Question

Q25. Consider the following statements about Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC):

1. BCCC is an independent self-regulatory body set-up by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation in 2011, in consultation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

2. The primary role of BCCC is to implement self-regulatory guidelines for non-news channels, including general entertainment channels, kids’ channels and special interest channels.

Which of the statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)

• BCCC is an independent self-regulatory body set-up by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation in 2011, in consultation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• The primary role of BCCC is to implement self-regulatory guidelines for non-news channels, including general entertainment channels, kids’ channels and special interest channels.
• The guidelines have been formulated after deliberations from the industry and the Government of India around areas such as national interest, racial and religious harmony, ill treatment of children, social values, sex and nudity, violence and crime, gambling, drugs, smoking, tobacco consumption, alcohol, defamation, harm and offence.
• In the case of a valid complaint, the respective channel is asked to provide their view on the offending content within one working week of receipt of a letter from BCCC. Post evaluation of the channel’s response, if the BCCC committee is not satisfied, it has the power to pass a directive asking necessary modifications or withdrawal of such content, failing which, the BCCC sends out a detailed report to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting within 24 hours.