Govt Flags Programme Code Violations by TV Channels, Urges Caution on AI Use
The advisory cites repeated visual overlap across channels and warns broadcasters to avoid sensational live coverage, unverified footage and exposed victims' identities.
- On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed private satellite TV channels to strictly comply with the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Act and Cable Television Networks Rules.
- The Inter-Departmental Committee prompted this advisory after observing telecasts that failed to conform with regulations, specifically concerning AI-generated graphics, virtual presentations, and editorial standards.
- Strict guidelines now prohibit live coverage of anti-terror operations, mandate time-stamps for disaster visuals to prevent public panic, and require channels to protect the identities of sexual offence victims.
- Editorial teams must vet debate guests and take immediate remedial action—such as muting or stopping feeds—to prevent inflammatory content, while all broadcast maps must originate from the Survey of India.
- Broadcasters have been advised to strengthen content-review mechanisms and conduct regular training workshops, with the MIB warning that future violations of the Cable Television Networks Rules may invite regulatory action.
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Centre Advises Private TV Channels to Strictly Follow Programme Code, Warns of Action for Violations
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has advised all private satellite television channels to strictly comply with the Programme Code, including restrictions on live coverage of "anti-terror operations, broadcast of disturbing visuals and content that may promote communal or anti-national attitudes." India News | Centre Advises Private TV Channels to Strictly Follow Programme Co…
Govt flags Programme Code violations by TV channels, urges caution on AI use
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to private television channels regarding compliance with the Programme Code. Channels are urged to exercise caution in their use of artificial intelligence for news content production. Strict adherence to statutory provisions is emphasized following observed violations by various channels in past broadcasts. Additionally, the ministry reiterated prohibitions on inappropriate con…
MIB advisory: Government warns TV channels against 'anti-national' content, 'communal' and 'inflammatory' debates and 'AI misuse'
The advisory, issued under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, and the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, follows observations of violations by several private satellite television channels.
Govt warns private TV channels against programme code violations, flags live anti-terror coverage
The guidelines cover anti-terror operation reporting, violent visuals, crime coverage, disaster reporting, authentic maps of India, communal debates, protection of sexual offence victims and the responsible use of AI in news broadcasts.
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