The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched four portals with the aim of streamlining media-related services under its umbrella.
Press Sewa Portal
- Purpose: Facilitates online application filing for title registration by publishers.
- Features:
- Utilizes Aadhaar-based e-signatures for authentication.
- Incorporates a ‘Probability Meter’ indicating title availability.
- Real-time application status tracking via an intuitive dashboard.
- District Magistrates Module (DM Module):
- Empowers District Magistrates to manage publisher applications centrally.
- User Interaction:
- Incorporates an AI-based chatbot for user-friendly interactions.
- Legal Foundation:
- Developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP Act, 2023) by the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI).
National Register for LCOs
- Purpose: Establishes a comprehensive database of Local Cable Operators (LCOs).
- Significance:
- Aids in streamlining regulatory processes in the cable television sector.
- Announcement: Union Minister Anurag Thakur highlighted its importance at the launch event.
Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) Portal
- Purpose: Provides an online platform for empanelment of various media entities.
- Scope:
- Includes newspapers, periodicals, TV, radio, and digital media.
- Emphasis: Ensures transparency and efficiency in the empanelment process.
NaViGate Bharat Portal
- Purpose: Serves as the National Video Gateway of Bharat.
- Contents:
- Offers dedicated pages for ministries, sectors, schemes, and campaigns.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the primary purpose of the Press Sewa Portal?
- A) Registration of newspapers
- B) Filing applications for title registration by publishers
- C) Broadcasting live press conferences
- D) Managing advertisement placements
- Which module enables District Magistrates to centrally manage publisher applications?
- A) Publisher Support Module
- B) District Magistrates Module (DM Module)
- C) Title Availability Tracker
- D) Real-time Dashboard
- What legal foundation supports the development of the Press Sewa Portal?
- A) Press and Registration of Books Act, 2019
- B) Press and Publication Act, 2021
- C) Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023
- D) Media Regulation Act, 2020
- What does the National Register for LCOs aim to establish?
- A) A database of local newspapers
- B) A directory of radio stations
- C) A comprehensive database of Local Cable Operators (LCOs)
- D) An archive of online news websites
- What does the CBC Portal facilitate?
- A) Online streaming of government press releases
- B) Centralized management of news agencies
- C) Empanelment of various media entities
- D) Registration of media personnel