<h1>TRAI Recommends Banning Government Entities from TV Broadcasting, Urges Prasar Bharati Independence and Political Disqualifications.</h1> The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued recommendations against allowing Central and State Government entities, including their departments, companies, and joint ventures, to enter the broadcasting and distribution of TV channels. TRAI emphasized strengthening the independence of Prasar Bharati from government influence. It also suggested implementing disqualifications for political bodies entering broadcasting through executive decisions until new legislation is enacted. If any State Government entities have already been permitted to enter cable distribution, the Central Government should facilitate an exit strategy. These recommendations follow a consultation process initiated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.