Draft telecom rules released to consolidate broadcasting guidelines under 2023 Act

The question asked whether the Government had released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 to consolidate multiple existing broadcasting guidelines into a single regulatory framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and sought details on key features, timelines, industry transition measures, and provisions for digital media, local broadcasters, and community radio in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Chhindwara district. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting answered.

Asked and answered by: Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana (asked); Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (answered)

What the government said

• Draft rules released to consolidate multiple existing broadcasting guidelines into a single regulatory framework under Telecommunications Act, 2023
• Integrated guidelines: Uplinking/Downlinking Satellite TV, DTH Broadcasting, HITS Broadcasting, FM Radio Expansion (Phase III), Community Radio Stations, IPTV Services
• Draft rules published on www.mib.gov.in, inviting inputs until 27.07.2026
• Voluntary migration of existing licenses/permission to new authorisation framework or continuation until migration
• Provisions to improve availability of TV and Radio services, including community radio, across country including remote/rural areas of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh