Draft rules for TV and radio services under the Telecom Act, 2023, are open for public consultation until July 27, 2026.
Draft Rules for TV, Radio Services Open for Public Consultation
Draft rules for TV and radio services under the Telecom Act, 2023, are open for public consultation until July 27, 2026.
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation. Published on June 12, 2026, the draft aims to unify and simplify existing guidelines under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which replaced the outdated Telegraph Act of 1885.
The proposed rules consolidate multiple guidelines, including those for satellite TV uplinking, DTH licensing, FM radio expansion, community radio, and IPTV services. These guidelines, previously issued under different frameworks, will now fall under a single regulatory structure.
Key features of the draft include harmonized authorization terms, digital implementation of processes, simplified procedures, and the removal of the Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA). The rules also propose a transparent adjudication mechanism to streamline operations in the broadcasting sector.
The ministry has invited feedback from stakeholders and the public. Suggestions can be submitted via email or post to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting by July 27, 2026. The draft is available on the ministry's official website for review.
Once finalized, the rules are expected to enhance ease of doing business in the television and radio broadcasting industry, providing a unified framework for operators and fostering regulatory clarity.
Source: Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India) press release, 12 JUN 2026. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2271983