On the directions of the Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari a Committee has been constituted by the Ministry to look into the allegations made by the news presenters, represented by AIR Broadcasting Professionals Association (AIRBPA) at FM Gold AIR. 

The Committee has been constituted in the light of a report appearing in certain sections of the Press alleging sexual harassment at FM Gold AIR. The Committee will be headed by an officer of the level of Joint Secretary along with two other senior lady officers.

The Terms of Reference of the Committee are as under:-

(i)                 The committee shall look into the specific allegation made by the Radio Presenters of FM Gold, AIR, represented by AIRBPA.

(ii)               The committee shall look into the issues relating to safety at workplace of women employees working in FM Gold, AIR.

The Committee shall submit its report within 3 days of its constitution.

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