Question

Which among the following is not included in the major objectives of the Prasar Bharati Corporation as laid out in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990?

• A. To promote national integration
• B. To promote social justice, safeguarding the rights of working classes, minorities and tribal communities.
• C. To promote the restoration, digitization and enhance public access to broadcasting.
• D. To promote research and expand broadcasting faculties & development in broadcast technology

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To promote the restoration, digitization and enhance public access to broadcasting.

• Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) was established as a statutory autonomous body under the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990.
• It came into actual operation on November 23, 1997.
• The corporation comprises All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD), which were previously under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• Key objectives as defined in Section 12 of the Prasar Bharati Act include:
  • Upholding Unity and Integrity: Serving as a vehicle for national integration and maintaining the sovereignty of India.
  • Informing and Entertaining: Providing programs that inform, educate, and entertain the public.
  • Balanced Development: Promoting social justice, health, education, and the welfare of women, children, and weaker sections of society.
  • Democratic Values: Creating awareness about agricultural, scientific, and technological advancements while upholding the democratic traditions of the country.
• The specific objective regarding restoration, digitization, and enhancement of public access, while vital for archival management, is not listed as a primary statutory objective under the original 1990 Act mandates.
• The head of the corporation is the Chairman, and the executive head is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
• The Prasar Bharati Board is the governing body responsible for the overall supervision and direction of the corporation.