Wednesday, July 23, 2025

India’s Vibrant Press and Media Ecosystem Expands...

 Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//प्रविष्टि तिथि: 23 July 2025 at 8:45 PM by PIB Delhi

...With Over 1.55 Lakh Publications and 908 Private TV Channels

Prasar Bharati Expands Regional Outreach Through DD Free Dish and BIND Scheme

92 Private and 50 DD Channels Available on DD Free Dish, Covering Multiple Regional Languages

New Delhi: 23rd July 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

Symbolic Photo By Pexels

India has a vibrant press and media ecosystem,
which has witnessed growth in recent years, as mentioned below:

Number of publications registered with the Press Registrar General of India has increased from 1.05 Lakh in 2014-15 to 1.55 Lakh in 2024-25.

Number of private satellite TV Channels have also increased from 821 in 2014-15 to 908 in 2024-25.

As of today, 92 private channels and 50 Doordarshan Channels are available on DD Free Dish. Both private and DD channels operate in various regional languages, ensuring wider audience reach across the country.

Expansion of Prasar Bharati’s network across the country is a continuous process undertaken under the Broadcasting Infrastructure & Network Development (BIND) Scheme 2021-26. Three transmitters have been approved under this scheme in Himachal Pradesh. These include 5kW transmitter in Mandi and 1kW FM transmitters in Chamba and Dharampur each.

This information was submitted by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan in Lok Sabha today.

***//Dharmendra Tewari \ Navin Sreejith//(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2147585)***

Newspapers, Periodicals and TV Channels Urged to Register on PB-SHABD

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//प्रविष्टि तिथि: 23 July 2025 at 7:02 PM by PIB Delhi

PB-SHABD Platform is for Free Access to Authentic News Content

New Delhi: 23rd July 2025: (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online Desk)::

Prasar Bharati has extended an invitation to all newspapers, periodicals, and TV channels across India to register on its newswire platform, Prasar Bharati Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), to access high-quality news and multimedia content free of cost.

File Photo

Launched in March 2024, PB-SHABD offers over 800 news stories daily in multiple Indian languages, covering more than 40 diverse categories. The platform also features live feeds of key national and international events, a rich archive of visual content, and regularly published explanatory and research-based articles. All content is made available in usable formats, ensuring ease of access for media organisations and content creators.

In a recent meeting chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shri Sanjay Jaju, emphasis was laid on onboarding all credible media organisations to ensure authentic and comprehensible information is widely disseminated.

Media organizations can learn more about the platform at shabd.prasarbharati.org and view the official brochure here:

https://shabd.prasarbharati.org/public/assets/E-brochure_SHABD_balanced%20final_web.pdf

Registration is free and available at shabd.prasarbharati.org/register

For further assistance, please contact: Ms Jayanti Jha, Assistant Director, PB-SHABD, Email: jha.jayanti16[at]gmail[dot]com

***//Dharmendra Tewari\Navin Sreejith//(रिलीज़ आईडी: 2147492)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Call for press meet and rally bz PRTC

 Sat Sri Akal Ji to all the press colleagues.

It is a request to all the press heroes that tomorrow on 04/06/2025, a grand gate rally is being held at the gate of PRTC Ludhiana Depot regarding the difficulties faced during duties and the discriminatory behavior towards the workers by the management. Therefore, to bring our voice to the general public, it is a request to you to reach the gate of PRTC Ludhiana Depot tomorrow at 10 am.

By - Jagtar Singh *9877567428

State Joint Secretary

Punjab Roadways Pan Bus/PRTC Contract Workers Union 25/11

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Now AIR Library at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur

Vice President's Secretariat//Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav//Posted On: 27 OCT 2024 ;1:32PM by PIB Delhi

Text of the Vice President’s Address at the Inauguration Ceremony of the AIR Library for Advocates at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur (Excerpts)::


Jaipur//New Delhi>
27 OCT 2024 (PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Online)::

Justice MM Shrivastava, Honourable Chief Justice Rajasthan High Court, a remarkable human being. क्या शुरुआत की है, दिवाली का तोहफा दे दिया आपको, अपने तरीके से दे दिया| Sir, as a member of this Bar, I am grateful.

Honourable justice Inderjeet Singh has his own mannerism, his own working pattern. I have not had the occasion to appear before him in court but outside court, he's a gentleman.

Advocate Pawan Sharma and Advocate Raj Kumar Sharma, वह क्या कहते हैं जय और वीरू, इनको सब नुस्खे पता है यह आते हैं तो आज के दिन मेरा आना बहुत मुश्किल था| मैं कर्नाटक में था दो दिन, IIT जोधपुर का कार्यक्रम था, गुवाहाटी में मेरा कार्यक्रम है पर यह ऐसे व्यक्ति को लेकर आ गए Ramesh ji Sharma निर्णय पहले कर लीया मुझे तो मोहर ही लगानी पड़ी| Advocate Bhuvnesh Sharma, Chairman Bar Council of India. I have had the occasion to be member of Bar Council of Rajasthan. I could not become Chairman and I could not be representative to Bar Council of India because of a Rule. Advocate Prahlad Sharma ji, I greet him if he is not present in his absence, President of the High Court Bar Association.

Metro-1, Metro-2, Jaipur district मेरे समय नहीं थे, I'm an old timer but presence of the district judges, members of the judiciary on this occasion, I am greatly touched.

When I became Vice President of the country, In the very first week or so, I was invited by the Supreme Court Bar Association. I Had been its member. The honourable Chief Justice and other justices were present that was a good occasion. I have been in that bar for quite long. As a matter effect, I became member of that bar a little before I was designated a senior advocate. So my connection with that bar was about three decades or more. पर मैं तो आपका हूं और कहते हैं ना नाखून उंगलियों से अलग नहीं हो सकता।

I have been created by this bar. मेरा परम सौभाग्य था कि मैंने ऐसे अधिवक्ता का कार्यालय अपनी कर्मभूमि बनाई स्वर्गीय N L Tibrewal, very high ethical standards. I would say the highest we can ever have. Totally non compromising when it comes to integrity, उनके दफ्तर से कोई खाली हाथ नहीं गया। जिस दिन बहस करते थे मौके पर फीस की बात नहीं करते थे। बहस के बाद ही करते थे यह उनके सिद्धांत था। He valued his commitment to profession more than his bank balance and the God was very kind to him. He was high court judge not for a long period, a decade or so but he became acting Chief Justice, was acting governor for about a year. ऊपर वाला न्याय में कभी कमी नहीं रखता है।

जो काम आज हुआ है, दो way हैं, कुछ उनमें विरोधाभास है थोड़ा सा, e-Library आज से दो दशक पहले दिल्ली से दो ट्रक रवाना किया मैंने वह मेरी लाइब्रेरी थी। 1940, if I am not mistaken Sudhanshu Ji, all India reporter मेरे पास था, क्रिमिनल लॉ जनरल थी शुरू से, सुप्रीम कोर्ट केसेस थे 1669 से, लेबर लॉ जनरल थे बहुत से।

I had gone digital then, तो मेरे दफ्तर में मैंने कोई किताब नहीं रखी और तब टेक्नोलॉजी ज्यादा नहीं थी आज के दिन टेक्नोलॉजी का आलम यह है, if we speak in terms of Bharat home to one-sixth of humanity, we account for more than 50% of global digital transactions. यदि आप अगर इंटरनेट कंजंप्शन की बात करोगे प्रति व्यक्ति तो per person data consumption of internet for an Indian is more than that of China and USA taken together. हमारे डिजिटल ट्रांजेक्शन जो हो रहे हैं उनके हालत यह हैं की you combine all the digital transactions of USA, UK, France and Germany, फिर भी हमारे उनसे चार गुना है ऐसे भारत में इसकी शुरुआत का बहुत बड़ा मतलब है. I congratulate the leadership of the Bar and also Members of the Bar.

Technology adoption is no longer luxury, it is no longer a need, it is the only way out. आज के दिन यंग लोग अप्रिशिएट करेंगे, मेरी उम्र के लोग कम करेंगे they will appreciate that disruptive Technology have come. एक नया इंडस्ट्रियल रिवॉल्यूशन आ गया है। we are on a cusp of very big change artificial intelligence, internet of things, machine learning, blockchain. पहले अंग्रेजी के शब्द हुआ करते थे हकीकत में जो उनका डाइमेंशन है बहुत दूर तक ले जाता है. आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस आपकी बहुत मदद कर सकती है। मेरा अनुरोध रहेगा Bar के सदस्यों से की working sessions कराने चाहिए। Let there be technological sessions where you come to know about it. जो समय आप व्यतीत करोगे आपको अंदाजा नहीं है की आप कितना समय बचा पाओगे। Your quality will go up और आपकी काबिलियत इसी चीज में है कि indicator बनो। जब यह सब कुछ अपने हाथ में है उसको नहीं use करना आपके साथ, खुद के साथ अन्याय होगा।

इससे जो बहुत बड़ी क्रांति देश में आई है जिसको हम कहते हैं कि लंबे समय के बाद बड़ी मांग होती रही थी अंग्रेजो के कानून को हम कब तक ढोते रहेंगे, कब तक बर्दाश्त करते रहेंगे, उनका कानून उनको बचाने के लिए था। The journey from Dand Vidhan to Nyaya Vidhan is a significant journey unshackling us from colonial mindset and colonial legacy. जुलाई से तो लागू हो गए हैं, this is boon to the young lawyers. You can now steal the march and please be part of it.

यदि अगर आप ऐसा करेंगे and you will mix it with technology, you will have great gain. I had the good fortune to preside the Council of States, the House of Elders, the Upper House when these three legislations were passed. 

A very powerful committee went into each and every provision, it was analyzed at micro level. मैं आपको यही कह सकता हूं कि मैं तो अंदाजा नहीं लगा सकता था,

...JK/RC/SM//(Release ID: 2068632)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Press Conference regarding Malwinder Singh Mali on 4th October 2024

 Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 15:44 Via WhatsApp

Chandigarh Civil Society to Hold Press Conference on Illegal Arrest of Activist

Chandigarh: 3rd October 2024: (The Media Screen Desk)::

Get ready for a significant press conference tomorrow! Chandigarh Civil Society is hosting a press meet on October 4, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Plot No. 1, Sector 28-A, Chandigarh ¹. The conference will address the illegal arrest of renowned political analyst and social activist Malwinder Singh Mali. 

Key Agenda Items:

- Illegal Arrest of Malwinder Singh Mali: Discussion on the unjust detention and its implications.

- Violation of High Court Notification: Examination of Notification No. 159 dated 22/09/2023 and the violations that have occurred.

- Next Steps and Future Programs: Outlining the society's plans and strategies moving forward.

You're Invited!

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend this crucial press conference. 

For more information, contact Dr. Pyara Lal Garg at 99145-05009

Don't miss this media meet to stay informed about critical social issues and the efforts of Chandigarh Civil Society. Mark your calendars for tomorrow, October 4, at 11:30 AM!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Media and Entertainment sector poised for a Significant Leap

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting//Posted On: 18 SEP 2024 3:27PM by PIB Delhi

Cabinet clears establishment of National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) 

*Cabinet clears establishment of National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR)

*Government’s push towards advancing the creators economy to ensure economic growth and employment opportunity

*NCoE to enhance India’s soft power globally & attract foreign investment by positioning India as a content hub for providing state-of-the-art content


New Delhi
: 18th September 2024:(PIB Delhi//The Media Screen Desk)::

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013 in India with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Confederation of Indian Industry representing the industry bodies as partners with the Government of India. The NCoE will be set up in Mumbai, Maharashtra and is in pursuance to the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs’ budget announcement for 2022-23 for setting up of an AVGC Task Force in the country.

AVGC-XR sector today plays an indispensable role in the entire realm of Media and Entertainment including filmmaking, Over The Top (OTT) platforms, gaming, advertisements and several other areas including health, education and other social sectors thereby encompassing the overall structure of the country’s growth story. With rapidly evolving technology and increasing internet penetration all across the country, coupled with one of the cheapest data rates, the usage of AVGC-XR globally is poised to grow at an exponential pace.

Driving the growth of AVGC-XR sector

To keep up with this brisk pace, the National Centre of Excellence is being established to act as the pinnacle institution to anchor the AVGC-XR ecosystem in the country. Along with offering specialized training-cum-learning programs to equip both amateurs and professionals with the latest skill sets in cutting-edge AVGC-XR technologies, this NCoE will also foster research and development and will bring together experts from various fields like computer science, engineering, design and art that can lead to major breakthroughs in the field of AVGC-XR. This National Centre of Excellence will also extensively focus on creation of India’s IP for both domestic consumption and global outreach, overall leading to creation of content based on India’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Further, the NCoE will function as an incubation centre by providing resources for nurturing startups and early-stage companies in the AVGC-XR field. Also, NCoE will serve not only as an academic accelerator but also a production/ industry accelerator.

By positioning this NCoE as the driving force for the growth of AVGC-XR industry it will serve as one of the biggest sources of employment for the youth from all parts of the country. This will give an enormous push to the creative arts and design sector and make India the hub for AVGC-XR activities furthering the goals of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative.

The NCoE for AVGC-XR will also position India as a content hub for providing state-of-the-art content thereby enhancing India’s soft power globally and attracting foreign investment into the Media & Entertainment Sector.

*****//MJPS/BM/SKS//(Release ID: 2056000)

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Special event dedicated to World Photography Day

Sunday 18th August 2024 at 3:55PM

Photographers organized blood donation//medical camp

Chandigarh Photographers Association, Manav Kalyan Parisar, Evoke Builder and Kumar Brothers and Unimark Pharma India Limited jointly organized a program at the Community Center in Sector-22

Mohali: 18th August 2024: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Media Screen Online)::

The history of photography is very old, but the history of photography's relationship with the media is also not new now. Today's media is incomplete without photos or videos. During this duty of camera with the media, journalists faced dangers many times, but journalists accepted these challenges even by risking their lives. Remembering this period of life related to the camera, photo-journalists also organized a medical checkup camp and also donated blood. It is important to mention here once again that all this was done in connection with World Photography Day.

Chandigarh Photographers Association, Manav Kalyan Parisar, Evoke Builder and Kumar Brothers and Unimark Pharma India Limited jointly organized a blood donation and medical checkup camp at the Community Center in Sector 22, Chandigarh dedicated to World Photography Day. On this occasion, Councilor of Ward No. 22 Anju Katyal and Councilor of Ward No. 17 Damanpreet Singh attended as special guests. Association President Gurcharan Singh and all the members donated blood in the camp and called upon the people to come forward for this work.

All the photographers present on this occasion shared their experiences while sharing their views about World Photography Day. All the blood donors were appreciated by the guests who reached the camp and other people were also asked to contribute in social service. Association President Gurcharan Singh and Chairman Naresh Sharma honored all the blood donors and presented mementos to the dignitaries. On this occasion, people were examined by specialist doctors of Medicine, Orthopedics, Skin, ENT, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Acupressure, Gynecology and Physiotherapy and free medicines were given as per the need. On this occasion, all the members of Chandigarh Photographers Association and Manav Kalyan Parisar as well as photographers associated with various organizations also participated.

It is worth noting that World Photography Day is celebrated every year on 19 August. The purpose of this day is to honor the art and science of photography and appreciate the contribution of photographers. The celebration of this day started with an important announcement made by France in 1839, when they shared the Daguerreotype process with the world, which was the first practical method of photography.

Photography is not only a medium of art, but it is also a way to cherish historical and personal moments. In today's time, the development of digital photography has made it more accessible, making it more popular.