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Rajya Sabha
The Government has appointed a Committee for suggesting viable capital and financial structure for Prasar Bharati to facilitate the strengthening of its functioning. While proposing such a model, the Committee shall take into account the role of Prasar Bharati as a Public Service Broadcaster and the need to maximize its revenue-earning potential through commercial operations. The ten member Committee is headed by Secretary (I&B) and has CEO, Prasar Bharati, DG, DD and DG, AIR as its members, besides others.
The Committee was asked to submit its report within a period of three months from the date of its constitution. The term has now been extended to 30th September, 2005.
This Information was given by Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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