Ulaanbaatar
National programs to prevail in broadcasting
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On December 28, Ts.Oyungerel MP made press briefing to inform about the changes made to the Law on Culture, that are to take effect on January 1, 2016. The draft amendments, adopted last February 2, outlines the definitions of national television program and national film, and gives dominating power to such programs in television and radio broadcasting.
The revised law regulates that national programs must occupy more than 60 percent of art, publication and cognitive programs, and at least 70 percent of cognitive, art and documentary programs for children, aired on the Mongolian National Public Radio and Television.
As for other domestic television channels, the portion of national programs must be more than 50 percent in arts, publication and cognitive programs, and more than 60 percent of children’s programs.
Portions of national film in cinemas and other entertainment centers and of national films and programs in IPTV video base must remain at least 50 percent, informed Ms Oyungerel MP.
