Section 12(2) in The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation Of India) Act, 1990
(2)The Corporation shall, in the discharge of its functions, be guided by the following objectives, namely:-(a)upholding the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution;(b)safeguarding the citizen's right to be informed freely, truthfully and objectively on all matters of public interest, national or international, and presenting a fair and balanced flow of information including contrasting views without advocating any opinion or ideology of its own;(c)paying special attention to the fields of education and spread of literacy, agriculture, rural development, environment, health and family welfare and science and technology;(d)providing adequate coverage to the diverse cultures and languages of the various regions of the country by broadcasting appropriate programmes;(e)providing adequate coverage to sports and games so as to encourage healthy competition and the spirit of sportsmanship;(f)providing appropriate programmes keeping in view the special needs of the youth;(g)informing and stimulating the national consciousness in regard to the status and problems of women and paying special attention to the upliftment of women;(h)promoting social justice and combating exploitation, inequality and such evils as untouchability and advancing the welfare of the weaker sections of the society;(i)safeguarding the rights of the working classes and advancing their welfare;(j)serving the rural and weaker sections of the people and those residing in border regions, backward or remote areas;(k)providing suitable programmes keeping in view the special needs of the minorities and tribal communities;(l)taking special steps to protect the interests of children, the blind, the aged, the handicapped and other vulnerable sections of the people;(m)promoting national integration by broadcasting in a manner that facilitates communication in the languages in India; and facilitating the distribution of regional broadcasting services in every State in the languages of that State;(n)providing comprehensive broadcast coverage through the choice of appropriate technology and the best utilisation of the broadcast frequencies available and ensuring high quality reception;(o)promoting research and development activities in order to ensure that radio and television broadcast technology are constantly updated; and(p)expanding broadcasting facilities by establishing additional channels of transmission at various levels.
