Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government will have extensive consultations on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill and that the ministry will maintain an "open mind" in this regard.
Media reports quoted Ashwini Vaishnaw as saying: "We are very flexible and open-minded on this. We want this creator economy to flourish...We will have a series of extensive consultations."
Recently, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) also announced an extension for the public consultation period regarding the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill.
The ministry said that in response to substantial feedback from various stakeholders, including media associations and industry experts, the MIB has extended the deadline for receiving comments and suggestions until October 15, 2024. This extension is intended to allow more time for comprehensive inputs and to address concerns raised by the public and stakeholders.
