Govt asks FM radio channels to refrain from using vulgar, objectionable content
Govt asks FM radio channels to refrain from using vulgar, objectionable content The ministry said airing such content is in gross violation of the Grant of Permission Agreement. Highlights Vulgar & objectionable content is often being broadcast on several FM channels, the ministry said Language used by many radio jockeys is indecent, dual meaning and offensive, it said They often make defamatory and derogatory comments, the ministry added The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed FM radio channels not to air vulgar and objectionable content, failing which stern action will be taken against them. "It has come to notice of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that vulgar and objectionable content is very often being broadcast on several FM Radio channels. It said clause 7.6 of Grant of Permission Agreement provides that the permission holder shall ensure that no content, messages, Airing such type of content is in gross violation of GOPA, which also provides that the permission holder shall follow the same program and "The ministry in the exercise of powers flowing from the GOPA hereby advises all FM Radio channels to strictly adhere to the terms and conditions prescribed and not to air any content in violation thereof.
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