Ficci Asks For Uniform Laws In A Converged Media World

Indiantelevison.com: India’s apex industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) has suggested various reforms for India’s media industry. According to a set of recommendations submitted by Ficci to Planning Commission for inclusion in the 11th Plan Approach Paper, the industry body said there should be a uniform policy since the media is on it way to convergence. For instance, in television distribution (DTH) 49 per cent foreign investment is allowed with strategic FDI capped at 20 per cent. In cable, 49 per cent foreign investment is allowed, while in news content (TV and print) 26 FDI is allowed. In radio, 20 per cent foreign investment is permitted presently. All this is confusing, Ficci said.
It also said that any regulation change must take into account emerging technologies like IPTV, broadband and spectrum allocation for both broadcasting and telecom services. Fair enough.

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