I&B Ministry
MIB minister cautions against unlicensed TV channels
NEW DELHI: Minister for Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu while cautioning against transmission of unauthorized TV channels in the country said that content generation in local languages and dialects was important to reach out to communicate with people.
Adopting innovative ways and leveraging new media in information dissemination was necessary to keep pace with the changing communication paradigm, the Minister stated Thursday while chairing a review meeting of regional media units of MIB.
Stressing upon the need to ensure effective implementation of Cable TV Act in order to restrict airing of objectionable content and unauthorized channels, the Minister urged Union territories to appoint nodal officers to assist local administrators in this regard.
During the review meeting, Naidu announced that the All India Radio would be commissioning of two new shortwave solid state digital transmitters of 100 kw power each for dissemination of content across the border for Afghanistan- Pakistan region by the end of August 2017. The transmitters shall be installed in Delhi.
Those who were present during the meeting included junior MIB Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Andaman & Nicobar Islands LG Jagdish Mukhi, MIB secretary N K Sinha and representatives from UTs.
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I&B Ministry
Devinder Kumar appointed Prasar Bharati chief vigilance officer
Senior IOFS officer to serve three-year term with Level-13 pay scale
MUMBAI: The Centre has appointed Devinder Kumar as the chief vigilance officer of Prasar Bharati, formalising a key oversight role within India’s public broadcasting network.
The appointment was cleared through an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Kumar, a senior Indian Ordnance Factory Service officer, will initially serve a tenure of three years or until further government orders, whichever comes earlier.
As chief vigilance officer, Kumar will be responsible for overseeing vigilance and compliance functions within Prasar Bharati, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation’s operations.
The role carries a Level-13 pay scale under the central government structure, translating to a salary range between Rs 1,23,100 and Rs 2,15,900. The compensation aligns the position with other senior administrative roles across government departments.
Kumar’s appointment follows due process, including a recommendation from the Central Vigilance Commission, which vets candidates for such critical oversight positions.
Currently serving under the Department of Defence Production, Kumar has been directed to be relieved of his existing duties with immediate effect to assume his new role.
The move comes as Prasar Bharati continues to strengthen its governance framework, with the CVO position playing a central role in maintaining institutional integrity. Kumar’s appointment is expected to bolster internal oversight at a time when accountability remains firmly in focus across public sector organisations.
