(20 November 2023) Government Data Roundup: Monthly & Yearly Reports by RBI, Digital Advertisement Policy Among Those Released Recently
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 20, 2023
In this 42nd edition of fortnightly government data roundup, we look at RBI Bulletin for November 2023, Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2022-23 by RBI, Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023.
In this 42 edition of the fortnightly government data roundup, we look at RBI Bulletin for November 2023, Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2022-23 by RBI, Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, and Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023.
Among the monthly reports, quick estimates of industrial production and CPI for rural, urban, and combined are released.
RBI Bulletin November 2023
Brief about the report:
RBI releases a monthly bulletin consisting of research articles, speeches by RBI, and some current statistics. These are important as they provide different perspectives on the functioning of the economy. November Bulletin consists of four articles:
Key highlights of the bulletin:
RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2022-23
Brief about the report:
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled the eighth edition of its statistical handbook named “Handbook of Statistics on Indian States, 2022-23”. This publication serves as a comprehensive source through which the Reserve Bank shares extensive data concerning the regional economies within India.
The handbook encompasses diverse statistics at the sub-national level, spanning socio-demographic aspects, health, state domestic product, agriculture, environmental factors, price and wage trends, industry, infrastructure, banking, and fiscal indicators across different Indian states. The data covers multiple timeframes, stretching from 1951 to 2022-23.
Key Highlights:
Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023
Brief about the bill:
The increasing digitization of the broadcasting industry, particularly in cable TV, necessitates a more organized regulatory structure. This entails simplifying business processes and strengthening compliance with the Programme Code and Advertisement Code among broadcasters and Distribution Platform Operators. Acknowledging the necessity for a unified strategy, the current fragmented regulatory system needs replacement with new, all-encompassing legislation. The proposed Bill aims to establish a comprehensive framework to oversee broadcasting services in the nation, intending to supplant the existing Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 and other prevailing Policy Guidelines governing the broadcasting sector.
Key Highlights:
Digital Advertisement Policy 2023
Brief about the policy:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has given its approval to the “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023.” This policy aims to empower the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), the advertising arm of the Government of India, to conduct campaigns in the Digital Media Space. This decision represents a significant milestone in the CBC’s objective to communicate information and generate awareness about various government schemes, programs, and policies. The policy is a response to the changing media landscape and the growing trend of digital media consumption.
Key Highlights of the policy: