From the archive record
The growth of satellite communication, the astonishing pace of change is shaping up Indian media and a startling array of technological innovations taking place. All pointers to the concept of India integrating into the global village. Ironically even while all these transformations are taking place there is no holistic bill which regulates or even defines the parameters of the broadcasting scenario in the country. The recent conference and strategies for development of entertainment, electronics, information, and broadcasting organized by FICCI was part of a national debate and concern the bill has generated. Jaipal Reddy, the Minister of information and Broadcasting the conference held this week was attended by eminent media personalities. Mr. Jaipal Reddy already assured the gathering t