I&B minister Anurag Thakur unveils Broadcast Seva Portal, says it will bring transparency, ecosystem

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur on Monday launched the Broadcast Seva Portal.

The portal is an online portal solution for speedy filing and processing of applications of broadcasters for various kinds of licenses, permissions, and registrations.

Speaking after inaugurating the portal, Thakur said that the government has harnessed technology to bring transparency in the system and make it more accountable

Thakur noted that the 360 degree digital solution will facilitate the stakeholders in seeking permissions, applying for registration, tracking applications, calculating fees and executing payments.

The Minister mentioned that the portal is a giant leap forward in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s mantra of `Minimum Government, Maximum Governance`, as this simple and user-friendly web portal provides a broadcaster an end-to-end solution with just a click of a mouse.

According to the Minister, the test run of the portal received positive feedback from end users.

Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Apurva Chandra said that the new portal has several improvements over the previous version and has incorporated suggestions from stakeholders over a trial period of one month.

The broadcasters present at the launch welcomed the portal and said that it will greatly reduce the distance an application has to travel and the effort required in the application process.