Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV channels merged into one
In a major development, the Rajya Sabha TV and Lok Sabha TV have been merged into one single entity. It has been named Sansad TV.
The retired IAS officer Ravi Capoor has been appointed as Sansad TV's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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As per the report, Sansad TV might have two channels, with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions telecast live on each.
The decision, regarding the merge of Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV, was taken by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Venkaiah Naidu, and Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla. It is likely for administrative purposes, a report stated.
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Last year, it was reported that a committee was established to look into the integration of the two channels.
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