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Centre unveils new broadcast seva portal
The portal is likely to help 900 satellite TV channels, 70 teleport operators, 1,700 MSOs, 350 community radio stations (CRS) and 380 private FM channels, among others, the ministry said
The government on Monday launched a new broadcast services website to ensure speedy filing and processing of applications for various broadcast licenses, permissions and registrations.
“The government harnessed technology to bring transparency in the system and make it more accountable,” information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said at the launch. “The Broadcast Seva Portal will reduce the turnaround time of applications and, at the same time, will help applicants track the progress.”
A “360 degree digital solution will facilitate stakeholders in seeking permissions, applying for registration, tracking applications, calculating fees and executing payments”, Thakur said. “This portal will provide its services under the wider umbrella efforts of Digital India to all stakeholders to private satellite TV channels, teleport operators, multi-service operators (MSOs), community and private radio channels, etc.”
The portal is likely to help 900 satellite TV channels, 70 teleport operators, 1,700 MSOs, 350 community radio stations (CRS) and 380 private FM channels, among others, the ministry said in a statement.
The website will act as a single point facility for various stakeholders across the broadcasting sector. It has been revamped by the ministry to provide an “enhanced user experience, incorporate new features and allow a seamless interface” for broadcasters, Thakur said.
The portal had incorporated suggestions from several stakeholders after a month-long trial, information and broadcasting secretary Apurva Chandra said. It will provide end-to-end processing services. It is also integrated with the Bharat Kosh payment system and e-office to facilitate coordination with other ministries, Chandra said.
The portal will provide analytics and information management systems, along with a help desk and alert for several services.
“Improving India’s business climate is one of the key focus areas of the Government of India and the Broadcast Seva Portal exemplifies the government’s commitment to ease of doing business and empowering the broadcasting sector,” the ministry said.
