The Standing Committee on Information Technology has decided to review ethical standards in the media coverage.

Highlights

• The standing committee also examines issues related to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• Committee took this decision after looking at several public complaints in functioning of media.
• It will also study the impact of suspension of telecom services and Internet over the last five years in States like Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi in the aftermath of protests against the governments.
• Functioning of the Prasar Bharati Organisation will also be reviewed.
• Committee would also take up the issue of “challenges facing Indian film industry”.
• Functioning and outreach of Doordarshan Channels and Bureau of Outreach & Communication (BOC) would also be looked upon by the committee.
• Committee will also study the growth and opportunities of community radio stations.

Who heads the committee?

The reconstituted panel is headed by veteran Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.