Sign In
Learn bits
Economy
Mahesh

23/02/24 09:16 AM IST

Press Sewa Portal to bring a paradigm shift in registration of Periodicals/ newspapers

In News
  • The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur,launched four transformatory portals that promise to revolutionize the media landscape in India.
Press sewa portal
  • The Press Sewa Portal, developed under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023 (PRP Act, 2023) by the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI - erstwhile RNI), is a monumental step towards complete automation of the process for newspaper registration and other related processes.
  • This portal, designed under the PRP Act 2023, aims to simplify the cumbersome registration procedures that were prevalent under the colonial PRB Act, 1867.
Key features of the Press Sewa Portal include:
  • Online Application: Publishers can file applications for title registration online, using Aadhar-based e-signatures.
  • Probability Meter: Indicates the likelihood of title availability.
  • Real-time Tracking of applications status: Accessible through an intuitively designed dashboard.
  • Dedicated DM Module: Enables District Magistrates to manage applications received from publishers in a centralized dashboard.
Benefits
  • Online services for Title Registration, paperless processes with e-sign facilities, integration of a Direct Payment Gateway, QR code-based digital certificates, module for Press Keepers/owner enabling online intimation about Printing press, efficient tracking of newspaper registration, and quick grievance resolution through a chatbot-based interactive Grievance Resolution Software.
e billing system
  • In addition to the Press Sewa Portal, the Ministry is introducing the Transparent Empanelment, Media Planning and eBilling System for Central Bureau of Communication.
  • CBC provides comprehensive 360 degree media and communication solutions to Ministries, Departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies.
  • The new system of CBC is designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in media planning processes, and provide an end-to-end ERP solution for the media industry for doing business in a paperless and faceless environment.
Key features include:
  • Streamlined Empanelment Process: An online system for empanelment of newspaper, periodicals, TV, Radio and digital media to ensure transparency and efficiency.
  • Automated Media Planning: Enhanced tools and features for online generation of media plans with minimal manual intervention, resulting in drastic reduction in time in preparing the media plan.
  • Automated Billing: Integration of an eBilling processing system for seamless and transparent bill submission, verification and payment.
  • Mobile App: A comprehensive mobile app for partners with tamper proof timestamp and geo tagging functionality for organised monitoring.
  • Reliable and Intelligent Solution: The portal is integrated with latest technology to assist in making real-time analytical reports and enable organisation to take data-driven decisions.
  • Promoting Ease of Doing Business: The online transparent system ensures faster empanelment, hassle-free business environment, automated compliance and swifter payment thereby significantly increasing the ease of doing business.
  • Dedicated IVR Helpdesk for Quick Issue Resolution: CBC has established a dedicated IVR support team stationed at CBC with dedicated helpline numbers to provide quick query and issue resolution services for clients and partners.
NaViGate Bharat Portal: National Video Gateway of Bharat
  • The ‘NaViGate Bharat’ portal i.e., the National Video Gateway of Bharat, developed by the New Media Wing of the Ministry, is a unified bilingual platform which hosts videos on the entire gamut of Government’s development-related and citizen welfare-oriented measures.
  • ‘NaViGate Bharat’ empowers citizens by providing a single platform with an interactive user interface to search, stream, share, and download videos related to various Government schemes, initiatives, and campaigns, with filter-based advanced search option.
  • The portal eliminates the hassle of searching for official and reliable information from multiple sources, providing a one-stop platform for media and the general public.
  • ‘NaViGate Bharat’ connects the last person standing in the queue with the Government's welfare schemes and measures, ensuring that no one is left behind in understanding the initiatives shaping our nation's future as it moves ahead on the path of becoming a Viksit Bharat.
National Register for LCOs:
  • Strengthening Cable Sector National Register for Local Cable Operators (LCOs) is the first step to bring registration of LCOs currently with Post Offices spread across the country under a Centralised Registration System.
  • A web form has been designed to collect information from local cable operators for the purpose of National Register.
  • The National Register for LCOs has also been published online and is being updated regularly.
  • This promises a more organized cable sector with a National Registration Number for an LCO, making it easier to formulate new policies for responsible service and convenience for cable operators. A Centralised portal for online registration is in the process of development.
  • The LCO National Register facility opens new possibilities for the cable sector, aligning with the vision of a developed India.
Source- PIB

More Related Current Affairs View All

15 Nov

Government issues guidelines to curb misleading ads by coaching centres

'The central Government issued new guidelines aimed at curbing misleading advertisements by coaching institutes, specifically prohibiting false promises such as "100 per cent selec

Read More

15 Nov

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

'Every year on November 15th, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated to honor the contributions of these communities, especially in India’s freedom struggle.' 5th November

Read More

15 Nov

Supreme Court’s order on mandatory accessibility standards

'A bench of the Supreme Court last week ordered the Union government to frame mandatory rules for ensuring the accessibility of public places and services to persons with disabilit

Read More

India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps