NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday it approved revisions to the guidelines for the provision of DTH services in the country under which the 20-year license would be issued.
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar informed the media of the decision. Previously, the DTH license was issued for a period of 10 years.
He said that the change in guidelines would also allow 100% FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in the DTH sector. So far, 49% FDI has been allowed.
The minister also said that the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was consulted by the government in this regard.
The minister also said that the union cabinet approved the merger of the Film Division, Film Festival Directorate, National Film Archives of India and the Children’s Film Society of India with the National Film Development Corporation.
The Union Cabinet also approved a post-matriculation scholarship scheme of Rs 59,000 crore for SC students over 4 crore in five years, the Union minister said. Thawarchand Gehlot.
He also said that central government it will spend Rs 35,534 crore and the rest will be spent by state governments as part of the scholarship scheme.
(With inputs from agencies)
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