I&B simplifies process of uplinking channels from teleports

The move comes in backdrop of earlier decision which simplified Annual Renewal process

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry will not press for Department of Space (DoS) clearance for applications of TV channels to uplink from approved teleports.

The move comes in the backdrop of an earlier decision of the ministry, as per which it had simplified Annual Renewal process for existing TV channels as part of ease of doing business.

According to an I&B ministry order, applications requiring permission for uplinking or downlinking of private satellites TV channels, teleports, news agencies and others are processed as per policy guidelines.

The guidelines say that on the basis of information furnished in the application form, if the applicant is found eligible, the from will be sent for security clearance to the Ministry of Home Affairs and for clearance of satellite use to the Department of Space, wherever required.

It has been decided that from now on DoS clearance will not be required for TV channel applications proposing to uplink from teleports which are already cleared by DoS and permitted by I&B ministry, it said.

However, DoS clearance would be required in case of applications seeking permission to set up teleports and operating DSNG vans, it added.