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Lok Sabha Question No. 2063 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: AYUSH Drug for Breast Cancer
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Chinta Anuradha, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2063 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH

February, 2021

## AYUSH DRUG FOR BREAS T CANCER

2063. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY: SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will  the  Minister  of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Central  Council  for  Research  in Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS)  in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi has conducted a clinical research study for evaluating Quality of Life with a coded Ayurvedic formulation namely 'AYUSH QOL -2C' in patients of local non - metastatic Breast Cancer treated with Adjuvant Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy and correlating it with Molecular Marker;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has granted approval for manufacturing this drug; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE

## ANSWER MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,

## YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a): Yes.
- (b): The Central  Council  for  Research  in  Ayurvedic  Sciences  (CCRAS),  which  is  an autonomous body under the aegis of Ministr y of AYUSH,in collaboration with AIIMS, New Delhi,has conducted a prospective double blind randomizedplacebo controlled clinical tri entitled ' A Pilot Study Evaluating Quality of Life with AYUSH QOL -2C in Patients of Local Non- Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with Adjuvant   Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy and Correlating it with Molecular Marker ' The study revealed a trend towards better local control  and  survival  in  the  'AYUSH  QOL  2  C'    Groupand the  drug was safe  and  well tolerated.

(c) & (d) : The  Ayurvedi c  formulation  'Ayush  QOL  2  C'  has  been  developed  by  the Council and the patent has been filed. The grant of patent is awaited. The efforts a made  by  the  Council  for  technology  transfer  through  National  Research  Developmen Corporation (NRDC) as per commercialization policy of CCRAS.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Regulation for OTT Platforms
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTON  NO. 2058

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/02/2021)

## REGULATION FOR OTT PLATFORMS

2058:

SHRI MANISH TEWARI

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has decided to regulate Over the Top (OTT), other online platforms including online news portals and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the regulatory architecture that the Government intends to put in place to administer, monitor and police these entities;
- (c) whether  social  media  platforms  have  not  been  included  within the  ambit  of  the  November  9 th   2020  notification  with  regard  to regulation  of  digital  platforms  and  if  so,  the  reasons  therefore; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  convert  the  Press Council of India into a Media Council covering print, broadcast, digital  and  all  other  such  content  mediums,  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY  INDUSTRIES  AND  PUBLIC  ENTGERPRISES  {SHRI  PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

- (a) To  (c)    The  Government  has  received  several  representations regarding content of programmes on  Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms. The Government also has held several consultations with the OTT players, including with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)  impressing  upon  them  the  need  for  having  an  appropriate self-regulatory mechanism for content over OTT platforms.

The Central  Government  has  vide  notification  dated  9.11.2020 amended the Allocation of Business Rules and the subject relating to content of news and current affairs and audio-visual content on online platforms has been brought in the mandate of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

- (d)    Well  defined  legislations  and institutional mechanisms (including self-regulatory mechanisms) exist in respect of each media platform  viz.  Press  Council  Act,  1978  for  print  media,  the  Cable Television Network (Regulation Act, 1995 for electronic media and Information  Technology  Act,  2000  for  digital  media.  Each  media platform is unique in its nature and has its own peculiarities.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2057 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Provisional Ban on News Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2057 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/02/2021

## PROVISIONAL BAN ON NEWS CHANNELS

## 2057. SHRI  HIBI EDEN :

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  had  banned  two  leading  Malayalam  news channels from airing provisionally for 48 hours from 06.03.2020 and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government had examined the requirement and legitimacy of banning these channels, if so, the details thereof and the factors which led to lifting of the ban by curtailing the off-air penalty thereof; and
- (c) the reasons/advisories that necessitates/taken into consideration for taking  a  channel  off-air  for  a  particular  time  period  from  broadcasting?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c):  Content  telecast  on  private  satellite  TV  channels  is regulated in terms of Programme and Advertising Codes prescribed  under  Cable  Television  Networks  (Regulation)  Act, 1995 and Rules framed there under.

It had come to the notice of the Ministry in February, 2020 that there was alleged violation of the Programme Code contained in Rule 5 of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation)  Act,  1995  while  reporting  on  certain  incidents  on 25.02.2020  by  two  news  channels.  After  giving  a  Show  Cause Notice in the matter and taking into consideration their response,  the  Ministry  issued  order  on  06.03.2020  to  take  the two channels off-air for 48 hours for violation of the Programme Code. Subsequently, on the basis of an unconditional apology by one of the channel, the off air order was curtailed to six hours. Further, keeping proportionate penalty in mind for similar violation, the off-air order for the second channel was curtailed to 14 hours.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2055 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Pension Scheme for Destitute Women
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Chunni Lal Sahu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2055

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

## PENSION SCHEME FOR DESTITUTE WOMEN

2055.  SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  to  provide  assistance  and  employment  to young widows and deserted women in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh;
- (c) whether the BPL census of 2002 and 2012 as a means to identify and target beneficiaries for pension scheme has been removed/relaxed;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reason therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  &  (b)  A  number  of  schemes  are  implemented  by  the  Government  of  India  across  all States/UTs, including Chhattisgarh, for providing assistance to widows and deserted women. The major schemes are as under:

Indira  Gandhi  National  Widow  Pension  Scheme: Under  this  scheme,  widow  pension  is provided to the widows belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. This is a sub-scheme under National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) of Ministry of Rural Development. Under the scheme, Central assistance @ Rs. 300/- per month is provided to widows in the age-group of 40-79 years and the pension amount is enhanced to Rs 500/- per month on attaining 80 years.

Swadhar Greh Scheme: The Ministry of Women and Child Development implements Swadhar Greh Scheme which provides a supportive institutional framework for women victims of trafficking so that they could lead their life with dignity and conviction. Shelter, food, clothing, medical care, legal aid, and vocational training are provided to such women under the scheme.

Home for  Widows: A  Home for Widows has been set up in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh with a capacity of 1,000 inmates to provide widows a safe and secure place of stay, health services, nutritious food, legal and counselling services.

(c)  to  (e)  The  beneficiaries  under  Schemes  of  National  Social  Assistance  Programme  are calculated on the basis of Poverty Ratio estimates 2004-05.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Availability of COVID Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2054 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## AVAILABILITY OF COVI D VACCINE

## 2054.SHRI JASBIR SIN GH GILL:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  manufacturers  of  COVID vaccines  along  with  the  number  of  doses  of COVID vaccines available in the country; and

(b) whether result/data of 3rd phase trials of these vaccines is available with Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a): Two vaccines namely Covishield manufactured by M/s Serum Institute of India a nd Covaxin manufactured  by  M/s  Bharat  Biotech  International  Limited  have  been  granted  permission restricted use in emergency situ ation by the National Regulator i.e. Drug Controller General of India [DCG(I)]. So far a total of 410 lakh doses of t h etwo vaccines have been procured for COVID - 19 vaccination drive in the country.

(b): M/s  Bharat Biotech International Limited, Hyderabad has submitted  safety an immunogenicity data of Phase I and II clinical trial carried out in the country along wi safety data including S erious A dverse Events (SAE) data of the ongoing Phase III clinical trial in th country.The  Subject  Expert  Committee  (SEC)  of  Central  Drugs  &  Standards  Control Organisation (CDSCO) found that t he data generated and shared demonstrates a strong immune response (both antibody as well as T cell) and in - vitro viral neutralization . Moreover, firm has presented  the  safety  and  efficacy  data  from  Non - human  primate  challenge  study  where  the vaccine was found to be safe and effectiv e.

M/s Serum Institute of India Pvt., Ltd p. Pune has submitted safety immunogenicity & efficacy data of phase II/III clinical trials of AstraZeneca vaccine carried out in UK & South Africa along with the safety & immunogenicity data from the ongoi ng Phase II/III clinical trial in I dia .The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of CDSCO , the National Regulator, noted that the safety & immunogenicity data presented by the firm from the Indian study is comp with that of the overseas clinical trial da ta.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Government Advertisements to Electronic and Print Media
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2053 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENTS TO ELECTRONIC AND PRINT MEDIA

2053.  SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state the total quantum of Government advertisements provided to Newspapers, TV, Magazines and Digital media  during  the  last  three  years,  name-wise,  category-wise  and year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE  CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES {SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR}

The  details  of  amount  committed  on  Government  advertisements issued to Newspapers and Magazines, TV, Digital media during the last three years are available at Bureau of Outreach and Communication's website i.e. www.davp.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Price of Covishield Vaccine
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Mohammad Jawed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2051 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## PRICE OF COVISHIELD VACCINE

## 2051.DR. MOHAMMAD JA WED:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has permitted sale of Covishield vaccine in open market within the country, if so, the details thereof and the price fixed per dose thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has assessed theaffordability of the said vaccine in open market by large sections of the  population  particularly Below  Poverty Line persons (BPL)  and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS);
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to ens ure affordable access to the vaccine particularly the vulnerable persons belonging to BPL, EWS, and homeless category amongst others;
- (d) whether Covid vaccines are proposed to be added on the list of essential medicines; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a):  Covishield manufactured by M/s Serum Institute of India has only been granted permissio for restricted use in emergency situation by the National Regulator i.e. Drug Controller of India [DCG(I)].

Open  market  sale  of  'Covishield'  vaccine  has  not  been  approv ed  so  far  by  Drug Controller General of India [DCG(I)].

- (b) to (e): In view of reply at (a) above, question does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2049 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Digitization of Medium Wave Transmitter in Kerala
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2049

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021)

DIGITIZATION OF MEDIUM WAVE TRANSMITTER IN KERALA

2049. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether majority of States in India  have  been  provided DRM  transmitters  in  AIR  except  Kerala  and  if  so,  the reasons therefor;
- (b) the steps taken to digitalize medium wave transmitters of AIR stations in Kerala; and
- (c) whether  Medium  Wave  transmitters  in  Kozhikode  AIR have exhausted their lifespan and if so, the steps likely to be taken to digitalize Kozhikode medium wave station, which has a huge strength of listeners?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) AIR has installed 35 DRM transmitters in MW Band & 3 DRM  transmitters  in  SW  Band  in  16  States  and  1  Union Territory  across  the  country.  The  scheme  for  replacement  of 35 MW & 3 SW transmitters by DRM transmitters was approved in April 2010 under 11th Plan. Under the Plan, only those MW & SW transmitters which had completed useful service life and were having poor performance at that time in 2009-2010 were identified for replacement.

(b) and (c) Testing is  currently  underway  to  evaluate latest  Digital  Terrestrial  Radio  Technologies/  Standards  that are  both  backward  compatible  and  ubiquitously  available  as well as in line with emerging standards such as 5G Direct to Mobile  Broadcasting.  Roadmap  for  further  digitalization  of terrestrial radio services will be based on evaluation of these latest technologies and their viability.

AIR  Kozhikode  Medium  Wave  transmitter  has  outlived  its useful lifespan and is functioning on reduced power. AIR's FM transmitters at 14 places viz. Alappuzha, Kannur, Coimbatore, Kalpetta,  Kasargod,  Kavaratti,  Kochi,  Kozhikode,  Mangalore, Manjeri, Mercara, Mysore, Ooty and Trichur are also covering about 87% coverage area of MW transmitter at Kozhikode. In addition to this, AIR services including those from Kerala are available all over India on DD Free Dish DTH and 'NewsOnAir' App on Android and iOS Platforms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Chronic Diseases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2047 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## CHRONIC DISEASES

## 2047.SHRI RAMESH BID HURI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the patients suffering from chronic diseases are not getting proper treatment due to covid pandemic;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the  Government  to provide relief  for the chronic patients of various diseases;

(c) whether any direction has been given to hospitals/States to treat patients with chronic diseas with priority during Covid pandemic; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER O F STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (d): The COVID 19 outbreak has placed unprecedented demands on our health system. O health  workforce  has  been  inundated  with  a  plethora  of  activities  related  to  con trolling  the pandemic.  Since health is state subject, several advisories/guidelines have been issu States to ensure that the disruption to critical essential health services is minimized. Health & Family Welfare has also issued a deta iled guideline on enabling delivery of essential health services during COVID - 19 outbreak covering several important aspects of health systems preparedness including reorganisation of service delivery, human resource, supply of med and diagnostic, pro gramme management, etc.

Also,  Tele -consultation  has  been  promoted  during  COVID - 19  outbreak.  E - Sanjeevani OPD app has been launched on 13.04.2020.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2043 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Policy for Treament at Private Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2043 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## POLICY FOR TREAMENT AT PRIVATE HOSPITALS

## 2043.SHRI SHYAM SING H YADAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to propose a health policy at the national level under which all the citizens of the country can be covered and get the treatment in private hospitals as the burden on the Government hospital is very high;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

(a) to (c):  At p resent, t here is no such proposal before the Department of Health and Family Welfare. However, Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY), launched in 2018, provides health cover of Rs.5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisati on to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families .
Lok Sabha Question No. 2042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Reduction of AIR Stations in Kerala
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2042

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021)

REDUCTION OF AIR STATIONS IN KERALA

2042.

DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken the decision to reduce the number  of stations of All India Radio (AIR) bringing creation of programmes in Kerala to just one;
- (b)
- if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether this decision will end the regional programmes being created specific to many cities in Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether all the stations will have to carry programming  from  one  station  to  the  entire  State, rather  than  localized  programming  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Ministry  has  explored  any  options  to make  it  financially  viable  to  keep  these  stations functional, given their huge popularity in some regions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

## (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) No, Sir.

(b) to (e) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Recession in Film and Cinema Industry
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Lallu Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2041 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2021

RECESSION IN FILM AND CINEMA INDUSTRY † 2041:   SHRI LALLU SINGH:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  any  scheme  has  been  formulated  to  address  recession  in  film and cinema industry as a result of increased viewership of Over the Top (OTT) and TV channel;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether OTT facilitates global viewing of even average and small budget movies; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR):

- (a): Such shifts and changes because of technology take place in all sectors.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c)  &  (d):  Yes,  Sir.  At  present,  there  are  about  40  Over-the-Top  (OTT)  platforms operating  in  India.  As  per  the  Media  and  Entertainment  Outlook  2020  by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), India is currently the world's fastest growing OTT  streaming  market.    The  media  and  entertainment  sector  in  India  is witnessing  a  rapid  shift  due  to  the  availability  of  online  media  content  and increase in accessibility of media content of all genres including different kind of  movies  over  the  internet.  This  has  also  been  enabled  due  to  the  'Digital India'  programme  of  the  Government  that  has  led  to  growth  in  internet penetration and falling prices of smart phones and internet data.

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