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The Prasar Bharati will meet 50 per cent of the remaining operating expenses and 100 per cent of the expenses for programming related work.

This,it is proposed,should replace the current format as per which Prasar Bharati is required to generate at least 50 per cent of its operating expenses as commercial revenue. This proposal will now be sent to the Group of Ministers for consideration.

The Board will also forward recruitment rules for 196 cadres of employees in Prasar Bharati to fill the huge backlog of vacancies. Extensive amendments to the Prasar Bharati Act have been proposed in light of the recent questions being raised on propriety and accountability of the broadcaster. The Board desired that the process of appointing special auditors with well-defined functions and internal auditors should also be completed on fast track to allow proper rectification measures.