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Lok Sabha Question No. 3028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Mature Slot on Satellite Television
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3028**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7.8.2015**

**MATURE SLOT ON SATELLITE TELEVISION**

**3028: 	SHRI ANOOP MISHRA**

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Central Film Certification Board has suggested to start mature slot on satellite television;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government is contemplating to amend the existing Feature Film Act,1952 and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:**

(a) & (b): The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had proposed the stipulation that certain films be telecast only between 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. However, when such a stipulation was challenged in the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), FCAT held that the stipulation of CBFC regarding timing of telecast of such films is without authority of law and was set aside.

(c) & (d): The proposed amendments to the existing Cinematograph Act, 1952 which inter-alia envisage procedure for certification and classification of films duly taking into consideration the current scenario in the certification process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Micro Finance Institutions
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

**Govt. of India**

**Ministry of Finance**

**Department of Financial services**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3025**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 07** **th** **AUGUST, 2015 / SHRAVANA 16, 1937 (SAKA)**

**Micro Finance Institutions**

**QUESTION**

**3025. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:**

Will the Minister of **FINANCE** be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government proposes to formulate policy guidelines to strengthen and regulate the funding of micro finance institutions; and
2. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**(MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE)**

**(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)**

1. **& (b):** The jurisdiction and control on Non-Banking Finance Companies – Micro Finance Institutions (NBFC- MFIs) falls in the domain of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI has also issued directions for NBFC-MFIs vide their Master circular dated 01.07.2015.

MFIs, other than NBFC–MFI, are not regulated by any statutory regulatory body. However, pursuing the Union Budget Announcement 2015-16, Government has launched Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) on 08.04.2015 as a subsidiary company of SIDBI which would inter-alia, be responsible for development and refinancing of MFIs , which are in the business of lending to micro / small business entities engaged in manufacturing, trading and services activities, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Tax Rebate to e-Commerce
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: S. RAJENDRAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

**LOK    SABHA**

**unSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 3024**

TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE  7 TH AUGUST ,2015

16 TH Shravana, 1937 (SAKA)

**TAX REBATE TO E-COMMERCE**

3024. SHRI  S. RAJENDRAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to grant tax concession/tax rebate or any other benefits to encourage e-commerce sector in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE**

**(JAYANT SINHA)**

1. & (b): Presently, there is no proposal under consideration of the Government to grant tax concessions/tax rebate under direct and indirect tax laws  to encourage e-commerce sector in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3023 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Vacant Posts in Ordnance Factories
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3023**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**VACANT POSTS IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES**

3023.	SHRI  BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether various technical and non-technical posts are lying vacant in ordnance factories of the country which is adversely affecting defence production;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof, category-wise; and

(c) 	the time by which the Government proposes to fill up the said vacant posts?

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MINISTER OF STATE           			       (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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**(a)	Various technical and non-technical posts lying vacant in ordnance factories of the country are not adversely affecting defence production.**

**(b) & (c):** **Question does not arise.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Medium Transport Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3022**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**MEDIUM TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT**

3022.	SHRI  KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to utilize the services of private sector to supply medium transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF); and

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the estimated cost of the project?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) & (b):** **A proposal to procure 56 transport aircraft as replacement for the ageing fleet of Avro aircraft through ‘Buy & Make’ route has been accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).  Out of these, 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by an Indian Production Agency (IPA) from the private sector.  Only one vendor has submitted techno-commercial bid in response to the RFP issued and DAC has also accorded approval to go ahead with the procurement process with the single bid received.  The cost details are benchmarked and negotiated at contract negotiation stage.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Expert Committee in Rubber Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3021**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST 2015**

**EXPERT COMMITTEE IN RUBBER SECTOR**

**3021. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:**

Will the Minister of **COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (´ÉÉÉÊhÉVªÉ A´ÉÆ =tÉÉäMÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ)** be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether the Government has set up an Expert Committee in the Rubber Sector to examine the relevant issues and recommend National Policy on Rubber, if so, the composition and terms of references thereof;
- 1.2. whether the Committee has since submitted its report to the Government and National Policy on Rubber has been finalised;
- 1.3. if so, the recommendations made by the Committee and salient features of the policy along with the follow-up action taken by the Government thereon; and
- 1.4. if not, the reasons therefor along with the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report?

### ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a):  The Government of India constituted an Expert Committee on June 16, 2014 to examine issues relating to production, development and exports of rubber and related products and make recommendations for a broad based policy relating to all types of rubber i.e. Natural Rubber(NR), Synthetic Rubber (SR) and Reclaimed Rubber (RR). The Expert Committee is headed by the Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce and consists of experts and stakeholders of rubber industry including representatives of relevant Ministries and Departments of the Central Government, State Governments of Kerala and Tripura, Rubber Board, Associations of NR growers, Associations of rubber based industries including manufacturers of tyres, latex, block rubber, synthetic rubber and academic & research oriented institutions in the government and the non-governmental sector.

As per the Terms of Reference (TORs), the Expert Committee is mandated to examine issues related to rubber production, development, consumption and exports and suggest a National Policy on Rubber in the interest of both the growers as well as consumers. The TORs include examination of all issues related to Natural Rubber, Synthetic Rubber and Reclaimed Rubber and review of relevant policies and programmes in the interest of faster and equitable growth of the sector.

(b): The Committee has not submitted its final report on the National Policy on Rubber.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): The Committee has engaged itself in wide consultation with various segments of industry and farmers. The final report is contingent on conclusion of the process of consultations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3020 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Funds for Canteen Stores Department
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3020**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**FUNDS FOR CANTEEN STORES DEPARTMENT**

3020.	DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	the fund allocated for the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) during the last three years and the current year;

(b) 	whether the Government has taken measures for improving standards of CSD in the country;

(c) 	if so, the details thereof;

(d) 	whether the Government proposes to increase fund allocation in coming years for CSD; and

(e) 	if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (e):** **Budget allocation as per RE to Canteen Stores Department (CSD) during the last three years and the current year is given below:-**

**(Rs. in Crore)**

| **2012-13**   | **2013-14**   | **2014-15**   | **2015-16**                   |
|---------------|---------------|---------------|-------------------------------|
| **10790.75**  | **12335.85**  | **14252.34**  | **14806.06**  **(as per BE)** |

**Allocation to CSD has continued to increase over the years.  However, additional funds are also allocated whenever required.**

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**Necessary measures are taken from time to time to improve the functioning of CSD.  This is a continuous process.  Further, quality checks of items are carried out on a regular basis to ensure that supplied items are as per approved specifications.  Recently, CSD has initiated steps like uploading of details on process of introduction of items, monthly order details, payment details, etc. on their web site.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Schemes for Women and Children
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3019**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2015

**SCHEMES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN**

3019.	SHRIMATI BUTTA RENUKA:

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

1. whether the Government proposes to use information technology and Information Technology enabled service in delivery and monitoring of schemes for women and children in the current five year plan;
2. If so, the details thereof; and
3. the action taken by the Government to address the gaps and challenges incorporated in the strategic plan in order to ensure better implementation of the schemes for women and children in the country?

##### ANSWER

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

1. to (b): The Ministry of Women and Child Development proposes to use the information technology enabled services in delivering and monitoring of various schemes of the Ministry. It is proposed to have an Information and communication Technology enabled Real Time Monitoring (ICT-RTM) of Integrated child Development Services (ICDS) driven by a common Application software (CAS) in 8 States under World Bank assisted restructured System Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Project (ISSNIP) in a phased manner. The Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme (RGNCS) envisages a mobile/Web based monitoring by implementing agencies on a pilot basis during the plan. The Support to Training and Employment Programme (STEP) of the Ministry envisages to conduct concurrent monitoring and random checking of physical and financial reports forwarded by the project implementing agency through a Technical Support Agency (TSA) using MIS.

(c):  	Ministry of Women and Child Development has been preparing its policies and programmes in accordance with the priorities outlined in the Five Year and Annual Plans for inclusive growth and development of women and children. The Ministry has evolved policies, plans of action, legislations, programmes and schemes for advancement of women and children and has been implementing them with the support of State Governments/UT Administrations and Non-Government Organisations for achieving its mandate. In order to address various programmatic, management and institutional gaps and to meet administrative and operational challenges, Government approved Strengthening and Restructuring of ICDS Scheme to cover all the districts in a phased manner during 12 th Five Year Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: National Aeronautics Commission
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3018**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**NATIONAL AERONAUTICS COMMISSION**

3018.	SHRI  VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government proposes to set up a National Aeronautics Commission;

(b) 	if so, the details along with the proposed functions thereof; and

(c) 	the time by which the said commission is likely to be set up?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) to (c):** **The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Kayakalp
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3016**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 7** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Kayakalp**

**3016. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:**

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

(a) whether the Government has launched "Kayakalp" an initiative to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public healthcare facilities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the overall structure and targets fixed under the said initiative; and

(c) whether the Government has also formulated Swachchta (cleanliness) guidelines for the public health facilities, and if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE**

**(SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)**

(a) &(b):  Yes, Kayakalp- initiative has been launched to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health facilities. Under this initiative public healthcare facilities shall be appraised and such public healthcare facilities that show exemplary performance meeting standards of protocols of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control will receive awards and commendation.

- Under this initiative, the number of awards are as under:

- **Best two** District Hospitals in each state (Best District hospital in small states)
- **Best two** Community Health Centres/Sub District Hospitals  (CHC/ SDH) (limited to one in smaller states).
- **One** Primary Health Centre (PHC) in every district

- Based on the set criterion prize winners will receive a cash award with a citation.
- Further, Certificate of Commendation plus cash award would be given to in facilities that score over 70%, but do not make it to the list of top two/one in a particular year.
- For FY 2015-16 awards will be taken up only for District Hospitals. Awards for SDH/CHCs and PHC will be taken up in subsequent years. Details of Kayakalp initiative are available at URL http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/in-focus/Kayakalp\_Guidelines.pdf

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(c ): Yes, the Swachhta Guidelines for public health facilities to promote Cleanliness, Hygiene

and Infection Control Practices in public health facilities were released on 15 th May, 2015.

The Guidelines provide details on the planning, frequency, methods, monitoring etc with regard to Swachhta in public health facilities. These guidelines are available in public domain at [http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/in-focus/Swachhta\_Abhiyaan\_Guidelines.pdf](http://nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/in-focus/Swachhta_Abhiyaan_Guidelines.pdf)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Pre-Primary Education
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3014**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2015

**PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION**

**3014. 	SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:**

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

1. whether the Government has set any targets to ensure complete enrolment of the students in pre-primary education in the country and if so, the details thereof;
2. the terms and conditions of the pre-primary education in the country; and
3. the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure effective pre-primary education in the country.

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

(SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

(a): 	Pre-school non-formal education for 3-6 years of  children is one of the six services offered under ICDS scheme in Anganwadi Centres by Anganwadi workers. National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy of Government of India envisages to provide universal and equitable access to ECCE.

(b) 	& (c): As per the approved National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy, a Regulatory Framework for ECCE to ensure basic quality inputs and outcomes across all service providers undertaking such services is to be implemented by states, with appropriate customisation, in a phased manner moving progressively from registration to accreditation and ultimately to regulation of all ECCE service providers. The National Early Childhood Care and Education(ECCE) Curriculum Framework, Quality Standards for ECCE and age appropriate assessment cards have been prepared, notified and circulated for adherence and implementation by States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: Purchase of Multi-Role Helicopters
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3013**

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 7 TH AUGUST, 2015

**PURCHASE OF MULTI-ROLE HELICOPTERS**

3013.	SHRI  PONGULETI  SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE    j{kk ea=h

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government had signed an agreement with an American firm for supply of Multi-Role Helicopters, S-70B in 2008;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether due to an inordinate delay and slow decision making process, the said firm has demanded a steep hike in its price from India for the proposed acquisition of helicopters; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                            (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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**(a) & (b):** **No, Madam.**

**(c) & (d):** **The procurement proposal related to Multi Role Helicopters for the Indian Navy is being processed in accordance with Defence Procurement Proceedure and the request of M/s Sikorsky for price escalation was not found acceptable by the Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC).  The vendor has been informed accordingly.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-07
Subject: DTH Service
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3012**

**(TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2015)**

**DTH SERVICE**

**3012. SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN**

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

1. the details of existing Direct-to-Home (DTH) service providers in the country;

1. whether the Government proposes to grant more licences to DTH service providers;

1. if so, the details thereof along with criteria and condition to grant such licences;

1. whether the Government is earning any revenue therefrom; and

1. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}**

1. The Ministry has granted license to six private companies, namely, (i) M/s Dish TV India Limited (ii) M/s. Tata Sky Limited (iii) M/s. Sun Direct TV Pvt. Limited (iv)M/s. Reliance BIG TV Limited (v) M/s BharatiTelemedia Limited and (vi) M/s. Videocon d2h Limited to provide Direct to Home (DTH) services in India under the DTH Guidelines issued on 15.03.2001, as amended from time to time.  In addition, Doordarshan as Public Broadcaster is also providing free to air DTH services in the country.

1. & (c) DTH licenses, under the DTH guidelines, are granted to those Companies which fulfil the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions and subject to security clearance and technical clearances by the appropriate authorities of the Government.  There will be no restriction on the total number of DTH licenses.  The details are available on the website of this Ministry at [www.mib.gov.in](http://www.mib.gov.in/) .

4. & (e) As per provisions of clause 3.1 of the DTH Guidelines, the Licensee, in addition to an initial non-refundable entry fee of Rs.10 crores, is required to pay an annual license fee @ 10% of its gross revenue.