The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has granted new licences to 13 Multi-System Operators (MSOs) this year so far, taking the total number of registered MSOs to 1,763.
During this period, the Ministry cancelled the applications of seven entities, four of which failed to submit the requisite documents and three were disallowed due to suppression of vital information. One MSO surrendered the registration. MSOs are operators of multiple cable television systems.
The new licences have been given to Sky Media, Asiasat Channel and Consultancy India, Assistive Netspeed Technologies, SSCN Digital TV and Broadband, Raaga Communication, Digital Fusion Network, Grand Gumber Network, Swastika, Ganapati Digital Network, Inishia Media, Sai Namo Digital Cable Network (OPC), Dainik Savera News and Media Network and SGRA Satellite Cable Network.
