Select Parliamentary proceedings have been telecast in India since 1989, when the President's address to Parliament was shown on live television.

After 1994 the Question Hours of both Houses were broadcast live on alternate weeks on both satellite television and All India Radio.

With efforts of the Lok Sabha and Prasar Bharati, in 2004 two dedicated satellite channels were set up to telecast live the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament.

Private television channels are allowed to use these feeds subject to payment and conditions laid down by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

When Parliament is not in session, these channels air general informative programs, particularly those related to effective government.