Category: MIB

Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is a ministerial-level agency of the Government of India, that brings the rules, regulations, and laws in the field of information broadcasting, Press, and the Cinema of India.

MIB tweaks mandatory carriage rules for DD channels

MIB tweaks mandatory carriage rules for DD channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has effected some changes in the rules relating to carriage of pubcaster Doordarshan TV channels on a mandatory basis by the distribution platforms in India.

In an advisory, posted on the Ministry’s website Wednesday, MIB said some o...

MIB restores MSO Bhusawal Cable’s cancelled registration

MIB decides to monitor output feed of MSOs, cable operators

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to put the output feed of MSOs and cable operators under scanner by having them monitored, though the reason behind such a move is still not clear.

“ln order to ensure adherence to the provisions of Cable Television Networks (R...

Take guard against 5G signal interference: MIB tells DPOs

Take guard against 5G signal interference: MIB tells DPOs

As the countdown begins to the auctioning process of spectrums for 5G IMT services, which will include reallocation of certain bandwidths used by broadcasting services to telcos, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has advised the TV distribution platforms to take measures to reduce interferences i...

MIB reissues advisory on headend monitoring devices

MIB seeks comments on MSO-delivered platform services

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has sought public views and inputs on platform services that are delivered by MSOs as part of pre-regulation consultations.

“Stakeholders are hereby informed that it is proposed to put in place an appropriate regulatory framework on ...

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said it suspended the registration of about 276 MSOs in April, though the reasons were not publicly outlined. However, the MIBs also stated that despite the latest action, the total number of MSOs in the country stood at 1761 at the end of April 2022. The number includes MSOs whose registrations were suspended. From the data put on the website of the Ministry, it is not clear whether the MSOs whose registrations got suspended could get back to delivering normal services as and when the objections raised by the government were addressed and anomalies in the registrations were rectified. A few of the suspended MSOs --- as highlighted by the MIB --- did change the structure of their companies from partnership to proprietorship entities. The list of suspended MSOs could be viewed on the MIB website at https://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/List%20of%20Registered%20MSOs%20as%20on%2030.04.2022.pdf. There were four MSOs whose registrations were cancelled/surrendered during the month of April. The applications of Shivam Cable & Broadband Private Limited of East Medinipur in West Bengal and Gujrata State's Bhuj-based Rallyon Technology were rejected by the MIB owing to suppression of vital information. In March 2022 also MIB had rejected the application of two MSOs as they had withheld relevant information from the government. The registration of Panduranga Cable Network of Telengana was cancelled in April 2022 due to non-operation. Ditto for Karnataka’s RK Digital Cable TV Network. As per a government order of 2017, all registered MSOs, unless indicated in the registration order specifically, can operate anywhere in India.

MIB suspends 276 MSO registrations in April 2022

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has said it suspended the registration of about 276 MSOs in April, though the reasons were not publicly outlined.

However, the MIBs also stated that despite the latest action, the total number of MSOs in the country stood at 1761...

MIB blocks 16 India, Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading fake news

MIB blocks 16 India, Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading fake news

The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement. The blocked YouTube channels and the Facebook account had a cumulative viewership of over 68 ...