No Grievances on Editorial Autonomy or Functioning of Public Broadcasters Received in the Last One Year

The article states that the government has approved the Central Sector Scheme, Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme, for the modernization and upgradation of Prasar Bharati's infrastructure until March 2027. It highlights that no grievances regarding editorial autonomy or functioning of public broadcasters were received in the last year, though some complaints about appointments were noted. The article also mentions the wide reach of Akashvani and the free availability of DD Free Dish, emphasizing Prasar Bharati's continuous efforts to improve content based on audience feedback. This information was provided in a Lok Sabha reply by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting.