Tewari promises promotions to Prasar Bharati employees; favours self-regulation

Source: Radioandmusic.com: RnM Team 16 Nov 12 17:35 IST

 

NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Manish Tewari has assured Prasar Bharati employees of early redressal of their grievances including long-pending promotions.

 

During his first visit to All India Radio, Doordarshan and the Prasar Bharati headquarters after becoming the Minister on Wednesday, Tewari was assured by Chief Executive Officer Jawhar Sircar that the recruitment rules for most cadres were ready and promotions would be granted shortly.

 

Sircar said the Government's decision to take over the salaries of most employees and the recent concessions announced following the recommendations of a Group of Ministers had greatly helped the pubcaster in initiating new programmes.

 

The Minister was apprised about the functioning of AIR and DD and immediate plans for expansion.

 

The Minister assured the employees that they were free to approach him directly whenever they had any problem.

 

Meanwhile, Ministry sources said that the government is working expeditiously to ensure that the auctions for FM Radio Phase III commences within this financial year. Certain issues raised by stakeholders are being ironed out.

 

Moreover, Tewari has reiterated that he is in favour of self-regulation and 'reviews should be done by industry bodies without too much of governmental influence'. The government cannot play big brother in every field, the Minister said, while responding to a question about the Film Federation of India choosing a film for the Oscars.

 

Self-regulation is part of the government's role in safeguarding the fundamental freedom of the people. The Government will therefore interfere only if there is a major aberration. Tewari said in an informal chat with media persons.

 

Ministry sources said the Minister has decided to give priority to gaming and animation sectors as he sees them as potential work generating industries.

 

Referring to cross-media ownership, the sources said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which is studying the report of the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, on this subject had sought certain clarifications from the Ministry. These clarifications have been provided and TRAI is expected to finalize its report soon, sources said.

NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Manish Tewari has assured Prasar Bharati employees of early redressal of their grievances including long-pending promotions.

During his first visit to All India Radio, Doordarshan and the Prasar Bharati headquarters after becoming the Minister on Wednesday, Tewari was assured by Chief Executive Officer Jawhar Sircar that the recruitment rules for most cadres were ready and promotions would be granted shortly.

Sircar said the Government's decision to take over the salaries of most employees and the recent concessions announced following the recommendations of a Group of Ministers had greatly helped the pubcaster in initiating new programmes.

The Minister was apprised about the functioning of AIR and DD and immediate plans for expansion.

The Minister assured the employees that they were free to approach him directly whenever they had any problem.

Meanwhile, Ministry sources said that the government is working expeditiously to ensure that the auctions for FM Radio Phase III commences within this financial year. Certain issues raised by stakeholders are being ironed out.

Moreover, Tewari has reiterated that he is in favour of self-regulation and 'reviews should be done by industry bodies without too much of governmental influence'. The government cannot play big brother in every field, the Minister said, while responding to a question about the Film Federation of India choosing a film for the Oscars.

Self-regulation is part of the government's role in safeguarding the fundamental freedom of the people. The Government will therefore interfere only if there is a major aberration. Tewari said in an informal chat with media persons.

Ministry sources said the Minister has decided to give priority to gaming and animation sectors as he sees them as potential work generating industries.

Referring to cross-media ownership, the sources said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which is studying the report of the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, on this subject had sought certain clarifications from the Ministry. These clarifications have been provided and TRAI is expected to finalize its report soon, sources said.

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