<p>“The measure aims at regulating cable operators and digitalising the analog TV network across the country in a phased manner by December 31, 2014,” said Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni . She claimed that the legislation would end the fight for TRPs among channels to attract more advertisements.<br /><br />The bill gives the government the right to cancel licences of cable operators who flout rules.<br />Opposition members supported the legislation and criticised content of various broadcasters as "provocative and vulgar" programs.<br /><br />Addressing concerns about cost of set-top boxes, she said efforts are on to make these available at an affordable price of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200.<br /><br />Soni said, her ministry was in talk with an association of manufacturers of set-top boxes to produce them indigenously.</p>
<p>“The measure aims at regulating cable operators and digitalising the analog TV network across the country in a phased manner by December 31, 2014,” said Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni . She claimed that the legislation would end the fight for TRPs among channels to attract more advertisements.<br /><br />The bill gives the government the right to cancel licences of cable operators who flout rules.<br />Opposition members supported the legislation and criticised content of various broadcasters as "provocative and vulgar" programs.<br /><br />Addressing concerns about cost of set-top boxes, she said efforts are on to make these available at an affordable price of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200.<br /><br />Soni said, her ministry was in talk with an association of manufacturers of set-top boxes to produce them indigenously.</p>
