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DTH and Broadcasting Reforms: Lower Authorisation Fee Proposed

22 February 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSDTH and BroadcastingReforms: LowerAuthorisation FeeProposed22 February 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Reforms were proposed to cut costs and ease rules for DTH, broadcasting and radio operators.

DTH changes

AreaProposal
Authorisation fee8% of AGR cut to 3%
Bank guarantee₹5 crore or 20% of the fee for two quarters, whichever is higher
Set-top boxesInteroperable
IPTV₹100 crore net worth requirement removed

Broadcasting and radio

  • New Unified Authorisation Framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023; no fee for migration.
  • New services: ground-based TV channel broadcasting and low-power small-range radio.
  • Radio fee: 4% of AGR; 2% in specified regions for three years.
  • No auction for terrestrial radio authorisation.

Exam angle

  • Fee cut: 8% to 3% of AGR.

Test yourself

1. The proposed DTH reform cuts the authorisation fee from 8% of AGR to what level?

The fee falls from 8% to 3%, with elimination planned by FY 2026-27.

2. Under which law is the new Unified Authorisation Framework for broadcasting proposed?

The framework falls under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

3. What uniform authorisation fee of AGR is proposed for radio across all cities?

Radio fees are unified at 4% of AGR.

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