- The Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 has been a significant development in the realm of media regulation in India.
- Introduced by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur in the Rajya Sabha on a particular date, this Bill seeks to replace the existing Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867.
- The PRP Bill, 2023 aims to modernize and streamline the registration process for periodicals in India.
- It takes a major step towards bringing transparency and ease of doing business for small and medium publishers.
- By replacing the outdated PRB Act from the 19th century, the new Bill acknowledges the need for updated regulations in a digital age where the media landscape has evolved significantly.
- One of the significant changes introduced by the PRP Bill is empowering the Press Registrar General (PRG) with the authority to suspend or cancel registrations.
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