Section 9 in ELECTRONIC MEDIA ADVERTISING POLICY, 2023
9. EMPANELMENT OF ALL RADIO STATIONS:
(a)Radio Stations can be categorized by the DIPR, Government of Punjab for the purpose of empanelment. The radio stations shall provide BOC rates. If the BOC rates are not available, DIPR may fix rates after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Committee.(b)Radio Stations can be categorized on the basis of number of stations and reach as on 31st March of every year.Big- Operating in metro cities with population over 50 lakhsMedium- Operating in non-metro cities with population over10 lakhs.Small- Operating in cities with less than 10 lakh population.(c)Thecriteria for empanelment of Radio/FM Channels as adopted by BOC would normally be followed by the DIPR, Government of Punjab. The Station should have completed at least 1 year broadcast at the time of application for empanelment.
