NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting on Saturday asked television broadcasters and DTH operators to cooperate with distributors across value chains to ensure uninterrupted supply of DTH and cable TV service in the interest of viewers amid the coronavirus outbreak.In a notification dated April 11 address to all broadcasters, the ministry’s notification said, “It will be appreciated by all concerned statekeholders at this critical juncture, this steady flow of information and keeping the public engaged inside their homes with programmes on news, authentic information and entertainment is of paramount importance.”In light of the above, the order added, “Therefore, all the stakeholders are advised to continue to provide uninterrupted services to their subscribers and cooperate with other players within the distribution chain in the interest of viewers and larger public safety in these difficult times.”This is in continuation of the government’s order in March 2020 in which the ministry of Home affairs had said broadcast and cable providers must remain operational as part of essential services.The move is seen as a leg up to local cable TV operators faced with a collection crunch from subscribers which had resulted in tiffs between service providers and broadcasters.