The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 on June 12, 2026 for public consultation. The draft proposes modernised regulations for TV and radio broadcasting, including digital broadcasting standards, OTT integration, content regulation, and licensing reforms. These rules are framed under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
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MIB Releases Draft Telecommunications (TV, Radio and Associated Services) Rules 2026 for Public Consultation
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- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 on June 12, 2026 for public consultation
- The draft proposes modernised regulations for TV and radio broadcasting, including digital broadcasting standards, OTT integration, content regulation, and licensing reforms
- These rules are framed under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
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• MIB Draft Telecom (TV, Radio) Rules 2026: released June 12, 2026; public consultation invited • Framed under: Telecommunications Act 2023 (replaced Indian Telegraph Act 1885) • MIB Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw; TRAI: telecom + broadcasting regulator • Broadcasting sector: ~900 private satellite TV channels; Prasar Bharati = public broadcaster
