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Javadekar says press freedom and public broadcast autonomy are absolute amid digitisation debate
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Digitisation stages 3 and 4 may hinge on
Speaking on Economic Times, Prakash Javadekar asserted that the government’s commitment to press freedom and the autonomy of public broadcasting is “absolute.” On digitisation, he said decisions on stage three and stage four will be taken only after considering multiple factors, signaling a cautious, step-by-step approach rather than an immediate rollout.
- Javadekar calls press freedom and public broadcast autonomy absolute
- Digitisation stage three and four decisions are not immediate
- Government will weigh multiple factors before moving ahead
- Signals a cautious approach to media and broadcast transitions
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