NEW DELHI: While the high-profile TV channels have come under the scanner for "depicting woman in a vulgar manner" and airing "programmes against Indian culture", closer observations show the print medium to be a greater offender in this regard.
During 2001-2003, nearly 73 complaints were received against TV channels and the print medium for depicting women in a vulgar manner. Of this, only 11 complaints were related to TV channels, while 62 were against the print medium products, information and broadcasting (I&B) minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) today.
Of the 73 complaints received, 18 were from women and women's organisations.
In the recent times, the government had initiated a move to telecast only 'U' certifiable shows (fit for viewing for people under 18 years) on TV channels, barring the news channels. 
However, after an extensive howl of protest from the public and the industry, the government has watered down its mandate to be restricted to film promos and trailers and music videos.
In respect of the print medium, Prasad said, the Press Council of India (PCI), a statutory autonomous self-regulator, issued directions to the erring newspapers, magazines and periodicals to exercise restraint in publication of objectionable photos. PCI also takes up, suo moto, action against obscene/vulgar depiction of women.