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MIB Mandates Courtesy Sansad TV Attribution for Private Channels
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Storyboard•08-10-2026, 09:07
MIB Mandates Courtesy Sansad TV Attribution for Private Channels
- •The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised private satellite TV channels to display Courtesy Sansad TV when using parliamentary footage.
- •The advisory applies to live and recorded proceedings of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as well as interviews and documentaries produced by Sansad TV.
- •The ministry noted that private channels frequently use parliamentary content without consistently acknowledging the original source.
- •The directive aims to bring greater clarity and uniformity regarding the attribution of parliamentary programmes across television platforms.
- •No specific penalties or enforcement mechanisms have been prescribed for non-compliance at this time.
Key Questions Answered
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting advised all private satellite television channels to prominently display the caption “Courtesy: Sansad TV” whenever they telecast, reproduce, or incorporate content sourced from Sansad TV.
The directive aims to bring greater clarity regarding the source of parliamentary footage, live proceedings, and programs utilized across various television platforms.
No, the advisory does not prescribe a specific penalty or enforcement mechanism for non-compliance, instead urging channels to follow a uniform attribution practice.
