In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 8 of the Cable Television Networks

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on September 15, 2021, which amends a previous notification (S.O. 2693E, dated September 5, 2013) related to the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995. The core purpose of this amendment is to update the entries in Table-I of the original notification, specifically concerning the channels "Sansad TV SD" and "Sansad TV HD." The key finding is the formal substitution of entries for these channels, indicating a regulatory update concerning their classification. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative analysis of the notification published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on September 15, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and focuses on understanding the specific changes introduced. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification amends the original notification S.O. 2693E, dated September 5, 2013, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which relates to the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to update the classification and entries in Table-I of the original notification under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995. The update concerns "Sansad TV SD" and "Sansad TV HD". **4. Background and Rationale:** This report focuses on the amendment to the original policy. The amendment appears to be aimed at updating channel listings/classifications within the existing regulatory framework. The specific reason for updating the entries for Sansad TV SD and Sansad TV HD is not explicitly stated in the provided text, but it can be inferred that there has been a change or update in channel broadcasting, structure, or programming that warranted a formal amendment. This could be due to changes in channel content, broadcasting technology, or other regulatory reasons. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces specific changes to Table-I of the original notification (S.O. 2693E, dated September 5, 2013). * **Specific Part Changed:** Serial numbers 23 and 24 of Table-I are being replaced. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new entries for serial numbers 23 and 24 are: * "23 Sansad TV SD News and Current Affairs ;" * "24 Sansad TV HD News and Current Affairs ;" * **Effect of Change:** The amendment effectively re-designates Sansad TV SD and Sansad TV HD as "News and Current Affairs" channels within the regulatory framework. This change is important as it defines the channel's category, impacting compliance requirements, content regulations and other broadcasting norms. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * **Cable Television Operators:** They are responsible for implementing the updated channel classifications in their systems. * **Sansad TV:** As the channel being re-classified, they must ensure compliance with regulations pertaining to "News and Current Affairs" channels. * **Ministry of Information and Broadcasting:** They are the governing body responsible for the amendment. * **Viewers of Sansad TV:** May be impacted as a result of any possible changes to the channel in order to comply with News and Current Affairs guidelines. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the responsible agency. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not specify a timeline for implementation. However, it can be inferred that cable operators are expected to implement these changes as soon as possible following the notification. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** Cable operators must update their channel listings and ensure that Sansad TV SD and HD are categorized and treated as "News and Current Affairs" channels. Sansad TV will need to comply with any regulations governing channels in this category. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these changes is to ensure accurate categorization and regulation of Sansad TV SD and HD as news and current affairs channels. This ensures that these channels adhere to any specific guidelines set for that channel category. The impact of the amendment is primarily on regulatory compliance and clarity within the cable television network. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act, 1995, through the notification dated September 15, 2021, updates the entries for Sansad TV SD and HD in Table-I of the original notification, classifying them as "News and Current Affairs" channels. This change has implications for cable operators and Sansad TV, requiring adherence to regulations applicable to this channel category. The amendment ensures accurate classification and potentially affects content regulation and compliance within the cable television network, which is crucial for maintaining regulatory oversight in the broadcasting sector.

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