Ministry launches 4 new media-related portals to streamline services
Developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP Act, 2023) by the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI, erstwhile RNI), it aims at complete automation of newspaper registration and other related processes.
A comprehensive database of Local Cable Operators (LCOs) will be created, enabling the government to streamline regulatory processes in the cable television sector in future, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said at the event.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday launched four portals — Press Sewa, National Register for LCOs, CBC, NaViGate Bharat —with an aim to streamline media-related services under its umbrella.
The Press Sewa Portal will allow publishers to file applications for title registration online, using Aadhaar-based e-signatures. A ‘Probability Meter’ will indicate the likelihood of title availability. There will be real-time tracking of applications status, accessible through an intuitively designed dashboard.
A dedicated ‘DM Module’ will enable District Magistrates to manage applications received from publishers in a centralised dashboard. The new website will offer easy access to relevant information, featuring an AI-based chatbot for user-friendly interactions.
Developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP Act, 2023) by the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI, erstwhile RNI), it aims at complete automation of newspaper registration and other related processes.
A comprehensive database of Local Cable Operators (LCOs) will be created, enabling the government to streamline regulatory processes in the cable television sector in future, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said at the event.
I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju said these initiatives will help the government streamline and increase its engagement with the media. These will foster not just transparency and innovation, but help improve the functioning of the departments.
The new portal of Central Bureau of Communication will have an online system for empanelment of newspaper, periodicals, TV, radio and digital media to ensure transparency and efficiency.
NaViGate Bharat Portal will be a National Video Gateway of Bharat, and will offer dedicated pages for ministries, sectors, schemes, and campaigns.
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