ECI Introduces Digital Time Voucher System for Political Parties
On 18th July, 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) implemented a new digital time voucher system to facilitate political parties' access to government-owned electronic media like Doordarshan and All India Radio during election periods.
- A digital voucher is a type of voucher that is given online and can be redeemed at a later date.
- These vouchers can be redeemed by political parties at designated Doordarshan or AIR centres in exchange for total time allotted.
Key Points
- Mandated Allotment of Airtime: During elections, the ECI mandates that Doordarshan and All India Radio must allocate a certain amount of free airtime to recognized ....
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