The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on February 09, 2023, issued the consultation paper on "Issues related to FM Radio broadcasting".
The Ministry has sought recommendations from the Authority on the following issues:
• Remove the linkage to Non-Refundable One Time Entry Fee (NOTEF) in the formula for an annual fee as prescribed in the FM Ph-III Policy Guidelines dated July 25, 2011.
• Extend the existing FM license period of 15 years by 3 years.
The issues related to FM Radio broadcasting have been discussed by the Authority in a meeting with representatives of AROI on August 05, 2022, the following issue has been raised:
• Permitting private FM Radio channels to broadcast independent news bulletins
• Availability of FM Radio Receivers in Mobile Handsets
In view of the above, the ministry is seeking the comments/views of the stakeholders on the issues related to FM Radio broadcasting. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by 9th March 2023. Counter comments, if any, may be submitted by 23rd March 2023. The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form on the email ID advbcs-2trai.gov.in and [email protected]
The consultation paper link - https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/CP_09022023.pdf
[Press Release No.09/2023]
