Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting (India)
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is a branch of the Government of India is the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to information, broadcasting, the press and films in India.
The Ministry is responsible for the administration of Prasar Bharati-the broadcasting arm of the Indian Government. The Censor Board of India is the other important body under this ministry being responsible for the regulation of motion pictures shown in India. As of 28 Oct 2012, the head of the ministry, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Independent Charge is Cabinet Minister, Manish Tewari.
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