema, Art & Culture, Flagship schemes,
International Events, Market Developments
Celebration of ‘Jashn-e-Azaadi Special’
and programmes on social issues.
week from 11-16 August, 2019. Seven
Patriotic Movies were telecast on DD: National News Gathering
to celebrate the Independence Day of India
News inputs are received from across the
and instill the spirit of patriotism among the
country, including remote areas, through the
viewers.
latest satellite based technologies, together
• Telecast of film ‘Sardar’, based on life of with DSNG Vans/OB Vans, and through file
‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’, on 31st October internet/cellular mobile based technologies.
’2019 i.e. on National Unity Day. DD News collects majority of its news from the
following sources:
• Telecast of film ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’ on
2nd October ’2019 to convey the message - Own Correspondents in HQs and RNUs
of ‘Ahimsa’ on 150th Birth Anniversary of
- Stringers and part-time correspondents
Mahatma Gandhi.
- Agencies (PTI,UNI, Reuters, ANI)
• Prasar Bharati Board has approved a new
policy for sourcing of Hindi Feature Films - International partners (e.g. other national
for Doordarshan. broadcasters, Asia vision)
Accomplishments
Restructuring the format and content of the
channel is a significant and customary activity
at the DD News. Several new programmes have
also been introduced in the recent past. Some of
these are:- DD News telecast Special Interview
ii. DD News of Hon’ble Prime Minister during the General
Elections 2019 coverage, Hindi Prime Time on
Doordarshan News (DD News) is the only DD News, Janadesh, 2019: Mid Day Prime on
terrestrial-cum-satellite, multilingual news DD News, Ground Reports/Zamini Haquiqat,
channel in the country. DD News is also Jal Shakti Samachar, Additional Bulletin
available to non-cable, non-satellite homes for Hearing Impaired,Swachhta Samachar,
through terrestrial transmission mode. Express News, Vaarta Sanskrit Samachar, Do

Took, Rang Tarang, Total Health, Tejaswini, A dedicated YouTube Channel http://
Social Connection, Vaartavali Naya Savera, www.youtube.com/ddnews was launched
Breakfast Show, Market This Week, Kisan in February, 2013. Presently the YouTube
Samachar and Good News India. channel of DD News has over 21 lakh
subscribers.
DD news adopted PM’s “Mann ki Baat” for
simultaneous TV telecast with radio broadcast, DD News Mobile App has been enabling
which was taken and carried by several the people to access the news and current
private channels also. This was supported by affairs at their fingertips. New version of this
packaged stories, discussions and thorough app will be launched soon.DD News can also
coverage of peoples’ reactions. be accessed through the following means:-
Technical Infrastructure • Website
The 24x7 News channel has, at Delhi, • Mobile app
its national newsroom and two studios. For
• YouTube channel
satellite based news gathering from different
parts of the country, there are 16 DSNG • NIC’s live cast channel: http://webcast.
vans stationed in different States. Over and gov.in
above, mobile-connectivity based backpack
equipments are deployed in places when / Regional News Units (RNUs)
where DSNG vans are not available or cannot DD News has set up, over the years, 31
be deployed. The channel DD News has been Regional News Units/Bureaus spread across
launched in High Definition format also from the country. These RNUs broadcast over 227
3rd December, 2018. news bulletins in 23 languages/dialects in a
DD News produces bulletins for other single day with a combined telecast time of
sister channels. DD News also produces 09 more than 48 Hours per day.
live bulletins and news scrolls for DD Urdu.
With the launch of Kisan Channel, DD News
is supporting it with two news bulletins airing
news of interest to farmers.
DD News has introduced latest features
like video walls in its production. Most of
iii. DD Bharati
news bulletins, Programmes& Live Shows are
presented with the support of video walls. DD Bharati channel is dedicated to art
and culture of India. Since its launch in
DD News on Internet and Social Media
January 2002, the channel has become an
The News Channel has presence on social on-air repository of India’s cultural heritage.
media, like Face book page, Twitter handles in The channel is promoting and preserving the
Hindi and English and YouTube channel. The history, heritage and the modern culture from
website of DD News can be accessed at www. its rich collections of Indian classical and folk
ddinews.gov.in or www.ddinews.com. music and dance forms, arts-crafts, theatre,
Indian architecture, biographies of eminent
The English Twitter handle of DD News personalities from various fields along with
@DDNewsLive is being followed by more than different aspects of science & technology. DD
26 Lakh people. A new Twitter handle in Hindi Bharati telecast approximately more than
language @DDNewsHindi has more than 7 50 live coverages of national & international
lakh followers. Similarly, Facebook Page of repute every year, including question hour in
DD News is being followed by more than 19 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha.Telecast of Special
Lakh people. All the numbers are constantly programmes on all festivals such Deepawali,
increasing on daily basis. New Year, Eid, X’-Mas, Holi, etc.

The Idea of English News channel is to
cater to the International audience as well as
domestic viewers of non-Hindi speaking regions
of the Country. The channel is endeavouring
to truly represent India through its content
portraying India’s emerging economic power,
iv. DD Urdu its cultural values, its glorious heritage and
its dynamic youth power.
DD Urdu was launched on August 15,
2006 as Doordarshan’s Urdu Channel with In order to keep the international
eight hours daily transmission. Later on, the benchmark in focus, content would primarily
channel became 24x7 with effect from 14th be News and current affairs with equal focus
November 2007. Conceived as a heritage on National and International events and their
channel to catalyse the preservation and impact on National and world scenario.
promotion of the great cultural heritage and Accomplishments
literary aspect of this rich language, as per
BARC, DD Urdu Channel is the most viewed a. All the English Content of DD News is
Urdu channel same genres of channel in the being telecast on DD India.
country.The channel is transmitting 10 News
Bulletins daily. b. DD India’s evening Prime Time includes
News Night Shows and other current affair
programmes.
c. Important live programmes related to

Hon’ble PM foreign visits; have also been
started on DD India along with separate
discussions for the channel exclusively in
English.
v. DD India
d. DD India has got its own look and feel now,
DD India is a free to air satellite channel with the introduction of a new channel
of Doordarshan which is operational on a ID and a new Logo. Astons supers, date
24x7 mode. The channel was launched on and time band, wipes, slug, and other
14 March 1995 as DD International. It has elements of Look and Feel.
been rebranded twice in the past, first as DD
World in 2000 and again as DD India in 2002. e. DD India has also been given a new News
DD India was handed over to the Director ticker scroll with features of News Flash,
General (N&CA) on 28.12.2017. Aiming for the Breaking News, Coming Up and Later
transformation of DD News into complete Hindi Today on the ticker space.
News channel and DD India into complete
English News channel various new initiatives f. Montages, Screen Properties, Music etc.
have been taken in the past two years. After have been introduced afresh.
March, 2019 DD India was recognized as g. New stylish and attractive promos and
English News Channel by BARC and regular stings are being made for exclusive
TRP ratings started arriving. With simulcast Programmes of DD News. Cross channel
English bulletins of DD News and a few publicity of DD India on DD News has
programmes, DD India is the top rated English been started.
News channel, among all other English News
Channels. DD India changes its FPC as per h. DD News has added fresh content to
need of the hour to maintain its dominance in DD India in terms of current affairs
the English news genre and retains its position programmes.
among best.

New and exclusive programmes being made and even their minds through visuals and
for DD India are as follows:- fascinating stories. Financial Year 2019 -
2020 is a year of seminal changes for DD
a) Global Scan: A weekly news magazine Sports. During the period special programmes
covering international agendas from all have been planned and produced to generate
around the globe is being telecast on awareness among masses about fit India
Sunday 2:00 PM. campaign. Special programmes with sign
b) News Night English: News Night in English language for Hearing impaired persons during
delivers a wide variety on News content from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and North East
politics to socio economic developments, Sports were showcased to entire nation by
from Media and entertainment to Sports telecasting North East Sports News.
all packed into an hourly long news Path Breaking Initiatives:
bulletin is being aired at 8 PM from
Monday to Friday. Sports you tube channel increased its
subscription base by nine times during the
c) Sports 360 is being aired at 7 PM on
cricket world cup 2019. Live streaming of
Saturday and repeated on 7 PM on
audio and video content from AIR and DD
Sunday.
Sports for the sports lovers.Sports shows like
d) Social Connection: DD India gather news Cricket Live, giving in-depth analysis of the
from Social Media and new technologies games,were live streamed on digital platforms.
along with updates all packed into one Special Studio based Sports shows of All India
news magazine. Radio were videoed and live streamed providing
enriching experience to the viewers.Updates
e) Cinema Scope: platform to inform viewers
on all international and domestics events
about the new coming movies along with
were provided to the masses through twitter
chit chat with the top personalities of Film
handle of DD Sports. Archival material was
and Entertainment industry.
repackaged for digital platforms and uploaded.
f) Y Factor: programme is conceptualized Weekly “Sports Diary”capturing various
while discussing the latest topics for sports, sports personalities, indigenous sports,
youth. regional sports and champion’s interview
about their struggle and success stories were
g) The Kashmir Truth: The programme
telecast.
inform the masses about the real ground
situation of the valley including daily Marchula Festival in the Uttrakhand
updates and reports, panel discussions region was covered by DD Sports to promote
and development oriented stories. mountain sports along with beautiful hilly
terrains at the banks of river Ramganga, Nehru
h) Following Mahatma – Celebrating 150
Boat Race in Kerala, Polo in North East, Car
Years, songs, programmes, chat shows,
Rally in the desserts of Rajasthan and sporting
panel discussions are being showcased
activities at seaside Goa, were covered to
in this series on DD India.
promote sports along with culture and tourism
of these regions.
DD Sports has also come up with dual
stream for its viewers during the sporting
events of national importance. Whereas on
DD Free dish viewers can watch the sporting
actions of national importance from across
vi. DD Sports the globe, the regular programming continues
simultaneously on the private DTH and MSOs
The channel provides viewers a peep
platforms.
inside the lives of sports people, their families

in morning, afternoon and evening
time band. The entire presentation of
the programme is being changed in
collaboration with IMD.
• A series of programme titled “Yeh Hai
Mera India” to showcase the best practices
vii. DD Kisan in agriculture and allied activities. The
Launched on May 26, 2015, DD Kisan programme is in a travelogue format.
is a 24-hour channel exclusively dedicated • A Mega Reality Show, DD Mahila Kisan
to the farmers and the agriculture sector. Awards has been telecast. It was a unique
It disseminates real-time information on show, in which 114 women farmers were
various farming and agriculture issues nominated by ICAR covering all states and
to farmers on new farming techniques, Union Territories of the country. A total of
crop protection, fertilisers, seeds, irrigation Fifty six episodes of the reality show has
and water conservation crop selection, been telecast.
farm mechanisation, agri-business food
processing industry, fisheries, Bee farming, New Programmes:
poultry, dairying and animal husbandry,
horticulture and organic farming among other • Programme on Agro Start Up titled
information. It has been designed to feature “Business Kisan”to highlight the shift
everything important to farming — from water and foray of educated youth/women from
conservation and organic farming to how to metros into the field of agriculture and
get credit through government agriculture allied activities.
programmes.
• Programme on Agriculture Literature,
This channel also broadcasts titled “Krishi Parikrama”to inform and
documentaries to introduce farmers to new educate the farmers through various
innovations in farming techniques, besides agriculture based magazines published by
hosting reality and cookery shows of interest different government agencies along with
to farmers and regular weather updates. latest events in this field.
The channel has a tie up with IMD, • Special programme series on various
the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, aspects of Animal Husbandry across the
agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan country.
Kendras. Maximum numbers of programmes • Special programme series on medicinal
are produced in-house. plants, their viability and commercial
An average seven hours of fresh content is aspects
produced by Kisan Channel on a daily basis.
Channel Promotion and creating Awareness
The channel has also galvanised the entire
through a number of initiatives:
Doordarshan’s Network by associating all
DDK’s and PGF’s in making programmes for • YouTube live of DD Kisan
DD Kisan.
• Cross channel promotion of Doordarshan
There is a continuous and constant effort network.
to focus on quality through the following
• Active presence on all social media
initiatives:
platforms.
New Initiatives during 2019-20:
• Interactive and field based programs
• Mausam Khabar – live updated bulletin

J. Regional Language Satellite Channels:
iii. DD Podhigai
Regional Language ‘Tamil Satellite Channel
i. DD Sahyadri - DD Podhigai started functioning from
DD Sahyadri is a 24x7 regional Marathi 15.1.2001 with round the clock transmission.
Channel with Terrestrial support from 6 am to
9 am (except Sunday) and 3 pm to 7 pm (All
Days). The channel was commissioned on 2nd
October, 1972 and Regional Language Satellite
Service in Marathi started from 15th August,
1994. On 5th April, 2000 it started round the
clock service. Today, DD Sahyadri is equipped
iv. DD-Yadagiri
with five studios and HD transmission.
After division of combined Andhra Pradesh
Achievements during 2019-20: into two States, Doordarshan Saptagiri channel
• DD Sahyadri was awarded DD Award for was renamed as DD-Yadagiri at Hyderabad
its best programmes and highest revenue and started functioning from 27.09.2014.
collection.
• DD Sahyadri started telecasting daily
Marathi movie at 1.30 pm for its viewers
with effect from 15th August, 2019.
• Received Silver Button for passing
1.0 Lakh subscribers on YouTube (in v. DD Saptagiri
April-2019).
DD Saptagiri Channel was dedicated to
Andhra Pradesh people on 27-09-2014.
ii. DD Girnar
vi. DD Bangla
The Satellite Regional Language channel
DD-11 in Gujarati started on 01.10.1993 by Launched on 20 th August, 1992, DD
up linking it from Delhi and the same service Bangla became 24 hours channel from 1st
was locally up-linked from 15.08.1994. DD January, 2000. DD Bangla has been playing
Girnar started its 24 Hours transmission from an important role in preserving and furthering
01.05.2000 and became a Brand Identity from the cultural heritage of Bengal and has been
02.10.2007. a popular TV channel among the Bengali
audience of the country.

for 2017 (East Zone) in the Doordarshan
Annual Awards-2019 on 16.09.2019.
• Docu- d r a m a - T a th a p i Jeev a n a o n
Transgender got best docu-drama award
for the year 2018 in the documentary
category held in 2019 Doordarshan
vii DD Punjabi Annual Awards ceremony.
DD Punjabi is a 24 hours Punjabi
channel which is viewed widely in India and
other countries through satellite GSAT-17.
DD Punjabi channel is also available on DTH
platform on Satellite GSAT-15 and can be
viewed through internet all over the world.
Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar was x. DD Malayalam
awarded best operationally efficient award
DD Malayalam from its inception in 1985
-2018 in July, 2019.
has made its presence felt across the length
and breadth of the country. The Kendra
has programme production facilities at
Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Calicut.
viii DD Kashir
DD-Kashir channel was launched on 26th
January, 2000 and later on converted into
a 24 hour channel from 15th March, 2003.
xi. DD Chandana
This Channel is producing programme in 12
different languages/dialects being spoken by DD Chandana is the Kannada language
people of different regions of the state. The Satellite Channel launched on 15th August,
channel is using Social Media Platforms i.e. 1994 supported by Doordarshan studios in
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube for Bangalore and Gulbarga. It became round
promoting programme and live streaming of all the clock Satellite Channel in 2000 and its
interactive shows of DD-Kashir. The channel coverage expanded to more than 30 countries
is also making contribution to DD-Kisan. from 24th March, 2003. New digital Earth
Station was installed and commissioned on
28.12.2018.
ix DD-Odia
DD-Odia started functioning from 2nd, xii. DD North-East
October, 1993 as DD-5.It was made a 24-hour
channel on 01st, April, 2001. DD North-East was commissioned on 01-
11-1990 and finally launched on 15th August,
Acheivements 1994. It became 24 hours channel from 27th
• Received the Best Maintained Kendra December, 2000.

Before beginning of the channel a theme
song was prepared & sung by the famous
singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee). The
channel has also produced some in-house
programmes in different genre such as call
of the wild, Cuisines of North East, STRUM:
xiii. DD Arun Prabha Bands of North East etc.
DD ArunPrabha originating from The channel has already started attracting

Doordarshan Kendra Itanagar was dedicated to lot of attention and DD is in the process of
the nation on 9th February 2019. The channel improving the content and look and feel of the
is equipped with state of the art facilities, channel in due course.
including a Digital Satellite News Gathering
unit to provide live converges from remote
areas for 24X7 telecast. The playout facility
and the earth station established at DDK
Itanagar ensure seamless transmission of DD
Arunprabha.
The Channel would seamlessly integrate xiv. DD: Rajasthan

North East with the entire country. It USP
DD: Rajasthan, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional
will be to attract young people of North East
language Channel came into existence on 1st
with contemporary entertainment source
August, 2013 and formally started telecasting
embedded with informative contents. The
programmes from 15th August, 2013.
channel will promote and nurture talent,
provide a platform to deserving producers/
artists, encourage production of programmes
in required languages/dialects for the benefits
of Doordarshan viewers of the North East.
The process of commissioning of

programme is in full swing and 111 programmes xv. DD: Bihar
are active for commissioning in different genre
i.e. Daily Soap, Travelogue, Reality show, DD-Bihar, the 24×7 Regional language
Documentary, Thriller, Mythology, Magazine, Satellite Channel was launched on 01.05.2013.
Telefilm and Quiz etc. It continued expanding its horizon, across the
country since its launch as a satellite channel.
xvi. DD: Uttar Pradesh

DD Uttar Pradesh, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional
Channel came into existence on 16th August
2013. This 24 hour channel covers genres like
folk music, light music, play, talk show, quiz
Inauguration Ceremony of DD Arun Prabha,
and some archival programmes.
Itanagar, February, 2019

• Production of programmes in countrywide
station in regional languages; and
• Feedback and research surveys to the
clients
Campaigns telecast during 2019-20
• Various campaigns i.e. Anti-tobacco,
xvii. DD: Madhya Pradesh chikungunya, Dengue, Immunization
DDK Bhopal launched 24 hrs telecast and Breast feeding of Ministry of Health
service through satellite and was renamed and Family Welfare. Yoga, Swachhta and
DD: Madhya Pradesh on 25th June 2013. PGF: tourism promotion campaigns of Ministry
Gwalior and PGF: Indore produce programmes of Tourism and campaigns on Income Tax
for telecast on DD: Madhya Pradesh. Besides of Ministry of Finance.
Hindi, programmes are produced in local • Jago Grahak Jago’ of Ministry of Consumer
dialects like Malwi, Bundeli, Bagheli and Affairs has been telecast on Doordarshan.
Nimari. • A special campaign on “POSHAN” was
launched in partnership with Ministry of
K. Commercial, Sales and Marketing:
Women and Child Development.
i. Doordarshan Commercial Service: • A flagship programme ‘Rag Rag Mein
Keeping with ease of doing business, a Ganga’ (21 episodes) for NMCG was
new Registration and Accreditation Policy successfully produced and telecast by
has been launched. This wing interacts with DCD. The programme Rag Rag Mein
various advertising agencies for selling of air Ganga became popular among the viewers.
time. Rules and policies in this regard are • Another Quiz programme Saksham 2020
framed and reviewed from time to time in the for PCRA is being produced by DDK Delhi,
changing market scenario. For online billing Mumbai, Bangalore & Kolkata in co-
Broadcasting Automated Scheduler (BATS) ordination with DCD and being telecast.
was introduces in place of manual billing • Ayurveda Day campaigns were produced
for clients. Tentative Net Revenue earned and telecast.
(excluding GST& Discount) by Doordarshan
• Special coverage for 30 days along the
during FY 2019-20 (Upto November, 2019) is
Ganges was done for Rafting Expedition
Rs. 619.65 crore.
for National Mission for Clean Ganga.
ii. Public Outreach Service (POS):
iii. Media Publicity Division
Keeping in view, the communication
Media Publicity Division is a dynamic
needs of Govt. Deptts./Ministries/PSUs,
unit which undertakes Media and Publicity
Development Communication Division (POS)
activities. All forms of communication,
was established in March, 2001 to function
advertising, outdoor publicity, Press Release,
as a single window marketing division and a
Booklets, Press Conferences etc. are undertaken
production house with innovative development
for publicizing the activities and programmes
communication model. It offers turn-key
of Doordarshan.
solutions covering all aspects of media planning,
programme production, scheduling and impact Activities during the period:
evaluation. Development Communication
Division provides a single window facility for: • The souvenir gallery was successfully
launched on Amazon on 13th May, 2019
• Sales of Doordarshan airtime and thus Doordarshan became the first
production capability broadcaster to make its presence on
• Consultancy and customized media e-platform. The launch function was held
planning at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

• Designing of trophies and certificates with • Display of Postage stamp at CII Big Picture
frames for 12th Doordarshan Annual Summit 2019.
Awards.
L. Audience Research:
• Publicity and PR work for 60th Anniversary
of Doordarshan including the release Audience Research Unit of Doordarshan
of “Customized My Stamps” after due with its 19 field units located with Doordarshan
procedural steps taken up with Department Kendras all over the country is involved
of Post. Various collaterals including DD in Research studies on various aspects of
brochures, badges and standees were broadcasting since 1976. During the period,
designed for the event. Audience Research Unit contribution is as
follow:
• Various advertisements were executed
throughout the tenure including DD, Film • Analysis and reporting of BARC Television
advt., DTH, appointment, Tender/Notice, Viewership Report on weekly basis.
Independence Day & Republic Day advt. • Preparation of annual report of Prasar
etc. Bharati: 2018-19 and Ministry of I&B:
• All the creatives outside DD premises were 2019-20.
changed. • General Viewership Survey on DD
• Exhibition stall was put up displaying DD Podhigai programmes in Dindigul &
Souvenir items, Standees of DD India, Madurai districts of Tamilnadu conducted
DD Free Dish and News on Air at Indian by ARU, DDK Chennai during FY 2019-20.
Habitat Centre from 6th to 8th November, • Preparation of Agenda note for signing
2019. The pamphlets of News on Air were of Agreement with BARC (Broadcast
also printed. Audience Research Council) for Statement
• Exhibition stall was put up at Chhatarpur of Work (SOW) for viewership data in
Mandir, New Delhi on “Sanskrit Vishva respect of Doordarshan Channels for the
Sammelan” from 9th to 11th November, FY 2019-20.
2019 displaying and selling DD Souvenir • Organised Training programme on Basic
items. Standees of DD India, DD Free Dish & Advance module of BARC BMW software
and News on Air were also displayed. in August, 2019.
ANNEXURE-I
Doordarshan Satellite channels
All India Channels (6) DD National DD News DD Sports

DD Bharati DD Urdu DD Kisan
Regional Channels (24x7) DD Malyalam DD Chandana DD Yadagiri
(17) DD Podhigai DD Sahyadri DD Girnar
DD Odia DD Kashir DD North East
DD Bangla DD Punjabi DD Rajasthan
DD Bihar DD Uttar Pradesh DD Madhya Pradesh
DD Saptagiri DD Arunprabha
Regional Channels (non Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand Chhattisgarh
24x7) (11) Haryana Uttarakhand Tripura
Mizoram Meghalaya Manipur
Nagaland Goa
International Channel (1) DD India

ANNEXURE-II
Brief Details of DD Free Dish channels as on 28.11.2019. Satellite GSAT- 15, 93.5 E
TS-1 TS-2 TS-3 TS-4 TS-5 TS-6
Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz) Freq. (MHz)
U/L-14140 U/L-14220 U/L-14270 U/L-14310 U/L-14350 U/L-14430
D/L – 11090 D/L -11170 D/L- 11470, D/L- 11510, D/L- 11550, D/L -11630,
S.R. -29.5 S.R. - 29.5 S.R.- 29.5 MSps, S.R.- 29.5 S.R.- 29.5 S.R.- 30 MSps,
MSps, MSps FEC - 3/4 MSps MSps, FEC - 3/5
FEC - 3/4 FEC - 3/4 FEC - 3/4 FEC - 3/4
TV CHANNELS (As per MPEG -4 Free to Air Set Top Box decoding)
1. DD News 19. DD 37. Cinema TV 55. Big Magic 73. 89. Home
Imphal India Manoranjan Channel
Movies
2. DD 20. DD Oriya 38. DD 56. News 18 74. B-4 U 90. Chardikala
National Dehradun India Kadak Time TV
3. DD Sports 21. DD 39. India 57. 9XM 75. Sadhana 91. DD Goa
Podhigai FashionTV Bhakti
4. DD Kisan 22. DD 40. DDSaptagiri 58. Maha Movie 76. DD 92. DD Hissar
Punjabi Rajasthan
5. ABZY 23. DD 41. India TV 59. Zee 77. Zinggat 93. DD Shimla
Dhakad Sahyadri Hindustan
6. DD Bangla 24. DD 42. B4U 60. DD Bharati 78. DD Bihar 94. Test 605
Yadagiri Bhojpuri
7. DD 25. DD 43. 61. DD Urdu 79. DD Ranchi 95. Aastha
Chandana Malayalam ManoranjanTV Bhajan
8. DDGirnar 26. Lok 44. News Nation 62. Masti 80. 96. Aryan TV
Sabha Manoranjan National
Grand
9. DD Kashir 27. Rajya 45. DD UP 63. B-4U Music 81. TTV 97. Satsang
Sabha
10. ABZY 28. Surya 46. Dabangg 64. NEWS18 82. Aastha 98. Arihant
Movies Samachar UP/UK
11. DD 29. Dangal 47. DD MP 65. News 83. Zing 99. Subh TV
Arunprabha StateUP/UK
12. B4-U 30. Bhojpuri 48. Sony Mix 66. News 24 84. DD India 100. Vedic TV
Movies Cinema
13. Aajtak 31.DD 49. NDTV India 67. Republic 85. Star 101. ABP Ganga
Tez Shillong Bharat Sports First
14. India 32. DD Aizawl 50. DD Raipur 68. AajTak 86. MTV Beats 102. Test 613
News
15. News 18 33. DD 51. Enterr- 10 69. ABP News 87. Fakat 103. Enterr 10
Rajasthan Agartala Marathi Bangla

16. Big Magic 34. DD 52.DD North 70. Zee News 88. Sanskar 104. Test 615
Ganga Kohima East
17. Test 117 35. Test 217 53. Test 317 71. Test 417 105. BTV World
18. Test 118 36. Test 218 54. Test 318 72. Test 418 106. KBS World
107. DD News
HD
108.DD National
HD
NEW MEDIA WING Activities of New Media Wing since April

2019
Set up in the year 1945, the Research,
Reference and Training Division renamed as 1. Social Media
“New Media Wing” functions as information 1.1 Introduction:
serving unit for the Ministry of Information
& Broadcasting. It provides background, Social Media in recent times has become an
reference and research material for use of the effective means of diverse interactions amongst
Ministry, its media units and others engaged people at large. Due to its interactive nature;
in mass communication. Government’s engagement with the citizens
for providing information and getting feedback
The Wing also provides functional and from them has been made efficient, of late,
operational support to New Media Cell of through various social media platforms.
I & B Ministry since September 2013, in New Media Wing (NMW) of the Ministry of
handling social media, digital media publicity, Information and Broadcasting has been
public information and mass communication. enabling these interactions by acting as an
It also supports Indian Institute of Mass interface between Government and public at
Communication (IIMC) in the training of large in the virtual world.
Indian Information Service (IIS) officers. NMW
organized one-day training session for the Statistics related to social media handles
2018 batch of IIS Group ‘A’ officers. of the Ministry is summarized in the table
below.
The NMW uses all the existing staff/
infrastructure of Research, Reference and Handle Platform Subscribers/
Training Division. The officials presently Followers
attached with New Media Cell of the Ministry @MIB_ Twitter, 1.1M
of I&B are also treated as a part of the New India English Handle
Media Wing. @MIB_ Twitter, Hindi 32.1K
Hindi Handle
Organisational Setup
@ Facebook 1.3M
New Media Wing (NMW) is headquartered inbministry
at Soochna Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi @MIB_ Instagram 92.7K
Road, New Delhi -110003 and has a post India
of Director General, assisted by a Director,
Ministry of YouTube 121K
a Deputy Director, Assistant Director and
I&B
supporting staff. The Additional Director
General, Electronic Media Monitoring Centre, Ministry of Blog Page views:
(EMMC) holds additional charge of New Media I&B 4.2M
Wing. Followers:
778
148 Annual Report 2019-20 Twitter handle @MIB_India of the Ministry

generates an average of 2M impressions each the inauguration of IFFI 2019 was shared on
month and YouTube channels gets 500K views MIB’s YouTube channel. Events like release
per month. Content on Facebook page of the of golden jubilee audio-visual IFFI anthem,
Ministry reaches more than 389K users every release of radio jingle to mark the golden
month on an average. jubilee edition of the Festival. All these events
were shared across all the social media
1.2 Social Media Interactions
platforms. More than 30 master classes and
Social media interactions in two different in-conversations sessions during IFFI were live
formats; Talkathon and #FaceToFace/ streamed on Youtube, Facebook and Twitter
Facebook Live have served as a platform for handle of MIB. Social media interactions
direct communication between the Ministers covering 19 distinguished guests including
and decision makers with the general public. international jury chairman of IFFI 2019 Mr.
John Bailey, jury member Mr. Ramesh Sippy,
New Media Wing accomplished seven Ms. Carol Littleton, Mr. Imtiaz Ali and others
#FaceToFace interaction programs from 22nd was held.
to 27th November, 2019 at the IFFI Secretariat.
The NMW provided extensive social media
The overall #FaceToFace sessions has
coverage of events related to Mahatma Gandhi
generated 86K impressions on Twitter, 72K
150thbirth anniversary and Swachh Bharat
reach on Facebook, 17K views on YouTube
Abhiyan.
and 67K on Instagram.
Social media publicity of policies and
1.3 Coverage of Events and Programmes programmes of Government and events of
NMW has been able to leverage social national importance such as Republic Day,
media accounts of the Ministry for publicity Independence Day and Mann Ki Baat are
and information dissemination for several covered on regular basis by NMW. NMW also
events and programmes of Government of publicises Cabinet Briefings, Press Conferences
India. and Press releases on social media.
NMW has supported various social media India-A Reference Annual

campaigns of the Government like Swachh
Every year the Division compiles a
Bharat Mission, Poshan Abhiyan. Social media
reference book, ‘India-A Reference Annual’,
suitable contents are created to populate on
on developments and progresses made by
platforms in such occasions of campaigns.
Central Ministries/ Departments, States/
All such activities were also coordinated with
Union Territory Administrations and PSUs/
other departments to bring out a multiplier
Autonomous bodies. It serves as a valuable
effect.
source of information on diverse aspects of
With regard to the publicity of I & B Ministry, the country, its polity, economy, society and
activities like 66th National Film Award and culture based on the inputs received from the
Mahatma Gandhi multi-media exhibition of ministries, departments and states of India.
Bureau of Outreach and Communication were It is simultaneously published in Hindi titled
publicized across the social media platforms. as ‘Bharat’. India 2019 and Bharat 2019, the
NMW gave disseminated information about reference annuals were released on February
‘Poshan Maah’ 2019 during the month of 27, 2018 by Union Minister for Information
September, 2019. and Broadcasting. Compilation of India - A
Reference Annual for the year 2020 is in its
New Media Wing covered the International
final stage.
Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2019. The
mega event was held from November 20 to Training
November 28, 2019 in Panaji, Goa. Information
and Broadcasting Minister, Shri Prakash The Wing organized a one-day social
Javadekar’s, press conference and speech at media training module for Indian Information

Service officers. The training was led by experts 2. D E T A I L IN RESPECT OF
from media industry. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JUDGMENT/
ORDERS OF CAT.
Progressive use of Official Language Hindi as
part of implementation of Official Language S. Media No. of No. of
Use of Hindi in official matters is No. Units/ Orders judgments
encouraged in NMW. Quarterly meetings of the Sections received /orders
Hindi Committee in the Wing are held under from CAT implemented
the chairmanship of the Additional Director for the during 2018-
General. ‘Hindi Karyashala’ is organized every year 2018- 19
quarter for the benefit of the staff and for 19
promoting the use of Hindi in official work. 1. New Nil Nil
Hindi ‘Pakhwada’ was organized this year Media
from September 14 to 28 in which various Wing
competitions were held.
Reservation for Persons with Disabilities
Right to Information
• “The Persons with Disabilities (Equal
A CPIO and a nodal officer have been Opportunities, Protection of Rights and
appointed and Appellate Authority has been Full Participation) Act, 1995”, is an effort
designated to provide information to persons to ensure equal opportunities for persons
seeking information under the RTI Act and as with disabilities and their full participation
per instructions of DoPT. in nation building.
1. Vigilance Activities • The New Media Wing has taken all

requisite measures for implementation of
5.1 Details of vigilance set up for the reservation of PWDs, all relevant policy
organization at headquarters and is a decisions and instructions issued by DoPT
field office. from time to time are being followed.
Since, NMW is a small subordinate office,

Joint Secretary of Ministry of I&B is the Chief Broadcast Engineering
Vigilance Officer of the organisation. Consultants India Limited
5.2 Preventive Vigilance activities during
(BECIL)
the period
1. BRIEF HISTORY OF BECIL
Regular and surprise inspections were
conducted during the period 2018-2019 Broadcast Engineering Consultants
India Limited (BECIL) an ISO 9001:2015,
5.3 Surveillance and detection activities ISO 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 20000:2012
during the period certified, Mini Ratna, Public Sector Enterprise
of Government of India under Ministry of
i) Details of the areas selected for keeping
Information & Broadcasting was established
surveillance.
on 24th March, 1995 for providing consultancy
NMW is a small subordinate office and services of international standards for
as per its mandate there is a limited scope for Broadcasting in transmission and production
surveillance. technologies including turnkey solutions in
the specialized fields of Terrestrial & Satellite
ii) Number of persons identified for being Broadcasting, Cable and various IT related
kept under surveillance. fields, including Acoustics & Audio-Video
Nil in view of III(i) above. Systems.

BECIL provides project consultancy services like establishment of first teleport in India,
and turnkey solutions encompassing the entire first to establish infrastructure, first to set-
gamut of Radio and Television Broadcast up multi-channel FM transmission in India
Engineering, viz content production facilities, combining up to 7 FM channels at Bengaluru,
Terrestrial Broadcasting, Transmission and first to design and establish HDTV studio set-
Satellite & Cable Broadcasting in India and up for Presidential Secretariat and Lok Sabha
abroad. It also provides associated services TV, to name a few.
like building design and construction related
to Broadcasting, Human Resource related 2. VISION
activities like training, providing man power.
To be a world class consultancy
BECIL also undertakes supply of specialized
organization recognized as a “BRAND” in the
Communication, Monitoring, Security and
specialized fields of Broadcast Engineering
Surveillance Systems to Defense, Police
& Information Technology and related
Departments and various Para-Military Forces.
infrastructure development for total project
BECIL has its Head Office in New Delhi,
solution in India and Abroad.
Corporate Office in Noida and Regional Office
in Bangalore. BECIL is exploring geographical 3. MISSION
expansion in many states due to diversification
in business portfolios. To play a pivotal role in modernization and
growth of radio and television broadcasting
Over the years, BECIL has consciously through terrestrial, cable and satellite
groomed and developed a team of in-house, transmission in India and abroad, and achieve
versatile and dedicated engineers and also excellence.
cultivated and harnessing a vast reservoir
of professionals drawn from various fields of 4. OBJECTIVE
Broadcasting Industry which includes public
and private Broadcasters, Defense and Cable i. To enhance the present share in the
Industry. Through this network of resourceful market by providing specialized and
technical professionals, BECIL has established customized solutions to a wider range of
its pan India presence to serve the needs of clients.
the industry. ii. To provide technical input and consultancy
BECIL has a vast reservoir of experts to Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
and integrates the expertise of All India Radio in policy, regulatory & formulation of
(AIR) and Doordarshan (DD), the national various papers pertaining to Broadcasting.
broadcaster of India, creating one of the largest iii. To explore the opportunities in overseas
Radio Networks catering to nearly a billion market.
people and the world’s largest Terrestrial
Television Network supplemented by Analogue iv. To conduct market survey for product
and Digital satellite Broadcasting services development.
reaching out to millions of TV homes in India
v. To establish satellite uplink & downlink
and abroad.
systems for TV channels & Distance
BECIL works as consultancy agency, Education Centers.
system integrator as well as a turnkey solution vi. To establish and maintain the operation
provider in the fields of Broadcast Engineering of broadcasting centers.
and Information & Communication Technology.
vii. To train & provide broadcast professionals
BECIL client list includes Government,
Semi Government, Overseas and Private viii. To design, develop and manufacture
organizations. It has many firsts to its credit specialized broadcast equipments.

5. PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS- MAJOR SMCH for Information and Public Relation
PROJECTS EXECUTED Department, Lucknow
• FM Phase-III Broadcasting • Design, Development and maintenance of
• Digital Signal Processing System Web-portal for Automation of Broadcast
Wing of Ministry of Information and
• HF/VHF Signal Processing System Broadcasting (MIB)
• Surveillance and Access Control • Computerization of Inventory Management
Management System (SACMS) and Other Business Processes of the
Directorate of Publications Division of
• Supply, Installation, Testing and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Commissioning of Access Control & (MIB)
Intrusion Detection System
• Supply, installation, Testing and
• Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning of different items,
Commissioning of Security and equipment, System installed at Electronic
Surveillance System Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) at 10th
• Supply, Installation, Testing and Floor, Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi
Commissioning of 16 Panel FM Antenna at • Supply, Installation, Testing,
18 sites of All India Radio (Prasar Bharti) Commissioning and Onsite support
• All India Radio Towers at Mathura & for classroom equipment for Myanmar
Meerut Institute of Information Technology at
Mandala, Myanmar
• Comprehensive Annual Maintenance
contract with Cabinet Secretary • Supply, Installation, Testing,
Commissioning and Maintenance of CCTV
• Supply, Installation, Testing and surveillance system at 254(Two hundred
Commissioning (SITC) of TV Studio Setup and fifty-four) warehouses of Central
for SRFTI Warehousing Corporation, across pan
India
• Supply of CCTV System for Garden Reach
Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata • Procurement and Installation of CCTV
Solutions for various military stations
• Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, under Eastern Command
Commissioning, and Maintenance of
Integrated Security System for the Eastern • Audit as per TRAI Regulation
Railways
• Audit as per directions of Hon’ble TDSAT
• Setting up a monitoring and analytics
platform for Print (Newspapers / • Mission Digitization Project
Magazines), Television and Digital Media • Professional services for selection of
(including Social Media) for Ministry of agency for carrying out the Manpower
Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Audit of Prasar Bharati
• Social Media Communication Hub (SMCH) • Professional services for selection of a
and Strategy, Strength, Approach & graphics agency for “Providing creative
Methodology for Election Commission of inputs, technical infrastructure and
India manpower for enhancing look & feel of
• Setting up of Social Media Communication Doordarshan News channel(s)”
Hub (SMCH) and providing services related • District Level Outreach Programmes in
to function, operation and maintenance of the 380 districts for Bureau of Outreach

& Communication (BOC) • Establishment of TV Channels
• Providing a complete end to end solution • Installation of Teleports

of Ku-Band (GSAT-8) DSNG & Mobile Van
• Design of Digital Newsroom Systems
(PCR, MCR etc.,) on rental basis for initial
three months to SAPNET, Andhra Pradesh • DTH (Direct to Home) System
+NLE & DTP works for SAPNET
• Conformity of Wire-line Broadcasting
• Setting up of HD TV studio, Internet networks to Indian Standards
radio, CRS and Digital Signage solution
for Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate • Distance Education Systems through
Medical Education, Pondicherry Satellite
• Supply, Installation Testing, • Acoustics, Stage Lighting, Sound

Commissioning and Maintenance of Reinforcement System
CCTV Surveillance System at Warehouse/ • Training/Up-Skilling in Wire-Line
Depots of Food Corporation of India (FCI Networking
South Zone & West Zone
• Conducting online examinations
• Project for Manpower Placement Services
8. Area of Operation
6. BECIL – MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATION
• Radio & TV Broadcasting
The Board of Directors of BECIL comprises
• T.V. Distribution Platforms- Terrestrial,
of Chairman & Managing Director, one Whole-
Satellite, Direct to Home (DTH) system,
Time Director (Operations & Marketing), two
Cable Head-End systems
Directors nominated by the Government of
India and one Part-time Non-Official Director. • Monitoring, Logging and Archiving of
Below Board level, there are General Manager, Satellite TV Channels
Deputy General Managers, Assistant General
Managers, Managers, Deputy Managers, • Community Radio Stations
Assistant Managers and Junior Managers. The • Electronics Surveillance & Monitoring
project work is further assigned to Consultants Systems
and Project Managers hired by the Company
on contract basis. • Technical Inputs to Ministry of I&B
The Board consists of following members: • Technical Auditing & Certification of

Addressable Cable Systems
Chairman & : Shri George
• Social Media Monitoring Setups
Managing Director Kuruvilla
Whole-Time Director : Shri Deepak • Surveillance and Access Control
(O&M) Ranjan Gogoi Management System
Government : Ms. Anju Nigam • Conducting online examinations

Nominee Director and Shri Binod • Manpower Outsourcing
Kumar
Part-time Non- : Ms. Ranjana 9. Financial Highlights
Official Director Upadhyay The Financial Performance of the Company
for the Financial Year 2018-19, along with the
7. Business Activities comparative figures for Financial Year 2017-
• FM Broadcasting 18, is indicated below:

Financial Year Financial Year
Particulars
2017-18 2018-19
Result of Operations
Income from operations 32046.24 23934.54
Other Income 509.23 266.34
Total business during the year 32555.47 24200.88
Expenditure 31372.02 24169.35
Operating Profit/(Loss) 1183.45 31.53
Finance Cost 767.30 408.43
A Depreciation & Amortization 199.60 201.19
Allowance for Doubtful Receivables & Advances - -
Prior Period Adjustments & Extra Ordinary Items (17.46) (8.60)
Profit/(Loss) before Tax Expense 199.09 (586.69)
Deferred Tax 194.50 (158.91)
Profit/(Loss) after Tax Expense 4.60 (427.78)
Transfer to Corporate Social Responsibility 9,192 -
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Rs.) 3 (313)
Sources of Fund
Issued, Subscribed and Paid up Capital Reserve & 136.50 136.50
Surplus
B
Reserve & Surplus 1107.25 1104.31
Non – Current Liabilities 2674.90 699.97
Current Liabilities 35916.45 30330.34
Total 39835.10 32271.12
Uses of Funds
Fixed Assets 1184.69 1297.99
Current Asset 37815.40 30069.29
Deferred Tax Assets (Net) 672.43 866.93
Long –term Loans and Advances - -
Other Non-Current Assets 162.58 36.91
Total 39835.10 32271.12

Other Information
Authorized Capital 250.00 250.00
C
Capital Employed 1243.75 1240.81
Net worth 571.32 373.88

SHARE CAPITAL of all existing facilities. The SACMS shall
comply to the strict regulation and adapting
BECIL was incorporated with authorized
State-of-the-Art security technologies, the
Capital of Rs. 250 Lakhs. The paid up equity
highest level of reliability and integrate to
has increased from Rs 25 Lakhs to 136.50
networking infrastructures such as Intranet,
Lakhs in the year 1995-96. At present
Internet, LAN/WAN. All interfaces within the
Central Government of India is holding 100%
SACMS shall be based on TCP/IP network
Equity Share Capital. BECIL does not get any
protocol connectivity over the corporate
budgetary support from Government.
intranet/internet/LAN/WAN. BECIL provides
PERFORMANCE life time support to these projects and helps
the end user for continuous Operation and
• Revenue from operations (including Maintenance.
deposit work) increased to Rs. 320.46
Crores from Rs. 239.35 Crores in the Supply, Installation, Testing and
previous year. Commissioning of Access Control &
Intrusion Detection System
• Profit Before Tax amounted to Rs. 1.99
Crores as against the Loss of Rs. 5.86 Continuing with the lateral diversification
Crores in the previous year in the areas of Surveillance and Access
Control Domain, BECIL added a new client
• Net Profit amounted to Rs. 4.60 Lakhs as this year as a part of its MOU obligation.
against the Net Loss of Rs. 4.27 Crores in This project encompasses SITC of Access
the previous year Control & Intrusion Detection System at 21
• Highest Turnover since Incorporation metro stations and depot of Noida Metro Rail
Corporation. The value of the project was
• Highest Turnover in Manpower services 12.73 Crore. The project has been successfully
10. M A N A G E M E N T I N I T I A T I V E A N D completed.
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES during the year Supply, Installation, Testing and
Execution of remaining sites under FM Commissioning of Security and Surveillance
Phase III (Batch-1 & 2) is under completion System
during 2019-20 BECIL has successfully completed the
HF/VHF Signal Processing System SITC of CCTV Surveillance and Access Control
of Transport Bhawan, Ministry of Road
BECIL provides complete Operation Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The project
and Maintenance Support for the High value including AMC was Rs. 8.47 Crores.
Frequency Electromagnetic Signal Processing
System Installed at one of the organization of Comprehensive Annual Maintenance
Government of India. contract with Cabinet Secretary
Surveillance Access Control Management Cabinet Secretary has issued order to

System (SACMS) BECIL for comprehensive Annual Maintenance
contract at 3 Nos. of log Periodic Antenna and
This project is the first of its kind in India. 15 Nos. of Multi-couplers. The execution of the
It is about Design, Procurement, Installation, same is under process.
Integration, Testing, Commissioning and
Associated Services for a fully operational Supply, Installation, Testing and
Surveillance and Access Control Management Commissioning of TV Studio Setup for
System as per customer requirement and codes SRFTI
that provide central security management, Satyajit Rai Film and Television Institute
integrated control and remote monitoring of after evaluating the expertise and experience
the complete Sena Bhawan, South Block and of BECIL was pleased to award the SITC of TV
its adjoining area including the interfacing Studio Setup on Turn Key basis to BECIL. A

TV Studio Setup for SRFTI
state of art TV Studio was setup using High Security System for the Eastern Railways at
Definition Cameras, Production switcher, Howrah and other locations comprising of
teleprompter, Media Asset Management CCTV Surveillance System and Personal
system, Playout servers, NRCS, Graphics Baggage Screening System. The remaing items
System etc. This enabled SRFTI to provide of this project have been executed during the
hands-on training to its students on TV year.
channel operations, especially in a News
channel environment. Setting up a monitoring and analytics
platform for Print (Newspapers/Magazines),
Supply of CCTV System for Garden Reach Television and Digital Media (including
Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata Social Media) for Ministry of Road Transport
This ongoing project involves design, and Highways (MoRTH)
engineering, supply, project management BECIL had created all the major properties
consultancy including integration, testing, to enhance the MoRTH Visibility.
commissioning and maintenance of IP based
CCTV System. This IP based CCTV System is • Created a new Facebook Page
to be integrated along with a public address
system at 5 units of the GRSE to a centralized • Managed Twitter Page
control station (CCS) at the GRSE Main as per • Created YouTube channel
suitable system architecture. All GRSE units
are to be connected the the GRSE Main with • Started one Blog site to promote MoRTH
an MPLS or leased line. Live feed is shown from Activities
the office of the CISF Commandant and Deputy • Created Instagram Page
Commandant and it also has the authorization
to record live video as well as still images from • Started the G+ Page
there, for the purpose of evidence. This system
integrates information technology and security • PMO and PM started following MoRTH
in innovative ways and serves the purpose of Twitter Page
adding flexible security to the systems as well Social Media Communication Hub (SMCH)
as the locality. and Strategy, Strength, Approach &
Methodology for Election Commission of
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing,
India
Commissioning, and Maintenance of
Integrated Security System for the Eastern The project includes the following:
Railways
• Establishment of the SMCH with necessary
Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, IT Infrastructure
Commissioning, and Maintenance of Integrated

• Social Media Platforms like Facebook etc. • Tracking of trends relevant to the
as per requirement of ECI, to ECI or as Government related activities
per the suggestions from respective nodal • Social Campaigns/Events monitoring
officers of ECI
• Monitor Social Media Sentiments
• Creative designing and repackaging of the
content and publishing the content on • Identifying actionable data
Social Media platforms o Influencer Identification
• Provide Enterprise level tool SRM (Social o Actionable data Categorization
Relationship management software) to o Following Enterprise Routing
Listen/ Web Crawling, Monitoring system,
Engage/ Publish the content, Segmentation o Following Latest Semantic Analysis
of responses and segregation, Analytical Design, Development and maintenance of
reporting with sentiment analysis Web-portal for Automation of Broadcast
• Proficient in using SRM Wing of Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting (MIB)
• Social media tracking, Response
Management with early warning system The project includes the following:
• Enhance the reach of content on Internet • To design, develop and implement
and Social Media sites processes and applications that help
Broadcast wing of MIB to achieve the
• Make the uploaded content go viral
project vision.
• Branding, Advertising support, logo
designing and archives • To provide desirous companies/applicants,
an easy efficient and transparent way to
• Provide trained staff for operating and apply for different types of application on
maintaining the SMCH on annual contract web-portal and to get the status of applied
basis. application.
Setting up of Social Media Communication • To increase the efficiency and improve
Hub (SMCH) and providing services related monitoring and administration for effective
to function, operation and maintenance of decision making.
SMCH for Information and Public Relation
• To reduce the various type of information
Department, Lucknow
captured on papers.
Monitoring and Response services for
• Better and advanced decision support
Social Media Communication Hub related to
system and Scalability of the well
24x7 function, Operation & Maintenance for
supported system & operations.
Information and Public Relation Department,
Lucknow, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. The scope of Computerization of Inventory Management
work is briefly classified as follows: and Other Business Processes of the
• Detection – Analyze various activities Directorate of Publications Division of
happening on Social Media Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(MIB)
• Decision – Segregation of activities into
problematic • Software Application for Publications
Division with the following modules:
• Crawling capabilities for entire social
media segment including paid and private i. Author Management System (AMS)
media data ii. Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Broker Sub systems – Early warning iii. Sales/Order Management System
• Social Media Trends Monitoring (OMS)

iv. Financial Management System (FMS) Comprehensive Annual Maintenance
Contract (CAMC) and Operation of Audio-
v. Grievance Management System
Visual and CCTV Systems Installed at
(GMS)
National Media Center, Raisina Road,
vi. Digital Rights Management System New Delhi
(DRMS)
BECIL has carried out on site
• Website interface with SMS Gateway, Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract
Payment Gateway, as well as integration to (CAMC) and Operation of Audio-Visual and
the above modules especially: Inventory, CCTV Systems Installed at National Media
Sales, and Finance Modules Center, Raisina Road, New Delhi.
Supply, installation, Testing and Audit as per TRAI Regulation
commissioning of different items,
equipment, System installed at Electronic BECIL has conducted the audit of Digital
Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) at 10th Addressable System (CAS, SMS & STB) as
Floor, Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi per schedule I of TRAI Regulations. The audit
also involves counselling as well as advising
BECIL has carried out the augmentation the client in order to meet its DAS system as
of EMMC for monitoring 900 TV channel per TRAI Interconnection Regulations. All the
with setting up of Centralized Monitoring audits as per requirement have been carried
mechanism provided for additional machinery, out.
equipment, other technical setup and office
space to EMMC. Audit as per directions of Hon’ble TDSAT
Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning BECIL has conducted the audit as per
and Onsite support for classroom equipment specific directions of TDSAT. The scope
for Myanmar Institute of Information of audit work depends on case to case as
Technology at Mandala, Myanmar directed by Hon’ble TDSAT. It can be both
commercial audit as well as technical audit.
BECIL has carried out Supply, Installation, All the references of Hon’ble TDSAT have been
Testing, Commissioning and Onsite support for attended as and when required.
classroom equipment for Mayanmar Institute
of Information Technology at Mandala, Mission Digitisation Project
Myanmar. The scope of work includes Setting Up
Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning of 12 regional units across the country,
and Maintenance of CCTV surveillance recruitment of contractual staff (PD, APD, OA
system at 254 (Two hundred and fifty- and DEO) at these regional units, establishment
four) warehouses of Central Warehousing of multilingual call centre, development
Corporation, across pan India of MIS application for monitoring of STB
seeding, development of dedicated website for
BECIL has carried out Supply, Installation, providing updates and necessary information
Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance to all the stakeholder of Cable TV Digitization.
of CCTV surveillance system at 254 (Two The work of Phase III and Phase IV is under
hundred and fifty-four) warehouses of Central progress.
Warehousing Corporation, across pan India.
Professional services for selection of agency
Procurement and Installation of CCTV for carrying out the Manpower Audit of
Solutions for various military stations Prasar Bharati
under Eastern Command
Prasar Bharati had entered into an
BECIL has carried out procurement and agreement with BECIL for identification and
installation of CCTV Solutions for various selection of professional agency for carrying
military stations under Eastern Command. out the Manpower Audit of Prasar Bharati.

Professional services for selection of a Internet Centres, Human Resources
graphics agency for “Providing creative Development, Distance training / capacity
inputs, technical infrastructure and building, digital India.
manpower for enhancing look & feel of
Setting up of HD TV studio, Internet
Doordarshan News channel(s)”
Radio, CRS and Digital Signage solution
Doordarshan News had entered into an for Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate
agreement with BECIL for identification and Medical Education, Pondicherry
selection of Selection of a graphics agency
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate
for “Providing creative inputs, technical
Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
infrastructure and manpower for enhancing
has established an exclusive HD TV studio and
look & feel of Doordarshan News channel(s)”.
Internet Radio Studio facility in its premises for
District Level Outreach Programmes in the post production and recording live coverage
the 380 districts for Bureau of Outreach & of educational electronic media content and
Communication (BOC) also JIPMER has established an exclusive
Digital Signage Solution facility in its premises
Bureau of Outreach and Communication
for the usage of display greetings, directions
(BOC) had approached BECIL to render
and branding to lobby guests and behind the
BECIL’s Professional Services on turnkey basis
registration desk. Digital signage in elevators
for carrying out BOC’s District Level Outreach
provides guests with information about
program/ ground level activation campaign on
different departments, and also about useful
government schemes for the rural population.
information about health. Modify content
It was intended to engage expert professional
to suit changing needs quickly and around-
agencies to carry out the work in a time bound
the-clock, without the need of complicated IT
manner. BECIL took up this work on the basis
infrastructure and personnel.
of the agreement signed between BECIL and
the then Directorate of Field Publicity (now
subsumed in BOC) for providing the requisite
Professional Services on turnkey basis.
Providing a complete end to end solution
of Ku-Band (GSAT-8) DSNG & Mobile Van
(PCR, MCR etc.,) on rental basis for initial
three months to SAPNET, Andhra Pradesh
+NLE & DTP works for SAPNET
SAPNET MANA TV AMARAVATI is running
two Educational Television channels, MANA
TV1 (Play back channel) and MANA TV2 (Live
Channel). This channel is established with the
help of Indian Space Research Organization Production Control Room
(ISRO), Department of Space, Government
of India for telecasting educational and Project for Manpower Placement Services
human development content through satellite The company has played a vital role in
communication in 17MHz Ku-band (AP &TS). generating employment for youth by starting a
BECIL got this work on tender basis for new vertical of outsourcing in the last couple of
providing DSNG and OB Van with required years. BECIL has been providing technical as
manpower to cover the live programs of Social well as non-technical manpower to the various
Sector in the areas of Education, Health, Government organizations all over India by
Agricultural Extension, Women Development, following prescribed recruitment procedures.
E-Governance, Rural Development, Creating BECIL has been providing various
Awareness in Self Help Groups and Community professionals in the field of HR, Finance,

Marketing etc, Technicians, Engineers, 17) Electronic Media Monitoring Centre
Technical Assistants, Programmers, Advisors, (EMMC) under MIB since 2010.
Consultants, Data Entry Operators, MTS,
Peons, Messengers, Unskilled, Semi-skilled and 18) Rajya Sabha TV channel.
Skilled manpower etc. to several Government
offices as per their requirement and maintains 19) Project Management Unit (PMU) under
a database of the potential candidates. BECIL MIB since December 2013.
has been providing manpower to the following
Government organizations: 20) National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) since May 2011.
1) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
21) Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art
2) Delhi Development Authority (DDA) (IGNCA)
3) Election Commission of India (ECI)
22) Rashtrapati Bhawan since June 2013
4) All India Council of Technical Education
(AICTE) 23) SRSAC, SATCOM, Jaipur
5) Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) 24) Indira Gandhi National Open University
(IGNOU)
6) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(MoHFW) 25) Central Detective Training School (CDTI)
Jaipur
7) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
8) Delhi Technical University (DTU) since 26) Directorate General of Income Tax
2008 (Vigilance)
9) Directorate of Advertising and Visual 11. Future Business Activity

Publicity (DAVP)
 The Management of the Company is eager
10) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, to increase Operating Profit in Financial
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Year 2019-20 by:
11) Ministry of Rural Development • Increasing Consultancy Business
12) Ministry of Culture, Media Cell since • Participation in Foreign Tenders

February 2015.
• Optimum Utilization of available
13) All India Radio (AIR) resources
14) All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Increase in Annual Maintenance

(AIIMS) (New Delhi, Jhajjar, Ghaziabad, Contracts
Raipur)
• Diversification in New Areas
15) PressInformation Bureau (PIB) - Head
Quarter in Delhi along with other regional  BECIL is starting the new venture of
offices around the country under Ministry retrofitting of LED Street Lights business
of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) since on ESCO model. BECIL has signed three
October, 2014. contracts with three Nagar Palikas of Uttar
Pradesh i.e. Nagar Palika Parishad Unnao,
16) Office of the Registrar of Newspapers Nagar Palika Parishad Kasganj and
for India (RNI), R.K Puram, Delhi and Nagar Panchayat Sidhpura, Kasganj. The
Bhopal under Ministry of Information & estimated income from the said projects
Broadcasting since February 2015. for the next 7 years is as under:

(Rs. in Lakhs)
Name of project Revenue for Revenue per Revenue per LED Street
(LED Project) total contract Annum Month Lights
period (7 years) (Qty- Nos)
Unnao, UP 2583.00 369.00 30.81 8700
Kasganj, UP 2100.00 300.00 25.00 5600
Siddhpura, UP 504.00 72.00 6.00 2000
TOTAL 5187.00 741.00 61.81 16300
 BECIL has entered into the new field provisions of the Right to Information Act,
of outsourcing the manpower. BECIL 2005, Central Public Information Officers
participated and successfully won the (CPIOs) have been appointed and utmost
tender for “providing Skilled & Unskilled care is being taken for timely compliance and
Manpower for Operation/Maintenance of dissemination of information.
33/11 KV substations LT/HT distribution
15. Vigilance Activites
lines” at Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitaran
Nigam Limited and Paschimanchal Vidyut Vigilance Section in BECIL has been
Vitaran Nigam Limited. The total value of regularly issuing norms and guidelines
these projects is Rs. 205 Crores for two as per direction by the Central Vigilance
years. The execution of these projects has Commission, Department of Public Enterprises
been started in Financial Year 2019-20. and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
regarding measures to strengthen all aspects of
12. MOU with Ministry of Information &
preventive vigilance for compliance in BECIL.
Broadcasting
Periodical returns are being submitted
BECIL has signed Memorandum of
regularly to Central Vigilance Commission,
Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of
Central Bureau of Investigation and Ministry
Information & Broadcasting (MIB) for the
of Information & Broadcasting and inquiries
Financial Year 2019-20.
are properly and promptly attended besides,
13. Appointment of Candidates Belonging surprise checks/inspections are carried out
to Sc/St/Obc/Minority from time to time and constant vigil is kept.
The Company follows Government’s 16. General
guidelines/instructions on reservation policies.
BECIL’s Budget is its own internal
Accordingly, the guidelines/instructions of the
projection of receipts and expenditure related
Government on reservation matters in respect
to the various secured through competitive
of SCs/STs/ OBCs and for appointment of
tender system in the open market. The
Minority have been/are taken care of while
company does not get any Budgetary Support
making recruitments and promotions in the
from the Govt. and generates its own resources.
Company.
The company has not been entrusted with any
14. RTI Information
Central/Centrally sponsored Schemes relating
In order to promote transparency and to women, North-East (including Sikkim),
accountability, appropriate action is taken employment generation, rural component,
to reply to queries from any source whenever Tribal Sub plan, Special Component Plan,
received, on time. In compliance to the Voluntary Sector, Information & Publicity,
Minority Welfare etc.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA Since EMMC is a subordinate office, Joint
Secretary of Ministry of I&B is the Chief
MONITORING CENTRE (EMMC)
Vigilance Officer of the organization.
Electronic Media Monitoring Centre
(EMMC), monitors the broadcast content of (2) Preventive Vigilance activities during the
permitted satellite TV Channels for violation period
of the Programme and Advertising codes of the NIL
Cable Television Network Rules, 1994. EMMC
is equipped with state-of-the-art IP based (3) Surveillance and detection activities
technology to record and retrieve the broadcast during the period
content of satellite TV channels telecast over i) Details of the areas selected for
the Indian subcontinent. keeping surveillance.
Apparent violations of Programme NIL
and Advertising codes noticed by EMMC
are presented on a monthly basis to a ii) Number of persons identified for
Scrutiny Committee having members from being kept under surveillance.
National Commission for Women, National NIL
Commission for Protection of Child Rights,
CBFC, Doordarshan, All India Radio etc. The (4) Punitive activities (Number to be indicated
Scrutiny Committee examines the purported against 4 (i) to 4 (x) where the appointing
violations and forwards its findings to the authority is other than President).
Inter-Ministerial Committee and other bodies
i) Number of complaints/references
for action.
received during the period.
During Election conducted by the Election
NIL
Commission of India (ECI), the EMMC also
monitors content as per guidelines/directions ii) Number of cases in which preliminary
of ECI, and submit reports to it. During the inquiry was conducted.
year, EMMC monitored the electronic media
coverage of election related news during NIL
the General Election of 2019 and Assembly iii) Number of cases where preliminary
elections in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal inquiry reports were received.
Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Haryana and
Maharashtra during 2019. SMS alerts on NIL
major happenings during the day of polling iv) Number of cases in which charge
and one day prior to polling were also sent to sheets for Major penalty were issued.
the Election Commission of India.
NIL
EMMC organised various activities in
the office during 2019-20. A series of events v) Number of cases in which charge
viz. Yoga Day celebrations, Hindi Pakhwada, sheets for Minor penalty were issued.
Constitutional day celebrations etc were NIL
observed in the office. Speech and essay
writing competitions were held as part of vi) Number of persons on whom Major
observing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ and Vigilance penalty was imposed.
Awareness Week in 2019. NIL
Vigilance Activities vii) Number of persons on whom Minor
penalty was imposed.
(1) Details of vigilance set up for the
organization at headquarters and in field NIL
offices.

viii) Number of persons placed under x) Number of persons prematurely
suspension. retired under relevant provisions of
rules.
NIL
NIL
ix) Number of persons against whom
administrative action such as xi) Number of Orders received from CAT
issuance of warning etc. was taken; during 2018-19
and
NIL
NIL
n n n

The Chief Guests of IFFI, Superstar Rajinikanth addressing at the inauguration of the
50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 20,
2019. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information &
Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Prakash Javadekar,
the Chief Guests of IFFI, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the Chief Minister of Goa,
Shri Pramod Sawant and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Shri Babul Supriyo are also seen.

6 ACTIVITIES UNDER
FILMS SECTOR
Films Division India, Shri Narendra Modi on 19th January,
2019.
Films Division over the last 68 years has
been motivating Indian public to participate Hon’ble Vice President of India, along
in nation building activities. The aims and with Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra,
objectives of Films Division are to educate visited NMIC on 26th April, 2019. The Consul
and motivate masses in implementation of Generals of 10 countries visited the Museum
national programmes and to project the image on 25.04.2019. Mr John Bailey, President of
of the land and the heritage of the country to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science,
Indian and foreign audiences. Films Division California visited the Museum on 26th May,
produces documentaries, short and animation 2019. Screening of silent film ‘Kaalia Mardan’,
films catering to cinema theatres and to non- along with live music was done in NMIC on
theatrical circuits like units of the Directorate 22.05.2019.
of Field Publicity, Doordarshan, Educational Some important activities organised
Institutions, Film Societies and voluntary during the year are as below :-
organizations.
1. World Environment Day :
National Museum of Indian Cinemas
(NMIC) has been set up to showcase the rich World Environment Day was celebrated
cinematic history and heritage of India. It in the Museum precinct on 6th June, 2019.
aims to encapsulate our socio-cultural history Hon’ble MIB and noted film personalities
and its evolution through cinema. It was planted saplings in the lawn in front of the
inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Museum.
Plantation to celebrate World Environment Day by the Union Minister for Environment,
Forest & Climate Change and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar on 6th
June 2019
Activities Under Films Sector 165

2. A Two-Days seminar on Film Certification organised in Films Division on 10th – 11th
& Regulation of Online Content was October, 2019.
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing via video message at seminar on
“Film Certification & Regulation of Online Content” on 10th October 2019
3. NMIC activities :
a. Mr John Bailey, President of Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Science,
California visited the Museum on 26th
May, 2019.
“Kaliya Mardan” film Screening on 22nd May 2019

with live Orchestra
c. NMIC Fortnightly News Bulletin was
launched on 9th July, 2019.
d. Daily screenings of Films Division films are
Mr. John Bailey’s (President of Academy of held in Audi-II of New Museum Building;
Motion Picture Arts and Science, California) visit
to National Museum of Indian Cinemas (NMIC) on e. K S H I T I J - F o r t n i g h t l y d o c u m e n t a r y
26th May 2019 screening in collaboration with Indian
Documentary Producers Association is
b. Screening of silent film ‘Kaalia Mardan’, being done.
along with live music was done in NMIC
on 22.05.2019. f. Extending Outreach through Twitter,

Facebook, Instagram. Ø Films Division Head Office as well as
Production Centres and Distribution
g. Guided tours for special groups-Students,
Branches organized film festivals and
Senior Citizens & others organisaed.
special screenings of documentaries
h. An MoU with MTDC for inclusion of NMIC during the commemoration period
in Mumbai Darshan Tour is in final stage in collaboration with local NGOs,
of signing. Film Societies/Clubs, Educational
Institutes, State Governments/District
i. NMIC theatres are hired out for CBFC
Administration, etc.
preview screenings, festivals and such
events, earning revenue. Ø Following films on Mahatma Gandhi have
been sent for telecast :
j. NMIC had 17093 visitors till 9th November,
2019. • Baapu (A package of 11 films) to
MEA, New Delhi on 20-08-2019 for
4. C o m m e m o r a t i o n o f 1 5 0 t h B i r t h
screening in High Commissions &
Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi :
Embassies across the globe.
T o c o m m e m o r a t e t h e 1 5 0 th B i r t h
• You must be the change …Mahatma
Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Films
Gandhi sent to DDK, RSTV, LSTV
Division undertook following activities :
on 15-10-2019.
Ø A special Gallery viz. Imaging Gandhi,
Ø Following PSA films on Mahatma Gandhi
Imagining Mahatma earmarked on Gandhi
have been released in theatrical circuits
in Indian Cinema is a highlight of NMIC.
across the nation:-
It traces multitude of films made on and
about Mahatma Gandhi. Landmark events • Gandhiji Aur Ahimsa released from
are shown through Charkha operated 28-06-2019 to 12-07-2019
Video Spinner. There is an Interactive
• Gandhiji ki soch released from
Multimedia on Films and Social Reforms,
16-07-2019 to 30-07-2019
Films and Freedom Movement. Also there
is projection of the only film watched by • Mahatma and Martin Luther
Mahatma – Ram Rajya’’ with Gandhi Selfie King released from 15-08-2019 to
Corner. 30-08-2019
Ø ‘Special animation film titled “Vaishnav • Satyamev Jayate released from
Jan To...” was released nationwide. 31-08-2019 to 14-09-2019
Ø Produced 5 films on the thoughts and • Sabarmati Sant released from
life of Mahatma Gandhi and 17 films are 01-10-2019 to 15-10-2019
under production which will be completed
• You must be the change… Mahatma
soon.
Gandhi scheduled release from
Ø A Padyatra was organised by Films 16-11-2019.
Division, Mumbai on 2nd October, 2019
Ø Films Division is working on a proposal
to promulgate the message of Mahatma
to collaborate with J.J. School of Arts,
Gandhi on Swachhta. The Padyatra
Mumbai for organizing a special exhibition
took place between Films Division to
of sculptures and paintings of Mahatma
August Kranti Maidan and Mani Bhavan
Gandhi in the 16th edition of MIFF’2020
& back. To further generate awareness
between 28th January to 3rd February,
amongst the staff and citizens, Swachhata
2020. The highlight of the exhibition will
campaigns were organised locally by Film
be live sculpture making of Mahatma
Division during 11th September to 2nd
Gandhi by students of the school on 30th
October, 2019 to pay homage to the Father
January, 2020 to commemorate with the
of the Nation and his messages.

72nd Death Anniversary of the Mahatma
Gandhi.
Ø Films Division is envisaging to develop a
target specific distribution circuit /system
for screening of the films on Mahatma
Gandhi in the schools and Universities.
Ø Efforts are being made to dedicate a
special segment on Gandhi in the ensuing
MIFFs.
Hon’ble Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu’s
Ø Films Division (HQ) in collaboration with visit to National Museum of Indian Cinemas
India Tourism organised a week-long (NMIC) on 26th April 2019
film festival on the occasion of 150th
Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi during Ø Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra visited
2nd to 6th October, 2019 with a view to NMIC on 26th April, 2019.
solicit attention of the prospective visitors
6. Wings of Films Division
towards NMIC and develop NMIC as an
attraction point in Mumbai. During the Films Division is divided into four wings:-
Festival, documentary and feature films
(1) Production
on Mahatma Gandhi were screened.
(2) Administration
Ø A package of 12 select documentary films
on Mahatma Gandhi was provided to (3) Distribution
18 regional Offices of India Tourism for
screening in educational institutions & (4) Finance
schools across the country. The Gandhi 6.1 Production Wing:-
package is being made available to all
the Kendriya Vidyalayas and Novodaya The Production Wing, responsible for
Vidyalayas for arranging special screening production of films (Documentary, Short
of films for students. Features specially designed for rural
audience, Animation and Video Films) has
5. Highlights of the Year its Headquarters at Mumbai with three other
Ø Hon’ble Vice-President of India visited production centres at Bengaluru, Kolkata and
NMIC on 26th April, 2019. New Delhi.
Details of Films completed during 2019-20 (till 31.10.2019) -
Classification Up to 5 5 to 26 26 to 52 Above 52 Total

mins. mins. mins. mins.
Agriculture - 2 - - 2
Art & Culture 4 2 3 1 10
Biography - 1 2 1 4
Cleanliness 3 - - - 3
Education 2 - 1 - 3
Environment - 2 - - 2
Family Welfare 1 - - - 1
Fisheries - 1 - - 1

Classification Up to 5 5 to 26 26 to 52 Above 52 Total
mins. mins. mins. mins.
Freedom Struggle 3 1 - - 4
Historical - - 1 - 1
National Integration 1 - - - 1
Philosophy (Gandhism) 3 2 - - 5
Political Science - 1 1 - 2
Public Administration 3 - - - 3
Sociology - 4 - 1 5
Wild Life - 1 - 1 2
Total 49
At present 188 films are under production 6.2 Distribution Wing:-

out of which 144 are in-house, 35 by outside
The Distribution Wing has 6 Branch
filmmakers and 9 films by NGOs.
Offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Noteworthy Films – Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada
which supply “Approved Films” to the cinema
• In commemoration of the 150th birth
theatres, participates in Public Information
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, 5
Campaigns, markets DVDs and distributes
films have been completed and 17
prints/ videos of selected films of Films
films are under production along with
Division to the Indian Missions abroad through
12 PSA films on “Quotes of Mahatma
the External Publicity Division of Ministry of
Gandhi”.
External Affairs.
• 03 Animation films on “Swachhta”
6.3 International Documentary, Short &
are under production.
Animation Film Festival:-
• 05 films on “Water Conservation”
are in advanced stage of production. Films Division, since 1990 organizes the
biennial Mumbai International Documentary,
• Selection process has been completed Short and Animation Films Festival (MIFF).
for production of films on ‘Guru MIFF provides an unique opportunity to film
Nanak Dev ji’, ‘Master Tara Singh’, makers, producers, distributors, exhibitors
and ‘Anti Piracy’. and film critics to meet and exchange ideas
• Films on “J a l l i a n w a l a B a g h ”, & concepts and to network for better film
“Pandhari Ke Rang” and “Devika culture. MIFF is recognized worldwide as
Rani” are under production. one of the premier documentary, short and
animation film festivals. Nearly 35 countries
• A film on “Prevention of Child Abuse” with approximate 800 entries participate in
has been completed in compliance every edition of the festival. The 16th edition
with orders of the Hon’ble Supreme of MIFF is scheduled from 28th January to 3rd
Court is being shared for telecast and February 2020 at Films Division Complex,
screened widely. Mumbai.
• An animation film, “Vaishnav During the year Films Division has
Jan To…” has been shared with organised 4 Mini MIFFs at Thrissur, Kottayan,
Doordarshan for telecast and also Aizawl and Ranchi in collaboration with
screened widely by production centres different institutions and organisations.
& branches.

6.4 Administration Wing by updating information available of current
events, screenings, DVD and film releases on
The Administration Wing consists of
the website to maintain a constant mode of
Finance, Personnel, Stores, Accounts, Factory
interaction with website visitors. Uploaded
Management and General Administration. The
Films Division catalogue which contains
details of the staff strength/staff in position in
information of all the films produced and
respect of Films Division as on 31.10.2019 is
housed at Films Division
as under :-
6.7 Video on Demand
Sr. Category Sanctioned Staff in No. of
No. Strength Position posts Video on Demand facility is activated
vacant with 70 titiles. DVDs can be procured online
a b c d e under E-commerce platform. Films Division
1 Group ‘A’ 31 15 16 documentaries are available for viewing on MIB
website under media section and currently 476
2 Group ‘B’ 192 160 32
videos are available for viewing.
3 Group ‘C’ 386 293 93
Total : 609 468 141 6.8 Archival Research Centre
6.5 Films entered/selected/awards won- An Archival Research Centre with fifteen

2019-20 work station is functioning since 2013 to
help filmmakers and students to preview and
Films Entered 62 Films Entered in 8 Film research documentary contents.
in Film Festivals 6.9 YouTube
Festivals
Films Selected 17 Films selected in 6 Film Ø Selected Films Division films are made
Festivals accessible to public by uploading video
on Youtube Channel. Currently 625
Awards 1 National Award for the videos are uploaded on the Films Division
film “G. D. Naidu – The Youtube Channel. The Channel has
Edison of India” in the received 7.4 million views and a total of
category of Best Film in 64.5K subscribers.
Science and Technology.
6.10 Representation of SC, ST & OBC
Film Screened 10 Films in 5 Film Festivals
in Film (Two films i.e. “Elephants Government orders/ instructions
Festivals Do Remember” and regarding representation of SC, ST & OBC
“Satayarthi” are selected for candidates in the service are followed as
Indian Panorama, 50th IFFI) per Government directives from time to time
Special 307 Films in 35 Events and for the purpose Reservation Rosters are
Screening maintained in accordance with prescribed
rules.
6.6 Website
The details of Representation of SC, ST,
The web portal of Films Division has OBC & Women Employees in the Service as
been made more interactive and user friendly on 31.10.2019 are as under:-
Group of Total SC % of ST % of ST OBC % of Women P.H.

Post Employees in SC OBC
position Employees
Group A 15 3 20.00 1 6.66 4 26.66 3 —
Group B 160 37 23.13 12 7.50 33 20.63 25 03
Group C 293 86 29.35 22 7.50 81 27.65 42 11
Total 468 126 — 35 — 118 — 70 14

6.11 Persons with disabilities
The Ministry has identified following categories in Films Division to be filled from amongst the
physically handicapped persons.
Group B Group C
Assistant Layout Artist Assistant Recordist
Artist Grade I Assistant Layout Artist
Artist Grade II (Post abolished) Lower Division Clerk
Asstt. Editor Grade I Peon (MTS)
Assistant Packer (MTS)
There are no Group ‘A’ vacancies identified in Films Division to be filled Physically Handicapped
persons. The posts identified for filling up by Physically Handicapped under direct recruitment
are as under:
Group Number of Employees

Total In Identified VH HH OH
Posts
1 2 3 4 5 6
Group A 31 - - - -
Group B 192 1 - 1 2
Group C 386 4 - - 13
Total : 609 5 - 1 15
Annual Statement showing the representation of the persons with Disabilities in Service
(As on 31.10.2019)
Ministry / Department Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
Attached / Subordinate Office Films Division

Total (as Identified VH HH OH
on date Posts
30.10.2019)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Group A 31 0 0 0 0
Group B 192 1 0 1 2
Group C & D 386 4 0 0 13
Total 609 5 0 1 15
There is no backlog vacancies to be filled up from Physically Handicapped.

6.12 Citizen Charter the Ministry regularly.
Films Division has already prepared 6.14 Hindi Section
Citizens Charter under the title “Information
Hindi Section looks after use of Hindi
Brochure of Films Division” and the same
(Raj Bhasha) in office correspondence. In
is available in the Website http://www.
compliance of the implementation of the
filmsdivision.org. This Division has nominated
Official Language (OL) policy of the Central
a Nodal Officer. Conference / seminar of the
Government in Films Division and as per the
Officers of Films Division who are directly
revised norms of Department of OL, Ministry
involved, have been arranged for proper
of Home Affairs, posts of Jr. Hindi Translator
implementation of the Charter.
have been created in Films Division.
6.13 Public Grievances Redressal Mechanism
6.15 Vigilance Activities
In accordance with the instructions/
A Vigilance Cell consisting of one
guidelines issued by the Government,
Superintendent, two Assistants & one Lower
mechanism for redressing public grievances
Division Clerk under the supervision of
has been established. The Director General has
Assistant Administrative Officer is working
been nominated as Public Grievances Officer
to monitor the Vigilance/ Disciplinary cases
for Films Division. Register for public and staff
against the employees of the Division.
grievances are maintained and requisite report
of the disposal of Public Grievances is sent to
Punitive activities (Number to be indicated against (i) to (ix) where the Appointing Authority
is other than President)
i) Number of complaints/references received during the period 8

ii) Number of cases in which preliminary inquiry was conducted 03
iii) Number of cases where preliminary inquiry report were received 02
iv) Number of cases in which charge sheets for major penalty were issued 02
v) Number of cases in which charge sheets for minor penalty were issued NIL
vi) Number of persons to whom major penalty was imposed 01
vii) Number of persons on whom minor penalty was imposed NIL
viii) Number of persons placed under suspension Nil
ix) Number of persons against whom administrative action such as issuance 2
of warning etc. was taken
x) Number of persons prematurely retired under relevant rules Nil
6.16 RTI Act are dealt with in one Nodal Section i.e.
Establishment-I Section in the Head Office.
In accordance with the Right to Information
Act, 2005 and instructions/guidelines issued
by the Government from time to time, Films Children’s Film Society,
Division has nominated/appointed Director
of Administration as Appellate Authority and India
one Director as Central Public Information MARKETING/DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES
Officer. All the matters pertaining to the for the period April 2019 to October, 2019
implementation of the Right to Information

Ø DISTRIBUTION: • Swachhta Hi Seva – Plastic Waste
Management
• 11 Theatrical shows through Children’s
Film Bonanza was organized covering • Independence Day Celebration
1082 child audiences under the Plan
Shows were organised for –
Scheme “Exhibition of CFSI Films in
Schools” Other Than North East in • Remand and Observation home
the state of Maharashtra. children
• 600 LCD shows were organized • Cancer care centres for children
in schools of Maharashtra State
• Home for Mentally and Deficient
covering 1,63,511 child audience
children
under the Plan Scheme “Exhibition
of CFSI Films in Schools” Other Than • HIV care centres
North East.
• Visually impaired children
• Workshops were conducted on
Swachhta Hi Seva – Plastic Waste • Orphan children
Management. • Slum and under-privileged children
• 893 special shows were organized For extensive reach CFSI films are
in Pan India covering 3,11,27,371 screened on Haryana EDUSAT Network
audiences as per the details. covering all districts of Haryana as well as
The shows were organized on occasion of – MCGM Virtual Studio covering MCGM schools
in Mumbai.
• 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru
Nanak Dev Ji. MARKETING OF CFSI FILMS:
• 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma • 7 films were telecast on National

Gandhi ji network programme of “Chulbulli
Filmen Chatpati Gupshup”
• National / International days
• 10 Films were telecast on Loksabha
celebration viz. Mother’s Day,
TV.
Teacher’s Day, World Science Day
etc. • CFSI films are regularly screened on
Doordarshan for commemoration of
• Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi as well as Swachhta Hi Seva
– Plastic Waste Management.
• 1,583 DVDs were sold of various CFSI
films since April 2019.
• Total revenue generated is
Rs.70,02,120/-
• Participation in International Film
Festivals.
• 12 CFSI Films have participated in
8 International Film Festivals in 8
countries.
• Total revenue generated is Rs.
Show organized by CFSI on the occasion of 150th 70,02,120/-
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Bal • Participation in International Film
Bhavan Kilkari, Patna, Bihar Festivals.

Activities of Marketing/Distribution § Other Proposed Activities :
proposed for the period November 2019 to
• LCD shows will be organized in West
March 2020
Bengal, Maharashtra and Odisha
§ Following activities on occasion of States. Total 300 shows will be
“Children’s Day” i.e. 14th November, conducted covering approx. 75,000
2019 are planned child audiences.
Ø Children’s Film Festivals at following: • In North East region, total 3 Children’s
Film Festivals will be organized in
1. Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand
state of Manipur, Nagaland and
State in association with District
Tripura. Total 18 shows will be
Administration
conducted covering approx. 2700
2. Ahmednagar District in Maharashtra child audience.
State in association with District
• In other than North East, 5 Children’s
Administration
Film Festivals will be organized. Total
3. K o p p a l D i s t r i c t i n K a r n a t a k a 30 shows will be conducted covering
State in association with District approx. 6000 child audience.
Administration
• In process to re- telecast of CFSI
4. Chennai in Tamil Nadu State in classic films on Doordarshan.
association with Government
Ø Organization of National Children’s
Museum
Film Festival (NCFF)
5. CFSI Delhi in association with Films
v CFSI is planning to organize 3 rd
Division is organizing Children’s Film
National Children’s Film Festival at
Festival at Films Division auditorium,
Delhi in association with National
Mahadev Road, Delhi.
Rail Museum from 9th -12th December
Ø Screening at following : 2019.
1. Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES for the period
Maharashtra April 2019 to October, 2019
2. Raj Bhavan, Chennai, Tamilnadu Ø Films completed:
• Screening on Doordarshan – Certification of five Swachhta films viz.
CFSI film “Karamati Coat” will be Master Ki Class, Soch Sauchalay, Swachhata
screened on Doordarshan Delhi Ki Khoj, The Story of Kacharapur & Bachpan
on 14th November 2019. to educate children about benefits of washing
hands, advantage of personal hygiene,
• As a new initiative, CFSI in
awareness about open defecate and lack of
association with Municipal
toilets with an intention to shape them into
Corporation of Greater
useful citizens of modern India under the
Mumbai, Maharashtra is
‘Swachhta Action Plan’, made by Students of
organizing regular screening
age group of 6-16 years (Little Directors) made
for Shelter Home Children
in Phase I at Bihar is completed.
across Mumbai. The project
will flagship by inauguration Ø Films under Production:
of 14th November,2019 at Don
Film Chidiakhana (Hindi -Feature) was
Bosco Shelter Home followed by
previewed again by Examining Committee of
screening of CFSI film “Pappu Ki
CBFC on 7.10.2019 and Revising Committee
Pugdandi”
of CBFC on 6.11.2019.

Ø Dubbing of Films: limited number of staff welfare activities are
undertaken for the whole organization which
As directed by Ministry, dubbing through
includes minority.
NFDC of CFSI’s 10 films in 6 North East
languages and 3 films based on North Eastern Implementation of judgments/orders of
theme to be dubbed 13 regional languages CATs
is done. Out of 94 films, 93 films have been No judgements / orders specific to CFSI
certified by CBFC. have been received.
Ø Making of prints: CAG paras :
17 DCPs, 6 Blue rays and 241 DVDs of All 24 Audit Paras of Inspection Report
CFSI’s titles are prepared for circulation. have been replied and awaiting settlement.
PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES for the period Policy Decisions & Activities Undertaken
November 2019 to March 2020: for the Benefit of Persons with Disabilities:
Ø Film Production: All Directives issued by the Ministry
applicable to CFSI are being adhered to. The
• Under the Swachhta Action Plan,
reservation in recruitment is implemented.
certification of Swachhta Films viz.
Safai, Lokya, A Clean Game, Banjad, Modernization & Computerization :
Reva made by students of age group of CFSI has been using computers based on
6-16 years (Little Directors) in Phase actual needs of individual departments which
II at Rajasthan is under scrutiny. are upgraded periodically.
• Certification of 40 Films made by E-Commerce in the activities:
Little Director on the themes of
Mahatma Gandhiji’s principles on The film production submission of
the occasion of Commemoration proposal, registration of delegates has been
150th birth anniversary of Mahatma made online with integration of payment
Gandhi as per Ministry’s directives. gateway. The film entries submission for the
These films are under process of film festivals organized by CFSI are made
making relevant format for further online. A mobile application with facility
submission to CBFC for certification for promotion of CFSI Activities has been
through vendor. developed. All Payments and Receipts are being
done online. The process of E-Tendering is
Ø Dubbing of Films: followed for procurement of Services.
§ Tenders are being floated for following:
1. Lipsync Dubbing of 7 films in 10 Film and Television
regional languages and 6 North
Eastern languages totaling to 112.
Institute of India
The Film Institute of India was set-up in
2. Dubbing of 17 films in 16 languages 1960. After the Television Wing was added
(i.e. 10 regional languages & 6 North in 1974 it came to be known, renaming it
Eastern languages) in audio described as Film and Television Institute of India
format which will be totaling to 272 and was registered as a Society in October,
films. 1974 under the Registration of Societies Act,
3. Making of above final films in different 1860. The FTII Society consists of eminent
formats i.e. DCP/DVD/BLUE- RAY/. personalities connected with Film, Television,
mov.files etc. Communication, Culture, Alumni of the
Institute and Ex-Officio Government Members
Programmes on Minority Welfare Activities: and is governed by a Governing Council,
CFSI is a small organization with headed by Chairman.

The Institute consists of two Wings: was organised on 18th May 2019. The
the Film and Television Wing, which offers event featured noted filmmaker and FTII
courses in both Film and Television. The Three alumnus from 1981 Direction batch, Mr
Year Courses lead to award of Post Graduate Dilip Ghosh. The event featured screening
Diploma in Direction, Cinematography, Sound of two films including his FTII Diploma
Recording & Sound Design, Editing and Art film “Tira” and his latest Hindi film,
Direction and Production Design. The Institute “Commando”.
also offers a Two Year Post Graduate Diploma
• FTII student diploma film “Ekaant”
Course in Acting, One Year Post Graduate
directed by Sarthak Bhasin has won
Certificate Course in Feature Film Screenplay
SPECIAL JURY AWARD for Art Direction
Writing. The Television Courses consist of
– Neeraj Singh in 66th National Film
One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course
Award 2019 with citation: For its
in Television with specializationsin Direction,
surrealistic design and imagery of a bleak,
Electronic Cinematography, Video Editing,
impending catastrophe.
Sound Recording & TV Engineering.
• FTII student Documentary “Glow Worm In
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2019-20
A Jungle” directed by Ramana Dumpala
• FTII installed a life-size replica of Kargil has won SPECIAL MENTION award in
War Memorial in Dras (Ladakh) at FTII 66th National Film Award 2019 with
Main Gate. The replica was inaugurated citation : For Director’s amazing find and
by Maj Gen RV Singh, VSM, MG Army crisp portrayal of Hema Sane – author,
Signals Corps (ASC) Southern Command philosopher and former professor – who
on the eve of Kargil Vijay Divas (26th July lives unusually, without amenities, in the
2019). city.
• A short film of duration of 3 mins 47 secs • The Film Appreciation course organised
HEY RAM was produced by FTII to mark by the FTII and NFAI was held between
the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma 6th May-1st June 2019.
Gandhi. The film was released through
• During the year under report, many
Twitter by Hon’ble Minister of Information
guest faculty have conducted workshops/
& Broadcasting.
seminars/ Master classes in the FTII on
• In the month of October, apart from various subjects.
routine recordings & broadcasting, Radio
PARTICIPATION OF FTII FILMS IN FILM
FTII participated in a communication
FESTIVALS
programme campaign supported by the
Election Commission of India. A workshop • 10th edition of Chalon Tout Court Film
was conducted at YASHADA on 10th & 11th Festival, France held from 4th to 6th April
October by the Election Commission & 2019.
facilitated by SMART, New Delhi.
• 65th International Short Film Festival
• Under the series SMARANANJALI: Oberhausen, Germany from 1st to 6th
Remembering the Legend, 2-day events May 2019.
involving film screenings, interactions,
presentations and panel discussions • The International Association of Film and
were held in memory of Nabendu Ghosh Television Schools, CILECT, BULGARIA,
(Screenplay) in March, 2019, Guru Dutt May, 2019.
(Actor & Director) in October 2019 and • Fesival the Cannes, Cine foundation
Sanjeev Kumar (Actor) in November, 2019. Selection Paris, 2019, from 14th to 25th
• FTII organised “Padaarpan – Momentous May 2019.
Milestones”, screenings of FTII students • 18th edition of Imagineindia International
Diploma films and project films. The event Film Festival Madrid, Spain from 17th to

31st May 2019. Festival, Tehran, Iran from 16th to 23rd
June 2019.
• The 21st Tel-Aviv International Student
Film Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel from 16th to • 9th edition of Postira Seaside Film
22nd June, 2019. Festival, Postira, Croatia from 23rd to 27th
July 2019.
• 16th edition of Nahal Student Short Film
AWARDS FOR FTII FILMS
: Indian :
1 Sarthak “Ekaant” won SPECIAL JURY 66th National Film Award for 2018
Bhasin AWARD for Art Direction with citation: For its surrealistic
design and imagery of a bleak,
impending catastrophe.
2 Ramana “Glow Worm In A Jungle” won 66th National Film Award 2019 with
Dumpala SPECIAL MENTION award citation : For Director’s amazing find
and crisp portrayal of Hema Sane
– author, philosopher and former
professor – who lives unusually,
without amenities, in the city.
3 Aakanksha “The Beast Called Beauty” won Ist 8th Aarogya Film Festival, Pune
Chitkara Prize in documentary section.
4 Ridhi Chabbra “I Hold Blood” won IInd Prize in
documentary section.
5 Surnajany “Rang Rakhadi” won Best Student 8th National Short Film Festival(NSFF)
Mandal Film
6 Ramesh “Aagaswadi” won Best Non-Fiction
Holbole Film
7 Himanshu “Teen Don Ek” won Jury’s Choice
Prajapati award and Best Screenplay award
8 Ramana “Glow Worm In A Jungle” won
Dumpala Special Mention by Jury
9 Surnajany Rang Rakhadi won Best Sound
Mandal Design award to Kanishk Bhokale.
: Overseas :
1 Swapnil “Thiyya (Labo ur Ad d a )” h a s CILECT, an International Association
Kapure won prestigious Capa Best Film of Film and Television Schools.
Documentary award.
2 Ramana “Glow Worm In A Jungle” won Best Hong Kong Baptist University’s
Dumpala Documentary award Global University Film Awards, Hong
Kong. Cilect Asia – Pacific Association
(Capa)
3 Ramesh “Aagaswadi” won “Paul Cãlinescu” 22 nd Cinemaiubit International
Holbole Award For Best Documentary Film, Student Film Festival, Bucharest.
offered by Romanian Filmmakers
Union (UCIN)

STUDENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME first Indian to be chosen to receive the
2019 Angenieux Special Encouragement
La Femis, Paris Editing Exchange
at the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in
Programe: FTII sent 2 students from 2013
Cinematography ceremony held on May
Editing Batch to La Femis, Paris. The 3 week
24th in Cannes.
long exchange gave FTII students inputs
about image editing, visual effects and motion • The Face of India in the 72nd edition of
capture in French Film Schools and exposed Cannes Film Festival from 14 to 25 May-
them to Editing techniques used in France. 2019: Three SRFTI alumni (i) writer-
director, Shri Saurav Rai, (ii) director-
Griffith University Exchange Programme:
cinematographer Shri Dominic Sangma
Ms. Sanskriti Chattopadhyay (Direction), Mr. P.
and (iii) Kolkata Based Cinematographer,
Kumara Swamy (Cinematography) and Mr. R.
Madhura Palit were present with their
Nithin (Sound Design) of 2016 batch were sent
recent work in different sections at the
to Wanton, Australia for exchange programme
festival, each one aims to encourage
with Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
and promote young cinema emerging in
The 2-week long exchange programme will
different corners of the world.
feature production of documentaries with
students of other film schools and festival of • Two SRFTI’s students Shri Jayabrata Das
the documentary films. The programme will & Shri Pragadish Maruthu (15th batch,
give FTII students International exposure, Cinematography students) were selected
documentary themes, production techniques among the 10 international students from
and will also help in working with foreign crew India, Russia, South Africa and Brazil to
members. get an opportunity to make their own films
in China in July-2019.
Satyajit Ray Film and ü S h r i A c h a r y a V e n n u , 9 t h b a t c h
Cinematography student, alumni of this
Television Institute Institute has got a prestigious honour
Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute at the Shanghai International Film
(SRFTI) was established in 1995 as an Festival. His Cinematography for the
autonomous academic institution and is Garo language (Meghalaya) film Ma. Ama
registered under the West Bengal Societies fetched him the Asian New Talent Award
Registration Act, 1961. Named after the at the 22nd Shanghai International Film
legendary film maestro Satyajit Ray, the Festival-2019. The film was among the
Institute is a National Centre of cine-pedagogy 14 films that were short listed from 300
offering 3-year post-graduate programme in entries.
6(six) specializations in films – (1) Direction • For the first time, SRFTI students’ films
& Screenplay Writing (2) Cinematography will be telecast in all India Doordarshan.
(3) Editing (4) Sound Recording & Design, In addition Doordarshan will also engage
(5) Producing for Film & Television and (6) SRFTI students as interns in their
Animation Cinema and 2 years Post Graduate channels. Moreover Doordarshan will
Diploma Programme in Electronic & Digital also engage SRFTI pass out students for
Media (EDM) in 6(six) Specialization (1) content creation.
Management for EDM (2) Cinematography
for EDM (3) Writing for EDM (4) Direction & • Shri Saikat Sekharesswar Ray, Assistant
Producing for EDM(5) Editing for EDM and (6) Professor, Editing, SRFTI, has been
Sound for EDM. selected for attending the IDFA Academy
Summer School 2019 that took place in
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR Amsterdam from 1 July – 6 July -2019.
• Ms. Madhura Palit, 11th batch student of The IDFA, Bertha Fund is a non-for profit
Cinematography, SRFTI has become the organization that supports documentary

film in developing countries and is Lucknow, from 18th November to 27th
collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of December -2019, for which 18 students
Foreign Affairs. of BNA have been trained in screen acting
and film appreciation during the period.
• Shri Samiran Dutta, Professor,
Cinematography, has been invited in Film • SRFTI had organized a Short Term Course
School Fest -2019 in Munich, German, to on Practice of Film Editing from 30 th
present SRFTI’s student film ‘An Irrelevant March to 26th May, 2019.
Dialogue’ Directed by Shri Moinak Guha,
• SRFTI has launched the second
12th batch, Direction & Screenplay Writing
term foundation courses in Media &
Student, held in November -2019.
Entertainment affiliated to National Skill
• Shri Abhijit Dasgupta, Dean, Electronic Development Council (NSDC), Government
& Digital Media, SRFTI has been awarded of India on (i) Digital Film-Making, (ii)
by the BBC Academy, London, UK for Screen Acting and (iii) Script Writing in
his innovative technical communication collaboration with Ramakrishna Mission,
process in News. and Math, and Peerless Skill Academy, for
which inauguration was held on April 5th,
• Satyajit Ray Film and Television
2019 These courses since 2018 are aiming
Institute(SRFTI) in collaboration with
at imparting skills to the youth of West
Vigyan Prasar, Department of Science &
Bengal for self employment under Skill
Technology, Govt. of India has organized
India Mission. Already 10 districts have
International Science Film Festival of
been covered in addition to participants
India (ISFFI) from 6 – 8 November 2019
from other states.
at SRFTI campus.
• Conducting Short-Term Course for
• INPUT is the Worlds’ Largest Public
Differently Abled Children::A two months
Television production organization. SRFTI
short-course on Screen Acting is organized
organized 2nd MINI INPUT from 29th-30th
by SRFTI from 12th December 2019 for the
August 2019, where participants of the
differently abled children of Monovikas
event got opportunity to interact with
Kendra.
the television professionals (channel
executives, commission editors, directors • A two day seminar cum workshop on
and producers) from all over the world Smartphone Application for A/V in the
through skype. Digital Media was held at SRFTI from 5th
to 6th December 2019.
• 9th Convocation for the 12th Batch
students of this Institute was held on • 2nd ITEC Programme (Indian Technical
2nd May, 2019 on the day of 98th birth and Economic Cooperation Programme)
anniversary of legendary film maestro to be hosted by SRFTI from January to
late Satyajit Ray. In this regard, Shri T.S. March 2020 in collaboration with MEA,
Nagabharana, National Award winner Government of India for the foreign
film-maker was present as Chief Guest professionals in News Automation.
and Shri A.K. Bir, eminent film Director
• A selected package of 8 award winning
was also present as Guest of Honour in
films of 2nd South Asian Short Film
the 9th convocation.
Festival was screened on 1st April, 2019 in
• Film Appreciation Course for Students of SRFTI where the crew members interacted
Bharatendu Natya Academy, Lucknow:: with the SRFTI’s students.
A 6-weeks Film Appreciation short course
• The Institute is duly observing Swachhta
has been undertaken by this Institute for
Hi Seva from September 11 th to 2 nd
students of Bharatendu Natya Academy,
October -2019.

Selection at Film Festivals and awards by the Students
S. No Name of Film/ Name of Award Selection in Film Festival/Awards

Documentary Winner
: INDIAN :
1. ‘Look At The Ashok Veilou Best Short Fiction film in 12 th International
Sky’ Documentary and Short Film Festival Kerala.
(IDSFFK), held on June -2019.
2. ‘Asthitva’ Sharad Uikey First prize (Gold) award in the Design Olympics
held at National Institute of Design, Andhra
Pradesh.
3. ‘Abridged’ Gaurav Puri Won Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best
Documentary Film, at 25th Kolkata International
Film Festival (KIFF) held on November -2019.
4. ‘Life’ Vivek Prakash and Selected for screening at Anifest (Mumbai)
Yangchen Thapa conducted by The Animation Society of India
(TASI), Mumbai, held on November -2019.
5. ‘Yagna’ Vivek Prakash
6. ‘Mamatva’ Kirti Singh Selected in International Film Festival of
India, Goa, in the Indian Panorama, held on
November -2019.
: Overseas :
1. ‘Ma Tuki’ Suchana Saha First prize in international animation competition
in Simorgh international Film festival held at
Tehran, Iran, held on November - 2019. Selected
for screening in 66th Pula Film Festival-2019 in
Pula, Croatia, held on June-2019.
2 ‘Pareshan Ishan Sharma Selected for screening in India Film Festival in
Gully Ka Stuttgart, German, held on June- 2019.
Bhagwan
Sikandar’
3 ‘An Irrelevant Kenneth Cyrus Won the Best Cinematography Award on the film
Dialogue’ directed by Mr. Mainak Guha at 39th Film School
Fest, Munich, Germany, held on November -2019.
FILM & TELEVISION INSTITUTE of the North Eastern region on similar lines
to that of Film & Television Institute of India,
IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Pune (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film & Television
(NORTH EASTERN REGION) Institute (SRFTI).
As part of Government’s initiatives for CPWD has been engaged for execution of
overall development of North Eastern Region construction work of FTI at Arunachal Pradesh.
of the country and to encourage talent among a Bhumi Puja was performed at the site on 8th
youngsters of the North East in the sector of November,2019 and the work of setting up of
film and television, the Ministry proposed to FTI, Arunachal Pradesh has resumed.
establish a Film and television Institute in any

Currently, short term courses related to § Actuality material recorded in news
film and television sector are being conducted coverage done by Indian and foreign
at the temporary campus. production set ups.
§ Documentaries of historical importance
National Film Archive of made by Government and private agencies.
India Jayakar Bungalow:-
OVERVIEW “Jayakar Bungalow” in the premises of
NFAI’s main campus at Law College Road is
The National Film Archive of India was
a structure classified as heritage structure
established as a media unit under the Ministry
by the Pune Municipal Corporation. It is
of Information and Broadcasting in February,
the building in which the Barrister Mukul
1964 with the following aims and objectives: -
R. Jayakar used to stay. Barrister Mukul
1. To trace, acquire and preserve for posterity Jaykar was a renowned educationist and legal
the heritage of National cinema and build luminary was the first Vice-Chancellor of Pune
up a representative collection of World University and made immense contributions
Cinema; to the rich heritage of Pune. The building has
a decent solid structure in stone with wooden
2. To classify and document data related to staircase and windows.
film, undertake and encourage research
on cinema and publish and distribute From its modest beginnings in 1964 when
them; it was housed in small sheds with make-shift
vaults in the premises of the Film Institute
3. To act as a centre for dissemination of
of India, Pune, NFAI office shifted to Jaykar
film culture in the country and to ensure
Bungalow in May, 1974 with its staff started
the cultural presence of Indian cinema
working in Jaykar Bungalow. The Jayakar
abroad.
Bungalow was acquired by NFAI along with
two acre of land in March, 1981 from Indian
Film Acquisition Policy of NFAI
Law Society. In Jaykar Bungalow, NFAI had
§ Films which are awarded prizes and its office till January, 1994 when it moved into
certificates of merit in the State Awards a new building in the same premises, where
for Films in India and in International Film film vaults designed according to international
Festivals. film preservation standards, a reasonably
well-equipped preservation department, a
§ Films shown in the Indian Panorama
well-stocked book and periodical library and
section of International Film Festivals.
a cataloguing, research and documentation
§ All films which have been popular at box centre which contains a precious collection
office and seen by large audiences in India of cinema posters, stills and other ancillary
and abroad. material are also housed. The archive has 3
Cinema auditoriums for the public screening
§ Film adaptations of well-known literary
of films from its collection.
works both Indian and foreign.
The Jayakar Bungalow is historically
§ Films shot in Indian and foreign locales
important for the country due to its heritage
and made either by Indian or foreign
value and therefore needed to be preserved in
nationals.
good condition for posterity. The Government
§ All films financed/produced by NFDC and of India has allocated Rs. 9 crore and it is
other Government organizations. proposed to utilize this Jayakar Bungalow
by setting up digital library. The scheme
§ Representative examples of good children’s
would involve suitable preservation work of
films.

the building and setting up of the required Film Storage/Preservation
infrastructure for digital library.
NFAI houses, nearly 27 state-of- the-art,
Important Acquisitions in recent past:- film preservation facilities/vaults with archival
standards and specifications. These vaults
NFAI has secured a rare 10 minute have the capacity of nearly 2 lakh film reels
footage concerning Shimla conference of 1945 storage. The film vaults are maintained with
featuring Mahatma Gandhi Mulana Azad, C following temperatures for black and white
Rajgopalacharin etc. This rare footage was films, color films and nitrate based films: -
received from London based Margaret South
(Taylor) Daughter of William Taylor. Type of Temperatures Relative
films Humidity
Shri Anandji, renowned music composer Nitrate Films 10 degrees -12 40 per cent
of Kalyanji- Anandji donated the film material degrees C
from his personal collection to NFAI for
Black & 10 degrees – 12 40 per cent
preservation. He visited NFAI and handed White films degrees C +/ - 5
over some of the audio spools of his song
recordings. Colour films 2 degrees – 4 30 percent
degrees C +/- 5
In an important acquisition, photographs
and other material from personal collection of Participation in Film Festivals:
family of renowned film maker G Aravindan,
is now part of NFAI. Shri Ramu Aravindan, 17th Pune International Film Festival
son of G Aravindan donated the material and was organized from 11th to 17th January
handed over it to NFAI. 2019, daily four screenings were held at
NFAI Main Theatre 08 various films from
A huge collection of films and other NFAI collection were screened during the
material from the personal collection of Shri festival. Many dignitaries, members of the film
Mahendra Kumar, who was a close associate of fraternity, delegates and film lovers visited.
legendary Indian Film Director Ritwik Ghatak,
has been acquired by National Film Archive of NFAI in Collaboration with Nature
India (NFAI). Wild Charitable Trust Forest Department
organized screening of Film “Clash of Tigress”
Madhur Bhandarkar’s latest period on 1st Jan 2019 at NFAI Main Theatre.
political thriller ‘Indu Sarkar’ is now a part of
NFAI. Filmmaker Bhandarkar himself handed NFAI have Organized Sport’s Film
over the digital version of the film to NFAI for Festival (on eve of Khelo India 2019 which
the purpose of archiving during his visit to was held in Pune and inaugurated by I&B
NFAI. Minister Mr. R Rathod) in which 3 rare films /
footage’s were screened “1) Clip of ceremonial
A rare footage of an iconic Marathi film cricket Match played in Kolhapur in
Vande Mataram (1948) in which legendary 1948-49 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (2nd)
writer and playwright PL Deshpande played the playing cricket 2) Berlin Olympics 1936” 3)
lead role along with his wife Sunita Deshpande Footages of Football match of 1950 palyed
is now part of NFAI collection. A VHS cassette between Dalhousie Club Vs Mohan Bagan, in
containing about 35 minute footage of the film Kolkata on 8th Jan 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre.
is part of the collection that was donated to
NFAI by Shri Dinesh Thakur, nephew of Sunita NFAI Organized Science Film Festival
Deshpande and Shri Satish Jakatdar, film in collaboration with Aashay Film Club &
historian along with U-Matic tapes containing Sanshodhan (ISSRO) from 26th Jan 2019 to
rare footage of Harmonium playing by PL 28th Jan 2019 in which 11 films were screened
Deshpande. in NFAI Main Theatre.

NFAI in collaboration with Symbiosis @ NFAI Main Thetare. This was on the theme &
college, (ELTIS), North East Cultural Women in Transnational Cinema & the festival
Association PUNE, (NECOP organized North was OPEN TO ALL.
East Film festival (NEFF) from 1st Feb to 3rd
Feb 2019 @ NFAI Phase II. This program was NFAI in Collaboration with Alliance Frances
OPEN to ALL. in collaboration Organized “Francophone Film
Festival” on 16th March & 17th March 2019 @
North East Film Festival 2018. NFAI Main Theatre. Six films were screened.
The festival was OPEN TO ALL.
NFAI in collaboration with Pune
International Centre (PIC) arranged a Special NFAI in Collaboration with Thai Consulate
screening of Srilankan Film “Hansa Vilak”. in Mumbai organized “Thai Film Festival”
The Actress of the film “Swarna Mallawarachchi” from 29th March to 31st March 2019 at NFAI
was present among the audience for Main Theatre. Nine films from Thailand were
interaction. screened. The festival was OPEN TO ALL
NFAI in collaboration with Kalamaharshi NFAI & Arbaat Children Film Club
Charitable Trust, Pune Organized “Dance organized Children Film shows on 30th March,
Film Festival” on 16th & 17th Feb 2019 at 2019 at NFAI Phase II Kothrud.
NFAI Main Theatre. Three films from NFAI’S
collection were screened. This program was NFAI in collaboration with Samvad Pune
OPEN to ALL. organized Children Film Festival from 15th April
2019 to 20th April 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre.
NFAI in collaboration with Smart City Six films were screened. (Four films sere issued
Pune as a part of their Campaign arranged from NFAI collection)
film screening. Three films from NFAI collection
were shown @ NFAI Main Theatre from 18th to NFAI in collaboration with Arbaat Film
20th Feb 2019. This program was OPEN to ALL club Pune, organized Arbaat Children
club screening on 27th April 2019 at NFAI
NFAI in collaboration with Department Phase II
of Mass Communication Studies, Savitribai
Phule Pune University organized “National NFAI in collaboration with Akhil Bhartiya
Short Film Festival” from 22nd & 23rd Feb Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal conducted
2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre. a “One Day workshop for producers /
Distributors & Financier” on 5th May 2019,
NFAI in collaboration with Beyond @NFAI Main Theatre.
Entertainment, Pune an organization based
in Pune, arranged a special screening of NFAI in collaboration with Arbhaat Film
“Documentary Film on Vishnu pant Damle club organized “Children Film Club” on 25th
& Madhubala” on 24 th Feb 2019 @ NFAI May 2019, @ NFAI Phase II.
Main Theatre. The screening was followed by
discussion. This program was OPEN to ALL. NFAI in collaboration with Arbhaat
Film club, organized “Children Film Club”
NFAI in Collaboration with Ashay Film screening on 25th May 2019, @ NFAI Phase II.
Club, Pune & Aayam a group of journists in
Pune, in Collaboration with NFAI organized NFAI in Collaboration with Alliance
“Women’s Film Festival” from 8th March to 10th Francoise and Rotary Film club organized
March 2019 at NFAI Main Theatre. 11 films short film festival on 15th June & 16th June
were screened. The festival was OPEN TO ALL. 2019 @ NFAI Phase II.
NFAI in Collaboration with TIFA Working NFAI in collaboration with Nature Walk
Studios, organized Screening of films “Suberna Charitable Trust Pune, arranged a premier
Rekha” & “Achyut Kanya” on 15th March 2019 show of a New Film “Queen of Taru” on 20th

June 2019 @ Main Theatre NFAI. This program Documentary on Vasant Desai on 1st Aug
was OPEN TO ALL. 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre. OPEN TO ALL
NFAI in Collaboration with The Korean NFAI and Kaavadi production LLP
consulate organized Korean Film Festival on Screened Feature Film “His Father’s Voice”
21st & 22nd June 2019 @ Main Theatre NFAI. on 11th August 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre.
NFAI in collaboration with Aashay Film NFAI and Arbaat film club organized short
Club organized Tunisian Film Festival on film club screening on 18th Aug 2019 @ NFAI
27th& 28th June 2019 @ Main Theatre NFAI. Main Theatre
NFAI in collaboration with Arbaat Film NFAI and Sahir Ludhiyani foundation
Club Organized Children Film club on 29th Award Ceremony Screened Film “Anuradha”
June 2019 @ NFAI Phase II. on 10th Oct 2019 at NFAI Main Theatre.
NFAI in collaboration with Kalavardhini NFAI in Collaboration with and Beyond
Charitable Trust Pune, organized screening of Entertainment organized AV Program on
a film on the legendary Dancer Shri Ram Gopal Anant Sapre on 13th Oct 2019 at NFAI Main
by Sunil Kothari on 30th June 2019. OPEN TO Theatre.
ALL
NFAI and Sanvadsetu organization
NFAI in collaboration with Delegation of organized AV Program on Amitabh Bachchan
the European Union to India & Ministry of on 20th oct 2019 at NFAI Main Theatre.
Information and Broadcasting Govt of India
Organized European film Festival from 5th NFAI and Elan Production Pune screened
July 2019 to 11th July 2019 @ NFAI Main Short Film “Dream” on 20th Oct 2019 at NFAI
Theatre. In which 22 films are screened. Main Theatre Phase II.
NFAI in collaboration with Arbaat Film NFAI and Lokmat Media Private Ltd
Club organized Children Film Club on 27th organized publication of this year’s Deepotsav
July 2019, @ NFAI Main Theatre Phase II. 2019 at NFAI Main Theatre.
NFAI in collaboration with Pune’s Radio NFAI in Collaboration with Arbaat film
FM Channel organized “Marathi Film club, Pune organized Children’s Club film.
Festival” from 5th to 9th Aug 2019 @ NFAI
Main Theatre. Marathi classics Banwa NFAI in collaboration with Sangeet Natak
Banwi, Duniyadari, Maherchi sadi, Dombivali Academy Screened Documentary Film “Guru
fast and Natarang were screened. Leading Maa Annapurna Devi” made by Sri Nirmal
celebrities like Sachin, Supriya, Ashok Saraf, Chander Dandriyal on 23rd Nov 2019@ NFAI
Nivedita Saraf were present The listeners got Main Theatre. This program was open to the
a chance to talk to the celebrities/ask them Public.
questions and even take selfies with them
in selfie booth. The program was very well NFAI in Collaboration with Aashay Film
received the Pune audience. Club Screened Marathi Film “Fatte-shikast”
on 29th Nov 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre
NFAI in Collaboration with party
Protecterra Ecological Foundation & Aashay Special Events:
Film Club, Pune screened a Documentary film
“Wild Karnataka” on 25th Aug 2019 @ NFAI A P r iva te p a r ty D r . K e d a r A w a t i
Main Theatre. (FTII Professor of Music) arranged Documentary
film on his Father “Vice Admiral (Retired)
NFAI in collaboration with Beyond MP Awati” on 7th Jan 2019 at NFAI Main
Entertainment Group, Pune Organized AV Theatre, Program was for Invitees & made
Program on Madan Mohan & screened Open to All.

Srividya Enterprises & Shankar Jaikishan who passed away recently by screening four of
Foundation, a private Party Organized his films at NFAI Theatre. This program was
AV musical Program on 24th Jan 2019, at open to all.
NFAI Main Theatre which was Open to All.
NFAI lunched Hindi translation of
Manashakti Proyog Kendra Lonavala a Digital Dilemma in a special event at
private party organized AV Program on film Delhi. Mr John Bailey, President of Academy
“VANDEMATARAM” as a Tribute to Swami of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (popularly
Dnyananand, PL Deshpane, Sudhir Phadle known as Oscar Academy) was the chief guest,
being as their Centenary year, on 25th Jan an Academy Publication in Delhi. Also present
2019 at NFAI Main Theater. on the occasion were renowned film editor
and Governor of Academy Ms Carol Littleton,
A Private party Prasanna Pethe organized Justice Manmohan Sarin, Chairman FCAT,
AV Program on “Life of Sashi Kapoor” on 14th Amit Khare, Secretary I & B, Prasoon Joshi,
Mar 2019 at NFAI Phase II Kothrud. OPEN TO Chairman CBFC, Ujwal Nirgudkar, Member of
ALL. the Academy and Prakash Magdum, Director
NFAI
Samapathik Trust a Pune based
organization organized “Queer (LGBTI) Film A Private Party Vikas India Trust organized
Festival” on 23rd March 2019 at NFAI Main International Short Film Festival from 14th
Theatre. June to 16th June 2019 @ Main Theatre NFAI.
NFAI paid homage to Shri Girish Karnad A Private Party Shrividya Enterprises
The President of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Mr. John Bailey launching the Hindi
version of ‘Digital Dilemma’ by NFAI, at a Special Interactive Session, organised by the Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting, in New Delhi on May 28, 2019

organized “AV Program on Shankar Jai Supply of films for various programmes &
Kishan and their Immortal Heroines” on the programmes held by NFAI:-
19th July 2019 @ NFAI Main Theatre.
NFAI’s activities to disseminate film
As part of Independence Day Celebration culture in India are manifold. Its Distribution
NFAI organized special screenings of three Library has about 25 active film club/ members
films on Patriotic Theme on 17th Aug 2019 @ throughout the country. The Archive supplies
NFAI Main Theatre. (Shaheed / Hindi. Roja / films for various screening programmes and
Tamil * Netaji SC Bose). film festivals across India. During the year
NFAI supplied films and organized various
Inauguration of the Restored Jaykar film festivals in coordination with other
Bungalow: The Hon’ble Minister of Information organizations
and Broadcasting Inaugurated the restored
Jaykar Bungalow at National Film Archive of NFAI, Arbhaat Film Club and Raju Sutar
India in Pune. The Minster complimented NFAI together launched a Film Club with a special
on the beautiful restoration of this heritage focus on documentary films. The film club
property which was once the residence of will showcase a documentary film every
Br Mr. Jaykar, the first Vice Chancellor of month, along with interactive sessions with
University of Pune. The Minster also released filmmakers and film scholars.
the booklet ‘Parampara: An ode to Jayakar
Bungalow that chronicles the past and present For Hyderabad Literary Festival Sent
of the structure along with story of restoration. to Dr. B Kinnera Murthy Hyderabad 1 was
The special feature is the experience of some issued from NFAI collection. For Bengaluru
prominent artists of Indian Cinema who stayed International Film Festival 3 Films was issued
at the Jayakar Bungalow as part of FTII girls’ from NFAI collection.
hostel. The Minster said the new digital library
at Jakar Bungalow will be beneficial for the Kochi Biennale Film Festival 7 Films was
film researchers. issued from NFAI collection.
A special screening of newly acquired rare For Kolhapur International Film Festival
footage of Mahatma Gandhi has organized 1 Film was issued from NFAI collection.
to celebrate 150th Birth Anniversary
For Bimal Roy Memorial and Film
celebration of Mahatma Gandhi on 02nd
Society Mumbai 2 Film was issued from NFAI
October 2019, at NFAI Main Theatre.
collection.
IFFI 2019: NFAI, in collaboration with
For Indian Film Festival II Cinema
BOC, put up a special multimedia digital
Ritrovato Bologna (Italy)1 Film was issued from
exhibition to celebrate the 50th edition of
NFAI collection.
IFFI. The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri.
Amit Khare, Secretary I & B in the presence For Mumbai International film Festival
of Shri Parimal Rai, Chief Secretary, Govt of @ Mumbai 1 Film was issued from NFAI
Goa. Many dignitaries and film personalities collection.
visited the exhibition. Besides delegates
also visited the Exhibition. As it was kept For Guwahati International Film Festival
open to the public, the exhibition received a @ Guwahati Film
huge response. Content for the multimedia
exhibition on the Golden Jubilee of IFFI was Films sent for International Film Festivals:
prepared and set to he outsourced Agency for
23 Installations which covered the history of For Ritwik Ghatak film festival @ Colombia
Indian Cinema, etc. More than 2000 pertinent University New York/ FILM @ Lincoln Center
images were also provided. 5 was issued from NFAI collection.

FILM APPRECIATION COURSES Republic Day celebrations. The Exhibition was
on from 26 January till 31st January 2019.
44 th Film Appreciation Course was
conducted by FTII and NFAI during 6th May – 1st Inauguration of NMIC, FD, Mumbai:
June. All administrative work pertaining to this NFAI sent soft copies of the Exhibition on
Course like Registration of Participants, Daily The Mahatma on Celluloid (62 Exhibits), 71
emails regarding study material, feedback Exhibits of posters of iconic Indian films and
forms, General Administration, was attended 50 Dadasaheb Phalke Awardees.
by this Section. 79 Participants attended
this Course. It was inaugurated by renowned The Mahatma on Celluloid: NFAI put up
filmmaker Shaji Karun. The Valedictory an Exhibition of 15 Exhibits at FTII to on the
Function was graced by renowned filmmaker occasion of the Republic Day celebrations. The
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Exhibition is still open for public.
Film Appreciation Course in Marathi: IFFI 2019: NFAI, in collaboration with

All administrative work pertaining to this BOC, put up a special multimedia digital
Course was attended by this Section. The exhibition to celebrate the 50th edition of IFFI.
Course was inaugurated by noted filmmaker, The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri. Amit
Shri.Sachin Kundalkar on 19.09.2019 and it Khare, Secretary I & B in the presence of Shri
was concluded by noted film actor Tanuja on Parimal Rai, Chief Secretary, Chief Secretary,
24.09.2019. Shri Adinath Kothare interacted Govt of Goa. Many dignitaries and film
with the participants after the screening of his personalities visited the exhibition. Besides
award-winning film PAANI. 67 Participants delegates also visited the Exhibition. As it was
from all parts of Maharashtra attended kept open to the public, the exhibition received
the Course and 9 Film Teachers/Faculty a huge response. Content for the multimedia
delivered lectures on various aspects of Film exhibition on the Golden Jubilee of IFFI was
Appreciation. Feature films (8) and short films prepared and set to he outsourced Agency for
were screened during the Course for the benefit 23 Installations which covered the history of
of the participants Indian Cinema, etc. More than 2000 pertinent
images were also provided.
IIInd Winter Film Appreciation Course
2019: This Course was held in collaboration PLAN AND NON-PLAN PROGRAMMES
with FTII. 1st Dec. 2019 to 15th Dec. 2019 at
the Phase II Complex of NFAI. 24 Participants Plan Outlay
from all parts of India NFAI has a budget provision of Rs. 5.50
crores during 2019-20 for two Plan Schemes
POSTER EXHIBITIONS namely Acquisition of Archival Films and Film
The Mahatma on Celluloid: NFAI had put Material and Upgradation of Infrastructure of
up Exhibition at the Pune International Film NFAI including Jayakar Bungalow and setting
Festival from 10th to 17th January 2019. It was up of Digital Library. The new Plan Scheme
inaugurated by BAFTA Award Winning Actor namely National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM)
Rohini Hattangadi, multiple award winning has a total outlay of Rs. 22.48 crores during
Director, Govind Nihalani in the presence of 2019-20.
Festival Director Jabbar Patel. A statement showing Plan Performance
The Mahatma on Celluloid: The same during 2019-20 is enclosed at Annexure-C.
Exhibition travelled to Mumbai for the Budget provision for North East region and
Yashwant Film Festival which was held from Jammu & Kashmir
20th to 25th January 2019. The Mahatma on
Celluloid: NFAI put up an Exhibition of 15 Considering the nature of activities of
Exhibits at FTII to on the Occasion of the NFAI it was not considered feasible/possible

to provide any budget provision for North-East and Non-Plan are given below:
region and Jammu & Kashmir.
2019-20
Statement showing the Budget for Plan Budget Estimates 2019-2020
(Rs. In Crore)
Major Head “2220” - Establishment Central Sector Schemes
Information & Publicity
Revenue 6.13 22.98
Capital 0.00 5.00
Total 6.13 27.98
ADMINISTRATION OBC, as per the norms amended from time to

time.
Organizational set up
Use of Hindi as Official Language
With headquarters in Pune the NFAI has
three Regional Offices at Bangalore, Kolkata Hindi Pakhwada (fortnight) was celebrated
and Thiruvananthapuram. These regional from 14.09.2017 to 28.09.2017. Competition
offices are primarily engaged in the task of consisting of Dictation, Slogan on Swachta
diffusing film culture in the respective areas campaign and Antakshari were held in which
through film societies, educational institutions all the employees of NFAI participated. On
and cultural organizations. The functioning of 19.9.2017 a workshop was conducted by Shri
the regional offices is overseen by the Director, Rajendra Kumar Verma Assistant Director
NFAI. The staff strength of NFAI is 49 which is (OL), Hindi Shikshan Yojna, Pune on usage of
inclusive of the three Regional Offices is (22 in IT tools for effective usage of Hindi in day today
the administrative wing and 27 in the technical work. Prizes were awarded to the winners of
wing). the competition.
Budget provisions with regard to Tribal Achievements in Implementation of Official
Sub-Plan/Special Component Plan for SCs Language Policy:
and STs.
National Film Archive of India has
Considering the nature of activities of been awarded with following awards for
NFAI it was not considered feasible to provide Achievements in Implementation of Official
any budget provisions with regard to Tribal Language :
Sub-Plan/Special Component Plan for SCs
1. Second Prize in Implementation of
and STs.
Official Language for the year 2018-19 by
FIAF Town Official Language Implementation
Committee.
NFAI has been a member of the
International Federation of Film Archives since 2. Third Prize in Implementation of Official
May, 1969. FIAF membership enables NFAI in Language by Ministry of Information and
getting expert advice, know-how and material Broadcasting on 26 November 2019
on preservation techniques, documentation,
3. Special Prize in Implementation of Official
bibliographies, etc. It also facilitates exchange
Language by Ministry of Information and
of rare films with other Archives under archival
Broadcasting on 26 November 2019
exchange programmes.
Departmentalized Accounts
Welfare of SC/ST/OBC
NFAI follows the departmental accounting
Due care is taken to provide benefits and
system introduced in 1976. Under this
welfare for the employees belonging to SC/ST/

arrangement NFAI’s Pay and Accounts are nfaipune.gov.in) and obtain necessary
controlled by PAO, FD, and Mumbai. Director, information. Information on Citizens’ Charter
NFAI as the Head of Department has been is up-dated from time to time.
designated as DDO and has delegated these
Implementation of Action Plan
powers to the Administrative Officer, NFAI.
SFC approval for the New Plan Scheme
Deputations/Delegations
for the 12th Five Year Plan “Upgradation of
1) To attend the Retrospective of Indian infrastructure of NFAI including Jayakar
Silent Films, organized by Foundation Bungalow and setting up of digital library”
Jerome Pathe, Paris from March 19th to was received on 14.6.2013 which is under
March 23rd 2019. implementation. Security fencing and internal
road at Phase-II of NFAI was completed,
2) To attend the 4th BRICS Film Festival
installation of Dolby Digital Sound System,
organized by the Ministry of Citizenship of
providing of chairs and carpet at Phase-I
Federal Government of Brazil, in Niteroi,
auditorium and replacement of DG set was
Brazil from September 30th to October 3rd,
completed and Electrical work like replacement
2019.
of air-conditioning for vaults, auditorium,
3) To attend the 3rd Pingyao Crouching firefighting system have also been installed.
Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Restoration of Jayakar Bungalow, which is a
Festival (PYIFF) hosted by Pingyao Film heritage monument was completed and was
Festival Co., Ltd and Actively supported inaugurated on 15 September 2019 by Hon.
by Pingyao Government, from October Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
10th to October 14th 2019.
Modernization, Computerization and
Implementation of the Judgements/orders e-governance/e-commerce
of CATs NFAI is a cultural and research
Information in respect of NFAI in this organization and is engaged in the primary
regard under report may please be treated as task of acquiring and preserving the heritage
NIL, as no such Judgements/orders of CATs of Indian Cinema. It also acts as a Centre for
received by NFAI. dissemination of film culture in the country.
General public, serious students of cinema and
RTI Act – 2005 researchers from different parts of the country
and from across the globe enjoy better access
NFAI has implemented the Right to
to the collection and services of the Archive
Information Act, 2005 as notified by the Govt.
through its website. Application forms for film
of India. 25 applications were received by NFAI
appreciation courses and Research Fellowship
for the period 1st March, 2019 to December,
Schemes are available on the website. Public
2019 and necessary information was provided
queries are mostly attended through e-mail
to the applicants as per the rules. This Act has
(nfaipune@gmail.com). NFAI has Internet, fax
brought transparency in the functioning of the
and scanning facility. The Official Facebook
organization.
and Twitter accounts of NFAI have are in
Grievance Cell operation and being actively used.
Director, NFAI being the Head of Vigilance Activities
Department has been designated as Grievance
The information on vigilance activities
Officer. All grievances have been redressed as
during the year under report is as under:-
per the government rules and norms.
1. Details of vigilance set up of the organization
Citizens’ Charter at Headquarter and in field offices:
Citizens’ Charter is hosted on NFAI’s This office does not have the post of
website. Citizens can visit our website (www. Chief Vigilance Officer and as such the

Director as Head of Department has been National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM):
designated as Vigilance Officer.
“National Film Heritage Mission”, a Rs.
2. Preventive vigilance activities during the 597.41 Crore project was approved by the
period: Ministry of I&B, Govt. of India, in November,
2014 through Ministry of Finance for restoring
i. Number of regular inspections
and preserving the film heritage of India. This
conducted during the period : Twelve
is a part of 12th Five Year Plan which will spill
ii. Number of surprise inspections over to 13th Five Year Plan as per the year-wise
carried out during the period: Twelve allocation of Plan outlay. This initiative will be
greatly appreciated by the film industry. This
3. Surveillance and detection activities
new plan scheme has taken care of digitization/
during the period:
restoration of films available with NFAI as
i. Details of the areas selected for well as other media units under film wing of
keeping surveillance: Security and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
copying of films. Implementation of the plan scheme is given
ii. Number of persons identified for to National Film Archive of India, Pune.
being kept under surveillance: Nil Total four meetings of the High Level
4. Punitive activities (number to be indicated Committee constituted under National Film
against 4 (i) to (x) where the appointing Heritage Mission (NFHM) were held under
authority is other than President): the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting on the
i. Number of complaints/references implementation of the Mission. AS&FA, JS
received during the period: Nil (Films), DG (FD), Shri Jahnu Barua and Rajiv
ii. Number of cases in which preliminary Mehrotra, SRFTI, Kolkata Director representing
inquiry was conducted: Nil the chairman attended the meetings.
iii. Number of cases where preliminary Identification and engagement of personnel
inquiry report were received: Nil and a Consultant to empanel the implementing
iv. Number of cases in which charge agency/cies for various activities of National
sheets for major penalty were issued Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) has been
: Nil appointed.
v. Number of cases in which charge Objectives of the National Film Heritage

sheets for minor penalty were issued: Mission (NFHM)
Nil i) To undertake film condition assessment
vi. Number of persons on whom major of the film collection and to ascertain the
penalty was imposed: Nil left over life of the film.
vii. Number of persons on whom minor ii) Preventive conservation of 1, 32,000 film
penalty was imposed: Nil reels.
viii. Number of persons placed under iii) 2k/4k picture and sound restoration of
suspension: Nil 1086 landmark feature films and 1152
ix. Number of persons against whom shorts of Indian Cinema and recording of
administrative action such as new picture and sound inter-negatives of
issuance of warning etc was taken : each film.
Nil
iv) Digitization of 1160 features films and
x. Number of persons prematurely 1660 shorts.
retired under relevant provisions of
v) Construction of archival and preservation
rules: Nil
facilities for preservation of material

restored under NFHM in dust free, low Max Mueller Bhavan, Alliance Francaise
humidity, and low temperature conditions and British Council in Pune also organized
at NFAI campus, Pune. screening programmes for the benefit of their
members and NFAI Film Circle members on a
vi) Training workshops and courses in field of
regular. basis. During the period under report
conservation, preservation and archiving
the main auditorium and preview theatre were
in co-ordination with international
rented out for 389 programmes.
agencies that are experts in this field.
Facilities to Producers/Copyright Owners:
Theatre Facilities
NFAI is rendering services to producers/
NFAI has three multi-purpose theatres. A
copyright owners in respect of supply of
preview theatre of 35 seats and main theatre of
films for repairing their original negatives,
320 seats in the main campus and state of the
preparation of duplicate copies and video
art theatre of 210 seats at Kothrud. Apart from
copying for telecast purposes. A number of
NFAI’s own programmes and FTII’s academic
celluloid classics being telecast on the national
screenings, the facilities were also availed
and satellite networks were collected from its
of by other institutions for their screening
collection.
programmes, lectures, seminars etc.
Annexure A
Some of the important fresh titles added to the Archive during the period under report:-
Mahal 35mm Hindi
Dard 35mm Hindi
Chaman 35mm Punjabi
Shri ram Avtar 16mm
Chaal baaz 16mm
Paisa Hi paisa 16mm
AICC-1938 Faizpur Congress 35mm
Aaj Ka Arjun 35mm
Deekarina Mandava 35mm Gujrati
Hagalu Vesha 35mm Kannada
Aadhuri 35mm Kannada
AMRUTHA GALIGE 35mm Kannada
ONDU MUTHINA KATHE 35mm Kannada
ULTA PULTA 35mm Kannada
NANJUNDI KALYANA 35mm Kannada
MUSSANJE MATHU 35mm Kannada
JOOGULA 35mm Kannada
DHARMA DEVATHE 35mm Kannada

CHIGURIDA KANASU 35mm Kannada Reels
SPEEDING AHEAD 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
ANTHARA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
KENGAL HANUMANTHIA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
HOSA CHI GURU 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
ONE MAN WAR 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
GENERAL KARIAPPA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
SUGAMA DAARI 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
SAMANATHE 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
NEMADIYA BADAKU 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
DR. NIRANJAN 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
G.V.G GUNDAPPA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
NAYA NINADU NEERU NAMADU 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
BHUKAMPA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
DR. SHIVRAM KARANTH 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
SADHANA ARADHANE 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
DALITA KASU 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
RASHTRA KAVI KUVEMPU 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
MAHATMA GANDHI JEEVAN DARSHAN 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
VIVEKANANDA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
NETAJI 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
NAGALAND MUNNADA 35mm Kannada 1 Reels
Sati Savitri 16mm Marathi
CHAMAN 35mm Hindi 17 Reels
DARD 35mm Hindi 13 Reels
CHARITRA 35mm Hindi 12 Reels
DHARAM KARAM 35mm Hindi 18 Reels
PREM GRANTH 35mm Hindi 18 Reels
AA AAB LAUT CHALE 35mm Hindi
BADI MAA 35mm Hindi 13 Reels
MEENAR 35mm Hindi 13 Reels
NADIYA KE PAAR 35mm Hindi 13 Reels

KORA KAGAZ 35mm Hindi 14 Reels
1 Reel Trailor
SANT RAVIDAS KI AMAR KAHANI 35mm Hindi 15 Reels
ANNEXURE – B
Statement showing archival acquisition as on 31st December, 2019
Items As on
31.12.2019
Films 21692
Video Cassettes 3687
DVD 3241
Books 30240
Scripts 45040
Pre-recorded audio cassettes 1098
Stills 196468
Wall Posters 38768
Song Booklets 24672
Audio Tapes (oral history) 191
Press Clippings 228025
Pamphlets/folders 9464
Slides 9144
Disc records 3249
Audio Compact Discs 155
Digitization of ancillary film material 383511
ANNEXURE – C
Plan Performance 2019-20
Programme/Schemes S.B.G. R.E.2019- Actual Expenditure

2019-20 20 upto 31.12.2019
Acquisition of Archival films and Film 2.50 2.29 1.32
Material.
Upgradation of infrastructure of NFAI 3.00 2.16 2.05
including Jayakar Bungalow and setting
up of digital library.
National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). 17.48 3.59 2.43
Major Works 5.00 0.02 0.00

ANNEXURE – D
Statistics in respect of all important activities of NFAI
No. of Reels/Films 16mm 35mm
1. Detailed checking of films — 324
2. Routine checking of films — 578
3. Routine checking of Reels — 5140
Dissemination of film culture
1. Distribution Library Members 274
2. No. of films supplied to Distribution Library Members Nil
3. Films supplied for special occasions 70
4. Joint Screenings 88
5. Films supplied for Film Appreciation Courses 18
6. Viewing facilities extended to research worker 41
7. Films supplied to FTII for academic screenings 157
8. Number of films shown at NFAI 789
9. Number of readers who availed of book library service 943
10. Number of research workers who availed 500
of the services of Documentation Section
11. Number of viewers attended the screening at NFAI 52490
Directorate of Film Festival of India, Qatar, Doha
Festivals The Directorate of Film Festivals in

collaboration with the Embassy of India, Doha,
April, 2019 organized India-Qatar Year of Culture/Festival
of India in the month of April, 2019.
6th Edition of the Cap Spartel Film Festival,
Morocco The Festival featured National Award
winning and Indian Panorama Selected films
The Directorate of Film Festivals
Shankhachil (Bengali), Chitrokar (Bengali),
participated in the 6th Edition of the Cap
Maacher Jhol (Bengali), Bisorjon (Bengali), Airlift
Spartel Film Festival CSFF from 4th – 6th April,
(Hindi), Bajirao Mastani (Hindi), Sultan (Hindi),
2019 in Tangiers, Morocco in collaboration
Newton (Hindi), Jolly LLB-2 (Hindi), October
with Indian Embassy, Morocco. The films
(Hindi), Raazi (Hindi), Tiger Zinda hai (Bengali),
were Priyamanasam (Sanskrit), Swapanam
Kaadu Pookkunna Neram (Malayalam), Take
(Malayalam), Tolet (Tamil), Raazi (Hindi),
Off (Malayalam), Poomaram (Malayalam),
October (Hindi), Katyar Kaljat Ghusali (Marathi),
Ee Maa Yove (Malayalam), Ringan (Marathi),
Khyanika Oriya, Walking With The Wind
Muramba (Marathi), Redu (Marathi), Aamhi
(Ladakhi), Simaabadha (Bengali), Sonar Kella
Doghi (Marathi), Irudhi Sutru (Tamil), Pariyerum
(Bengali), Baishey Shravana (Bengali), Kharij
perumal Ba.Bl (Tamil), Peranbu (Tamil),
(Bengali) screened during the festival.
Mahanati (Telugul) screened during the festival.

May, 2019 Justice Mahmohan Sarin, Chairperson, Film
Certification and Appellate Tribunal and
11th Bengaluru International Film Festival
Shri Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, CBFC. The
The 11th edition of Bengaluru International interaction, budding filmmakers and students
Film Festival was held from 1st to 5th May, from several Mass Media Institutes got the
2019 in Bengaluru in collaboration with opportunity to not only interact with Mr. John
Directorate of Film Festivals. The five-day long Bailey - the Academy President, but also with
film festival is an initiative by Department of Mr. John Bailey - the master cinematographer.
Information and Public Relations. The Festival
showcased Feature Films Abyakto (Bengali),
Olu (Malayalam), Baaram (Tamil), Sinjar Jasari,
Sudani From Nigeria (Malayalam), Bhor (Hindi).
Chitrabharti – Indian Film Festival
The Chitrabharti – Indian Film Festival
was held from 14th to 19th May, 2019 at
Welingkar Institute, Matunga and Viviana
Mall Thane in collaboration with Directorate
of Film Festivals. The six-day long film festival
is an initiative by Prabhat Chitra Mandal. The
Festival showcased Feature Films Sudani
From Nigeria (Malayalam), Bhayanakam Interactive Session with the President of Academy
(Malayalam), Village Rockstars (Assamese), of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Mr. John
Ee. Ma. Yau. (Malayalam). Bailey, held on 28 May, 2019
The India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival June, 2019

2019
International Film Festival of India, 2019
The India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival
Directorate of Film Festivals has initiated
2019 was inaugurated on 15.06.2019 by Shri
preparations for forthcoming International
Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Information
Film Festival of India. This year Golden
and Broadcasting. Mr. Jerome Paillard,
Jubilee of the International Film Festival will
Executive Director, Marche Du Film, Cannes
be celebrated.
Film Market; Mr. Prasoon Joshi, Chairman,
CBFC and Ms. Rima Das, National Award In the month of June DFF has received
winning Indian Filmmaker were also present entries of International Films for various
on the occasion. sections.
A special IFFI poster marking its Golden Indian Panorama is a significant section
Jubilee Edition was also released, along with where 26 th Feature and 21 Non-Feature
a comprehensive Film Guide to showcase contemporary are selected every year.
the importance of the film ecosystem and
Regulations of Indian Panorama 2019
government incentives to shoot in India.
have been approved by the Ministry entries
An Interactive Session with Mr. John Bailey for Indian Panorama will be initiated from all
film producing industries across the country.
The Interactive Session with Mr. John
Bailey, President of Academy of Motion July, 2019
Picture Arts and Sciences was organized by
SAARC Film Festival, 2019
the Directorate of Film Festivals on 28 May,
2019 at Siri Fort Auditorium in the gracious The Directorate of Film Festivals, DFF
presence of Shri Amit Khare, Secretary nominated Five Indian Panorama selected
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, films. There were three Feature Films and

two Short films were nominated in various With The Wind (Ladakhi).
sections for the SAARC Film Festival held from
Annual Film Festival, Puducherry
2nd to 7th July, 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Feature Film Nagarkirtan (Bengali) A five day Annual Film Festival was held
was honoured with Best Feature Film, Best in Puducherry from 13th to 17th September,
Director – Mr. Kaushik Ganguly, Best Actor – 2019 organised by Directorate of Information
Mr. Riddhi Sen and Best Original Score - Mr. and Publicity, Government of Puducherry in
Prabuddha Banerjee and Na Bole Wo Haram collaboration with Directorate of Film Festivals.
(Marathi) was honoured with Best Short Film The festival showcased Indian Panorama
and Walking With The Wind (Ladakhi) was selected films Pariyerum Perumal BA.BL
honoured with the Special Jury Direction and (Tamil), Abyakto (Bengali), Sudani from
Story. Nigeria (Malayalam), Mahanati (Telugul),
Raazi (Hindi).
August, 2019
October, 2019
11th National Film Festival of Kerala NFFK
150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
participated in the 11th National Film Festival Bihar State Film Development & Finance
of Kerala NFFK in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam Corporation Ltd celebrated 150th Birth
from 10th - 14th August, 2019 a five-day film Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from 1st to 7th
festival organized by Kerala State Chalachitra October, 2019 in collaboration with Directorate
Academy. At the 11th National Film Festival of Film Festivals at Patna, Bihar. On this
of Kerala NFFK screened the following films occasion festival showcased the following films
for a Retrospective Section on Late Shri Gandhi (Hindi), Making of Mahatma (Hindi),
Rituparno Ghosh films were Shob Charitro and Sardar (Hindi).
Kalponik (Bengali), Chitrangada (Bengali),
Satyanweshi (Bengali). 5th International Film Festival of Shimla
46th Telluride Film Festival The 5 th International Film Festival of

Shimla was held from 4th to 6th October, 2019
The Directorate of Film Festivals in Shima, Himachal Pradesh. in collaboration
participated in the 46th Telluride Film Festival with Directorate of Film Festivals. The threee-
from 30th August – 2nd September, 2019 in day long film festival showcased Feature Films
Telluride, Colorado. At the 46th Telluride Film Village Rockstars (Assamese), Mahanati
Festival screened the Mr. & Mrs Iyer Directed (Telugul), Walking with the Wind (Ladakhi),
by Ms. Aparna Sen. Olu (Malayalam), Baaram (Tamil), To Let
(Tamil).
September, 2019
16th YAMAGATA International Documentary
Indian Panorama Film Festival, Trivandrum
Film Festival
participated in the Indian Panorama Film
participated in the YAMAGATA International
Festival in Trivandrum from 21 st to 30 th
Documentary Film Festival in Yamagata,
September, 2019. a ten-day film festival
Japan from 10th to 17th October, 2019. A
organized by Soorya Stage & Film Society.
eight-day film festival showcased The Manpas
At the Indian Panorama Film Festival the
of Arunachal Pradesh Manipur, Orchids of
following films screened during the festival
Manipur Manipur, Yelhoi Jagoi Manipur
Aamhi Doghi (Marathi), Abyakto (Bengali),
screened during the festival.
Baaram (Tamil), Bhor (Hindi), Dhappa
(Marathi), Makkana (Malayalam), Olu 14 th International Short Film Festival
(Malayalam), Paddayi Tulu, Padmaavat Cyprus
(Hindi), Sa (Bengali), To Let (Tamil), Uma
(Bengali), Uronchondi (Bengali), Walking The 14th edition of International Short Film

Festival was held from 12th to 18th October, Bhor (Hindi), Sinjar Jasari, Walking With the
2019 in collaboration with Directorate of Film Wind (Ladakhi), Bhayanakam (Malayalam),
Festivals. The Sevene-day long film festival Makkana (Malayalam), Poomaram (Malayalam),
showcased Feature Films Aaishappath Sudani From Nigeria (Malayalam), EE Maa Yove
(Marathi), Bhar Dupari (Marathi), Burning (Malayalam), Dhappa (Marathi), Aamhi Doghi
(Hindi), Happy Birthday (Marathi), Malai (Marathi), To Let (Tamil), Periyerum Perumal
(Marathi), Midnight Run (Malayalam), (Tamil), Peranbu (Tamil) screened during the
Monitor Oriya, Na Bole Wo Haram festival.
(Malayalam), Sampuram (Bengali), Silent
50th International Film Festival of India
Scream (Marathi).
Directorate of Film Festival organizes
November, 2019
International Film Festival of India on the
Indian Panorama Film Festival, 2019 month of November each year. The details of
the event are as follows:
participated in the Indian Panorama Film 50 th IFFI was inaugurated on 20 th
Festival from 7th – 14th November, 2019 at November, 2019, in the state of Goa, in the
Bengaluru organized by Suchitra Film Society. presence of HMIB, Shri Prakash Javadekar,
The films were Olu (Malayalam), Nagarkirtan Secretary I&B Shri Amit Khare, Additional
(Bengali), Sa (Bengali), Uma (Bengali), Abyakto Secretary, I&B, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari,
(Bengali), Uronchondi (Bengali), October (Hindi), Festival Director Shri Chaitanya Prasad and
The Chief Guest of IFFI, Superstar Shri Amitabh Bachchan being felicitated, at the
inauguration of the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa
on November 20, 2019. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change,
Information & Broadcasting and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Shri Prakash
Javadekar, the Chief Guests of IFFI, Superstar Shri Rajinikanth and the Chief Minister of
Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant are also seen.

eminent film personalities including Dada with and red carpet, which was covered by
Saheb Phalke Award winner Shri Amitabh Doordarshan, for the filmmakers and celebrities
Bachchan and Icon of Golden Jubilee edition to interact with media and audiences.
of IFFI, Shri Rajinikanth, who, along with
Shri Ilayaraja and other noted film
other film personalities were felicitated for their
personalities were also honored during the
contribution in Indian Cinema. French actress
closing ceremony of the festival, on 28 th
Ms. Isabelle Huppert was conferred with the
November, 2019. The closing ceremony was set
Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFI. The
in the theme of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,
inauguration was followed by the screening of
which saw the fusion of dance and music by
the opening film “DESPITE THE FOG”.
several dance performances and music shows.
The inauguration of IFFI was followed The closing film of IFFI was the India Premiere
by inauguration of Indian Panorama on 21st of MARGHE AND HER MOTHER.
November, a flagship competitive section of
IFFI. The section was inaugurated by Secretary
I&B Shri Amit Khare, Additional Secretary,
I&B, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Festival Director
Shri Chaitanya Prasad, Chief executive officer,
Entertainment society of Goa, Shri Amit Satija
and representatives of the opening film, both
feature and non-feature and eminent Jury
members.
On 21st, Dada Saheb Phalke retrospective
package was also inaugurated by Shri Amitabh
Bachchan, which showcased 6 of his select
films in the entire duration of the festival.
In the 50th edition of IFFI, 190 films Veteran Actor Shri Prem Chopra being felicitated,
were screened from 76 countries, 90 Indian at the closing ceremony of the 50th International
Premieres, 6 World Premieres and 11 Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa
Asian Premieres including the mid fest film on November 28, 2019. The Governor of Goa,
Shri Satya Pal Malik and the Chief Minister of
“TRAUMFABRIK” on 24th November. In the
Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant are also seen.
Indian Panorama Section, a total of Showcased
26 feature films in 13 different languages and In the closing ceremony, awards segment
21 non-feature films, in 8 different languages of IFFI was also announced which is as follows:
were screened. In addition to this, 76 films
were screened in the Indian Section, which Best Debut Feature Film of a Director:
included films of homage personalities, Dada 1. Amin Sidi Boumediene for Abou Leila
Saheb Phalke Award retrospective films,
Special Package for visually impaired children 2. Marius Olteanu for Monsters
and other classic Indian film packages. ICFT –UNESCO Gandhi Medal: Rwanda
During the 8 days of the festival, a total Special mention: Hellaro
of 315 films were screened at 10 screens with
approx 5 films daily. The other venues, more Award category Winner
than 35 master classes and in-conversation
sessions were organized through the festival. Golden Peacock Award Particles
These included invited delegates and film Best Director Award Lijo Jose Pellissery
personalities including Shri Ilayaraja, who
took a master class in Music composition. The Best Actor Male Award Seu Jorge
press conferences in collaboration with Press Best Actor Female Award Usha Jadhav
Information Bureau were organized along

appreciated and democratic form of arts.
Award category Winner
Films play a significant role in shaping
Special Jury Award Pema Tseden for public opinion, imparting knowledge and
‘Balloon’ understanding of culture and traditions of
people across various regions. Production
Best Debut Feature Film A m i n S i d i
of feature films in the country is mostly in
of a Director Boumediene
the private sector.
for ‘Abou Leila’
Marius Olteanu for 2. Our Constitution guarantees freedom of
‘Monsters’ speech and expression as a fundamental
right but subjects it to reasonable
Special mention Hellaro
restrictions. These restrictions are placed
T h e I C F T – U N E S C O Rwanda in the interest of the “sovereignty and
Gandhi Medal integrity of India, security of the State,
friendly relations with foreign States,
Special mention under Bahattar Hoorain
public order, decency and morality and in
ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi
relation to contempt of Court, defamation
medal
or incitement to any offence.” Keeping in
view these provisions of the Constitution,
the basic principles for the guidance of
the Board in certifying films for public
exhibition in India are laid down in
the Cinematograph Act 1952. Further,
directions (guidelines) have been issued
by the Central Government under section
5B (2) of the Act setting out the principles
in further detail for determining the
suitability of films for public exhibition.
3. The Central Board of Film Certification has
been set up by the Central Government
under Section 3 of the Cinematograph Act
The Director of Indian film ‘Hellaro’ (Gujarati), 1952 for the purpose of sanctioning films
Shri Abhishek Shah being presented with the for public exhibition. The present Board
Special Mention Award, at the closing ceremony of consists of a Chairperson and 12 non-
the 50th International Film Festival of India official members, appointed by the Central
(IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 28, 2019.
Government. The Board is nominated from
time to time with subsequent notifications
India Habitat Centre for appointment of Board Members.
A festival was organized at India Habitat Centre 4. The Board functions with its headquarters
New Delhi in November in collaboration with at Mumbai and nine regional offices at
Directorate of Film Festivals. Film Meghe Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru,
Dhaka Tara (Bengali) screened during the Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi,
festival. Cuttack and Guwahati. The regional
offices are headed by Regional Officers/
Addl. Regional Officer and are assisted
Central Board of Film by Advisory Panels in the examination of
Certification films. The members of the Board and the
Advisory Panels represent a cross-section
1. The production and exhibition of films of the society and include people from all
occupy an important place in the field walks of lives like educationists, social
of culture as those are most widely workers, housewives, film personalities,

doctors, journalists etc. A statement indicating certificate-wise and
category-wise details of films certified during
5. Films considered suitable for unrestricted
the period April 2019 to December 2019 is at
public exhibition are granted “U”
Annexure I.
certificates. Films which are suitable
for unrestricted public exhibition but 7. Annexure II and III states region-wise/
contain some material which require language-wise and thematic classification
parental guidance for children below 12 data of Indian Feature Celluloid films.
years, are granted “UA” certificates, with Annexure IV states region-wise and
a caution to parents to that effect. Films language-wise data of Indian Feature
which are found unsuitable for exhibition Digital films. Hindi language continued
to non-adults but suitable for adults are to be highest produced language
granted “A” certificates. Those considered followed by Kannada, Telugu, Tamil,
unsuitable for the general public, but Malayalam and so on. Annexure V
suitable for exhibition to specialized states thematic classification of Indian
audiences such as doctors etc. are Feature Digital films, Annexure VI
granted “S” certificates. Films considered explains Region-wise and Country-wise
unsuitable for public exhibition are not information of Foreign Feature Digital
granted certificates. films, Annexure VII states thematic
classification of Foreign Feature Digital
CERTIFICATION OF FILMS
Films, Annexure VIII states region-wise
6. India continued to be one of the major film and language-wise data of Indian Feature
producing countries in the world. A steady Video films and Annexure IX contains
increase was observed in the figures of region-wise and country-wise data of
Indian feature films certified over the Foreign Feature Video films.
years.
BOARD MEETING/ REGIONAL OFFICERS’
During the period April, 2019 to December, MEETING
2019, the Board issued a total 16269
certificates out of which ‘Nil’ certificates were 8. During the period, One Board Meeting-
issued to celluloid films, 5981 certificates to cum-workshop and One Regional Officers’
video films and 10288 certificates were issued Meeting-cum-workshop was held. The
to digital films. details are as below :
DIGITAL i) The 147 th Board Meeting-cum-

workshop was held at Mumbai
A total of 10288 certificates were issued on 1 st September, 2019 at Hotel
to Digital films during period April, 2019
to December, 2019. Out of these, 1943
certificates were issued to Indian Feature
Films, 225 to Foreign Feature films, 7703 to
Indian short films and 417 to Foreign short
films.
VIDEO
Similarly, out of 5981 certificates, 611
certificates were issued to Indian Feature films,
681 to Foreign Feature films, 4451 to Indian
Short films and 238 to Foreign short films.
CELLULOID
Shri Prasoon Joshi, Chairman CBFC, addressing
In Celluloid format, ‘Nil’ certificates were the Board Members at the 147th Board
issued. Meeting-cum-workshop

Trident, BKC. The Board meeting was Mumbai. During the interaction,
presided over by Shri Prasoon Joshi, CBFC also unveiled its new logo
Chairman, CBFC. and newly designed certificate. The
event was presided over by Shri
ii) Regional Officers’ Meeting-cum-
Prasoon Joshi, Chairman CBFC and
workshop was held on 1st September,
graced by Shri Prakash Javadekar,
2019 at Hotel Trident, BKC, Mumbai.
Hon’ble Minister of Information and
Broadcasting, and Environment,
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Forest and Climate Change. Also,
9. i) An interaction with the Film Industry present was Shri Amit Khare, then
and Board Members was held on 31st Secretary I & B.
August, 2019 at Hotel Trident, BKC,
Prakash Javadekar releasing the new logo and certificate design of Central Board of Film Certification
(CBFC), in Mumbai on August 31, 2019.
COMPLAINTS CERTIFICATION FEES

10. C B F C c o n t i n u e d t o r e c e i v e 11. An amount of Rs.10,68,10,550/- was
complaints over certification of films collected towards certification fees.
from the public. The complaints mainly
12. Certain categories of films are exempted
dealt with the subject of sex, religion,
from the provision relating to certification of
violence on screen etc. Most of these
films vide Ministry’s Order No.807/3/2007
complaints were general in nature, which
dated 24th September, 2007.
were duly taken into consideration on
the basis of their merit, in the process of IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION
certification.
13. i) An Important Communication No.

16 dated 22nd November, 2019 was and credit details of the film. It also
issued regarding addition of page in allows the viewer to know brief plot
application (e-cinepramaan) called summary of the film and to watch its
“Additional Information”. The page trailer/promo by scanning the QR
for ‘additional information’ was code on the certificate.
incorporated to provide access to cast
Annexure-I
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT INDICATING FILMS CERTIFIED
BY THE BOARD FROM 1-4-2019 TO 31-12-2019
CELLULOID
U U* UA UA * A A* S S* Total
Indian Feature Films - - - - - - - - -
Foreign Feature Films - - - - - - - - -
Indian Short Films - - - - - - - - -
Foreign Short Films - - - - - - - - -
Indian Feature films - - - - - - - - -
other than feature
Foreign Feature films - - - - - - - - -
other than feature
TOTAL (A) - - - - - - - - -
VIDEO
Indian Feature Films 149 53 174 230 1 4 - - 611
Foreign Feature Films 88 20 311 255 6 1 - - 681
Indian Short Films 3104 100 1105 102 39 1 - - 4451
Foreign Short Films 116 0 116 6 0 0 - - 238
Indian Feature films 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0
other than feature
Foreign Feature films 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0
other than feature
TOTAL (B) 3457 173 1706 593 46 6 - - 5981
DIGITAL
Indian Feature Films 467 277 358 668 49 124 - - 1943
Foreign Feature Films 45 11 58 37 35 39 - - 225
Indian Short Films 6574 81 857 132 50 9 - - 7703
Foreign Short Films 154 0 236 13 13 1 - - 417
Indian Feature films 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0
other than feature
Foreign Feature films 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0
other than feature
TOTAL (C) 7240 369 1509 850 147 173 - - 10288
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 10697 542 3215 1443 193 179 - - 16269
* with cuts

Annexure II
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT INDICATING INDIAN FEATURE FILMS CERTIFIED
REGION-WISE - LANGUAGE-WISE
(CELLULOID)
Sr. Language Mum Che Kol Beng Hyd Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Total
No.
- NIL -
- NIL -
Mum – Mumbai, Che – Chennai, Kol – Kolkata, Beng – Bengaluru, Hyd – Hyderabad, Del
– Delhi, Thi’puram – Thiruvananthapuram, Cut – Cuttack, Guw - Guwahati
Annexure III
THEMATIC CLASSIFICATION
(CELLULOID)
Sr. Language Mum Che Kol Beng Hyd Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Total
No.
- NIL -
- NIL -
Annexure IV
REGION-WISE - LANGUAGE-WISE (DIGITAL)
Sr. Language Mum Chen Kol Hyd Beng Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Total
1 Hindi 316 - 10 - - - 11 6 2 345
2 Kannada 1 2 - 3 281 - - - - 287
3 Telugu 4 34 1 202 11 5 - - - 257
4 Tamil 4 189 1 17 3 1 - - - 215
5 Malayalam 1 11 - 6 4 186 - - - 208
6 Bengali 1 - 144 - - - - 1 - 146
7 Marathi 119 - - - - - 1 - - 120
8 Bhojpuri 71 - 4 - - - 3 - - 78
9 Punjabi 36 - - - - - 24 - - 60

No. Total
10 Gujarati 45 - - - - - 1 - - 46
11 Odia 1 - - - - - - 34 - 35
12 Assamese - - - - - - - - 22 22
13 Chattisgarhi 5 - - - - - - 14 - 19
14 English 11 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - 15
15 Tulu - - - - 11 - - - - 11
16 Manipuri - - - - - - - - 10 10
17 Konkani 5 - - - 4 - - - - 9
18 Khasi - - - - - - - - 7 7
19 Rajasthani 4 - - - - - 2 - - 6
20 Nagpuri 3 - 2 - - - - - - 5
21 Nepali - - 4 - - - 1 - - 5
22 Banjara - - - 2 2 - - - - 4
23 Sanskrit 1 - - - - 2 - - - 3
24 Beary - - - - 2 - - - - 2
25 Bodo - - - - - - - - 2 2
26 Garhwali - - - - - - 2 - - 2
27 Hinglish 2 - - - - - - - - 2
28 Khortha 1 - 1 - - - - - - 2
29 Kodava - - - - 2 - - - - 2
30 Hindi partly 2 - - - - - - - - 2
English
31 Urdu - - - 2 - - - - - 2
32 Awadhi 1 - - - - - - - - 1
33 Byari - - - - 1 - - - - 1
34 English 1 - - - - - - - - 1
partly Hindi
35 Haryanvi 1 - - - - - - - - 1
36 Hindi 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Dubbed
37 Hindi partly 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Avadhi
38 Hindi partly 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Marathi
39 Kumaouni 1 - - - - - - - - 1

No. Total
40 Manipuri - - - - - - - - 1 1
(Meiteilon)
41 Mishing - - - - - - - - 1 1
partly
Assamese
42 Monpa - - - - - - - - 1 1
43 Nagamese - - - - - - - - 1 1
44 Paniya - - - - - 1 - - - 1
45 Rajbanshi - - 1 - - - - - - 1
46 Sadri - - - - - - - - 1 1
47 Santhali - - 1 - - - - - - 1
48 Tamil - - - - 1 - - - - 1
Dubbed
49 Telugu - - - - 1 - - - - 1
Dubbed
50 Tulu partly - - - - 1 - - - - 1
Kannada
Grand Total 640 232 170 232 325 195 46 55 48 1943
Annexure V
THEMATIC CLASSIFICATION (DIGITAL)
Sr. Thematic Mum Chen Kol Hyd Beng Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Classification Total
1 Feature 627 231 169 232 297 189 45 55 47 1892
2 Children’s 7 - - - 26 5 - - 1 39
Film
3 Documentary 2 - 1 - - 1 - - - 4
4 Social 3 - - - - - - - - 3
5 Educational 1 - - - 1 - - - - 2
6 Biographical - - - - 1 - - - - 1
7 Animation - - - - - - 1 - - 1
(Feature)
8 Others - 1 - - - - - - - 1
Grand Total 640 232 170 232 325 195 46 55 48 1943

Annexure VI
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT INDICATING FOREIGN FEATURE FILMS CERTIFIED
REGION-WISE – COUNTRY-WISE (DIGITAL)
Sr. Country of Mum Chen Kol Beng Hyd Thi Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Origin/Region Total
1 USA 105 37 - - - - - - - 142
2 Hungary 22 2 - - - - - - - 24
3 Australia 6 4 - - - - - - - 10
4 United 9 1 - - - - - - - 10
Kingdom
5 Japan 6 3 - - - - - - - 9
6 UAE 8 - - - - - - - - 8
7 France 4 2 - - - - - - - 6
8 Hongkong 5 - - - - - - - - 5
9 Canada 2 - - - - - - - - 2
10 South Korea 2 - - - - - - - - 2
11 Ukraine 1 - - - - - - - - 1
12 Bangladesh 1 - - - - - - - - 1
13 China 1 - - - - - - - - 1
14 Germany 1 - - - - - - - - 1
15 Ireland 1 - - - - - - - - 1
16 Lebanon 1 - - - - - - - - 1
17 Nepal 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Grand Total 176 49 - - - - - - - 225
Annexure VII
THEMATIC CLASSIFICATION (DIGITAL)
Sr. Thematic Mum Chen Kol Hyd Beng Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Classification Total
1 Feature 175 49 - - - - - - - 224
2 Documentary 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Grand Total 176 49 - - - - - - - 225

Annexure VIII
REGION-WISE – LANGUAGE-WISE (VIDEO)
No. Total
1 Hindi 221 - - - - - 40 23 - 284
2 Malayalam - 52 - 1 - 1 - - - 54
3 Marathi 31 - - - - - 17 - - 48
4 Bhojpuri 36 - - - - - - 6 - 42
5 Gujarati 22 - - - - - 11 - - 33
6 Manipuri - - - - - - - - 28 28
7 Tamil 4 9 - 13 1 1 - - - 28
8 Telugu - 12 - 13 2 - - - - 27
9 Bengali 5 8 5 - - - 3 5 - 26
10 Kannada - 1 - - 18 - - - - 19
11 Odia - - - - - - - 7 - 7
12 English 2 - - 1 - - 2 - - 5
13 Punjabi 1 - - - - - 2 - - 3
14 Hinglish 2 - - - - - - - - 2
15 Hindi partly 1 - - - - - 1 - - 2
English
16 Hindi 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Dubbed
17 Sindhi 1 - - - - - - - - 1
18 Sourashtra - 1 - - - - - - - 1
with Tamil
subtitles
Grand 327 83 5 28 21 2 76 41 28 611
Total
Annexure IX
REGION-WISE – COUNTRY-WISE (VIDEO)
Sr. Country of Mum Chen Kol Hyd Beng Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Origin Total
1 USA 440 2 12 - - - 15 1 - 470
2 Bangladesh 26 - 16 - - - 14 - - 56
3 Hungary 50 1 - - - - 3 - - 54
4 UAE 50 - - - - - - - - 50
5 United 6 1 - - - - - - - 7
Kingdom
6 France 7 - - - - - - - - 7

Sr. Country of Mum Chen Kol Hyd Beng Thi’puram Del Cut Guw Grand
No. Origin Total
7 Germany 7 - - - - - - - - 7
8 Hong Kong 2 1 2 - - - - - - 5
9 South Korea 4 - - - - - - - - 4
10 Australia 1 3 - - - - - - - 4
11 Thailand 2 - - - - - 1 - - 3
12 China 3 - - - - - - - - 3
13 Canada 2 - - - - - - - - 2
14 Japan 2 - - - - - - - - 2
15 Spain 1 - - - - - - - - 1
16 India 1 - - - - - - - - 1
17 Lebanon 1 - - - - - - - - 1
18 Monaco 1 - - - - - - - - 1
19 Nepal 1 - - - - - - - - 1
20 Netherlands 1 - - - - - - - - 1
21 North Korea 1 - - - - - - - - 1
Grand Total 609 8 30 - - - 33 1 - 681
FINANCES OF THE BOARD income accrued during the period

1st April, 2019 to 31st December, 2019 is
Under the provision of the Cinematograph
Rs.10,68,10,550/-. The revenue collected is
Act, 1952, the Central Board of Film Certification
credited to the Consolidated Funds of India.
is a statutory body regulating the public
The Board does not operate any bank account
exhibition of films. However, for administrative
in this regard.
purpose, the Board is treated as a sub-ordinate
office under the Ministry of Information and For the purpose of maintaining the
Broadcasting. accounts for revenue as well as expenditure,
the Board observes the financial year (1st
The revenue of the Board is by the way of
April, 2019 to 31st March, 2020) as per the
collection of certification fee as per the scales
practice followed by the Government of India.
provided in the Cinematograph (Certification)
The Board receives grants from the Ministry
Rules, 1983. The Board also levies projection
under Non-Plan and expenditure incurred
charges in respect of screening of the films
against these sub-heads from 1-4-2019 to
done in the Regional Offices. The total
31-12-2019 are furnished below :
BUDGET ALLOCATION AND EXPENDITURE

(Rs. In lakhs)
Non-Plan B.E (2019-20) Expenditure up to

31st December, 2019
Salaries 575.00 382.20
Medical 11.00 4.60
DTE 22.00 9.62
OE 105.00 56.12

Non-Plan B.E (2019-20) Expenditure up to
31st December, 2019
PPSS 300.00 262.98
Rent Rates and Taxes 20.00 8.92
Other Administrative Expenses 08.00 2.99
Information Technology 05.00 1.74
SAP 02.00 1.37
Total 1048.00 730.54
1. PLAN SCHEME : UPGRADATION, (b) Training/ Workshop of Advisory Panel

MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION OF Members in each region.
CBFC AND CERTIFICATION PROCESS.
SBG : 2019-20 : Rs. 25.00 (Lakhs).
The CBFC, under the proposed Scheme
Expenditure as on 31-12-2019 : 18.96 (Lakhs)
“Upgradation, Modernisation and Expansion
of CBFC and Certification Process” under
the Plan period from (2019-20), proposed to National Film
undertake the following activities for which
2.50 Crores has been earmarked and an Development Corporation
amount of Rs. 2.50 crore (Under B.E) had been The National Film Development
allocated for the financial year 2019-20. Corporation Ltd. was set up by the Government
(1) Software Development for online processing of India with the primary objective of planning,
of film application and certification promoting and organizing an integrated
website and efficient development of the Indian film
industry in accordance with the national
(2) Digital Projection System and Digital economic policy and objectives laid down by
Theatres for all offices of CBFC. the Central Government from time to time.
(3) Requirement of additional office space NFDC was reincorporated in the year 1980 by
for Regional Offices of CBFC and merging the Film Finance Corporation (FFC)
Headquarters. SFC has not been approved, and Indian Motion Picture Export Corporation
hence no expenditure incurred. (IMPEC) with NFDC. Since inception, NFDC
has funded/ produced over 300 films in more
Sr. B.E. for Expenditure than 21 regional languages, many of which
No. 2019-20 incurred up to have earned wide acclaim and won national/
(Rs. in 31-12-2019 (Rs. in international awards. Some of the landmark
lakhs) lakhs) films produced/Co-produced by NFDC are-
1. 250.00 57.40 During the year under review, NFDC
2. PLAN SCHEME : TRAINING FOR HUMAN continue to enhance its forte across various
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT. verticals of the Media & Entertainment
Industry covering production and distribution
CBFC under the Scheme “TRAINING FOR of films under the brand Cinemas of India,
HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT” production of advertisement, short and
undertook the following activities during corporate films for various government
2019-20. agencies, film exhibition, restoration, Film
(a) Workshop/ Seminar/ Samvaad for Bazaar, Skill Development includes training
Board Members and Regional Officers at in digital non-linear editing, cinematography,
Regional Offices and at Mumbai subtitling etc. In this regard, it may specially be

mentioned that distribution activity straddled • In the year 2019-20, the Ministry had
various established and emerging formats for approved 2 films under production namely
distribution and exhibition of film, ranging Korangi Nunchi (Telugu) directed by K
from the conventional theatrical release to Jayadev and Chhaad (Bengali) directed by
digital formats such as VOD, thus making Indrani Chakrabarty and 3 films under co-
high quality cinema available at reasonable production namely Ped Pe Kamra (Dogri)
rates to Indian viewers. The Film Facilitation directed by Amit Dutta, Josephki Macha
Office of the Ministry of I&B, which is under (Manipuri) directed Hoaban Paban Kumar
the operational aegis of NFDC, launched its and Ek Laal Kameej (Chatisghari) directed
web portal www.ffo.gov.in, established online, by Siddharth Tripathy.
thus putting India on the abroad map for all
• NFDC and Film Development Corporation,
international filmmakers.
Bangladesh has been appointed as
1. PRODUCTION Executive Producers by the Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting for feature
The Film Production Department produces
film titled Bangabandhu (biographical
& co-produces feature films that reflect
feature film on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman)
the diversity in Indian Cinema, under the
to be directed by eminent filmmaker
Scheme of the Ministry of Information and
Shri Shyam Benegal under Audio-Visual
Broadcasting, titled “Production of films in
Co-Production Agreement between the
various Indian languages”. Under the said
Republic of India and the People’s Republic
Scheme, NFDC produces & co-produces films
of Bangladesh.
under its extant guidelines for film production,
whereby it encourages debutant filmmakers 2. DISTRIBUTION
by undertaking 100% production of their first
Video on Demand Platform
feature film and co-production of good quality
films in partnership with private players both cinemasofindia.com
from India and abroad.
Presently, NFDC is pursuing formal
The Production Department’s mandate is arrangements with ministry institutions such
to support and drive NFDC’s mission to create as Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute,
artistic movies with a view to foster excellence Film & Television Institute of India, Children’s
in cinema and promote Indian culture through Film Society of India, Films Division & other
the Cinemas of India. In keeping with this such Government owned bodies for putting
directive, the Production Department is together a showcase for their respective
continuously seeking to create an environment content on Cinemas of India OTT platform.
conducive to the making of cinema that reflects This is being proposed with the intention that
India’s most imaginative, diverse and vibrant deserving student films can find its audiences
film culture. The Production Department and get a platform for showcase.
endeavors to support, through production and
collaboration, a community of versatile and NFDC’s official VOD platform streams
emerging filmmakers who embody diversity, NFDC and acquired titles all year around on
innovation, and uniqueness. subscription basis. In the coming year, new
titles will see a well marketed VOD Release.
The following Films are under production/ The focus for the VOD platform is institutional
co-production. subscriptions offered to institutes world over
wherein subscribers will get access to the
• Film Beyond the Known World, which
films from anywhere in the world for a fee for
is an Indo- New Zealand co-production,
institutions and universities.
directed by Pan Nalin was screened for
censor certification. International Sales
• Marathi feature film Laal Maati directed NFDC envisions collaborating with International
by Ninad Mahajani was commissioned. distributors, channels, Television firms &

digital platforms of repute to monetize its With International Film community’s ever-
titles on, TV, VOD and others. This year increasing interest in Indian Cinema, the
NFDC renewed its association with Criterion division primarily focuses on promoting and
Collection and syndicated its premium Satyajit showcasing Cinemas of India and Indian talent
Ray library titles. at International Film Festivals & Markets. The
division has also fostered partnerships with
International sales from Netflix for NFDC
private and government film institutions from
titles Tasher Desh & Arunoday were achieved
across the world. During the year under report,
as part of its strategic partnership with the
NFDC participated in Cannes Film Festival,
platform.
France, American Film Market, and USA.
3. PREVIEW THEATRE
5. FILM BAZAAR
NFDC gives on hire its 81 seaters Preview
Film Bazaar is South Asia’s Global
Theatre at Mumbai and 100 seaters Preview
Film Market organized by National Film
Theatre at Chennai, for exhibition of films
Development Corporation (NFDC) alongside
to various government/non-government
the International Film Festival of India
clients. The theatres are equipped with latest
(IFFI), every year at the Marriott Resort, Goa,
technology to show films in analog and digital
India. This year the Bazaar was held from
platforms, including 3D projection facilities.
20-24 November 2019. With its focus set
NFDC is associating with film societies/
on discovering, supporting and showcasing
embassies to conduct film festivals on a regular
South Asian content and talent in filmmaking,
basis.
production and distribution, the Bazaar
4. OVERSEAS PROMOTION AND also facilitates the sales of world cinema in
MARKETING the South Asian region. Film Bazaar 2019
witnessed participation from 36 countries as
The Overseas division works towards against 18 countries in its first Film Bazaar
building the presence of Indian Cinema held in 2007. Over the years, films such as
at International Film Festivals & Markets. The Lunchbox, Margarita With A Straw, Chauthi
Inauguration of Film Bazaar 2019

Koot, Qissa, Ship of Theseus, Titli, Court, Anhey Industry Screenings – Filmmakers can
Ghorhey Da Daan, Miss Lovely, Dum Lagake book screenings in specially set up digital
Haisha, Liar’s Dice, Bombay Rose, Thithi, to theaters at the market for a select audience
name a few, have been through one or more of sales agents, film festivals, distributors and
programmes of the Bazaar. producers.
The Bazaar has now become a focal Awards – Six films were awarded at Film
point for South Asian filmmakers to present Bazaar. Three films were given the Prasad Post
their stories to the international & domestic Production and Moviebuff Appreciation Award
film fraternities. In addition, it has become (DI+DCP Award) – Pedro by Natesh Hegde,
a must-attend event in the annual calendars Swizerland by Ajitpal Singh Pinki Eli by Prithvi
of international sales agents, producers, Konanur. While three films won the VKAAO
distributors, film festival programmers and award – Laila Aur Satt Geet (The Shepherdess
film funds. It is an event where industry And The Seven Songs) by Pushpendra Singh,
professionals from all over the world come to Gamak Ghar by Achal Mishra, Rk/rkay by
learn about the future trends in the business Rajat Kapoor
and to identify and partner with the next big
6. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
film/filmmaker.
NFDC set up a Training & Development
The programmes at the Bazaar are as
Department in 2012, which has been devised
follows –
to address the gap in the area of mid-career
Co-Production Market – A platform for training opportunities in the film sector. It
curated projects with South Asian themes has been established under the brand NFDC
to find financial and artistic support. This Labs to deliver a key output for the Indian
year we had a total of 14 projects from South film community: training for professional
Asian Countries, like Bangladesh, Bhutan, filmmakers, providing workshops and master
France, Nepal, Singapore and the USA which classes in core disciplines – directing, writing,
were presented to Indian and international editing, cinematography and producing.
producers, distributors, sales agents and
financiers. Under the Skill India Mission the training
division in the Chennai Regional Office is
Viewing Room – Aims to present films conducting various media related training
seeking finishing funds, world sales, potential programme for the unemployed youth in the
distribution partners and film festivals. southern states where it has imparted short
Film programmers, distributors, world sales term training and vocational courses to more
agents/investors can watch the films on than 16000 youth in the sphere of Animation,
individual computer terminals via specially Camera, Editing, Multimedia, Photography
designed Viewing Room software. This year a and Audio Engineering. It is estimated that
total of 213 films were presented in the Viewing around 70% of youth who have underwent
Room, which consisted of 154 feature-length this training programme have since found
films and 59 short films. employment. NFDC is also in the process
Work-in-Progress Lab – Selected projects of extending the skill development-training
are given an opportunity to seek editorial programme to the other part of the Country.
feedback from an eminent panel of international Skill training is also provided to SC/STs
mentors, which include film festival directors, and socially backward classes, inclusion of
producers, world sales agents and editors. The women, minorities, Transgender community
Lab is open only for fiction features aiming for and differently abled persons by creating
a release. A maximum of five films are selected adequate employment opportunities in the
for this Lab. This year one-on-one meetings Media and Entertainment industry. Students
were conducted for the WIP Lab projects in state higher educational institutions are
with international sales agents and festival provided the vocational training in media
programmers.

through Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan to the films, The Gold-Laden Sheep and the
(RUSA), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Sacred Mountain directed by Ridham Janve
and Laal Maati by Ninad Mahajani.
NFDC has signed a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Andhra Pradesh State The Gold-Laden Sheep and the Sacred
Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) with Mountain was a part of NFDC Film Bazaar
a robust model for training & certification in Work-in-Progress Lab in 2016 where it had
3 cities in Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam & won the Prasad Lab DI Award and went on to
Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh with make its world premiere at the 20th Jio MAMI
adherence & alignment to the National Skill Mumbai Film Festival with Star in 2018 and
Qualification Framework (NSQF). Initially won the Silver Gateway award.
around 5000 candidates will be trained for
The film made its international premiere at
3 years from 2018-19 onwards. In Madhya
the 48th International Film Festival Rotterdam
Pradesh 1080 candidates will be trained
(IFFR) under the ‘Bright Future’ section. It was
annually, which could be increased up to a
screened at several international film festivals
maximum of 2160 candidates annually going
and recently it won the FIPRESCI Prize at the
forward, depending on demand
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2019.
7. NFDC LABS During the year under report the film screened
at 15 prestigious international festivals.
In 2012, NFDC set up the NFDC Labs,
to deliver a key output for the Indian film 8. ADVERTISEMENT FILM PRODUCTION
community: training for professional AND COMMUNICATION
filmmakers, providing workshops and master
classes in core disciplines – directing, writing, Commission Productions - NFDC has
editing, cinematography and producing. This garnered a prestigious name among various
was done to address the gap in the area of Ministries as a reliable integrated media services
mid-career training opportunities in the film provider for the creation and dissemination of
sector. advertising communication across various
platforms.
A. Screenwriters’ Lab
Due to its systematic and efficient work
Script development labs focuses on story, process, NFDC has proactively secured
screenplay and character development to business from existing and new clients alike
assist writers in enhancing their screenwriting and continues to make inroads into Client
technique with the help of national and Ministries which have been not so forthcoming
international experts. The lab is designed in until now. Through its work experience,
a 3-part session over a period of 6 months to NFDC has been inspiring trust from client
allow a healthy gestation period for the overall ministries for end-to-end solutions, event
creative script development of each project. management, content creation and social
During the current year, 7 Scripts were chosen media dissemination.
for a three residential sessions spread over 6
months. Angeli Macfarlane – Script Doctor – NFDC’s primary goal is to acquire the
UK, Scott Marshall Smith – Scriptwriter – LA, business of strategizing and executing the
Bikas Mishra – Filmmaker – India were the communication of the Government’s premium
mentors of these 7 projects. These sessions flagship programs to ensure synergy in
were held on 16-20 July, 2019 in Alibaug, advertising, thus leading to better reach with
15-21 September, 2019 in Alibaug and 15- population.
19 November, 2019 in Goa such that the • The 360” Degree Bouquet: One Stop Shop
particpants could pitch their scripts at Film Effect
Bazaar 2019.
NFDC plans to diversify its bouquet
B. Film Festivals & Programming of services and extensively venture into
NFDC has come on board as Co-Producers unconventional formats of advertising like

interactive/immersive videos, which can departments to avail its services for their media
make government communication a two-way publicity campaigns.
process and enhance the effectiveness of the
• Digitalization of Media Operations:
messaging.
NFDC has implemented a Media Operation
• Expansion Mode: From National to State
application in order to ensure transparency,
Level
efficiency and effective compliance of media
The corporation has also devised a planning and media related activities in
special strategy for collaborating with state/ accordance with the electronic media policy.
UT Departments and successfully bagged
The entire planning, billing and payment
an AV content development project from
processes are integrated through this media
Lakshadweep Tourism to highlight their island
software to provide complete error free solution.
destination and in particular the underwater
This has helped eliminated the manual process
destinations.
of issuing of release orders, bill verification,
• Celebrity Engagement – Maximizing ROI payments etc. and has become simple, faster
for Clients and efficient in delivery to the client ministries
and the electronic media agencies. This will
NFDC has done some path breaking
ensure timely payment to the media agencies
Celebrity Engagement AV Content for
provided the funds from the client ministries
Departments like NHAI where Mr. Akshay
are received in time.
Kumar was engaged to promote the launch of
FASTag. Other celebrities were also engaged 10. Digital Media
for creation of the Anthem for IFFI, 2019,
Digital Media is a monetised medium,
showcasing talents ranging from a Grammy
which supplements the existing channels of
Award Winning Composer to Padmashree
media mix offered by NFDC to its clients. It is
Awardee Dancers. NFDC also produced an
a medium, which offers a plethora of tools for
Anthem for the Kartarpur corridor opening by
reaching out to a fragmented audience in a
engaging with known singers from the Indian
large country like India. Due to the benefits and
Film industry, namely, Daler Mehndi, Sunidhi
the reach of Digital Media, various Ministries
Chauhan, Nooran Sisters, Jasbir Jassi &
and Government Departments have opted to
Javed Ali. It is also in talks with Mr. Amitabh
reach the citizens the digital way through the
Bachchan to spearhead the Campaign against
services provided by NFDC.
Child Labour for Ministry of Labour and
employment. The digital services provided by NFDC
to its clients are including but not limited to:
• Entry into Social Media Management:
Social Media Management, Digital Advertising
NFDC has been in the forefront to SEO Services and website Development
diversify from conventional Digital platform
During the financial year 2018-19, NFDC
to mobilization drivers through Social Media
has provided its digital media services to
Management for all its client ministries. NFDC
Election Commission of India, IRCTC,RITES
has been successful in making inroads to
LTD, National High Speed Rail Corporation
building Social Media platform on important
Ltd and Ministry of Labour & Employment.
projects for the government like National
Hi-Speed Rail Corporation Limited, RITES, 11. FILM FACILITATION OFFICE (FFO)
Khelo India school games, IRCTC, Lok Sabha
campaign for Election Commission of India, While inaugurating the National Museum
Ministry of Labour & Employment etc. of Indian Cinema (NMIC) of India on 19
January 2019 the Hon’ble Prime Minister
9. MEDIA CAMPAIGN announced that the Government was working
to provide facility of ‘Ease of Filming’ by putting
NFDC’s continuous effort and timely
in place a Single Window Clearance system,
services has turned many of the ministries /

for film shooting approvals in different parts of are also shared with the applicant. The FFO
the country. Subsequently the Interim Budget facilitates accordance of these permissions.
2019, extended the single-window clearance
4. Permission Facilitation for Hollywood
and facilitation mechanism for ease of shooting
Feature Film Tenet / Merry Go Round
films, hitherto available only to foreigners,
to Indian filmmakers as well. In this regard, Tenet / Merry Go Round, is a major feature
it may be stated that the FFO web portal, film being produced by Warner Brothers Studios
www.ffo.gov.in, has started accepting online and is directed by the globally acclaimed and
applications from Indian filmmakers, who wish academy award winning Director Christopher
to film in various locations situated in different Nolan. The project shot in various parts of
States of India. Mumbai spent approximately USD 6 million
i.e. around INR 42.5 crores over a period of 6
1. No. of international permissions issued/
days of shoot. Over 160 foreign crew travelled
facilitated during April to November 2019
from different parts of the world whereas as
The FFO has facilitated the filming of 22 many as 600 Indian crew were employed in
international production applications in the different departments. Additionally, the film
FY 2019 till date from Canada, UK, Hungary, also cast 4 Indian actors along with 2000
France, Thailand, Germany, USA, China, extras generating huge employment and
Bangkok, Italy, Switzerland, and Kuwait. This income for the local economy.
includes notable productions like A Suitable
5. FFO Participation at India Pavilion at
Boy, Merry Go Round (now known as Tenet),
Cannes Film Festival and Market 2019
Treadstone, The Bear, and The White Tiger
(14 – 21 May 2019)
amongst others.
An Advertisement Campaign focusing
2. No. of domestic permissions issued/
on Filming in India was undertaken in
facilitated during April to November 2019
leading publications - Screen, Variety, and
Over 11 domestic applications have The Hollywood Reporter along with presence
been facilitated since the FFO portal started in the Cannes Market Guide. On 17th May
accepting applications from Indian producers 2019, a session focusing on the Ministry of
in April 2019. This includes films like Bigil I&B’s initiative towards easing filming in the
which shot in Delhi, Satellite Shankar and country was organized at the India Pavilion
Pulsar Dare Venture which shot in various at Cannes, inviting foreign and domestic
Indian cities including Punjab, Himachal filmmakers to film in India. Besides, one-
Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Leh, and on-one meetings with various Producers,
Ladakh. meetings were conducted with producers and
filming bodies such as the New Zealand Film
3. Strengthening the ‘Nodal Officer’ Eco-
Commission, Israel Film Commission, France’s
system
Centre National du Cinéma, Telefilm Canada,
An ecosystem of Nodal Officers has been Producers Guild of America, Cinema do Brasil,
created across various State Governments and Creative BC Canada, Southern Sweden Film
key stakeholder Central Government Ministries Commission to promote filming in India as well
/ Departments, who are responsible for easing as explore mutually beneficial collaborations.
filming on the ground and enabling issuance
12. COMMEMORATION OF 150th BIRTH
of filming related permissions in a time bound
ANNIVERSARY OF MAHATMA GANDHI
manner. They can access all applications
from filmmakers seeking permission to shoot As part of the 150th Birth Anniversary of
in their respective jurisdiction. Domestic Mahatma Gandhi, NFDC, Chennai is arranging
and International Filmmakers seeking State screening of the film GANDHI/TAMIL to
and Local permissions – Location specific students at Schools and our Tagore Film
permissions are processed and issued by Centre, from October, 2018 for 2(two) years,
respective State Nodal officers, whose details to spread the message of Gandhi Philosophy

on truth and non-violence among students. Production treaty, a subsidy in the form
of International Co-production filming
NFDC has arranged screening of the film
subsidy may be given to the Co-producer/
GANDHI/Tamil for students, every month, at
Producer. Any Indian Language Film
various Schools and at Tagore Film Centre
which has been granted “Co-production
at Chennai starting from October, 2018 to
Status” by both or all participating
October, 2019.
countries under respective existing co-
production treaty shall be eligible for
incentive up to a certain maximum limit.
(ii) Incentive for shooting of foreign films
in India: The utilization of India locales
for shooting raises the visibility/prospect
of India as a preferred film shooting
destination across the globe and promotes
tourism in India. It is proposed that India
may offer cash rebates and incentives
to attract foreign filmmakers to shoot in
India. Therefore, any International feature
film, Reality TV, Web Shows/Series,
Screening of Films by NFDC as part of the Commercial TV Shows/Series that have
commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of obtained necessary permission to shoot/
Mahatma Gandhi film in India will be eligible for incentive
up to a certain maximum limit.
CHAMPION SERVICES (iii) Organization of Global Film Summit:
SECTOR SCHEME ON Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
plans to organize Global Film Summit
AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES by end of 2020 in the line with World
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Economic Forum in Davos wherein
Prime Minister has approved the proposal of various stakeholders i.e. Industry bodies
the Department of Commerce on 28.02.2018 such as Film Producers Guild, Federation
to give focused attention to 12 identified of Indian Chamber of Commerce and
Champion Services Sector for promoting their Industry (FICCI), Confederation of Indian
development and realizing their potential Industry (CII) & Services Export Promotion
including Audio Visual Services, which is Council (SEPC), music companies,
one the 12 identified service sector. Film companies working in AVGC (Animation,
Wing proposes to incentivize Film Industry, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics),
under the Audio Visual Sector sub-scheme of Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality along
Champion Services Sector, as per components with important stakeholders, Ministries of
mentioned below: Government of India, Ministry of Culture,
Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of External
(i) I n c e n t i v e f o r A u d i o - V i s u a l C o - Affairs, Department for Promotion of
production with Foreign Countries: India Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
has entered into Co-production treaties
with 14 countries. It leads to exchange This summit will feature a line-up of
of art and culture among countries internationally focused discussions
creating goodwill among countries. It centered around the soft power of India
leads to generation of employment among cinema, contemporary issues that face the
artistic, technical as well as non-technical industry in terms of piracy, technological
workforce. For carrying out Co-Production advancements and the continuing changes
work in India under the International Co- in audience profiles and consumption of

cinema, backed by high-profile speakers Feature Films, TV/Web shows and series &
drawn from both the business and creative Reality TV/Web shows and series, including
side of the industry. The summit will 25 international projects in FY 19-20. These
highlight the film industry’s disruptors projects were from various countries such as
amidst provocative discussions, thus USA, Germany, Brazil, France, UK, Hungary,
inspiring innovative strategies for creative Canada, China, Switzerland, Italy, Kuwait,
and business processes. Thailand. Some of the notable productions are
- The White Tiger (Film), Merry Go Round (Film,
(iv) Increase in density of cinema screens
now known as Tenet, spent USD approx. INR
in Tier-II & Tier-III towns: State
42.5 crores over 6 days of shoot, employing
Governments are being requested to
600 Indian crew, 4 Indian actors along with
develop Online Single Window Clearance
2000 extras), A Suitable Boy (TV Series), Agra
at State Level for granting permission/
(Indo-French Coproduction), Enter the Girl
renewal/ license from local authorities,
Dragon (Indo-China Coproduction), Genius Jija
incentives for power tariff, import duty
Ji (Indo-Canada Coproduction).
reduction for theatre equipments obtained
from other countries, tax concessions and 2. Domestic permissions facilitated
incentives to promote density of theatres during April to November 2019
in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns.
Over 14 domestic applications have
been facilitated since the FFO portal started
FILM FACILITATION accepting applications from Indian producers
in April 2019. This includes films like Bigil,
OFFICE (one of the biggest hits in Tamil Cinema this
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting year) which shot in Delhi, Satellite Shankar
(I&B) under the Government’s policy of “Ease and Pulsar Dare Venture which shot in various
of doing Business” set up the Film Facilitation Indian cities including Punjab, Himachal
Office (FFO) in the National Film Development Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Leh, and
Corporation (NFDC) in December 2015, for Ladakh. The FFO is now in talks with various
international filmmakers, who wish to shoot Production Houses from Mumbai, Kolkata,
their Feature Films, TV/Web shows and Chennai so that Indian filmmakers can
series & Reality TV/Web shows and series leverage the ecosystem created by the Ministry
in India. The FFO’s ‘Film in India’ mandate of I&B, to film in various parts of the Country
thus promotes India as a filming destination. and also access the incentives being offered by
the respective State Governments.
Subsequent to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s
announcement regarding creation of a Single 3. The ‘Nodal Officer’ Ecosystem and ease
Window Clearance system for all filming of Filming in India
permissions in India, the FFO web portal, The ecosystem of Nodal Officers, which
www.ffo.gov.in, under the guidance of the was created by the Ministry of I&B in
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), collaboration with State Governments and
has evolved into the single window clearance Central Government Ministries/Departments
and facilitation mechanism for filmmakers (ASI, Railways, DGCA, MEA, MHA etc), has
from both, India and Abroad. The web portal, enabled effective collaboration between the
endeavours to create a film-friendly ecosystem FFO, filmmakers and respective Government
and promoting the country as a filming bodies that are stakeholders in the filming
destination. process. Location specific permissions are
1. International permissions facilitated processed and issued by respective State/
during April to December 2019 Central Nodal officers, whose details are also
shared with the applicant. Nodal Officers
The FFO has so far facilitated the filming are provided a URL, Login ID and Password
of 104 international productions, including to access all applications on the FFO web

portal from filmmakers seeking permission to 6. Workshop on ‘Creating an Effective
shoot in their jurisdiction. The FFO facilitates Single Window Ecosystem’ in Film
accordance of these permissions. Bazaar 2019
4. Integration with Archaeological Survey The workshop aimed to activate the
of India and the Ministry of Railways States on the need to create a dedicated
to ease filming Film Cell that would function like the FFO,
integrate with key departments of the State
Although the FFO portal www.ffo.gov.
(Archaeology Tourism, Home, Police, Municipal
in links to the ASI and Railways, the FFO is
Corporations, District Magistrates, S.P of
now in the process of integration with both so
districts, Railways etc) and integrate with
that filmmakers can apply through the FFO
the FFO to create a pan India single window
web portal for filming permissions across
mechanism. Representatives from Odhisha,
ASI and Railway properties. This will allow
UP, Lakshadweep, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand,
filmmakers to apply for permissions through
Maharashtra, M.P., Gujarat, Rajasthan,
a single window. Continuous discussions are
Delhi, Karnataka, Nagaland, Mizoram,
being held with the competent authorities
Himachal Pradesh, Telangana participated
of both to ensure successful integration,
in the Workshopwhich was addressed by the
which is expected to be completed by this
President, Association of Film Commissioners
Financial Year. The FFO has also facilitated the
International (AFCI), acclaimed filmmaker
appointment of 29 Nodal officers across all ASI
Madhur Bhandarkar, Producers Guild of India
circles, so as to ease the permission process
amongst others.
at various ASI sites across the country.
7. Participation in International events
5. Integration with State Governments to
– Cannes Film Market and AFCI
ease on ground filming across India
Cineposium 2019
Competent authorities from Maharashtra
In an endeavor to promote filming in
(which has launched its own single window
India and the FFO’s efforts towards easing the
system), Uttarakhand, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh
permission process through its web portal, the
Sikkim, Tamil Nadu have been met with to
FFO has been engaging with the international
discuss the modalities of integrating with the
filming fraternity through participation and
FFO portal, given that each State has its own
undertaking marketing activations at global
unique way of processing permissions. The
film festivals and markets such as Cannes
objective is to create single window system to
Film market 2019. FFO is also a member
ensure ease of filming and simplification of
of the Association of Film Commissioners
approving the filming permission from various
International (AFCI) and participated at their
departments and local bodies in the State for
annual educational event, AFCI Cineposium.
Indian as well as International filmmakers.
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Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar and the Union Minister for Petroleum &
Natural Gas and Steel, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at the inauguration of the Paryatan
Parv-2019, in New Delhi on October 02, 2019.

and the Information Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad H. Mahmud witnessing
the signing of an MoU between National Film Development Corporation,
India & Film Development Corporation, Bangladesh, in a meeting, in New Delhi
on January 14, 2020.

7 INTERNATIONAL
CO-OPERATION
INDIA AND UNESCO v Recognizing the vital role that Media play
in the promotion of better understanding
India is among the founder members of
between countries and in enhancing
UNESCO, one of the specialized agencies of
regional cooperation through greater
the United Nations. UNESCO’s main goal is to
interaction between media persons and
promote International co-operation in the field
for dissemination of information about
of education, science and technology, social
each other.
sciences, culture and mass communication. In
order to promote communication capabilities v Recognizing the critical role that media
of developing countries, the 21 st Session plays in the promotion of democratic
of the General Conference of UNESCO values and tolerance in societies.
in 1981 approved the setting up of an
v The broad objective of this scheme is
International Programme for the Development
to strengthen the friendly ties with
of Communication (IPDC). India played a
different countries by promoting better
significant role in its conception and has been
understanding in the fields of information
a member of the IPDC and also of the Inter-
and print media, inspired by a common
Governmental Council (IGC) of the IPDC. India
desire to establish and develop closer
was elected by acclamation by the General
relations with other countries in the field
Conference in its 35th Session, to be a Member
of information and mass media.
of the IGC for the period 2009-2013.
v To strengthen the relationship between
The Indian National Commission for
India and the other Countries
Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) set up by
the Government of India in 1949, for associating v To promote exchange of ideas between
its principal bodies interested in educational, India and the other Countries in the
scientific and cultural matters with the work spheres of Mass Media, Broadcasting and
of UNESCO, and was reconstituted in 2019 as Films
the term of previous commission expired after
4 years. v Advanced Media Training
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PROGRAMME v Crisis Communications
This is one of the Components under v Social and Multimedia Training

the new Plan Scheme ‘Human Resource Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Development’ being implemented by the
Ministry. An outlay of Rs.45 lakhs has been v Agreement between the Governments of
allocated under this component for the year the SCO Member States on “Cooperation
2017-18 to 2019-20, out of which an outlay in Mass Media” was signed by all the
of Rs. 15 lakhs has been kept for the financial Member States during the SCO Summit
year 2019-20. This Programme comprises of in Bishkek during 13-14 June, 2019. This
Media Exchange Programme, Joint Working agreement is the outcome of Expert Level
Groups & Agreement on cooperation in Meetings of SCO Member States.
the field of Information & Film Sector and v Second SCO Mass Media Forum: As part
International Media Seminars/Workshops. of the Kyrgyz Side’s chairmanship in SCO
The main objectives of the programmes are as in 2019, the Kyrgyz Republic held the
follows: Second Mass Media Forum of the SCO
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countries during 23 to 26 May 2019 in on behalf of Government of India. These
Bishkek. The Forum was attended by Shri Programmes/Agreements have the aims and
T.V.K. Reddy, Additional Director General, objectives to strengthen the relationship and
PIB, Hyderabad and Shri Ankur Lahoty, with respect to the Ministry of Information and
Assistant Director, M/o I&B. Broadcasting, these programmes/agreements
promote exchange of ideas between India and
Head of the Indian delegation highlighted
the other Countries in the spheres of Mass
the vital role of Ministry of Information and
Media, Broadcasting and Films.
Broadcasting in the development of the Mass
Media landscape within the country, the need During the year 2019-20, several CEPs
for media collaborations and exchange of best signed between India and other countries such
practices amongst the various Mass Media as Comoros, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Maldives,
agencies, organizations and associations Tajikistan, Benin, Sierra Leone, Serbia, Jordan
across the SCO partner states. The Ambassador were received from M/o Culture fortheir
to India in Kyrgyzstan also congratulated implementation by the Ministry.
the Indian Delegation on delivering such an
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impactful speech.
Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEP) with
Countries
The Cultural Exchange Programmes/
Agreements are signed by the M/o Culture

The Veteran Bollywood Director and Producer, Shri Ramesh Sippy being felicitated
as Legends of Indian Cinema, at the inauguration of the 50th International Film
Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 20, 2019. The Union Minister
for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Information & Broadcasting and Heavy
Industries and Public Enterprises, Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Chief Guests of IFFI,
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant and
other dignitaries are also seen.
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Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar at the inauguration of the 10th Jagran Film
Festival, in New Delhi on July 18, 2019.

8 RESERVATION FOR SCHEDULED
CASTES/SCHEDULED TRIBES AND
OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES
All efforts are made to ensure adequate offices/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies under the
representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled administrative control of the Ministry.
Tribes and Other Backward Classes in the posts
2. The guidelines & instructions regarding
and Services under administrative control of
reservation for SC/ST/OBC in Services
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in
and for other benefits are circulated to all
accordance with the orders/instructions/
the Media Units for strict compliance.
guidelines issued in this regard from time
to time. Efforts are also made to ensure 3. The percentage of representation of SC,
adequate representation of officers belonging ST and OBC vis-à-vis the total number of
to Schedules Castes, Scheduled Tribes employees in the M/o I&B and attached
and Other Backward Classes in various and subordinate offices as on 1st January,
training programmes. Post based rosters are 2020 is as below:
maintained by all the attached/subordinate
Group Total SC ST OBC Others

Employee
(Representation %)
A 1935 274 (14.16) 121 (6.25) 134 (7) 1406 (72.66)
B 9103 1423 (15.63) 796 (8.74) 957 (10.51) 5927 (65.11)
C 16823 3552 (21.11) 2232 (13.26) 1979 (11.76) 9060 (53.85)
D 93 33 (35.48) 10 (10.75) 11 (11.82) 39 (41.93)
TOTAL 27954 5282 (18.89) 3159 (11.30) 3081 (11.02) 16432 (58.78)
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Reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes 225
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar launching a poem rendered by
Shri Amitabh Bachchan, at the 60th Foundation Day celebrations of Doordarshan,
in New Delhi on September 16, 2019.

9 REPRESENTATION OF PHYSICALLY
DISABLED PERSONS IN SERVICE
The instruction and guidelines regarding by DOPT, Special Recruitment Drive is under
Persons with Disabilities issued by the process in the Ministry to fill up backlog
nodal Ministry/Department from time-to- vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities.
time are circulated to all Media Units and The representation of Persons with Disabilities
Administrative Sections in Main Secretariat of in this Ministry is also compiled annually
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for and furnished to DOPT. The representation
strict compliance. In the Main Secretariat, a of Persons with Disabilities in this Ministry
Liaison Officer is also appointed to look after collectively and in Direct Recruitment and
the interest of Persons with Disabilities. Promotion quota as on 01/01/2020 is given
below:-
In accordance with the guidelines issued
PWD REPORT-I
ANNUAL STATEMENT SHOWING THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES IN SERVICE
(for the year 2019, as on 01.01.2020)
Ministry/Department:- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Total Identified posts VH HH OH
1 2 3 4 5 6
Group A 977 21 04 03 07
Group B 7255 96 07 19 39
Group 7994 108 23 07 50
C&D
Total 16226 225 34 29 96
Note:- (i) VH stands for Visually Handicapped (persons suffering from Blindness or low
vision)
(ii) HH stands for Hearing Handicapped (persons suffering from Hearing impairment)
(iii) OH stands for Orthopedically Handicapped (persons suffering from locomotors
disability or cerebral palsy)
Representation of Physically Disabled Persons in Service 227

PWD REPORT-II
228
STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WITH DISABILTIES APPOINTED DURING THE CALENDER YEAR
FOR THE YEAR: 2019 (as on 01/01/2020)
GROUP No. of Vacancies No. of Appointments made in Direct No. of Vacancies No. of Appointment made in Promotion
Reserved for PWD Recruitment Quota Reserved for Quota
under Direct PWD under
Recruitment Promotion
Quota Quota
VH HH OH Total Total VH HH OH VH HH OH Total Total VH HH OH

appoint- appoint- appoint- appoint-
ments ments ments ments
made made in made made in
Identified Identified
Posts for Posts for
PWD PWD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Group A 02 02 04 02 02 01 01 00 00 00 00 55 00 00 00 00
Group B 02 07 06 66 02 01 01 00 00 00 00 06 00 00 00 00
Group 13 11 12 11 03 01 01 01 03 02 00 06 00 00 00 00
C&D
Total 17 20 22 79 07 03 03 01 03 02 00 67 00 00 00 00
Note:- (i) VH stands for Visually Handicapped (persons suffering from blindness or low vision)
(ii) HH stands for Hearing Handicapped (persons suffering from Hearing impairment)
(iii) OH stands for Orthopedically Handicapped (persons suffering from locomotor disability palsy)
(iv) There is no reservation for Persons with Disabilities in case of promotion Group A and B Posts. However, persons
with disabilities can be promoted to such posts, provided the concerned post is indentified suitable for persons
with disabilities.
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addressing at the 66th National Film Awards function, in New Delhi on December
23, 2019.
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Hindi Pakhwada Prize Distribution Ceremony at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

10 USE OF HINDI
AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Hindi, written in Devanagari script, is 4. Check points, at the level of the officers
the Official Language of the Union of India signing the document, have been created
as provided in the Constitution of India. To to ensure issuance of all papers/
implement this provision, there is a well- documents under Section 3(3) of the
considered policy of the Government under Official Languages Act in bilingual form
which every Ministry/Department has been and that letters received in Hindi and
mandated to accelerate the progressive use of signed in Hindi are invariably replied to in
Hindi in official work by way of motivation and Hindi only. In addition, quarterly progress
incentives. reports received from different sections
of the Ministry and its media units are
2. In view of the above obligation, the Ministry
reviewed to ensure better compliance of
of Information and Broadcasting has also
the Official Language Policy.
been making constant effort to originally
use Hindi in its day to day official work 5. For promoting the use of Hindi in official
as per the Official Language Policy of work by way of motivation and incentives,
the Government of India. The Official various activities were held. In this
Language Implementation Committee regard, a workshop on ‘Google Voice
(OLIC) has been constituted under the Typing’ was organized in the Ministry
Chairmanship of Joint Secretary in on 11th June 2019 wherein 104 officials
the Main Secretariat of the Ministry participated. Further, “Hindi Pakhwada”
which monitors the progressive use of was also organized in the Ministry from
Hindi in the Main Secretariat as well 13-27 September 2019. During the
as in its attached and subordinate Pakhwada, nine competitions namely
offices. The meetings of Official Language i) Essay writing, ii) Poetry Recitation,
Implementation Committee are held in iii) Noting and Drafting, iv) Dictation, v)
which the status of implementation of the Translation, vi) Knowledge of Hindi and
Official Language Policy in the Ministry quiz competition on official language, vii)
and its media units/organizations is Typing, viii) Stenography and ix) Debate
discussed and suggestions are given to competitions were organized in which 86
augment the use of Hindi in official work officials participated. The prize winners
thereby achieving the targets as fixed in of the said various competitions will be
the Annual Programme issued by the awarded with a cash prize and a certificate
Department of Official Language. in a ceremony.
3. To meet the needs of translating various 6. Two incentive schemes for noting and
routine and important time bound drafting originally in Hindi and dictation
documents of the Ministry, like cabinet by the senior officers in Hindi as per the
notes, parliament questions and Standing directions of Dept. of Official Language,
Committee matters etc. and also to Ministry of Home Affairs are also operative.
implement the Official Language, the The prize winners will be awarded a cash
Main Secretariat of the Ministry has an prize and a certificate. A new incentive
approved strength of one Director (OL), scheme has also been started for the Media
one Deputy Director (OL), two Assistant Units and sections of the Ministry. In this
Directors (OL), two Senior Translation scheme, prizes/trophies are proposed to
officers and two Junior Translation be awarded to the winning Media Heads
officers. and sections of the Ministry on the basis
Use of Hindi as Official Language 231

of their annual performance in the use offices also organized OLIC meetings,
of Hindi in their official work. In order to Hindi workshops, Hindi Pakhwada and
facilitate the officials for use of Hindi in various other activities in their respective
official work, attached and subordinate organizations.
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Panoramic view of the venue at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019),
in Panaji, Goa on November 27, 2019.
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The 50th edition of IFFI featured 50 films from World Cinema directed by 50 women
filmmakers

11 WOMEN WELFARE
ACTIVITIES
To review the programmes and monitor last time on 13.06.2019 vide Circular
implementation of development schemes for No.B-11020/17/2011-Admn. III (Vol.-II).
women in accordance with the guidelines of the Ms.Anju Nigam, Joint Secretary (B), Ministry
National Commission for Women, a Women Cell of Information & Broadcasting has been
was created in the Ministry in 1992. Later in nominated as Chairperson of ICC. Besides,
accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines Ms. Kalpana David, National Secretary
laid down in Vishakha & Others vs. State of Administration, an external expert from YWCA
Rajasthan case, the Cell was reconstituted on of India has been nominated as non-official
16th May 2002 as the Complaint Committee for member of this Committee. Three other women
matters relating to sexual harassment at work members and one male member of the Ministry
place. An external expert from Young Women are its official members.
Christian Association (YWCA) as non-official
The Internal Complaint Committees are
member in the Women Cell was included on
also functioning in the attached/ subordinate
13th January, 2006.
offices and autonomous bodies of the Ministry.
Later on, in accordance with the guidelines The Guidelines regarding Central Civil Services
of the Supreme Court and recommendation of (Conduct) Rules, 1964 regarding prevention of
National Commission for Women, Women’s sexual harassment of women at the workplace
Cell has been renamed as “Internal Complaint issued by Department of Personnel & Training
Committee” on 25.10.2013. from time to time are also forwarded to all the
Media Units under this Ministry for adherence.
This Committee has been reconstituted
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Women Welfare Activities 235

The former Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Amit Khare
administering the ‘Integrity Pledge’ to officials of the Ministry, on the occasion of the
“Vigilance Awareness Week”, in New Delhi on October 28, 2019

12 VIGILANCE RELATED
MATTERS
The vigilance set up of the Ministry surprise inspections were carried out. In
functions under the overall supervision of the addition a total of 16 areas and 56 persons
Secretary, I&B. Vigilance Wing of the Ministry is have been selected for being kept under
headed by a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at the surveillance in the different media units
level of Joint Secretary who is appointed with and Main Secretariat of this Ministry.
the approval of Central Vigilance Commission A week long Vigilance Awareness Week
(CVC) out of one of the Divisional Heads ofthe was observed by the Ministry of I&B and
Ministry. CVO, M/o I&B is assisted by a Dy. its Media Units from 28th October to 2nd
Secretary (Vigilance), an Under Secretary November, 2019.
(Vigilance) and a Vigilance Section. CVO of the
3. During the period from 1st April, 2019 to
Ministry provides a link between the Ministry
31st December 2019, 257 fresh complaints
and its subordinate/attached office and CVC
were received in the Ministry and its media
as well as CBI. In Ministry’s autonomous/
units from different sources. These were
attached/subordinate offices, public sector
examined and preliminary inquiries were
undertakings and registered societies also,
ordered in 25 cases. In addition to this
separate vigilance set-ups exist. The CVO of
Preliminary Inquiry reports in respect of
the Ministry coordinates vigilance activities of
23 cases (current and old) were received
the attached and subordinate offices, public
during this period. Regular departmental
sector undertakings of the Ministry as per CVC
action for major penalty was initiated
guidelines.
in 04 cases and for minor penalty in 08
2. Concerted efforts were made to streamline cases. During the period, major penalties
the procedures in order to minimize scope have been imposed in 06 cases and minor
for corruption. Regular and surprise penalties in 16 cases. During the period
inspections were carried out by senior under report, in 17 cases administrative
officers to ensure proper observance of actions have been taken under relevant
rules and procedures. Efforts were also provisions of rules and 01official was
made to rotate the staff posted in sensitive prematurely retired under relevant
positions. During the period 1st April 2019 provisions of rules.
to 31st December 2019, 35 regular and 16
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Vigilance Related Matters 237

Shri Prakash Javadekar interacting with the media after taking charge as the
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, in New Delhi on May 31, 2019.

13 CITIZEN’S CHARTER & GRIEVANCE
REDRESSAL MECHANISM
CITIZEN’S CHARTER (xii) Issue of permission letter to the foreign
Producers for shooting of features films
The Citizen’s / Client’s Charter of this
for TV/ Cinema and reality shows/
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is
commercial TV serial
available on the website of the Ministry i.e.
http://www.mib.gov.in. The following 12 main GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM
services have been included in the Charter
which are being provided by this Ministry The Grievance petitions received in the
directly to its stakeholders:- Ministry are registered and processed in the
computerized Centralized Public Grievance
(i) Issue of license for providing DTH services Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). All
to prospective license; petitions received are acknowledged according
(ii) Issue of License to Multi System Operators; to norms and the acknowledgement letter
contains registration number of the grievance,
(iii) Issue of License for providing HITS
expected time of disposal and the details of the
services to prospective license;
contact person. The grievance petitions are sent
(iv) Registration of Television Rating Points to the concerned media units/offices/divisions
(TRP) Agencies to operate in India; to redress the grievance, with the direction to
send a suitable reply to the petitioner, as per
(v) Setting up teleports by TV Channels for
rules. These petitions are monitored on regular
up linking/ down linking;
basis, by sending reminders to the concerned
(vi) Issue of permission for Up linking/ Down offices/divisions and by convening review
linking of TV Channels uplinked from meetings etc. In all the media units, attached/
India; subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and
(vii) Issue of permission for Down linking of public sector undertakings working under the
TV Channels uplinked from Abroad; administrative control of the Ministry, normally
an officer not below Junior Administrative
(viii) Setting up of Community Radio Stations Grade is designated as Public Grievance Officer
(CRS) by Non-Governmental Organizations of that Unit. In important and urgent nature
(NGO), Educational Institutes and Krishi of cases, senior officers of the concerned
Vigyan Kendras/ Institutes; media units/offices hold discussions for quick
(ix) Issue of approval letter for the publication disposal of the cases. The position regarding
of India editions of foreign magazines/ final disposal of petitions is also intimated to
journals/ periodicals/ New Magazines the petitioners by post or through CPGRAMS.
by an entity having foreign investment The guidelines regarding redressal of
in the category of Specialty/ Technical/ public grievances/activating machinery
Scientific; for redressal of public grievances received
(x) Issue of approval letter for the publication from Department of Administrative Reforms
of Indian editions of foreign magazines and Public Grievances etc. are circulated
dealing with news and current affairs/ to all media units/autonomous bodies etc.
newspapers by an entity having foreign functioning under the aegis of this Ministry.
investment/ facsimile edition of foreign Disposal of grievances is also monitored at
newspaper by an entity having/ not the highest level in this Ministry as well as by
having foreign investment; Hon’ble Prime Minister in monthly PRAGATI
Meetings.
(xi) Grievance Redressal Mechanism; and
Citizen’s Charter & Grievance Redressal Mechanism 239

Time Frame Prescribed for Redressal of the Grievances:
S. No. Subject Time

01. Issue of acknowledgement/interim reply to the petitioner 3 days
02. Time taken for transfer of the Grievance Petition to the concerned 7 days
Administrative Wing/Responsibility Centre
03. Time taken to give final reply to the petitioner from the date of receipt of 2 months
grievance or date of receipt of clarification /additional information sought
from the petitioner, whichever is later
Grievance Status of the Ministry from 1-04-2019 to 06-11-2019
Brought Grievances Total Grievances Grievances

Forward as on Received (from Grievances Disposed (from Pending as on
01/04/2019 01-04-2019 to 01-04-2019 to 06-11-2019
06-11-2019) 06-11-2019)
1029 6009 7038 6489 549
Majority of Grievances Received by the Ministry are of the Following Categories:
Sr. Grievance Category Percentage of grievances received

No. from 01-04-2019 to 06-11-2019
1 Complaint against DTH Operators LCOs MSOs 45%
2 Petitions pertaining to other Ministries 19%
3 Miscellaneous 7%
4 Suggestions and Queries 5%
5 Broadcasting Content News and Non News 5%
Programmes
6 Pension Matters Delay in release of pension and 4%
other benefits
7 Corruption and Malpractices 2%
8 Service Matters Casual Employees 2%
9 Service Matters Regular Employees 2%
10 Press Journalist Issues 2%
11 Film Content Matters 1%
12 Broadcasting Content Advertisements 1%
13 Registration and Title Verification 1%
14 Press Content Matters 1%
15 Pension Matters Wrong fixation of pension 1%
16 Subscription Publication of DPD Journals 0.4%
17 Compassionate Appointments 0.4%
18 Pension Matters Revision of Pension 0.4%
19 Harassment and Misbehaviour 0.3%
20 Advertisement and Publicity Matters 0.1%
21 Sexual Harassment 0.0%
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Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar releasing a book, in New Delhi on
October 14, 2019.
Citizen’s Charter & Grievance Redressal Mechanism 241

launching the digital version of ‘Gurbani’ and Shabad Kirtan from Prasar Bharati’s
archives, at the inauguration of the All India Radio’s new Broadcast Auditorium, in
New Delhi on November 15, 2019. The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries,
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate
Change, Shri Babul Supriyo and other dignitaries are also seen.

14 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT,
2005 RELATED MATTERS
Implementation of Right to Information Year No. of applications & appeals
Act, 2005 received and action taken
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 2016 2034
provides freedom to every citizen to secure 2017 1733
access to information under the control of public 2018 1580
authorities, consistent with public interest,
in order to promote openness, transparency 1136 applications and 95 appeals
and accountability in administration and in have been received during the period from
relation to matters connected therewith or 01.01.2019 to 11.11.2019 at RTI Cell and all
incidental thereto. Right to information means the applicants have been replied suitably. A
the right to information accessible under this web portal that can be accessed at ‘https://
Act, which is held by or under the control of rtionline.gov.in’ was launched in April 2013.
any public authority and includes the right to- MIB received 675 online applications and 68
appeals. RTI applications received physically
1. Inspection of work, documents, records;
through Dak are also uploaded on the RTI
2. Taking notes, extracts or certified copies web portal. An amount of Rs. 7440/- has
of documents or records; been received as application fee / information
charges / inspection charges for the period
3. Taking certified samples of material; from 01.01.2019 to 11.11.2019. Apart from
4. Obtaining information in the form of this, RTI Cell also attends to all RTI queries
CDs or in any other electronic mode or received from visitors of different states of the
through printouts where such information country.
is stored in a computer or in any other The RTI Cell provides the following services
device. to the clients / customers of the Organization:
Implementation of RTI Act in the Main (a) Information regarding services provided
Secretariat: and programmes, schemes supported by
The RTI Cell of the Ministry was established the organization and the relevant rules
on 4 July, 1997 in pursuance of the decision
th and procedures through brochures,
of the Government to make administration folders;
more transparent and responsive. (b) Facilitating the customer / client to obtain
All Applications, appeals and decisions the services of the Organization optimally,
of the Central Information Commission (CIC) timely, efficiently and in a transparent
under RTI Act, 2005 related to the Ministry, manner and providing forms etc. of public
its attached offices, subordinate offices, PSUs usage;
and autonomous bodies are received in the (c) Information regarding the standards of
RTI Cell. The Ministry of I&B has designated quality of service, time norms etc. evolved
29 CPIOs and 21 Appellate Authorities (AA) to by the organization with reference to the
provide information and to take decision on services / schemes / functioning of the
the appeals filed. List of CPIOs and Appellate organization; and
Authorities are available on this Ministry’s
website https://www.mib.gov.in. (d) An Information Manual under RTI Act,
2005 has been revised by Ministry of
The year-wise RTI applications & appeals Information & Broadcasting.
received and action taken are reflected below:
Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Matters 243

Mechanism to deal with RTI applications Implementation of Section 4 of the RTI
Act, 2005
All applications received under RTI Act
are scrutinized and RTI applications which The Ministry has already completed the
do not concern this Ministry are transferred obligations under Section 4(b)(i) and 4(b)(ii)
to the CPIO of the concerned Ministry and the which deals with suo-moto disclosure of all
remaining applications are forwarded to the information held by the Public Authority and
concerned CPIOs in the Ministry. uploading the same in the public domain
through its website. RTI applications, appeals
As a mechanism to follow up the pending
and their replies are uploaded on the website
application, reminders are sent to CPIOs so
by the Ministry. Quarterly Report giving the
that there may not be any lapse in providing
figures of applications / appeals received,
information to the applicant within the
rejected, transferred is uploaded on the CIC’s
prescribed period of 30 days.
website regularly.
RTI applications and appeals received
Implementation of RTI Act in the Attached/
through online RTI portal are forwarded online
Subordinate offices of the Ministry
to concerned CPIOs / AAs of the Ministry.
All the CPIOs and AAs have been provided CPIOs and Appellate Authorities have been
username and passwords to check status of appointed by all the attached / subordinate/
the applications / appeals and send online PSUs and autonomous bodies under this
replies. Ministry. They are working in accordance with
the instructions issued in this regard by DoPT
from time to time.
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The Secretary General, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union, Mr. Javad Mottaghi calling
on the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Information &
Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar, in New Delhi on September 05, 2019.
Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Matters 245

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar releasing specially designed postage stamp
to mark the Doordarshan’s 60th Foundation Day, at a function, in New Delhi on
September 16, 2019.

15 ACCOUNTING AND
INTERNAL AUDIT
ACCOUNTING ORGANIZATION OF MINISTRY Department maintains full
OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING: and proper records of financial
transactions and adopts systems
The Secretary as Chief Accounting
and procedures that shall at all time
Authority in the Ministry of Information &
afford internal controls;
Broadcasting discharges his functions with
the assistance of Financial Adviser and Chief (viii) E n s u r e t h a t h i s M i n i s t r y o r
Controller of Accounts. Department follows the Government
procurement procedure for execution
2. As per Rule 70 of GFR 2017, the Secretary
of works, as well as for procurement
of a Ministry / Department as Chief
of services and supplies, and
Accounting Authority of the Ministry /
implements it in a fair, equitable,
Department shall:
transparent, competitive and cost-
(i) Be responsible and accountable effective manner;
for financial management of his
(ix) Take effective and appropriate
Ministry or Department;
steps to ensure his Ministry or
(ii) Ensure that the public funds Department:-
appropriated to the Ministry or
(a) collects all moneys due to the
Department are used for the purpose
Government and
for which they were meant;
(b) avoids unauthorized, irregular
(iii) Be responsible for the effective,
and wasteful expenditure.
efficient, economical and transparent
use of the resources of the Ministry or 3. As per Para 1.3 of Civil Accounts Manual,
Department in achieving the stated the Chief Controller of Accounts for and on
project objectives of that Ministry or behalf of the Chief Accounting Authority
Department, whilst complying with is responsible for:
performance standards;
(a) Arranging all payments through the
(iv) Appear before the Committee on Pay and Accounts Offices/Principal
Public Accounts and any other Accounts Office except where the
Parliamentary Committee for Drawing and Disbursing Officers are
examination; authorized to make certain types of
payments.
(v) Review and monitor regularly the
performance of the programmes and (b) Compilation and consolidation of
projects assigned to his Ministry to accounts of the Ministry/ Department
determine whether stated objectives and their submission in the form
are achieved; prescribed, to the Controller General
of Accounts; preparation of Annual
(vi) Be responsible for preparation of
Appropriation Accounts for the
expenditure and other statements
Demands for Grants of his Ministry/
relating to his Ministry or Department
Department, getting them duly
as required by regulations, guidelines
audited and submitting them to
or directives issued by Ministry of
the CGA, duly signed by the Chief
Finance;
Accounting Authority.
(vii) E n s u r e t h a t h i s M i n i s t r y o r
Accounting and Internal Audit 247

(c) Arranging internal inspection of necessary liaison with CGA’s Office
payment and accounts records and to effect overall coordination and
maintained by the various subordinate control in accounting matters;
formations and Pay and Accounts
e) Maintaining Appropriation
Offices of the Department and
Audit Registers for the Ministry/
inspection of records pertaining to
Department as a whole to watch the
transaction of Government Ministries
progress of expenditure under the
/ Departments, maintained in Public
various Grants operated on by the
Sector Banks.
Ministry/Department;
4. The Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry
Principal Accounts Office/Officer also
of Information & Broadcasting performs
performs all administrative and coordinating
his duties with the assistance of Controller
function of the accounting organization
/ Dy. Controller/Assistant Controller of
and renders necessary financial, technical,
Accounts, three Pr. Accounts Officersat
accounting advice to department as well as to
HQ and fourteen Pay and Accounts Offices
local Pay & Accounts offices and Out Station
including Six attached to Prasar Bharati
Pay & Accounts offices.
and their field formations for the purpose
of GPF and Pension only. Zonal Internal 6. As per provisions contained in Civil
Audit Parties are stationed at Chennai, Accounts Manual, Pay & Accounts offices
Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi whose make payments pertaining to respective
works are being monitored by Internal Ministries / Departments and in certain
Audit Wing at HQ. cases payments will be made by the
departmental Drawing and Disbursing
5. As per Para 1.2.3 of Civil Accounts
Officers (DDOs) authorized to draw funds,
Manual, Principal Accounts Office at HQ
by means of cheques drawn on the offices
functions under a Principal Accounts
/ branches of accredited bank for handling
Officer who is responsible for : -
the receipts and payments of the Ministry
a) Consolidation of the accounts of the / Department. These payments will be
Ministry/Department in the manner accounted for in separate scrolls to be
prescribed by CGA; rendered to the Pay and Accounts Offices
of Ministry / Department concerned. Each
b) Preparation of Annual Appropriation
Pay and Accounts Office or Drawing and
Accounts of the Demands for Grants
Disbursing Officer authorized to make
controlled by Ministry/Department,
payments by cheques / e-payments,
submission of Statement of Central
will draw only on the particular branch
Transactions and material for the
/ branches of the accredited bank with
Finance Account of the Union
which the Pay and Accounts Office or
Government(Civil) to the Controller
the Drawing and Disbursing Officer as
General of Accounts;
the case may be, is placed in account.
c) Payment of loans and grants to State All receipts of the Ministry / Department
Government through Reserve Bank of are also be finally accounted for in the
India and wherever this office has a books of the Pay and Accounts Office.
drawing account, payment therefrom The Pay and Accounts office is the basic
to Union Territory Government/ Unit of Departmentalized Accounting
Administrations; Organization. Its main functions include:
d) Preparation of manuals keeping in • Pre-check and payment of all bills,
view the objective of management including those of loans and grants-
accounting system if any, and for in-aid, submitted by Non-Cheque
rendition of technical advice to Pay Drawing DDOs.
and Accounts Offices, maintaining

• Accurate and timely payments in • Rendering technical advice to all
conformity with prescribed rules and PAOs and Ministry; if necessary in
regulations. consultation with other organizations
like DoPT, Ministry of Finance and
• Timely realization of receipts.
CGA etc.
• Issue of quarterly letter of credit to
• Preparation of Receipt Budget.
Cheque Drawing DDOs and post
check of their Vouchers / bills. • Preparation of Pension Budget.
• Compilation of monthly accounts • Procuring and supplying of cheque
of receipts and expenditures made books for and on behalf of PAOs /
by them incorporating there with Cheque Drawing DDOs.
the accounts of the cheque Drawing
• To maintain necessary liaison with
DDOs.
Controller General of Accounts office
• Maintenance of GPF accounts other and toeffect overall co-ordination and
than merged DDO and authorization control in accounting matters and
of retirement benefits. accredited Bank.
• Maintenance of all DDR Heads. • To verify and reconcile all receipts and
payments made on behalf of Ministry
• Efficient service delivery to the
of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry / Department through
through the accredited Bank i.e.
banking arrangement by way of
State Bank of India.
e-payment.
• To maintain accounts with Reserve
• Adherence to the prescribed
Bank of India relating to Ministry of
Accounting Standards, rules and
Information & Broadcasting and to
principles.
reconcile the cash balances.
• Timely, accurate, comprehensive,
• To ensure prompt payments.
relevant and useful financial
reporting. • Speedy settlement of Pension/
Provident fund and other retirement
7. The overall responsibilities of Departmental
benefits.
Accounting Organization in respect of
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting • Internal Audit of the Ministry,
are: subordinate and attached offices
under Ministry of Information
• Consolidation of monthly accounts
& Broadcasting and its Grantee
of Ministry and its submission to the
institutions, Autonomous Bodies etc.
CGA.
• To make available accounting
• Annual Appropriation Accounts.
information to all concerned
• Statement of Central Transactions. Authorities/Divisions.
• Preparation of “Accounts at a Glance”. • Budget co-ordination works of Ministry
of Information & Broadcasting.
• Union Finance accounts which are
submitted to the CGA, Ministry of • Monitoring of New Pension Scheme
Finance and Principal Director of and revision of pension cases from
Audit. time to time.
• Payments of grants-in-aid to Grantee • Computerization of Accounts and
Institutions / Autonomous Bodies e-payment.
etc.

• Administrative and co-ordination to ensure that rules, regulations and
function of the accounting procedures prescribed by the government
organization. are adhered to by these offices in their day
to day functioning. Internal Auditing is
• Roll out of PFMS under Central Sector
an independent, objective assurance and
Schemes in Grantee Institutions/
consulting activity designed to add value
Autonomous Bodies.
and improve an organization’s operations.
• Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) It basically aims at helping the organization
in Ministry of Information & to accomplish its objectives by bringing
Broadcasting. a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of
8. Accounting information and data are also risk management, control and governance
provided to the Financial Advisor and Chief processes. It is also an effective tool for
Accounting Authority to facilitate effective providing objective assurance and advice
budgetary and financial control. Monthly that adds values, influence change
and progressive expenditure figures under that enhances governance, assist risk
various sub-heads / object-heads of the management, control processes and
grant of the Ministry of Information & improve accountability for results. It also
Broadcasting are furnished to Budget provides valuable information to rectify
Section of the Ministry including Jt. the procedural mistakes/deficiencies and
Secretary of the Media Division. Progress thus, acts as an aid to the management.
of expenditure against budget provisions The periodicity of audit of a unit is
are also submitted weekly to the Secretary regulated by its nature, volume of work
and Addl. Secretary & Financial Adviser as and quantum of funds.
well as Heads of Divisions of the Ministry,
controlling the grant for purposes of better b) The Internal Audit Wing working under
monitoring of expenditure in last quarter the overall guidance of Chief Accounting
of the financial year. Authority and Financial Advisor has
focused on strengthening governance
9. The Accounting organization also structures, capacity building and
maintains accounts of long-term advances leveraging technology in appropriate
such as House Building Advance, Motor manner to ensure an efficient and effective
Car Advance and GPF accounts of Internal Audit practice.
employees of the Ministry.
c) In pursuance of O/o Controller
10. The verification and authorization of General of Accounts, Department of
pensionary entitlement of officers and staff Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, OM
members is done by the Pay & Accounts no. G.25014/33/2015-16/MF.CGA/
Offices on the basis of service particulars IAD/306-53 dated 15.05.17 and as per
and pension papers furnished by Heads provisions contained in Generic Internal
of Offices. All retirement benefits and Audit Manual (Version 1.0) issued by
payments like gratuity, cash equivalent O/o CGA, Audit Committee has been
to leave salary as well as payments under constituted in this Ministry under the
Central Government Employees Group Chairmanship of AS & FA (I&B) with the
Insurance Scheme; General Provident approval of Secretary (I&B) and terms of
Fund etc. are released by Pay & Accounts reference of Internal Audit Committee
Offices on receipt of relevant information/ has been defined in O/o CCA OM no.
bills from DDOs. Pr.AO/I&B/IAW (HQs)/NZ/17-18/1016-
Internal Audit Wing: 1065 dated 27.07.2017.
a) The Internal Audit Wing carries out audit of d) There are 620 units (PrasarBharati-552
accounts of various offices of the Ministry and Non-Prasar Bharati - 68) located all

over India under various media units of to detect errors in fixation of Pay paid in
the Ministry spread throughout the length excess as well asin short.
and breadth of the country, which fall
Status of Outstanding Internal Audit paras
within the preview of Internal Audit.
in Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and
e) During the financial year 2018-19, Audit Prasar Bharati as on 31.03.2019 and as on
of 59 offices was undertaken out of 303 31.10.2019 is given below:-
identified units. The focus of Audit was
I. PRASAR BHARATI
Zone Outstand- Paras Total Paras Paras Outstand-
ing Paras Raised Outstand- Dropped ing Paras
upto from ing as on from as on
31.03.2019 01.04.2019 31.10.19 01.04.19 31.10.2019
to to
31.10.19 31.10.19
SOUTH ZONE (CHENNAI) 708 51 759 43 716
WEST ZONE (MUMBAI) 93 0 93 0 93
NORTH ZONE (DELHI) 197 9 206 8 198
EAST ZONE (KOLKATA) 334 28 362 27 335
TOTAL (I) 1332 88 1420 78 1342
II. NON PRASAR BHARATI
SOUTH ZONE (CHENNAI) 603 19 622 149 473
WEST ZONE (MUMBAI) 440 30 470 0 470
NORTH ZONE (DELHI) 434 39 473 32 441
EAST ZONE (KOLKATA) 300 55 355 46 309
TOTAL (II) 1777 143 1920 227 1693
GRAND TOTAL (I + II) 3109 231 3340 305 3035
IRLA (Individual Running ledger Accounting and offices of Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan
System): & All India Radio) located in various cities all
over the country. PAO (IRLA) has been on-
Pay & Accounts Office (IRLA) came into
boarded on Digital Platform with launch of
existence along with other departmentalized
a new website (https://iis.mib.gov.in/irla/)
PAOs of other Ministries. The idea of IRLA
developed in consultation with the NIC cell
system (Individual Running Ledger Accounts
of M/o I&B. It facilitates Group-A officers in
for Group – A officers) originated to keep all
getting online services viz. salary slip, Income
service and payment detail in a centralized
tax Form-16 and GPF statement etc.
system so that officers of Media Units of the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Banking Arrangements: State Bank of
Prasar Bharati, who have an all India transfer India is the accredited bank for PAOs and its
liability can draw their Salary conveniently. field offices in the Ministry of Information &
Pay & Accounts Office (IRLA) is maintaining Broadcasting. e-payments processed by the
service and salary records of Media Units of PAOs/CDDOs are settled through CMP, SBI,
the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Hyderabad in favorof the bank account of
vendors/beneficiaries. In some cases, Cheques COMPACT (PAO 2000):
issued by the PAOs/CDDOs are presented to
A multi user software for use at the Pay &
the nominated branch of the accredited bank
Accounts Office level was inducted to replace
for payment. The receipts are also remitted
the existing IMPROVE Software. This software
to the accredited banks by the respective
was developed with a view to computerizing
PAOs/CDDOs apart from Non-Tax-Receipt
the work in all the Pay & Account Offices. This
Portal (NTRP). Any change in accredited bank
software had the following features:
requires specific approval of Controller General
of Accounts, Department of Expenditure, 1. Pre-check (Integrated payment and
Ministry of Finance. accounting functions and Automatic
Cheque printing)
Principal Accounts Office has 14(Fourteen)
Pay & Accounts Offices, including of 06 2. Electronic Bank Reconciliation
PAOs attached with Prasar Bharati. Five
PAOs are located in New Delhi, two each in 3. General Provident Fund
Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and one each 4. Compilation of Accounts
in Nagpur, Lucknow and Guwahati. All
payments pertaining to the Department/ 5. Settlement of Pension Cases
Ministry are made through PAOs/CDDOs 6. Expenditure Vs. Budget Control
attached with respective PAOs. Drawing and
Disbursing Officers present their claims/bills Initiatives on e-payment
to the designated PAOs / CDDOs, who issue The e-payment system in all Pay &
cheques / releases e-payment after exercising Accounts Offices of Ministry of Information
the necessary scrutiny as per provisions & Broadcasting had been successfully
contained in Civil Accounts Manual, Receipt implemented from 2011 onwards.
and Payment Rules and other orders issued
by Govt. from time to time. e- Payment System
Computerization of Accounts: The Since, the IT Act, 2000 recognizes the

process of computerization of accounts in the digitally signed documents or electronic
Departmentalized Accounting Organization records digitally authenticated by means of an
of M/o Information and Broadcasting started electronic method or procedure in accordance
with computerization of accounting function with the provisions of section 3 of the Act, the
by the O/o Controller General of Accounts, Controller General of Accounts had developed
Ministry of Finance. The software titled a facility in COMPACT for electronic payment
CONTACT had been used in the Pr. Accounts (e-payment) through digitally signed electronic
Offices for consolidation of monthly accounts. advices. This had replaced the existing system
In this Ministry all PAOs used voucher level of payment through cheque while leveraging
computerization IMPROVE. From the month the COMPACT application running in all
of November, 2008 onwards the monthly Pay & Accounts Offices in all Ministries /
account has been submitted to the O/o CGA Departments of Central Government.
after PAO wise adjustment of Put through The e-payment system developed
Statement with online acceptance by the was a fully secured web based system of
Principal Accounts Office. Window based electronic payment services which introduces
applications like Microsoft Word and Excel transparency in government payment system.
are also used for preparation of Head-wise Payment of dues from the government under
Appropriation accounts, Material of Union this system were made by credit of money
Government Finance Account (Civil) and directly in to the bank account of payee
monthly expenditure and receipt statements through a digitally signed e-advices generated
for submission to Ministry and for other MIS from COMPACT through the ‘Government
purposes.

e-payment Gateway (GePG)’ on a secured from PFMS and after necessary verification
communication channel. Necessary functional of digital signature etc, the bank would credit
and security certification were obtained from the beneficiaries’ account using CBS/NEFT/
STQC Directorate for its roll out. The system RTGS as applicable.
was implemented in all Central Government
e-Scrolls: A digitally signed electronic
Civil Ministries/ Departments in a phased
scroll is generated and uploaded by the
manner.
bank on PFMS for all successful e-payments.
GePG has further been upgraded to PFMS e-Scrolls are downloaded by the PAOs and
system, which is an integrated Financial incorporated in the COMPACT system for
Management System of Controller General reconciliation and other MIS purposes.
of Accounts, for sanction preparation, bill
processing, payment, receipt management, Advantages of e-payment
Direct Benefit Transfer, fund flow management • Saving in time and effort due to online
and financial reporting. fund transfer using digitally signed
Registration of Digital Signatures: The unique e-authorization ID
Pay & Accounts Officer obtains digital signature • Secure mode of payment
from the NIC Certifying Authority. The digital • Transparency in payment procedure
signatures obtained from the NIC Certifying
Authority are stored in a USB Token called • Elimination of physical cheques and their
i-Key. The PAO registers the digital signatures manual processing
with PFMS portal through the Principal • Elimination of constraints of manual
Accounts Office of the concerned Ministry/ deposit of cheque by the payee into his
Department. The concerned banks download bank account
the PAOs digital signatures from the PFMS
• Enhancement of overall payment
portal. Digital signatures of the authorized
processing efficiency
signatory of the concerned banks are also
uploaded on PFMS portal for authentication • Online auto-reconciliation of payments
of e-payment scrolls provided to PAOs by the • Efficient compilation of accounts
banks.
• Complete audit trail of transactions at
Submission of Bill: The Drawing and all level
Disbursing Officers (DDOs) submit bills for
e-payment along with mandate form and PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
details of payee viz. IFSC Code of Bank Branch, (PFMS)
A/C Number, Name, Address, etc., to the Pay Public Financial Management System
& Accounts Officer (PAO). A token number is (PFMS) initially started as a Plan Scheme
generated from COMPACT and communicated named CPSMS of the erstwhile planning
to DDO. commission in 2008-09 as a pilot in four
Bill Processing: The bills are processed states of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab
in the Pay & Accounts office in COMPACT and Mizoram for four Flagship schemes, e.g.
System. MGNREGS, NRHM, SSA and PMGSY. After
the initials phase of establishing a network
Digital Signatures: Once the bill is passed across Ministries / Departments, It has been
by the PAO, it is digitally signed using the decided to undertake National roll-out of
secure I-Key and e-payment authorization is CPSMS (PFMS) to link the financial networks of
generated by the system. Central, State Governments and the agencies
of State Governments. The scheme was
Uploading authorization on PFMS:
included in 12th Plan initiatives of erstwhile
The e-payment authorization file (e-advice) is
Planning Commission and Ministry of Finance.
uploaded on the PFMS in a secure environment.
Presently PFMS is the scheme of Department
Concerned banks downloads the e-advices

of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and being expenditure in respect of Central
implemented by O/o Controller General of Sector Schemes must register and
Accounts across the country. compulsorily use the PFMS Modules.
2. As per MoF, DoE, OMNo.66 (29) PF- (v) All Grantee Institutions have to adopt
II/2016 dated 15/07/2016, Hon’ble PFMS modules for making Payments/
Prime Minister has emphasized the need Transfers/Advance from Grants
for improved financial management in received from the Central Govt. This
implementation of Central Plan Schemes will enable generation of on-line
so as to facilitate Just-in-Time releases Utilization Certificates for claiming
and monitor the usage of funds including funds from the Central Government.
information on its ultimate utilization.
(vi) Ministry has to take an action for
The Public Financial Management System
integrating their respective systems
(PFMS) is administered by the O/o
/ applications with the PFMS.
controller General of Accounts in the
Department of Expenditure which is Modules to implement the Mandate
an end-to-end solution for processing
payments, tracking, monitoring, Modules developed/under developed
accounting, reconciliation and reporting. by PFMS for stakeholders as per the Union
It provides the scheme managers a Cabinet approval and mandate are as under:
unified platform for tracking releases and I. Fund Flow Monitoring
monitoring their last mile utilization.
(a) Agency registration
3. In order to abide by the directions to
implement Just-in-time releases and (b) Expenditure management and fund
monitor the end usage of funds, it has utilization through PFMS EAT module
been decided by Ministry of Finance to (c) Accounting Module for registered
universalize the use of PFMS to cover all agencies
transactions/payments under the Central
Sector Schemes. The complete monitoring (d) Treasury Interface
of these schemes require mandatory (e) PFMS-PRI fund flow and utilization
registration of all Implementing Agencies interface
(IAs) on PFMS and mandatory use of
Expenditure, Advances & Transfer (EAT) (f) Mechanism for State Governments
module of the PFMS by all IAs. The towards fund tracking for State
Implementation Plan covers the complete schemes
universe of Central Sector Schemes, which (g) Monitoring of Externally Aided
inter-alia requires the following steps to Projects (EAP)
be taken by each Ministry/Department:
II. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) modules
(i) All central schemes have to be
mapped /configured and brought on (a) PAO to beneficiaries
the PFMS platform. (b) Agency to beneficiaries
(ii) All Implementing Agencies (IAs) (c) State treasuries to beneficiaries
receiving and utilizing funds needs to
be mandatorily registered on PFMS. III. Interfaces for Banking
(iii) Usage of PFMS modules has to be (a) CBS (Core Banking Solutions)
made mandatory for all registered
(b) India Post
agencies for making payments,
advances and transfers. (c) RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
(iv) All Departmental Agencies incurring (d) NABARD & Cooperative Banks

Modules to Implement Enhanced mandate Transfer (EAT) Module of PFMS by all IAs
1. PAO Computerization-Online payments, I. Implementation Strategy for Central
receipts and accounting of Govt. of India Sector (CS) schemes/transaction
(a) Programme Division module Activities to be completed
(b) DDO module § Mandatory registration and use of
EAT module by IAs
(c) PAO module
§ Mapping of all relevant information
(d) Pension module
of Schemes
(e) GPF & HR module
§ Uploading of budget of each scheme
(f) Receipts including GSTN on PFMS
(g) Annual Financial Statements § Identify implementation hierarchy of
each scheme
(h) Cash Flow Management
§ Integration of System Interface of
(i) Interface with non-civil ministries specific schemes with PFMS e.g.
2. Non-Tax Receipt Portal. NREGASoft, AwasSoft
Other Departmental Initiatives § Deployment and training of trainers
To leverage the capabilitiesof PFMS, several II. Implementation Strategy for Central
other departments have approached PFMS for Assistant to State Plan (CASP)
developing utilities for their departmental need Activities to be undertaken by states
as follows:
§ State Treasury Integration with PFMS
(i) Interfaces for MHA (Foreigners Division)
Monitoring of Agencies receiving fund § Registration of all SIAs on PFMS (1st
under FCRA level and below)
(ii) CBDT PAN Validation § Mapping of state schemes with
corresponding central schemes
(iii) GSTN bank account validation
§ Configuration of State schemes on
Implementation Strategy PFMS
An Action Plan has been prepared Ø Configuring State Schemes
and approved by Ministry of Finance for components
phased implementation of Public Financial
Ø Identify and configure hierarchy
Management System (PFMS).
of each state scheme
Improved Financial Management through:
§ Integration of PFMS with schemes
• Just in Time (JIT) release of funds specific software application
• Monitoring of use of funds including § Deployment and training of trainers
ultimate utilization
§ C o n t i n u o u s support for
Strategy: implementation
• Universal roll-out of PFMS which inter alia At present, all fourteen (14) Pay & Accounts
includes Offices of M/o Information & Broadcasting
(including Six (06) PAOs attached with Prasar
• Mandatory registration of all Implementing
Bharati for GPF & Pension) are functioning
Agencies (IA) on PFMS and
successfully on PFMS. All payments are routed
• Mandatory use of Expenditure Advance & through PFMS and e-payments being directly

credited into the beneficiary’s bank account. § NTR Portal has been functional
in Ministry of Information and
I. Employees Information System (EIS)
Broadcasting from 01 st November,
Module of PFMS: This Module has been
2016.
implemented in all Drawing & Disbursing
Offices of Ministry of information & § The collection of Non-tax revenue of
Broadcasting. the Ministry in the current Financial
Year (2019-20) for the period from
II. CDDO Module of PFMS: CDDO module of
01.04.2019 to 31.10.2019 was
PFMS has been rolled out in all twenty (20)
`591.77 crore and out of this,
Cheque Drawing and Disbursing Offices of
`573.56 crores (i.e. more than 95%)
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
have been collected through Bharat
III. Onl i ne P ortal (B h arat Ko sh) fo r Kosh on NTR e-portal.
collection of Non-Tax Revenue in the
IV. Expenditure, Advance and Transfer
Ministry:
(EAT) Module of PFMS: All six (06)
§ The objective of Non-Tax Receipt Autonomous Bodies of Ministry of
Portal (NTRP) is to provide a one- Information & Broadcasting have been on-
stop window to Citizens/ Corporate boarded on Expenditure Advance Transfer
/Other users for making online (EAT) module of PFMS.
payment of Non-Tax Revenue payable
New developments in the Ministry:
to Government of India (GoI).
I. PAOs / CDDOs workshop/ conference
§ Non-Tax Revenue of Government of
India comprise of a large bouquet A workshop / Seminar to discuss various
of receipts, collected by individual key issues relating to functioning of PAOs of
departments/ministries. Primarily Ministry of Information & Broadcasting was
these receipts come from Dividends, organized in Soochna Bhawan, New Delhi on
Interest receipts, Spectrum charges, 25th and 26th April, 2019. The Chief Controller
RTI application fee, purchase of of Accounts gave presentation on the issues
forms/magazines by students and viz. Delegation of Financial Powers, Mechanism
many other such payments by citizens to be adopted for transfer of funds to various
/ corporate/other users. field offices of BOC/PIB, Communication of
Sanction, Items to be kept in Objection Book
§ The online electronic payment in a
(OB). Subsequently, the agenda items relating
completely secured IT environment,
to Pr.AO (Admn.), Pr.AO (B&A) and Pr.AO
helps common users / citizen from the
(IAW), viz. Procurement through GeM, Revision
hassle of going to banks for making
of Pension Cases, Settlement of Pension Cases
drafts and then to Government
of Retirees, Service Verification, RTI Cases,
offices to deposit the instrument for
Monitoring of NPS, Rotational Transfer of Staff,
availing the services. It also helps
Timely Submission of Monthly Accounts by
avoidable delays in the remittance of
Pay & Accounts Offices, Timely submission
these instruments into Government
of reconciliation certificate (PAO with DDO)
account as well as eliminates
by the PAOs to Pr.AO, Clearance of Public
undesirable practices in the delayed
Sector bank Suspense (8658-00-108) by PAOs,
deposit of these instruments into
Adverse Balances appearing in the accounts
bank accounts.
of PAOs/Outstanding Suspense Balances /
§ NTRP facilitates instant payment in Dormant Funds lying with PAO, Deactivation
a transparent environment using of irrelevant DDO codes from e-lekha and
online payment technologies such PFMS, Implementation status of various
as Internet Banking, Credit/Debit modules of PFMS in Ministry of Information
Cards. & Broadcasting and training requirement of

Pay & Accounts Offices, Mission of Internal III. Hindi Pakhwara
Audit & Quality of Audit Reports, Timelines
Hindi Pakhwara was organized in Office of
for submission of Audit reports, compliance
Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of I&B
of outstanding Audit paras, Liquidation of
in the month of September, 2019 with special
outstanding Audit Paras and Forecast of
emphasis on use of Hindi language in day to
Quarterly Tour programme of Zonal IAPs and
day official work. Various activities viz. Hindi
Annual Review were discussed in detail.
Quiz, Hindi Essay writing, Hindi debate etc.
were conducted during the Hindi Pakhwara.
IV. Enforcement of enhanced security
layers in online payment process in
Public Financial Management System
(PFMS)
In order to ensure safety measures on
PFMS platform, the following features are being
enforced for treasury operations:
a) Verification of each payment request
Glimpse of the workshop
with physical bill without fail before
putting the digital signature by Pay
& Accounts Offices (PAOs).
II. Inter Zonal workshop of Internal Audit
b) Use of NIC/GOV domain e-mail IDs
A one-day Inter Zonal Workshop of
for user registration by the officials
internal Audit under chairmanship of Chief
dealing with PAO and DDO module
Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Information
of PFMS.
& Broadcasting was held in PIB Conference
Hall, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi to discuss c) Immediate deactivation of user(s)
Future Road Map of Internal Audit and various found to be no longer active
issues related with functioning of Internal
Audit parties. CCA, M/o I&B also expressed d) Deactivation of user ID/Digital
his views on various points viz. Basic criteria key of PAO/ AAO user type at
for periodicity of the audit of the unit in terms th e time p er ma n en t tr a n s fe r /
of Annual, Biannual and Triennial, Forecasting superannuation).
of Annual and quarterly Audit plans on times, e) Implementation of OTP based log in
Quality of Audit Reports, Methodology of system on PFMS in phased manner.
Audit & Audit of PAOs, Liquidation of long
outstanding Audit para(s), etc. V. Nation-wide Pension Adalat
organized Pension Adalats on 23rd August,
2019 at various stations where twenty one (21)
cases had been settled on spot.
VI. Revision of Pre-2016 pension cases
Consequent upon implementation of
7 Central Pay Commission, approximately
th
26,133 pension cases have been finalized,

settled and sent to Central Pension Accounting
Office (CPAO) up to 30.09.2019.
Inter Zonal workshop of Internal Audit

ACCOUNTING ORGANISATION OF THE MINISTRY
ACCOUNTING ORGANIZATION SETUP IN
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
SECRETARY
Controller General of Accounts
(Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
(Ministry of Finance)
Chief Accounting Authority
ADDL. SECRETARY & FINANCIAL ADVISER
CHIEF CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
DEPUTY CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS
Pr. AO Pr. AO Pr. AO

(Administration) (Budget & Accounts) (Internal Audit)
1) PAO (MS) New Delhi 9) PAO (DD) New Delhi

2) PAO (BOC etc.) New Delhi erstwhile PAO (DAVP etc.) 10) PAO (DD) Guwahati
3) PAO (IRLA) New Delhi 11) PAO (AIR) Chennai
4) PAO (DD) Nagpur 12) PAO (AIR) Kolkata
5) PAO (FD) Mumbai 13) PAO (AIR) Mumbai
6) PAO (DD) Chennai 14) PAO (AIR) New Delhi
7) PAO (AIR) Lucknow 15) 21 Senior Accounts officers working as NCDDO
8) PAO (DD) Kolkata CDDO and IFA to ADG (Region) in various ROBs.
n n n

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar participating in the session on ‘New India:
Government and Media’, at the Malayala Manorama News Conclave 2019, in Kochi on
August 30, 2019.

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar addressing a press conference on the 50th
International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2019), in New Delhi on November 02, 2019.

16 AUDIT PARAS
A. C&AG Audit Paras - NIL

B. Public Accounts Committee (PAC)’s Recommendations -
Sl Report Subject No. of Action Taken

No. No. & Recommendations
Year pertaining to M/o
I&B
1 74th XIX 6 Final ATRs, duly vetted by
Report Commonwealth [Recommendations Audit, have been sent to PAC on
[16th Lok Games, 2010 No. 59-64] 10.07.2019. The same has been
Sabha] uploaded on APMS portal on
2017 23.07.2019.
2 94th Working of 14 R e c o m m e nda t i o ns No. 1 -7
Report CBFC and [Recommendations (CBFC) - Final ATRs, duly vetted
[16th Lok Academic No. 1-7 and 8-14] by Audit, have been sent to PAC
Sabha] Activities of on 09.11.2018. The same has
2018 SRFTI, Kolkata been uploaded on APMS portal on
for the period 30.11.2018.
from 2010-11 Recommendations No. 8-14
to 2014-15 (SRFTI) - Final ATRs, duly vetted
by Audit, have been sent to PAC
on 09.11.2018. The same has
been uploaded on APMS portal on
13.11.2018.
3 121st Working of 6 Recommendation No. 5 & 20
Report CBFC and [Recommendations (SRFTI) - Final ATRs, duly vetted
[16th Lok Academic No. 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, by Audit, have been sent to Lok
Sabha] Activities of 20] Sabha Sectt., PAC Branch on
2018 SRFTI, Kolkata 30.10.2019. The same has been
for the period uploaded on APMS portal on
from 2010-11 12.12.2019.
to 2014-15 Recommendation No. 8, 11, 14
& 17 (CBFC) - Final ATRs, duly
vetted by Audit, have been sent
to Lok Sabha Sectt., PAC Branch
on 03.10.2019. The same has
been uploaded on APMS portal on
15.11.2019.
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Audit Paras 261

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in a group photograph at the presentation of
the Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Shri Amitabh Bachchan for his outstanding and
invaluable contribution to cinema spanning over five decades, at Rashtrapati Bhawan,
in New Delhi on December 29, 2019.

17 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
JUDGEMENTS/ORDERS OF CATs
Information on Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CAT Cases of various Media
Units and Main Secretariat of the Ministry for the year 2018-19 is as follows:
S. N. Media Units No. of Orders received from No. of Judgements/

CAT for the year 2018-19 Orders implemented 2018-19
1 Main Secretariat* 4 4
2 BOC # #
3 Publications Division 0 0
4 PIB 0 0
5 RNI 0 0
6 Photo Division 0 0
7 New Media Wing 0 0
8 PCI 0 0
9 IIMC 1 1
10 DG: AIR 98 47
11 DG: DD 22 15
12 BECIL 0 0
13 CBFC 5 3
14 SRFTI 1 1
15 FTII # #
16 Films Division 4 4
17 NFDC 0 0
18 NFAI 0 0
19 CFSI 0 0
20 DFF 0 0
21 PAO 0 0
22 EMMC 0 0
TOTAL 135 75
* Information in respect of Main Secretariat does not include MUC/ Press/ CRS/ DAS/ F(F)/ F(FTI)/ F(C)/ F(I)/
F(A) Desks/Sections
# Data not received
n n n
Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of Cats 263
at a meeting with the Heads of Regional Units of Doordarshan and discussed on the
“Future Roadmap of Doordarshan Network”, in New Delhi on December 01, 2019.

18 SCHEME OUTLAY
Budget Estimate (2019-20): 3. The North East component at Rs. 162.65

crore represents 18.07% of the total
The outlay for 2019-20 in respect of the
Central Sector Schemes outlay (GBS) of
Ministry of I&B was Rs. 900.00 crore.
Rs. 900.00 crore. The break-up of North
(Rs. in crore) East component is as under:
S.No. Sector GBS (Rs. in crore)

1. Information Sector 238.00 S.No. Sector GBS
2. Films Sector 165.00 1. Information Sector 21.65
3. Broadcasting Sector 497.00 2. Films Sector 25.80
Total 900.00 3. Broadcasting Sector 115.20
2. Scheme wise break-up of the Central Total 162.65
Sector Schemes 2019-20 is annexed.
Annexure
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Statement of Budget Estimates 2019-20 (Scheme Wise)
(Rs. in Crore)
Sl. Name of the Scheme BE BE 2019-20 BE

No. 2019-20 finalized on earmarked
Proposed the basis of for NER
by ceiling given
Ministry by MoF
INFORMATION SECTOR
1 Up-gradation of IIMC to International Standards 2.00 1.50 0.00
2 Media Infrastructure Development Programme
(MIDP)
2.1 MIDP (excluding IIMC) 25.15 21.00 0.05
2.2 Opening up of New Regional Centres of IIMC 11.00 9.50 2.00
Total - MIDP 36.15 30.50 2.05
3 Development Communication & Information 237.77 200.00 19.60
Dissemination (DCID)
4 Human Resource Development
4.1 Training for Human Resource Development 4.05 4.05 0.00
(excluding Prasar Bharati) (Main Sectt.)
4.2 International Media Programme (Main Sectt.) 0.15 0.15 0.00
Scheme Outlay 265

by ceiling given
Ministry by MoF
4.3 Policy Related Studies, Seminar, Evaluation, 0.65 0.50 0.00
etc. (Main Sectt.)
4.4 HRD of Films Media (FTII, SRFTII, CBFC) 0.84 0.80 0.00
4.5 Payment for Professional Services 0.53 0.50 0.00
Total - HRD 6.22 6.00 0.00
Grand Total (Information Sector) 282.14 238.00 21.65
FILM SECTOR
5 National Museum of Indian Cinema (Films 0.00 0.00 0.00
Division)
6 Infrastructure Development Programme
relating to Film Sector
6.1 Upgradation, modernisation and expansion of 1.50 2.50 0.00
CBFC and certification process (CBFC)
6.2 Upgradation of Siri Fort Complex (DFF) 1.00 0.02 0.00
6.3 Upgradation of building infrastructure of Films 0.02 0.02 0.00
Division (FD)
6.4 Upgradation of infrastructure of NFAI including 3.00 3.00 0.00
Jayakar Bungalow and setting up of digital
library (NFAI)
6.5 Grant-in-Aid to FTII – Upgradation and 26.00 17.00 0.00
Modernisation of FTII
6.6 Infrastructure development in SRFTI 50.00 30.00 23.00
Total - Infrastructure Development 81.52 52.54 23.00
Programme relating to Film Sector
7 Development Communication & Dissemination
of Filmic Content
7.1 Promotion of Indian cinema through film As per decision taken in the ministry,
festivals and film markets in India and abroad single line budget entry has been made
7.2 Production of films and documentaries in for DCDFC Scheme from 2019-20
various Indian languages
7.3 Webcasting of Film Archives (FD)
7.4 Acquisition of archival films and film material
(NFAI)
7.5 Anti-Piracy initiatives (Main Sectt.)
Total- Development Communication & 92.98 69.48 2.80
Dissemination of Filmic Content

by ceiling given
Ministry by MoF
8 National Film Heritage Mission (Main Sectt.) 40.00 22.48 0.00
9 Setting up a Centre of Excellence for Animation, 40.00 20.50 0.00
Gaming and VFX (Main Sectt.)
Grand Total (Film Sector) 254.50 165.00 25.80

BROADCASTING SECTOR
A Main Sectt.
10 Strengthening of Electronic Monitoring Centre 17.36 17.30 0.00
(EMMC)
11 Supporting Community Radio Movement in 4.20 3.80 0.20
India (CRS Cell)
12 Infrastructure Support Cell in the Ministry 4.00 2.00 0.00
RENAMED AS Digitisation Mission (DAS
Section)
13 Automation of Broadcasting Wing (BP&L 0.90 0.90 0.00
Section)
Total (Main Sectt.) 26.46 24.00 0.20
B Prasar Bharati
14 Grants-in-aid to Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting 347.69 473.00 (As per decision
Infrastructure Network Development) taken in the ministry, single
15 Grants-in-aid to Prasar Bharati for Kisan 51.26 line budget entry has been
Channel made for BIND Scheme from
2019-20
16 Grants-in-aid to Prasar Bharati for Arun 106.00
Prabha Channel
Total Prasar Bharati 504.95 473.00 115.00
Grand Total (Broadcasting Sector) 531.41 497.00 115.20
TOTAL CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEMES 1068.05 900.00 162.65
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Scheme Outlay 267

Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar at the inauguration of the 10th Jagran Film
Festival, in New Delhi on July 18, 2019.

19 MEDIA UNIT-WISE
BUDGET
Demand No. 59- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
(Rs. In Thousands)
Name of Media Unit/Activity BE 2019-20 RE 2019-20 BE 2020-21
Revenue Section
CAT. I ESTABLISHMENT EXPENDITURE OF THE CENTRE (Non-Scheme Expenditure)
Major Head- ‘2251’ - Secretariat Social
Services
Main Sectt. (including PAO) 686800 771399 888331
Major Head - ‘2205’ - Art & Culture
Certification of Cinematographic films for
public exhibition
Film Certification Appellate Tribunal 4100 4600 4900
Central Board of Film Certification 104800 89300 124800
Total Major Head ‘2205’ 108900 93900 129700
Major Head - ‘2220’ - Information & Publicity
Films Division 529600 479120 535800
National Film Archive of India 61300 60400 94800
Directorate of Film Festivals 138600 114710 140400
New Media Wing (erstwhile Research, Reference 23200 15770 17200
& Training Division)
Bureau of Outreach and Communication (BOC) 1817400 1609755 1864700
Press Information Bureau (PIB) 893200 879180 996100
Registrar of Newspapers for India 86500 65335 78100
Photo Division 0 0 0
Publications Division 398000 340772 443000
Employment News 173781 152060 151650
Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) 11500 8249 182500
Payment of Annual Membership Subscription to 2100 2100 2100
International Programme for the Development
of Communication (IPDC)
Contribution to Asia Pacific Institute for 2869 2900 2869
Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
Media Unit-Wise Budget 269

(Rs. In Thousands)
Payment of annual membership subscription to 40 40 40
Association of Moving Images Archivists (AMIA)
Contribution to membership of International 210 210 210
Organizations by NFAI
Private FM Radio Station 20500 10500 20500
Total: Major Head ‘2220’ 4158800 3741101 4529969
Total: Establishment Expenditure of the 4954500 4606400 5548000
Centre
Cat. II CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEMES (Scheme Expenditure)
INFORMATION SECTOR
Up-gradation of IIMC to International Standards 15000 12900
(IIMC)
Opening up of New Regional Centres of IIMC 95000 124700
(IIMC)
Media Infrastructure Development Programme 210000 235700
(MIDP)
Development Communication & Information 2000000 1876300 2200000
Dissemination (DCID)
Human Resource Development 60000 38000
Total (Information Sector) 2380000 2287600 2200000
FILMS SECTOR
Infrastructure Development Programme relating 681500 656100
to Film Sector (IDPFS)
Development Communication and Dissemination 538700 633900 1155000
of Filmic Content
National Film Heritage Mission 224800 36100
Setting up a Centre of Excellence for Animation, 205000 200
Gaming and VFX
Champion Service Sector Scheme 5000 300000
Total (Film Sector) 1650000 1331300 1455000
BROADCASTING SECTOR
Supporting Community Radio Movement in 38000 38000 45000
India
Strengthening of Electronic Media Monitoring 173000 204000
Centre (EMMC)

(Rs. In Thousands)
Infrastructure Support Cell in the Ministry 20000 30000
renamed as Digitisation Mission
Automation of Broadcasting Wing 9000 9000
Broadcasting Infrastructure Network 4730000 2354000 3700000
Development
Total (Broadcasting Sector) 4970000 2635000 3745000
Total - CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEMES 9000000 6253900 7400000
OUT OF WHICH NE ALLOCATION 1626500 1051500 740000
ALLOCATION UNDER CAPITAL 135400 55200 135600
Cat. III OTHER CENTRAL EXPENDITURE (Autonomous Bodies) (Non-Scheme Expenditures)
Grants-in-aid to Indian Institute of Mass 264900 256900 613000
Communication (IIMC)
Grants-in-aid to Press Council of India (PCI) 74500 90000 89000
Grants-in-aid to Children’s Film Society, India 39000 39000 39000
(CFSI)
Grants-in-aid to Film & Television Institute of 328500 308700 494000
India, Pune (FTII)
Grants-in-aid to Satyajit Ray Film & Television 197100 199100 675500
Institute, Kolkata (SRFTI)
Grants to Prasar Bharati 28893600 28893600 28893600
Total - OTHER CENTRAL EXPENDITURE 29797600 29787300 30804100
(Autonomous Bodies)
Total - Demand No. 59 43752100 40647600 43752100
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Cultural show at the closing ceremony of the 50th International Film Festival of India
(IFFI-2019), in Panaji, Goa on November 28, 2019.

Organisation Chart of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Shri Prakash Javadekar

Cabinet Minister
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Shri Ravi Mital
Secretary
Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari (Vacant) Shri Ali Raza Rizvi

Additional Secretary Senior Economic Adviser Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser
(Vacant)
Mrs.T.C.A. Kalyani Joint Secretary (Broadcasting) Shri P. K. Abdul Kareem Shri Binod Kumar
Shri Vikram Sahay Joint Secretary (Films) & CVO Link Officer JS(Policy & Administration) Economic Adviser Ms. Anju Nigam Chief Controller of Accounts
Joint Secretary (Policy & Administration) Joint Secretary (E. W. & OL)
Dy. Secretary
Director OSD (C) Dy. Secy. Dy. Secretary Director Dy. Secretary Dy. Secretary Dy. Secretary Controller of
Dy. Secy. Director (DAS & Nodal US Jt. Director
(IP) (PPC, IP & MC) (Films-II) (Vigilance & (BAP) B(D) & B(Fin) (BAE & BC-IV) (Budget & Accounts
(Films-I) (BP&L) Officer CPGRAM (OL)
Parliament) Accounts and EW)
Website)
Dy. Director Dy. Director

Dy. Secretary Director Addl. Director Addl. Director Director Dy. Secretary
STRUCTURE
(Economic (Economic
(Admn, Cash & HoD) (IIS) (FM) (CRS) (BC) (Finance)
Wing-I) Wing-II)
ORGANIZATIONAL
Abbreviation:
Admn Administration B(D) Broadcasting (Development) IC Independent Charge

BC Broadcasting Content B(Fin.) Broadcasting (Finance)
EMMC Electronic Media Monitoring Cell BA(E) Broadcasting Administration (Engineering) CVO Chief Vigilance Officer
HoD Head of Department BA(P) Broadcasting Administration (Programme)
IIS Indian Information Service BC Broadcasting Content OL Official Language
IP Information Policy BP&L Broadcasting Policy & Legislation
IP&MC Information Policy & Media Coordination CRS Community Radio Station
DAS Digital Addressable System
NMW New Media Wing
FM Frequency Modulation
OSD(C) Officer on Special Duty (Coordination)
PPC Policy Planning Cell
TV(I) TV (INSAT)
Organization Structure
273
DESIGNATIONS IN THE MINISTRY
Secretary Secretary
AS Additional Secretary
AS & FA Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser
Sr. Economic Adviser Senior Economic Adviser
JS (P&A) Joint Secretary (Policy & Administration)
JS (B-I) Joint Secretary (Broadcasting-I)
JS (B-II) Joint Secretary (Broadcasting-II)
JS (F) Joint Secretary (Films)
JS (EW) Joint Secretary (Economic Wing)
Economic Adviser Economic Adviser
CCA Chief Controller of Accounts
Director (IP&MUC) Director (Information Policy & Media Unit Coordination)
Director (Films-I) Director (Films-I)
Director (Films-II) Director (Films-II)
Director (BC) Director (Broadcasting Content)
Director/ Joint Director (OL) Director/ Joint Director (Official Language)
Director (BP&L & BA-P (I)) Director (Broadcasting Policy & Legislation / Broadcasting
Administration Programme-I)
Director (Fin.) Director (Finance)
Director (B&A)/DS (B&A)/DS (EA) Director (Budget & Account)/Dy. Secretary (Budget &
Account)/ Deputy Secretary (Economic Wing)
DS (BD & B (Fin.)) Deputy Secretary (Broadcasting Development &
Broadcasting Finance)
DS (Admn., Cash, HoD) Deputy Secretary (Administration, Cash, Head of
Department)
DS (DAS) Deputy Secretary (Digital Addressable System)
DS (FM) Deputy Secretary (Frequency Modulation)
DS (Vig. & Parl.) Deputy Secretary (Vigilance & Parliament)
DS (BA-E & BC-IV) Deputy Secretary (Broadcasting Administration Engineering
& Broadcasting, Content IV)
OSD (C & PPC & IP&MC) Officer on Special Duty (Co-ordination, Policy Planning Cell,
Information Policy & Media Coordination)
CA Controller of Accounts
US (Admn.I, II, III, IV & HoO) Under Secretary (Administration I, II, III, IV) & Head of Office
US (IIS) Under Secretary (Indian Information Service)
US (MUC-I) Under Secretary (Media Unit Coordination-I)

US (MUC-II) Under Secretary (Media Unit Coordination-II)
US (Press) Under Secretary (Press)
US (Vigilance) Under Secretary (Vigilance)
US (Cash & Parl.) Under Secretary (Cash & Parliament)
US (NMC & NMW) Under Secretary (New Media Cell & New Media Wing)
US (PPC & IP&MC) Under Secretary (Policy Planning Cell & Information Policy
& Media Coordination)
US (BC-I, II & III) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Content-I, II & III)
US (INSAT) Under Secretary (Indian Satellite Television)
US (DAS) Under Secretary (Digital Addressable System)
US (BP&L) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Policy & Legislation)
US (BD & B Fin.) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Development & Broadcasting
Finance)
US (BAP-I) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Administration Programme-I)
US (BAP-II) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Administration Programme-
II)
US (BA-E) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Administration Engineering)
US (BC-IV) Under Secretary (Broadcasting Content- IV)
US (F-I & III) Under Secretary (Finance-I & Finance-III)
US (Fin-II) Under Secretary (Finance-II)
US (B&A) Under Secretary (Budget & Accounts)
US [F (F) & F (I) I & F (C)] Under Secretary (Films Festival & Films Industry & Films
Certification)
US [F (A) & F (PSU) & F (FTI)] Under Secretary (Films Administration & Films Public
Sector Undertaking & FTI)
DD (OL) Deputy Director (Official language)
DD (EW-I) Deputy Director (Economic Wing-I) & RTI
DD (EW-II) Deputy Director (Economic Wing-II)
DD (CRS) Deputy Director (Community Radio Station)
DCA Deputy Controller of Accounts
A.D. (OL-I) Assistant Director (Official Language-I)
AD (OL-II) Assistant Director (Official language-II)
S.O (Admn-I) Section Officer (Administration-I)
S.O. (Admn-II) Section Officer (Administration-II)
S. O. (Admn-III) Section Officer (Administration-III)
S.O. (Admn-IV) Section Officer (Administration-IV)
S.O. (Cash) Section Officer (Cash)
Organization Structure 275

S.O. (Parliament) Section Officer Parliament
S.O. (MUC-I) Section Officer (Media Unit Cell-I)
S.O. (MUC-II) Section Officer (Media Unit Cell-II)
S.O. (Vigilance) Section Officer (Vigilance)
S.O. (IP&MC) Section Officer (Information Policy & Media Coordination)
S.O. (PP Cell) Section Officer (Policy Planning Cell)
S.O. (Press) Section Officer (Press)
S.O. (IIS) Section Officer (Indian Information Service)
S.O. (IIS) Section Officer (Indian Information Service)
S.O. F (F) Section Officer (Films Festivals)
S.O. F (FTI) Section Officer (Films (Film & Television Institute))
S.O. F (A) Section Officer (Films (Administration))
S.O. F (C) Section Officer (Films (Certification))
S.O. F (I) Section Officer (Films (Industry))
S.O. F (PSU) Section Officer (Films (Public Sector Unit))
S.O. (BC-I) Section Officer (Broadcasting Content-I)
S.O. (BC-II) Section Officer (Broadcasting Content-II)
S.O. (BC-III) Section Officer (Broadcasting Content-III)
S.O. (BC-IV) Section Officer (Broadcasting Content-IV)
S.O. B (D) Section Officer (Broadcasting (Development))
S.O. B (Fin.) Section Officer (Broadcasting (Finance))
S.O. (BP&L) Section Officer (Broadcasting Policy & Legislation)
S.O. (BA-P) Section Officer (Broadcasting Administration-Programme)
S.O. (BA-E) Section Officer (Broadcasting Administration-Engineering)
S.O. (FM Cell) Section Officer (Frequency Modulation Cell)
S.O. (CRS Cell) Section Officer (Community Radio Stations Cell)
S.O. (INSAT-TV) Section Officer (Indian Satellite Television)
S.O. (Fin-I & III) Section Officer (Finance-I & III)
S.O. (Fin-II) Section Officer (Finance-II)
S.O. (PC Cell) Section Officer (Plan Coordination Cell)
S.O. (B&A) Section Officer (Budget & Accounts)
S.O. (PMS) Section Officer (Performance Management Section)
S.O. (NMC) Section Officer (New Media Cell)
S.O. (RTI) Section Officer (Right to Information)
P&AO Pay & Accounts Officer

IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS RELATED TO MINISTRY OF I&B
Name of the organization Website URL

Ministry of Information and https://mib.gov.in
Broadcasting
Bureau of Outreach and http://davp.nic.in/
Communication
Central Board of Film https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in
Certification
Directorate of Film Festivals https://dff.nic.in/
https://iffigoa.org/
Films Division http://filmsdivision.org/
National Film Archive of India https://www.nfai.gov.in/
New Media Wing https://mib.gov.in/information/new-media-wing
Press Information Bureau http://pib.nic.in
Publications Division http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/
Registrar of Newspapers for http://rni.nic.in/
India
All India Radio http://allindiaradio.gov.in
http://www.newsonair.com/
Broadcasting Engineering http://www.becil.com/
Consultants India Limited
Children’s Film Society, India https://www.cfsindia.org/
Doordarshan http://doordarshan.gov.in/
Prasar Bharati http://prasarbharati.gov.in/
Film and Television Institute http://www.ftiindia.com/
of India
Film Certification Appellate https://mib.gov.in/film/film-certification-appellate-tribunal
Tribunal
Indian Institute of Mass http://iimc.nic.in/
Communication
National Film Development https://www.nfdcindia.com/
Corporation
Press Council of India http://presscouncil.nic.in/
Satyajit Ray Film and http://srfti.ac.in/
Television Institute
Film Facilitation Office https://ffo.gov.in
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Organization Structure 277

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.gov.in in the same format as published
earlier in Volume-II of the Annual Report of Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting.


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2. Role and Functions of the Ministry........................................................................... 31

3. New Initiatives of the Ministry................................................................................... 35

4. Activities Under Information Sector.......................................................................... 41

5. Activities Under Broadcasting Sector........................................................................ 97

6. Activities Under Films Sector.................................................................................. 165

7. International Co-Operation..................................................................................... 221

8. Reservation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes

9. Representation of Physically Disabled Persons in Service........................................ 227

10. Use Of Hindi As Official Language.......................................................................... 231

11. Women Welfare Activities........................................................................................ 235

12. Vigilance Related Matters....................................................................................... 237

13. Citizen’s Charter & Grievance Redressal Mechanism .............................................. 239

14. Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Matters...................................................... 243

15. Accounting and Internal Audit................................................................................ 247

16. Audit Paras............................................................................................................ 261

17. Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CATs................................................ 263

18. Scheme Outlay....................................................................................................... 265

19. Media Unit-Wise Budget......................................................................................... 269

20. Organization Structure........................................................................................... 273

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Information Wing function organized at Pravasi Bharatiya

Ø On the occasion of the Anniversary of event organized by Press Council of India,

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Ø ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ book major events which included :

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Ø On the occasion of the Centenary of channels of AIR. The functions organized

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News’, ‘The Week-Ender’ and ‘The Year- · Giving a fillip to electric-mobility in

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organized a 3-day workshop on ‘Theatre · Film and Television Institute of India

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