The Information and Broadcasting ministry has asked FM Radio channels to ensure that the programmes were clean and the language of jockeys is decent.

In an advisory to the channels, the ministry said it has also been noticed that the language used by many Radio jockeys is indecent and offensive. They often make defamatory and derogatory comments, particularly during night hours which do not appear to be in good taste .

The ministry also emphasised the fact that permission is provided to Radio channels on the basis that no content, messages, advertisement or communication broadcast would have content that is objectionable, obscene or inconsistent with the laws of the country.

The I&B ministry said that the Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) for Radio channels also holds that they would stick to the programming and advertisement code followed by the All India Radio or face penal action in case of any violation.