III. New Initiatives has reduced dependence on unnecessary
correspondence and phone calls.
A. Top Management Position:
The restrictions imposed under clauses Steps for Speedy Approvals
2.1.4 and 3.1.15 of the Uplinking Guidelines In order to fast-track the approvals in the
dated 5th December, 2011 and clause 1.10 Ministry the proposals to Ministry of Home
of the Downlinking Guidelines dated 5th Affairs, Department of Space, and Chartered
December, 2011 regarding appointment at Accountant are sent simultaneously from
top management position with minimum 3 INSAT Section itself within 10 days without
years of prior experience in a media company waiting for approvals at this stage which has
(media companies) operating News/Non- cut delays significantly.
News and Current Affairs TV Channels has
been done away with. 1. Review of Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) policy in Broadcasting Sector.
B. Annual Renewal: The FDI policy has been reviewed and as
The broadcasters which hold valid permission per consolidated FDI Policy 2017 of Ministry
for uplinking and/or downlinking shall of Commerce & Industry, Department of
not require to obtain Renewal Permission Industrial Policy & Promotion, Para 5.2.7.1
from the Ministry. The payment of annual and Para 5.2.7.2 is for Broadcasting Sector
permission fee 60 days before the due date is as under:
will by itself be sufficient permission for
continuation of a channel for a further period Sector/Activity Foreign Entry
of one year from the due date. All the TV
channels and Teleports are likely to benefit Investment Route
from this decision provided the validity of 10-
year permission is available. Cap
5.2.7.1.1 100% Automatic
(1) Teleports (setting up of
up-linking HUBs/Teleports);
IV. Bringing Transparency and (2) Direct to Home(DTH);
Accountability
(3) Cable Networks (Multi
System Operators (MSOs)
1. Open House Meetings operating at National or
Open house meetings conducted on 20th
of every month with broadcasters have State or District level and
proved to be very useful. The number of
broadcasters attending these meetings has undertaking upgradation of
swelled over the last one year. Feedback from
the meeting has helped the Ministry to take networks towards
new initiatives for expediting clearances and
bringing more transparency. Several issues digitalization and
concerning new and permitted TV channels,
teleports, use of SNG/DSNG Vans, temporary addressability);
Uplinking cases, change of satellites, change
of name and logo, change in the Share (4) Mobile TV;
Holding Pattern, induction of new Directors,
FIPB approvals etc. are being discussed in (5) Headend-in-the Sky
an open and fair manner with broadcasters. Broadcasting Service (HITS)
These meetings have not only provided
an opportunity to applicants for a direct 5.2.7.1.2 100% Automatic
interaction with Ministry’s officials, but have
also facilitated flow of information directly to Cable Networks (Other MSOs
applicants thereby eliminating the need to
have an intermediary. The direct interaction not undertaking upgradation
has also built confidence in the system and
of networks towards
digitalization and
addressability and Local
Cable Operators (LCOs).
5.2.7.2.1 49% Government
Terrestrial Broadcasting FM
(FM Radio), subject to such
terms and conditions, as
specified from time to time,
by Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, for grant of
permission for setting up of
FM Radio stations
5.2.7.2.2 49% Government
Up-linking of ‘News &
Current Affairs’ TV Channels
8
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 99
2. Standard Forms and Applications and Broadcasting has been assigned to BECIL
The process of seeking information from on turn-key basis.
company and approval of the proposal of As on date, two activities (i) Payment of
company has been streamlined. Accordingly, annual permission fees and (ii) Application
the time period for seeking approval of for temporary Uplinking permission of events
competent authority has been reduced and has been incorporated through Broadcast
the process is now speeded up. Seva Portal. Once fully implemented, this will
provide speedy disposal of proposals and bring
3. Satellite TV application Tracking about more promptness and transparency in
System (STATS) the system.
In order to ensure greater transparency
about pending issues of companies, software Content Regulation of TV Channels
Satellite TV application Tracking System 1. Regulation of content of Television evoked
(STATS) was operationalised on 21st January, concerns arising because of the same having
2010. This unique software developed by NIC an adverse bearing on Indian ethos and
has helped in bringing greater transparency cultural values, looking after the interests of
in providing information to the applicants women and children who are vulnerable to
of Private Satellite TV channels to track pervading impact on the one hand and the
the status of their applications. The data freedom of speech and creative expression
is being updated in the system regularly to on the other. The Ministry has granted
help applicants check the status of their permission to 877 private satellite television
applications. channels, out of which 488 are non-news
and current affairs channels and 389 are
V. Development of Integrated on-line news & current affairs TV channels. There
portal solution for TV (INSAT) section has been a substantial growth in the regional
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting language channels also in the past few years
is mandated to issue permissions for Uplinking as competition among Hindi and English
/ downlinking of television channels in channels is becoming tougher and the
India as per the Policy Guidelines 2011. The market is saturating. Even though Direct to
Ministry provides a single window facility to Home (DTH) services have experienced rapid
the applicants as all necessary clearances growth, the distribution of TV channels is
are obtained by the Ministry. The process still by and large through the cable operators
involving large volumes of paper trails and which is largely in analog mode and has
transactions often leads to delays in issuing limited carrying capacity. However, with the
the necessary licenses, loss of documents ongoing digitization of cable TV network, this
submitted, difficulty to monitor the channel capacity is expected to increase substantial.
contents on a sustained and planned basis, 2. Every broadcaster through various Policy
leading to some levels of in-efficiency in the Guidelines has been mandated to follow
system. In order to streamline the process the Programme and Advertising Codes
of application by agencies concerned and as prescribed under the Cable Television
to enable both the Dept. officials and the Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 and Rules
applicant companies to monitor the status framed thereunder. These codes have been
of their applications, a secure online portal made applicable to all video content provided
namely Broadcast Seva is under development through different broadcasting modes.
that will enable all stakeholders to apply, 3. The nature of content-related cases mainly
monitor, manage and expedite the necessary relates to obscenity, portrayal of women in bad
process with minimal manual intervention. taste, ill effects on children, false & defamatory
The project to develop an Integrated Online news, advertisements of misleading nature,
Portal solution for all processes involving etc. In all such cases, appropriate action
grant of permissions/ registration/ license by was taken by the Ministry as per the Cable
Broadcasting Wing of Ministry of Information
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Former HMIB Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at Akashvani Annual
Award Ceremony (2014-15)
Television Networks (Regulation) Act, ii) 10 Specific Advisories – TV channels
1995 and wherever necessary, Advisories, were advised to adhere to the Programme
Warnings, Order for Apology Scroll, etc. were & Advertising Codes.
issued.
4. During the years 2016-2017 (up to iii) 4 Warnings – Directing the channels to
December, 2017), the Ministry issued strictly comply with Programme and
Advisories, Warnings, and Orders to the Advertising Codes.
channels as per details given below:
i) 5 General Advisory – Advisories to TV iv) 5 Orders – Channels were directed to go
off air for varying number of days.
channels advising them to telecast
Republic Day Parade & Independence Inter-Ministerial Committee
Day ceremony with sign language 5. For regulation of content on Satellite TV
commentary, to comply with Rule 7(10) channels, an Inter-Ministerial Committee
of the Advertising Code, to comply with (IMC) under the Chairpersonship of Additional
provisions of Drug and Magic Remedies Secretary (I&B) has been constituted, with
Act 1954 while telecasting advertisements representatives from Ministries of Home
and telecast advertisements of condom Affairs, Law & Justice, Women & Child
between 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. With Development, Health & Family Welfare,
respect to advisory on advertisements of External Affairs, Defence, Consumer Affairs
condoms, the Ministry has issued an OM and a representative from the industry in
dated 20th December, 2017 to Ministry Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI),
of Health & Family Welfare clarifying which gives its recommendations on whether
that advertisements on safe sex may a violation has taken place or not. The IMC
be continued to be promoted without functions in a recommendatory capacity.
sexually objectifying women and/or The final decision regarding penalties and
without carrying sexually explicit content its quantum is taken on the basis of the
and without violating the Programme and recommendations of IMC.
Advertising Codes.
Electronic Media Monitoring Centre
6. Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC)
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 101
has been set up by the Government as state- eminent editors employed with broadcasters
of-the-art facility with a view to record and and 4 (four) persons having special knowledge
monitor the content of satellite TV channels and/or practical experience in the field of
with regard to violation of Programme and law, education, medicine, science, literature,
Advertising Codes enshrined under Cable public administration, consumer affairs,
Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 environment, human psychology and/or
and Rules framed there under. culture. The NBSA, is headed presently by
Justice R.V.Raveendran, retired judge of
State level and District level Monitoring Supreme Court. Details are available on
Committees NBA’s website: http://www.nbanewdelhi.
7. In order to enforce the Cable Act and com.
Rules at the State/District level, the Ministry
issued order on 6th September, 2005 for Self-Regulation in Non-News (General
“Monitoring Committee for the Programmes Entertainment) Channels
and Advertisements telecast by Cable TV 10. Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF)
channels” at the State, District/local level. has set up a mechanism for self-regulation
Later on, detailed guidelines were issued by in case of non-news channels. It has laid
this Ministry on 19th February, 2008 providing down Content Code & Certification Rules
for District level Monitoring Committee and 2011 covering an entire gamut of content-
State level Monitoring Committee. However, related principles and criteria for television
subsequently, detailed guidelines subsuming broadcast. As part of this mechanism, a
all the earlier orders, as referred to above, two-Tier based complaints redressal system
regarding constitution of State/ District level has also been set up. At the Tier-I level, each
Monitoring Committees have been issued Broadcaster shall set up a Standard and
vide O.M. dated 26th April, 2017 to all Chief Practices (S&P) Department with a Content
Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Auditor to deal with the complaints received
State Information Secretaries and all District for content aired on its channels.
Magistrates. Detailed instructions in this 11. At the Tier II, the Broadcasting Content
regard are available on the Ministry’s website: Complaints Council (BCCC) has been set
www.mib.nic.in up and made operational since 1st July,
2011. The BCCC is a thirteen-member body
Self-Regulation in case of News Channels headed by a retired Judge of the Supreme
8. News Broadcasters Association (NBA), as Court or High Court as its Chairperson and
part of its self-regulation mechanism, has has four eminent members of society. The
formulated a Code of Ethics and Broadcasting National Commissions are also represented
Standards covering a wide range of principles in the Council which also has four broadcast
to self-regulate news broadcasting. They members. In addition, the Council has two
have set up a Two- Tier structure to deal Special Invitees to help it deal with language
with content related complaints. Complaints complaints. The BCCC is presently headed
are dealt with at Tier I, by the individual by Justice (Retd) Vikramajit Sen. Details
broadcasters at their level whereas, at Tier II, are available on IBF’s website: http://www.
by News Broadcasting Standards Authority ibfindia.com
(NBSA), set up by NBA in 2008.
9. The object of the News Broadcasting Self-regulation of advertisements on TV
Standards Authority includes entertaining channels
and deciding complaints against or in respect 12. With regard to regulation of advertisements
of news broadcasters in so far as these relate on TV channels, the Code adopted by the
to the content of any broadcast. The Authority Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI),
is headed by a Chairperson who is a retired a self-regulatory body, has been incorporated
Judge of the Supreme Court and consists in the Advertising Code stipulated in Cable
of eight other members comprising 4 (four) Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995
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and Rules framed thereunder. ASCI has details are available ASCI’s website: https://
Cseotmmupon CCoanussuemceorurCt odmecpilsaiionnts Council www.ascionline.org/
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known doctors, lawyers, journalists, 12th January, 2017 has acknowledged the
academicians, consumer activists etc*. *Th*e* above existing mechanism.
DIRECT TO HOME (DTH) SERVICE
DTH Transmission
Satellite
Satellite Downlin Uplinking
king TV TV Channels
Uplinking by DTH
Channel Operator
s by DTH
Operator
Teleport
Broadcaster DTH Earth Station
DTH
Subscriber
DTH service a comparatively recent entrant as distribution of multi-channel programmes
compared to cable transmission, has certain in Ku Band by using a satellite system, for
technical advantages over cable operations. providing TV signals direct to subscribers’
DTH is an addressable system and covers premises. DTH provides subscribers the
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very high power satellites. The programm13es same unit anywhere in India.
transmitted through DTH can be directly The Government on 15th March, 2001 issued
received at homes by installing small dish detailed guidelines and Licensing Agreement
antennas at convenient locations in the for operating DTH services in India which
buildings. DTH transmission service does were amended on 6th November, 2007.
not require any commercial intermediary, The eligibility conditions in the guidelines,
since an individual user is directly served inter-alia, provide a ceiling of foreign equity
by the DTH operator. DTH Service refers to holding, including FDI/NRI/OCB/FII, in the
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 103
applicant company of 49%, and within the adopted by MTNL/BSNL for provisioning of
foreign equity, the FDI component of 20%. IPTV services. However since the policy does
The Department of Industrial Policy and not recognize a franchisee as a separate
Promotion has liberalized the FDI Policy in entity, a franchisee for being able to receive
electronic media vide Press Note No. 5 (2016 and aggregate the broadcast signals will have
Series) dated 24th June, 2016 with a ceiling to register himself as a cable operator.
for Broadcasting sector of 100% (Automatic The advantage of IPTV Services platform
route). The Applicant Company must have is that it allows provision of specialized
Indian management control with the majority services, catering to niche audiences such as
representatives on the Board as well as Chief animation and gaming.
Executive of the Company being Resident Globally IPTV has emerged as a competing
Indians. pay TV platform for the Cable and DTH
services and is expected to generate
Internet Protocol Television (Iptv) Service additional revenue streams both for content
The Government on 8th September, 2008 put providers and the IPTV service providers and
in place the policy on IPTV enabling another simultaneously, reducing the cost for the
mode of distribution of permitted satellite subscribers giving them a variety of content
TV channels offering a new digital visual and services. It is expected that with clarity
experience to the Indian viewer with various on the IPTV regulatory framework and growth
value added and interactive services and also of broadband connectivity, India will emerge
providing increasing opportunities to create as a leading player in IPTV market. IPTV in
diverse business models not only for the India is currently being offered by MTNL,
broadcasters but also for the platform service BSNL and Bharti Airtel.
providers. The policy on IPTV now offers
clarity to both the telecom operators and cable Hits (Head-End In The Sky) Service
operators. The content will be regulated as per A new technology that has emerged in
the Programme and Advertisement Codes as Broadcasting sector is Headend in the Sky
prescribed under the Cable Act which defines (HITS). Because of the acceleration it can
the liability for violations of content codes and bring to the spread of both digitalization and
how they will be dealt with and takes care conditional access in India. The Government
of the concerns relating to national security. has laid down a policy framework in
The policy also enables MSOs and Cable consultation with TRAI for introduction of
operators along with broadcasters to provide Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) mode of delivery
content to Telecom licensees providing IPTV of content to the cable operators.
services. The policy enables IPTV service The Government on 26th November, 2009
provider to create its own content except for issued policy guidelines for a framework for
the news and current affairs. HITS Service providers in the country. The
The policy does not require a separate cable operators or subscribers can continue
permission for providing IPTV services for with the existing system with liberty to switch
the defined Telecom and cable operators over to HITS provider network if so desired.
but requires a self declaration on a notified Thus it has a basic difference from the areas
Clause 5.6 of the Downlinking Guidelines has notified for CAS (conditional access system)
also been modified to enable broadcasters to which is mandatory.
provide content to IPTV service providers. HITS serves the whole country providing its
The policy also enables the cable operators signals through satellite to many MSO/ cable
and multi-system operators having rights operators who can further send the signals to
from the broadcasters to provide aggregated the customers using their cable network. The
content to telecom IPTV service providers essential difference between a HITS operator
which also enables the franchisee model
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HITS (HEAD-END IN THE SKY) SERVICE
HITS Transmission
Satellite
Satellite
Uplinking Downlinking Uplinking Downlinking TV
TV Channels TV Channels
Tele by HITS Channels Cable
port Operator by HITS Operators
Operator
Broadcaster
HITS Earth Station
Cable Cable
Operator Operator
Consumer Consumer
and a Multi System operator (MSO) is that the some constraint with regard to availability
former transmits the bundle of channels to of transponder capacities but it is expected
the cable operators using a satellite, whereas that with greater demand supply will be
the latter does the same through cable. HITS augmented. The introduction of DAS (Digital
dASHdoCrtTidshuoipkiVAeggerewnyaaSiiarctetdpnlaaaha(wdeeltHlaraiionnizgaenzrtrIedaaieeaTsnttt-saapc.trieISiosalhonolon,)tnfl-dn.iaiTotorocenhBnelfhlyadiodecveenougaec-cidfftSycrborayatculkuscietmaopnshyombsneetaenelreotewdy(rododHvh.iffsmoetiaciIrpotsuaHTekohrnrspfISeeikTaclim)deotlSneahticsescaweamrftcccutgorioepeolicfrelbdnlrdetdeiuohSssneircutneseiacierntlortNstoiienaionsTBfaontnoinstrooopIoeod-ffnniaetddliicwAStC1cavoaat.d.aeinatstdbCrhhttyrliabueeenbrTsTsgriolsnheeROTfasvgeAVfbTeivcclCVtGIeaootalofSonSfboortovytyrlhfeeirmesssetnttrhTesteniHsenmvmmptetH)rrDoteaoeihIwndinTdaegetitSdulihtnltchhseidobstsaeeiefaarsoircCcvntnvbakiiloecooatbbuehnoitloasdhneefns.teray catalyst
of the
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issues. It is expected that with the TRAI now The Cable TV service value chain comprises
coming up with the tariff order for the digital four main supply side entities i.e. broadcaster,
addressable systems the industry will now Multi System Operator (MSO), Local Cable
be forthcoming with setting up of platforms Operator (LCO) and the end consumer.
for provisioning of HITS services. There is Broadcaster generates the content to be
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 105
downlink the broadcasters’ signals from the Satellite, decrypt any encrypted
channel and provide a bundled feed consisting of multiple channels to the LCO.
As per TRAI, there are around 6,000 MSOs operating in India. The MSO
business is dependent on the broadcaster for content and on the LCO for last
mile connectivity and subscription revenue collection. MSO is required to have
ehMsetSaidmO-aetnaenddsdthfroaebttrtertyahrleneecsrv“eemuiivasitrpieen-tgdahlriiTosnuwVktnodhisni6isgcug0nbh,”a0sl0cs0rt.iihbscLeaeCrbsOrlecesinoocpreneetichrtveaeeiteivnordertsabrienubsantiyhdgtelhnerctdoaohuulsgesnightrnytvac.olaiseblwfetrhsoe.merItthies analogue system brings about a distorted
satellite. MSOs downlink the broadcasters’ business of television distribution, as
broadcasters are forced to incentivize
3. Nature of esteinlgecnvriasyilopsnteddifsrtrocibmhuationntnhpeellatfaoSrnmadtselplirtoev, iddeecarybputndalnedy MSOs for carrying their channels by
TInVdiahoismtehsewwLfieotChrelOddth’es.csfAooeclnsloonswdpiisneltagrirngpeTlgasRttfTooArVfmI,mmwtaiuhrskeleetrtdiepiasftltreeaibrruCcetihhoiaannarnaosanunpednelrhsdaFsItC6o1C8,01It0hKm0ePilMlioGn● paying carriage fees.
The analog cable does not have the
Report 2017: technological feature of facilitating a-la-
carte (individual) selection of channels.
DD FreeDish Terrestrial This compels the customer to go by the
22M 12M bouquet of channels devised by a cable
12.5% 6.5% operator out of his own accord, restricting
a say of the customer in selection of
Cable channels. Thus, the analogue regime is
93M not customer friendly.
DTH 51%
54M ● Another technological limitation of the
30% analogue services is lack of transparency
as subscriber base is not accurately
MSOs operating in India. The MSO business maintained and reported. This leads to
is dependent on the broadcaster for content under reporting of subscription revenue
Drawbackaasnnofddansoaunlobgstccharbeilpe LTtiCVonO for last mile connectivity ● and the consequent concealment of tax
revenue collection. MSO is revenues.
4. The limited carrying capacities and lack of
transparency distorts the business model
The analoguesrceiagqbnuleaitrlesele.dviLstiCoonOhissaavfrfeleicctheedeivawedith-bethunendfosdllloefowdrinsgriedgcrnaewaibvlasicnkgfsr:oTmV for the broadcasters and increases their
Whileththee MnuSmOberaonf dperrmetitrteadnssamteliltitethTVis cthoansneulsbshacsriibncerreassed dependence on advertisement revenues
beyonidn7t0h0,etihre aanraelaogtshysrtoemugishabclaebtolecsa.rryItonisly e7s0-t8i0mcahtaenndels, and restricts scope for subscription
that there are arou1n8d 60,000 cable operators revenues (65:35). Accordingly, for higher
in the country. Television Rating Points (TRP) the
channels often sensationalize the content
on television.
3. Nature of television distribution ● The quality of picture on analog cable
platforms depends on whether a channel gets carried
India is the world’s second largest TV market in Prime Band or non-Prime Band.
after China and has 181 million TV homes
with the following platform wise distribution ● Cable operators face competition from
as per FICCI KPMG Report 2017: Direct to Home (DTH) and IPTV services
which have potential to provide high
4. Drawbacks of analog cable TV quality content and value added services
The analogue cable television is afflicted with and unless they upgrade their services
the following drawbacks: they will lose out business to new
● While the number of permitted satellite platforms.
TV channels has increased beyond 700, 5. TRAI recommendations
the analog system is able to carry only The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
70-80 channels, which severely restricts (TRAI), in its recommendations dated the 5th
the choice for the subscriber and denies August, 2010 on “Implementation of Digital
him a large canvas of channels available Addressable Cable Systems in India” had,
in the broadcasting universe. inter alia, recommended that digitalization
● The limited carrying capacity of the with addressability be implemented on
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priority in cable TV services and, accordingly, Revenue per User (ARPU) and enable
recommended a time frame comprising four convergence of Broadcasting and Telecom
phases for switch over from analog system to services. Broadband penetration in India
the digital addressable system (DAS) in the will also increase through digitisation of
cable TV sector detailed later. cable TV services.
iii. Broadcasters
6. Benefits of digitization ● The increased capacity would enable
Addressability means that the signals of cable broadcasters to offer niche channels
operators will be encrypted and so received and HDTV (High Definition Television)
through a Set Top Box after due authorization channels. Increased subscription revenue
from the service provider, enabling would allow broadcasters to move away
identification and maintenance of data base from TRP centric content, to conduct
for each subscriber, to bring transparency and the business on an auditable subscriber
prevent piracy. Implementation of DAS would bases.
benefit all stakeholders. The key advantages iv. Government
of digitization for various stakeholders are as ● Government’s tax collection would match
follows: the actual market size.
i. Consumers ● Transparency in subscriber’s base would
● Consumers would be empowered to drastically bring down the losses caused
by way of evasion of taxes.
exercise a-la-carte selection to allow ● There would be enhanced generation of
individual channel selection and they will service tax revenue and entertainment
pay only for those channels they wish to tax through enhanced deployment
watch depending on their budget. of broadband and other value added
● The number of channels offered to the services.
consumers have potential to increase ● The digital cable TV network is vital
from the present 70-80 channels to infrastructure for penetration of broad-
several hundreds. It will also enable them band through which the e-Government
to watch a large number of high quality/ services can be accessed.
high definition digital television channels
giving them a better viewing experience. 7. Amendment in the Cable Act for
● Like DTH and IPTV subscribers, the cable implementing DAS
TV subscribers will also get improved In view of the recommendations of the TRAI,
quality of content and have access to the Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on
various value added and interactive 13th October, 2010, approved mandatory
services like Electronic Programme Guide, introduction of Digital Addressable Systems
Movie-on Demand, Video-on-Demand, (DAS) in the cable TV services, which, inter-
Personal Video, Gaming, etc. alia, cover a time frame and road map
ii. Cable Operators for implementation of digitalization with
● Digitisation enables the cable operator to addressability on a pan India basis in cable
provide Triple Play which is carriage of TV services, leading to a complete switch off of
voice; video and data i.e TV, Telephony, analog TV services by 31st December, 2014.
internet and IT enabled services. Bundling Cabinet also approved amendments in the
broadband with digital channels is a Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,
promising proposition and a significant 1995 through promulgation of an Ordinance,
differentiator from DTH. This would namely, the Cable Television Networks
enable them to compete effectively with (Regulation) Amendment Ordinance, 2011 on
DTH services, increase their Average
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 107
25th October, 2011. Subsequently the Cable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment in its Notification dated 11th November,
MinistrADycetoc,efm2I0bn1ef1ro,wr2ma0s1a1bt.irooungahnt dinBtorfooarcdecwas.et.ifn3g1,sitn id2ti0sg1iNt1iz,oaltatiiiofdnicdoaofwttihnoenthCdeaabptlheeadTsVe1Nw1eitshtweNosrcokhvseedinmulIenbdefoirar,
2011, la8i.d doNwotnifitchaetiponhasefowrise Pschhaseedulewfioser dingiftoiuzraptihoanseos.f the Cable TV Networks
in Indiaiminplfeomuerntpahtiaosneos.f DAS
Phase I Metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Originally slated for 30th June 2012.
Kolkata & Modified to 31st Oct 2012
Chennai
Phase II 38 cities (with population more 31st March 2013
than one million)
Phase III All other urban areas Originally slated for 30th Sept
(Municipal Corporations/ 2014
Municipalities) Modified to 31st Dec 2015
(On disposal of court cases, time up to 31st
January, 2017 was allowed by the
Ministry for full implementation of DAS
in Phase III areas)
Phase IV Rest of India Originally slated for 31st Dec 2014
Modified to 31st Dec 2016.
(Further modified to 31st March, 2017
after disposal of court cases)
9. Implementation / Initiatives taken which has the mandate to implement the
digital-switch over, had taken following
9. ImplCteeomlenvseiisndioetanritnignoentthw/aotIrnkdsiigtiitiaastlivasweimstcathas-skoiveveenr of cable major initiatives to ensure that the transition
exercise effectively by the due date;
and requires involvement of all stakeholders,
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from analogue to digital. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, which has the
mandate to implement the digital-switch over, had taken following major initiatives
to 1e0n8suArenntuhaaltRtehpeorttra2n01s7it-i1o8n effectively by the due date;
o LCOs Considering that the role of the State
o DTH operators Government is crucial to its implementation
o CEAMA - Consumer Electronics and at the local level, discussions were held
with State Governments to sensitize them
Appliances Manufacturers Association about the issue and their crucial role in its
o Consumer Forums implementation.
o Department of Telecom For Phase II, Chief Secretaries were requested
o Ministry of Electronics and Information to nominate nodal officers for each of the 38
Technology cities of phase-II for timely preparedness
o Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for transition to DAS. For Phase III & IV
o State Governments implementation, State wise as well as district
o Prasar Bharati wise nodal officers were got nominated.
Task Force was meeting regularly on monthly Workshops/meetings were held with the
basis to review the progress and take stock of nodal officers.
the progress made.20 meetings of Task Force (viii) Census data
for Phase-I, 6 for Phase-II and 21 for Phases Phase wise and City wise requirement of TVs
III & IV were held. for digitisation was taken as per Census 2011.
(ii) Meetings with sub groups of national Provision of 20% was added for multiple TVs
level MSOs, independent MSOs and LCOs: in houses and for TVs in offices/shops. This
Separate meetings were held with these sub data was provided on the Ministry’s website.
groups to take stock of the progress and to (ix) Collection and analysis of STB’s seeding
address their concerns. data
(iii) Training: Considering that the task For monitoring the progress of Phase I as
involved training and capacity building of well as Phase II, a comprehensive data-
local cable operators to facilitate the digital base was prepared by the Ministry, wherein
switch-over with least inconvenience to details were gathered systematically from
the consumers, Broadcast Engineering MSOs about the availability of STBs and their
Consultants India Limited (BECIL) was asked seeding progress. Data from DTH operators
to launch training programmes in batches was also collected.
to impart training to local cable operators. Initially data was collected on weekly basis
However, the response from cable operators but daily data was collected for about a
was not very good so BECIL did not continue month before the cut-off dates for Phase-I &
with the training courses. Phase-II.
(iv) Public Awareness Campaign: A A Management Information System (MIS)
massive information and public awareness was developed during the implementation of
campaign in electronic as well as print media Phase III & IV, where all registered operators
was launched to make people aware of the (MSO, DTH & HITS operators) were entering
transition and to address their concerns and area wise seeding states of STBs. Access to
queries. the data was provided to the nodal officers
(v) Toll Free Helpline: A multilingual also, so that they could review the progress
toll free number 1800-180-4343 was made in their State/district.
operational till 31st May, 2017 to address (x) Field Teams
and clarify various queries of public at large. Intensive field visits were carried out by the
(vi) Website: A dedicated website (www. BECIL and senior officials of the Ministry.
digitalindiamib.com) was set up for the task. Visits were also made by the teams from
(vii) Interaction with State Governments the Ministry to the establishments of MSOs,
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 109
Website of Cable TV Digitisation www.digitalindiamib.com
LCOs and STB manufacturers. such form as may be specified.
Discussions were held with consumers, MSOs and LCOs were required to confirm the
particularly in remote and slum areas to get correctness and truthfulness of the supplied
a feedback on their requirements. information.
Considering large requirement of Phase-II, All (xiii) Registration of MSOs
India Radio and Doordarshan were asked to All Multi System Operators (MSOs) who
make technical teams in each of the 38 cities. want to provide cable TV services in digital
These teams were visiting the establishments are required to get registration from Ministry
of the MSOs and feeding data to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Till 6th
regularly. November 2017, 1471 MSOs registration
Similar arrangement was made during the have been issued for providing digital cable
implementation of Phase III and the AIR & DD TV services. Registration of 10 MSOs were
officials were asked to carry out the inspection cancelled due to denial of security clearance
of Headends of the registered MSOs. by MHA and 6 applicants were denied MSO
(xi) Meetings with nodal officers. registration.
Regular meetings were held with the nodal (xiv) Online System for MSO registration
officers of the State Governments. An online system has been developed and
(xii) Amendment in Cable Rules to supply operationalised w.e.f 1st May, 2017 wherein
correct information in specified time applicants can apply online. They can see the
An amendment in Cable Rules was issued on status of applications also online.
6th July, 2012 making it obligatory for every (xv) Online payment through Bharat Kosh
MSO and LCO to give information as may be Ministry has started receiving processing
sought by Central or State Governments or fee for MSO registration only online through
authorised officers within such period and in
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Bharat Kosh. In this regard, a circular has requesting for extension of cut-off date. Some
been uploaded on the website according High Courts have given different periods of
to which fee for MSO registration will be extension of time for implementation of Phase-
processed through Bharat Kosh. III. On the request of the Ministry, Hon’ble
10. Digitization Status Supreme Court vide its order dated 1st April,
10.1 Phase I 2016 had ordered to transfer all these cases
Phase I of digitization was completed by 31st to the Delhi High Court.
October, 2012. Out of the four metro cities Out of total 45 cases transferred to the
planned to be digital, digitization has been Delhi High Court, all except 3 cases have
near total in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. been disposed off. 3 cases were returned
Chennai is yet to undergo the digital transition to respective High Courts as they had been
due to several pending Court cases. wrongly transferred to Delhi High Court. The
About 85 lakh cable STBs have been installed Delhi High Court has disposed off, all the
in Phase I cities. Maximum number of 34 lakh cases and there is no stay/extension now.
STBs were installed in Delhi, followed by 26 Accordingly, Ministry on 23rd December,
lakh in Mumbai, 22 lakh in Kolkata and 3.5 2016 issued directions to all Broadcasters,
lakh in Chennai. MSOs and LCOs, allowing them further time
10.2 Phase II up to 31st January, 2017 to switch off of
Phase II was concluded by 31st March, 2013 analog signals in Phase III areas. For Phase
in 38 cities spanning across 14 States and IV areas, Ministry vide Gazette Notification
one Union Territory. dated 23rd December, 2016 extended the
Out of the above 38 cities the switch over is cut-off date up to 31st March, 2017 of Phase
complete in 37 cities while in Coimbatore the IV of Cable TV Digitisation.
work is in progress, due to court case. About 12. Present status and issues
2 crore STBs have been installed in Phase II i. Cable TV Digitisation has been mandated
areas.
10.3 Phase III throughout the country from 1st April,
Cut-off date for Phase-III of digitization of 2017. The Ministry vide circular dated
cable TV Network was set as 31st December, 30th March, 2017 directed all the
2015 but due to extension/stay granted by Broadcasters, Multi System Operators
court, time up to 31st January, 2017 was and Local Cable Operators to ensure
allowed by the Ministry, on the disposal of the that no analogue signals are transmitted
cases, for full implementation of digitisation over the cable networks after 31st March
in Phase III areas. 2017, failing which action would be
10.4 Phase IV taken against the defaulters as per the
Phase IV which will cover the rest of India provisions in the Cable TV Act/Rules.
was to be completed by 31st December, 2016. ii. Since few complaints of transmission of
But due to uncertainty in market because of analog signals are being received from
court cases, the cut-off date was modified to some parts of the country even after
31st March, 2017. 31st March, 2017, the Ministry issued
11 Challenges faced in implementation of an Advisory on 21st April, 2017 to Chief
Phases III & IV of Cable TV Digitisation Secretaries/ all Authorised Officers and
Just before the cut-off date of 31st December, Nodal Officers of States/UTs. requesting
2015 for Phase III, some MSO Associations them to ensure that no analog signals are
and individuals moved various High Courts transmitted by any cable operator and
in the eventuality of any MSOs/Cable
Operators does not comply with these
directions/orders, action under Sec. 11
of the Cable TV Networks (Regulation)
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 111
Act, may be taken against them under of cable TV network, the stage is set for using
intimation to this Ministry. this network for providing Value Added and
iii. Ministry prepared a check list for the triple Play Services to consumers by MSOs/
inspection of MSOs by the Authorised LCOs and widen their business. Though it
officers and sent to all the authorised is too early to carry out any formal impact
officers on 25th April, 2017 for necessary assessment of the cable TV digitisation but
action. preliminary data indicates that the above
iv. Ministry had requested the Chief major benefits from digitisation have started
Secretaries of States on 12th June, accruing.
2017 to direct all the DMs to take action
within their powers under Sec 11 against The Sports Broadcasting Signals
defaulters and to get the issue monitored (Mandatory Sharing With Prasar Bharti)
by senior officers like DC, Revenue Act, 2007
Secretary or IG of Police . The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory
v. As per MIS, 84% seeding has been Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007 has
completed so far. been enacted to provide access to national or
Stage set for Value added and Triple Play international sporting events, held in India
Services on Cable network: Due to digitisation or abroad, to the largest number of listeners
and viewers, on a free to air basis. This is
13. IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT TAX COLLECTION
FROM CABLE TV DIGITIZATION
S. State(s)/UTs Financial Years ( IN LAKHS)
No. Bihar
1 Gujarat 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
2 Jharkhand
3 Karnataka 19.16 18.61 238.44 292.42
4 (Partial)
Maharashtra 796.63 899.31 993.64 1091.12
5 (Partial)
Mizoram 100.41 1000.27 1500.38 1600.17
6 Rajasthan
7 Tripura 281.48 569.44 1085.96 1261.92
8 Uttar Pradesh
9 Uttarakhand 9145.72 9023.47 12733.89 13775.32
10 West Bengal
11 43.82 48.17 97.83 77.13
- 1389.00 5145.01 10107.07
Grand Total
53.40 63.19 69.90 267.23
4775.08 5979.33 7869.06 8732.85
2341.87 2525.74 2895.82
2312.5 1921.26 3830.10 4681.30
901.41
23253.92 36090.63 44782.35
18429.61
112 Annual Report 2017-18
HMSIB Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore speaking on the future of Digital Broadcasting at an event
done through mandatory sharing of sports Football. Further, the government notified
broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati. S.O. 3264 (E) dated 22nd October, 2016
Section 3(1) of the Sports Broadcasting for mandatory sharing of sporting events of
Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar national importance with Prasar Bharati with
Bharti) Act 2007 has provided for mandatory respect to Cricket matches. The Government
sharing of broadcasting signals of certain revalidated the notification no. S.O. 1489 (E)
sporting events in order to achieve the aims dated 4th July, 2012 vide Gazette Notification
and objectives of this Act. The Government no. S.O. 302 (E) dated 27th January, 2017.
has notified the Sports Broadcasting Signals Thereafter, Government made amendment
(Mandatory sharing with Prasar Bharati) Rules in the Gazette Notification S.O. 302 (E) dated
2007 vide G.S.R. 687(E) dated 31st October, 27th January, 2017 vide gazette notification
2007 for smooth and proper implementation no. S.O. 3060(E) dated 15th September, 2017
of the Act. Section 2(1) (s) of the Act has regarding inclusion of FIFA U-17 World Cup
empowered the Central Government to notify India 2017 as sporting events of national
the sporting events of national importance for importance.
coverage as per the provisions of the Act. The
Government also notified S.O 1489(E) dated Policy Guidelines For Television Rating
4th July, 2012 and S.O.1957(E) dated 23rd Agencies In India
August, 2012 giving the details of sporting Television Rating Points (TRPs) have been
events of national importance which inter- a much debated issue in India since the
alia include Cricket, Tennis, Hockey and present system of TRPs is riddled with several
maladies such as small sample size which
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 113
is not representative, lack of transparency, years, this sector has been growing slowly
lack of reliability and credibility of data etc. but effectively in India. Community Radio
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting sought Stations (CRS) are essentially low power radio
recommendations of TRAI in August 2012 stations to be set up and operated by the
on comprehensive guidelines/accreditation local communities. CRS permission in India
mechanism for television rating agencies is granted only to educational institutions,
in India to ensure fair competition, better agricultural institutions and not-for-profit
standards and quality of services by television Civil Society Organisations. CRSs rooted,
rating agencies. TRAI recommendations on owned and managed by the community have
Guideline for Television Rating Agencies a distinct advantage to focus on local issues
were received on 11th September, 2013. concerning health, nutrition, education,
While supporting self-regulation of television agriculture etc. offer a powerful medium to
ratings through an industry-led body like marginalised groups to voice their concerns.
BARC, TRAI recommended that television The broadcast in local languages and
rating agencies shall be regulated through dialects helps people relate to it. CR also
a framework in the form of guidelines to has the potential to strengthen people’s
be notified by Ministry of Information & participation in development programmes. In
Broadcasting. It also recommended that a country like India, where every state has
all rating agencies, including the existing its own language and distinctive cultural
rating agency, shall require registration from identity, CRSs also serve as a repository of
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in local folk music and cultural heritage. Many
accordance with the terms and conditions CRSs record and preserve local songs for
prescribed under the said guidelines. posterity and give local artists a platform to
Based on the recommendations of TRAI, showcase their talent to the community. The
comprehensive policy guidelines for Television unique position of CRS as an instrument of
Rating Agencies in India was issued by positive social change makes it an ideal tool
the Ministry on 16th January, 2014. The for community empowerment. The policy
Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in guidelines for community radio and the list of
India are designed to address aberrations in CRSs currently in operation can be accessed
the existing television rating system in India. at: http://www.mib.nic.in/broadcasting/
M/s Broadcast Audience Research Council community-radio-stations-0.
was granted registration as TRP Agency on In December 2002, the Government of
28th July, 2015. India approved a policy for the grant of
M/s TAM Media Research Pvt. Ltd applied permissions for setting up of CRSs to well
for registration as a TRP agency on 19th established educational institutions. The
February, 2014. Despite repeated reminders Policy guidelines were amended in 2006 to
to the Company to provide requisite details for permit not-for-profit CSO also in order to
processing of their application, no response allow greater participation by the civil society
was received from the Company. This on issues relating to development & social
Ministry, therefore, closed the application. change. Currently there are 214 functional
CRSs, 293 Grant of Permission Agreements
COMMUNITY RADIO (GOPA), holders and 562 Letters of Intent
(LoI) holders.
Overview Initiatives like simplification of the application
Community Radio (CR) is an important methodology, improved transparency in
third tier in broadcasting, distinct from processing of applications, quickening the
public service and commercial media pace of approvals, better coordination,
providing a platform to air local voices on enhanced awareness, enhanced synergy
issues concerning their lives. In the last few between stakeholders and involvement of
114 Annual Report 2017-18
other ministries in CR broadcast have laid a Grants for content creation: Grants will
solid foundation for a meaningful growth of be provided to operational CR stations
CR in India. under the scheme “Supporting Community
Radio Movement in India” for producing and
Status of CRS in India: broadcasting fresh programmes on various
As of date, (LoI) have been issued to 562 themes. Maximum grant to a station for
applicants. Out of 562 LoI Holders, 293 have content creation will be limited to ` 10 Lakhs,
signed (GOPA). About 340 applications are spread over a period of 3 years @ ` 2350/- per
presently under consideration for permission hour of programme.
to set up CRS. Capacity building of CRSs: A training need
As of date, 214 Community Radio Stations assessment has been carried out of CRSs.
have become operational in the country, of After several rounds of discussion with
which 86 are operated by CSOs, 113 by the stakeholders, 5 themes have been identified
Educational Institutions and 15by SAU/ for CRSs capacity building. An RFP has
KVKs. Graphical representation of operational been drafted to invite proposals for capacity
CRS is given in the following table. building of CRS. Recently, Indian Institute
New Initiatives of Mass Communications (IIMC) has given
in-principle approval for training in some of
Grant for equipment: In its endeavour to the stations on aspects of broadcasting like
promote the CRS Scheme and to encourage content production, technical knowledge
more organizations to set up CR stations, and training of personnel, in some of the Left
Ministry has decided to increase the maximum Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas in the
grant size for purchase of equipment from country.
current 50% to 75% of the total estimated
expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ` 7.50 Study on effectiveness of CRS in India: To
lakhs. For North-Eastern states, maximum assess the effectiveness of Community Radio
grant size shall be 90% of the total estimated and its reach to the surrounding community,
expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ` 7.5 lakhs. 33Ministry decided to conduct a study about
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 115
listenership, reach and effectiveness of the portal enables sharing of radio programmes
operational CR stations in the country. AMS among CRS. Ministry of Information &
Lucknow was selected to conduct the study on Broadcasting is supporting this platform
behalf of Ministry. It was decided that sample through financial support for manpower for
size for the survey would be 19 stations (10% content management.
of then operational CR stations). These 19 The portal is a repository of more than
CR stations were selected keeping in mind 11,000 audio clips and radio programme
the geographical spread of CR stations and in 29 different languages/dialects.
linguistic basis. AMS Lucknow has conducted 110 Community Radio Stations have uploaded
the survey and submitted the draft report. their programmes on various themes like
Draft report shared by AMS was accepted in women empowerment, health, Panchayati
the CR sector stakeholders meeting held on Raj, sanitation, drinking water etc.
8th August 2017, under the Chairpersonship
of Joint Secretary (Broadcasting-II). Inputs
given by stakeholderswere incorporated in the
report and AMS submitted the final report.
Awareness Workshops on Community
Radio: Awareness generation being crucial for
the success of Community Radio Movement
in India, the Ministry has given wide publicity
to the CRS Scheme by organizing awareness
workshops with stakeholders. These
workshops have been successful in addressing
issues concerning guidelines, application
procedure, content and sustainability issues
for CRS. During the Financial Year 2017-18,
2 workshops have been held at Puducherry
and Imphal.
Community Radio Awareness Workshop at Community Radio Awareness Workshop at Imphal
Puducherry (24th-26th Sep. 2017) (21st-23rd Sep. 2017)
Content sharing platform of CRS: EK FM DIVISION
Duniyaan EK Awaaz (EDAA) www.edaa.in FM Radio is one of the preferred modes of
is a web based free and open content and entertainment among youth and adults
knowledge exchange platform for Community across the nation. The variety offered by
Radio broadcasters, government departments various FM Radio stations in local languages
and other IEC material producers. EDAA is welcomed by the masses as evident by
the increase in number of channels in
recent years and the enthusiasm shown by
Private FM broadcasters to acquire new FM
Radio channels in the ongoing e-auction.
It has also evolved as a potential medium
for local businesses to expand their reach
through radio advertisements. Ministry of
Information & Broadcasting is also utilizing
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Operational & Proposed Pvt. FM Station of Phase - I, II & III
Kargil
Srinagar Leh
Poonch
Bhaderwah
Jammu
Kathua
Pathankot
Amritsar
Hoshiarpur
Jallandher Shimla
Moga Ludhiana Chandigarh
Bhatinda Patiala
Ambala Dehradun
Abohar
Ganganagar Sirsa Thanesar Saharanpur Hardwar
Hanumangarh Kaithal
Karnal
Hisar JindRohtakPanipaMtuzaffarnagar Kothgodan
/haldwani
Bhiwani
Churu Bhadurgarh Delhi Moradabad
Rewari Bareilly
Bikaner Tinsukia
Dibrugarh
Jhunjhunun Aligarh Budaun Shahjahanpur Kheri
Jorhat
Sitapur Itanagar Mokukchung
Hardoi
Sikar Alwar Mathura Etah Bahraich Gangtok
Fatehgarh Darjiling
Agra Mainpuri Gorakhpur
Jaipur Bharatpur Etawah Lucknow Gonda Basti Bettiah Shiliguri Alipur Duar Nagaon
Guwahati
Jodhpur Ajmer Faizabad Deoria Motihari Koch Bihar
Beawar Dhuburi
Tonk Sawai Gwalior Dubri Kanpur Sultanpur Maunath Siwan Muzaffarpur Darbhanga Dimapur
Madhopur Orai Raiganj Kohima
Rai Barelli Azamgarh Saharsa Balurghat Shillong Imphal
Jowai
Pali Fatehpur Jaunpur Balia Chapra Begusarai Purnia English Bazar Haflong
Ara Patna Bhagalpur
Shivpuri Jhansi Banda Allahabad Gazipur Baharampur
Bhilwara Varanasi Bihar Munger Silchar
Kota
Mirzapur Sasaram Sharif
Nimach Gaya
Udaipur
Chhatarpur Rewa
Guna Deoghar
Palanpur Lalitpur Satana Singaruli Giridiah
Patan Mandsaur Hazaribagh Dhanbad Agartala Aizwal
Belonia Lung-li
Mehsana Vidisha Sagar Damoh Katni Bokaro Asansol Krishnanagar
Bhopal Durgapur
Ahmadabad Ratlam
Surendernagar Ujjain Ranchi Puruliya Bankura Barddhaman Bangaon
Dahod Hoshangabad Jabalpur
Itarasi
Jamnagar Rajkot Wadhwan Godhra Indore Jamshedpur
Porbandar Jetpur Botad Vadodara
Kharagpur Kolkatta
Junagarh
Bharuch Khargon Khandwa Chhindwara Bilaspur Korba Rourkela Baripada
Veraval Raigarh Sambalpur Baleshwar
Bhavnagar
Burhanpur
Surat Dhule Achalpur Nagpur Gondia Durg Raipur
Daman Jalgaon Akola
Amravati Cuttack
Malegaon Wardha Bhubaneshwar
Nashik Aurangabad Yavatmal
Puri
Adilabad Brahmapur
Mumbai Nanded Jagdalpur
Latur
Ahmadnagar Mancheryal
Pune
Nizamabad Ramagundam
Barsi
Karimnagar Vizianagaram
Solapur Bider Warangal
Bijapur
Sangareddi Alwal Kottagudem Vishkhapatnam
Gulberga Khammam Rajahmundary Kakinada
Sangli
Kolhapur Hydrabad
Nalgondal Vijayawada Eluru
Mahbubnagar
Bhimavaram
Raichur Machilipatnam
Belgaum Chirala
Ongole
Panaji Dharwad Kurnool
Nandyal
Gadag Bellary
Hospet Guntakul
Davangere Anantapur Proddatur Legend for Common Cities under Phase-I, II & III
Chitradurga Dhrmavaram Cuddapah Common Cities Under phase -I, II & III
Shimoga Nellore Cities Under phase -II & III
Cities Under phase -III
Hindupur
Madnapalle Tirupati
Udupi Chikmagalur Tumkur Kolar Chittore
Bangaluru Vellore
Mangalore Hasan Chennai
Kasaragod Mysore Vaniyambadi
Tiruvannamalai
Port Blair
Kannur Pondicherry
Kozhikod Coonoor Salem Neyvelli
Erode
Kavaratti Palakkad Coimbatore Karur Thanjaur
Thrissur Tiruchchirappalli
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Nos. of
Rajahpallyam Policy Locations Allotted / Revoked / Non- Operational as on
proposed
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Tirunelveli Tuticorin Phase -I 12 21 - 21
Nagercoil 245 20 / 1 224
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Phase -III 313 839 - 95
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Private FM Radio as a platform to reach the Territories. With complete implementation of
masses for furthering the developmental FM Phase III, there will be more than 1200
agenda of the Government, examples of Private FM radio channels in the country
which include jingles to sensitize public (except Dadra & Nagar Haveli).
against women discrimination, and to expand
reach for Government flagship programs like Transparency Measures & Supervision
Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. The FM Cell of The FM Radio channels are allotted to
the Ministry deals with all matters related companies on an ascending e-auction
to Private FM Radio broadcasting in India basis. The revenue received from the private
as per Policy Guidelines on expansion of FM broadcasters in the form of quarterly license
Radio broadcasting services through private fee is online through Bharatkosh Portal. The
agencies phase III approved by Union Cabinet Ministry also conducted a hands on training
on 7th July, 2011, which alongwith latest programme in collaboration with Public
updates is available on the website of the Finance Management System (PFMS) team
Ministry. (http://mib.gov.in/sites/default/ for the broadcasters for smooth rollout of the
files/PolicyGuidelines_FMPhaseIII%20 revenue collection mechanism.
%281%29.pdf) For enhancing transparency, digitization of
The Government opened up the FM Radio broadcasting services is also being undertaken
sector for private participation in July 1999 through an online portal “Broadcast Seva” in
with 21 Private FM Radio channels mainly a phased manner.
in state capitals. The FM Phase II scheme In order to ensure the compliance of the
launched in 2005 provided for expansion in provisions laid down in FM Phase III Policy
cities with a population of 3 lakh and above. Guidelines and Grant of Permission Agreement
Under Phase II, 243 private FM channels (GOPA) signed by the Private broadcasters,
came into operation in 86 cities including 21 Officers of FM Cell of this Ministry undertake
channels migrated from Phase I. inspection of Radio stations and Common
With a view to further expand the reach of FM Transmission Infrastructure (CTI) facilities.
Radio, the Government on 25th July 2011,
announced FM Phase III policy guidelines with Revenue Accrual to the Government
the objective to expand private FM Radio in all The Government receives revenue from the
cities with population of one lakh and above Private broadcasters by way of One Time
besides 11 border cities in Jammu & Kashmir, Entry Fee, Migration fee and Annual license
North Eastern states and island territories fee.
having population less than one lakh. After During the first three quarters of financial
completion of 2 batches of e-auction under year 2017-18, Government has earned
FM Radio Phase III, the Ministry has added `136.73 crore (approx.) up to 31st October
162 more channels across the country. The 2017 as License Fee compared to last year
Union Cabinet in it meeting held on 20th figure of ` 128.96 crore (approx.) for the same
December, 2017 has also granted approval for period.
conduct of e-auctions for 683 more channels On receipt of security clearance from Ministry
in subsequent batches of FM Phase III. of Home Affairs, the Government received an
additional amount of ` 95.78 crore (approx.)
Map on Private FM Radio from Sun Group companies towards
A map annexed shows the cities where Migration Fee in respect of four channels and
private FM Radio channels are operational. Non-refundable One Time Entry Fee (NOTEF)
It also shows the cities proposed in FM in respect of one channel at Chennai.
Phase III scheme. As on 31st October 2017, The total revenue earned by the Government
320 FM channels are operational across the by way of Non-refundable One Time entry Fee,
country spread across 26 States and 3 Union Migration Fee and Annual License Fee from
118 Annual Report 2017-18
Pvt FM Radio broadcasting in the country Bharati Board, which comprises a Chairman,
since the year 2000 is ` 5565 crore (approx.) an Executive Member (also known as Chief
as follows: Executive Officer), a Member (Finance), a
Member (Personnel), six Part-time Members,
Annual One Time Migration Total representative of the Ministry of Information
License Fee Entry Fee Fee & Broadcasting and the Director Generals
of All India Radio and Doordarshan as
1319.29 cr 1993.63 cr 2252.74 cr 5565.70 cr ex-officio Members and two Representatives of
the employees of the Corporation. Chairman
PRASAR BHARATI of Prasar Bharati is a part-time Member with
The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation tenure of three years and holds office up-to
of India) is the public service broadcaster the age of 70 years. The Executive Member is
in India with All India Radio (AIR) and a whole time Member with a term of 5 years
Doordarshan as its two constituents came and holds office upto the age of 65 years. The
into existence on 23rd November, 1997, with Member (Finance) and Member (Personnel)
a mandate to organize and conduct public are whole time Members with tenure of 6
broadcasting services to inform, educate and years and they hold office upto the age of 62
entertain the public and to ensure a balanced years.
development of broadcasting in the country.
The present composition of the Prasar Bharati
Objectives: Board (as on 18th December, 2017) is as
● To uphold the unity and integrity of the follows:
country and the values enshrined in the 1) Dr. A. Surya Prakash Chairperson
Constitution.
2) Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati
● To promote national integration. Executive Member
● To safeguard citizens rights to be 3) Shri Rajeev Singh Member (Finance)
informed on all matters of public interest
by presenting a fair and balanced flow of 4) Sh. Ali R. Rizwi A.S. & Fin.
information
Advisor Representative of M/o I&B
● To pay special attention to the fields 5) Shri Sunil Alagh Part-time Member
of education and spread of literacy, 6) Shri Ashok Kumar Tandon
agriculture, rural development, Part-time Member
environment, health and family welfare
and science and technology. 7) Smt. Kajol Part-time Member
● To create awareness about women’s 8) Shri F. Sheheryar Director General:
issues and take special steps to protect All India Radio Ex-officio Member
the interests of children, aged and other
vulnerable sections of the society. 9) Smt. Supriya Sahu Director General:
Doordarshan Ex-officio Member
● To provide adequate coverage to diverse
cultures, sports and games and youth The Organizational Structure:
affairs. General superintendence, direction and
management of the affairs of the Corporation
● To promote social justice, safe guarding vest in the Prasar Bharati Board. The Prasar
the rights of working classes, minorities Bharati Board meets from time to time and
and tribal communities. deliberates on important policy issues and
gives directions to the executive to implement
● To promote research and expand broad policies. The Executive Member functions
casting facilities and development in as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the
broadcast technology. Corporation subject to the control and
The Corporation is governed by the Prasar
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 119
supervision of the Board and exercises such No. of Doordarshan KendrasVery Low Power Transmitters (VLPTs).
powers and discharges such functions of the
Board as it may delegate to him. Present Technical Infrastructure
Two Director Generals head the All India Doordarshan has a network of 67 Studio
Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan. They function Centres for in house production, 1409
in close association with the Member Terrestrial Transmitters and also provides
(Finance) and Member (Personnel) and the free-to-air DTH services. The state-wise list of
CEO in carrying out the policy directive of Studio centres is given at Annexure-I.
the Board and manage day-to-day affairs The terrestrial mode coverage of DD National
of AIR and Doordarshan. Both in AIR and Channel coverage is estimated to be available
Doordarshan, there are broadly four different to about 92% of the population of the
wings responsible for distinct activities, viz., country, of DD News Channel is estimated to
Programme, Engineering, Administrative , be available to about 49% of the population.
Finance and News. Area-wise coverage of DD National and DD
News Channel is 81% and 26%, respectively.
DOORDARSHAN State-wise no. of transmitters is given at
Doordarshan starting as an experimental Annexure II.
service at Delhi in September 1959 has over For satellite communication, Doordarshan
the years, grown to become one of the leading has adopted DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards
TV organizations in the world. It has expanded with MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 compression
its network across the country keeping pace technologies. Doordarshan is presently
with new technological developments, in the operating 34 Satellite channels. Details are
field of TV broadcasting. given at Annexure III.
Organizational Structure Growth of DD network, over the years, is
Doordarshan headed by the Director shown below:
General is responsible for policy formulation,
planning and development, infrastructure Growth of Doordarshan Kendras
and technology upgradation, budgetary
planning and control, human resource 70 64 67 67
management; overseeing operations and 60 58
maintenance activities, etc. There are six
programming zones located at Delhi (North 50 43
Zone), Mumbai (West Zone), Chennai (South 40
Zone), Lucknow (Central Zone), Calcutta
(East Zone) and Guwahati (North-East Zone), 30
four Engineering Zonal Offices headed by 20 17 19 21
Additional Director General (Engg.) are
located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and 10
Chennai for project & maintenance activities. 10
Another Zonal office setup at Guwahati looks
after maintenance activities in NE states. The 0
various Doordarshan establishments are –
Doordarshan Kendras (Studio Centres), High Growth of Doordarshan Transmitters
Power Transmitters (HPTs), Maintenance
Centres, Low Power Transmitters (LPTs) & 1600 1399 1415 1409 1420
1400 1416
No. of Transmitters 1308
1200 921
1000
800
600 523 535
400 173
200 18
0
120 Annual Report 2017-18 Major Technological Upgradations
Significant developmental activities during this year are:
a) Digitalisation of 39 Studio Centres completed.
INDIA
JAMMU & KASHMIR EXISTING DOORDARSHAN NETWORK
19 18 85 ( AS ON OCTOBER 31, 2017)
SRINAGAR LEH
RAJOURI
JAMMU HIMACHAL PRADESH
5 8 41
JALANDHAR
175 SHIMLA
1 CHANDIGARH
PUNJAB DEHRADUN
PATIALA 2 17 33
HARYANA !!!!!HISAR UTTARAKHAND
3 20
DELHI BAREILLY ARUNACHAL PRADESH
22 SIKKIM ASSAM 2 3 39
MATHURA 1 18 62 4 BIHAR 2 6 GANGTOK ITANAGAR DIBRUGARH
GORAKHPUR NAGALAND
RAJASTHAN 4 3 2LUCKNOW 2
11 69 19 JAIPUR JALPAIGURI 1 6 21
338
1 11 54 3 GUJARAT UTTAR PRADESH MUZAFFARPUR GUWAHATI KOHIMA
AHMEDABAD GWALIOR MAU PATNA TURA SHILLONG MANIPUR
RAJKOT ALLAHABAD 1 6 30 2 MEGHALAYA
VARANASI
SILCHAR IMPHAL 3 1 4
MADHYA PRADESH DALTONGANJ 1 5 19 3 SHANTINIKETAN
RANCHI AGARTALA AIZAWL
BHOPAL JHARKHAN1D 13 17 1 TRIPURA MIZORAM
INDORE 2 12 60 6 26 3 22
2
1 5 15 8 KOLKATA
RAIPUR SAMBALPUR WEST BENGAL
DAMAN & DIU NAGPUR 7 69 19 ODISHA
2
1 DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI 1
CHHATTISGARH
BHUBANESWAR
MAHARASHTRA
JAGDALPUR BHAWANIPATNA
4 36 1
MUMBAI 2 13 88 20
PUNE
WARANGAL
GULBARGA TELANGANA
HYDERABAD
KARNATAKA VIJAYAWADA
PANAJI ANDHRA PRADESH
GOA 10 43 9
2
1 12 49 7 TIRUPATI ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
CHENNAI 2 2 25
LAKSHADWEEP BANGALURU
PORT BLAIR
1 15 TAMIL NADU
PUDUCHERRY
KOZHIKODE COIMBATORE 1 22
THRISSUR KERALA 1 9 52 8 LEGEND :-
7 MADURAI
22 PROGRAMME PRODUCTION CENTRES
4 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
DIGITAL HIGH POWER TRANSMITTERS (DTT)
HIGH POWER TRANSMITTERS
LOW POWER TRANSMITTERS
VLPT's / TRANSPOSERS
Kailash Kishore
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 121
Major Technological Upgradations to 250 TV channels is under implementation.
Significant developmental activities during Brief details of DD Free Dish channels
this year are: as on 1st November, 2017 are given at
a) Digitalisation of 39 Studio Centres Annexure-IV.
completed.
b) Multichannel Automated Playback facility Digitalization of Terrestrial Transmitters
provided at CPC, Delhi. Terrestrial transmitter network of
c) Automated Playback facility for DD – Arun Doordarshan mainly comprises of analog
Prabha has been provided at DDK, Itanagar. transmitters each broadcasts a single TV
d) Multi Camera Studio Production Facility in programme service in 7 MHz for VHF Band
HDTV format installed at CPC, Delhi. or 8 MHz bandwidth for UHF Band in PAL-B
Major projects under implementation which and PAL-G Standard.
is likely to be completed during current With advent of new technologies, multiple TV
financial year: Channels are possible with single Transmitter
a) Commissioning of Digital transmitters using Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT)
(DTT) at Srinagar, Hyderabad & which facilitates transmission of high quality
Thiruvananthapuram. channels which can be received on a variety
b) Modernisation of Integrated News of devices like fixed TV, Mobiles, Laptops,
Automation system at DD News. Tablets etc.
c) New Digital Satellite News Gathering DD has decided to adopt DVB-T2 standard
(DSNG) for 9 locations. for digitalization of its terrestrial network
d) Multi Camera mobile HD production the latest digital terrestrial transmission
equipment at Delhi. system offering higher efficiency, robustness
and flexibility. Details of various digital TV
Free-to-air DTH “DD Free Dish” standards, adopted worldwide are, indicated
Doordarshan launched its free-to-air DTH in figure1 & figure 2.
service “DD Free Dish” (Earlier DD Direct+)
in December, 2004 with a bouquet of 33 FiguFreigu1r:e D1T: TDSTTtaSntdaanrddasrdasnadndNoN.oo. fofCCoouunnttrrieiess
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& Nicobar Islands) with the help of small
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September, 2009. Presently, 80 TV channels
are available on DTH platform which after MDTuMltBiMDm:TuDeMlditgBiimai:taDeBldirgToiaietaarBdrlrceToaesastrdrtrcei:aaslstrti:al 5 C5ouConutrnitersies
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Access System (iCAS) developed by Ministry 15
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For empanelment of Indian STB OEMs, DD
has approved STB OEMs for manufacturing
and selling iCAS enabled STBs in India for
reception of DD Free Dish DTH service.
Further upgradation of DD’s DTH platform up
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DD Broadcasting of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Independence Day
address from Red Fort Delhi
Doordarshan is implementing 63 DTT High Definition TV (HDTV)
Transmitters in a phased manner, in various Doordarshan migration to HDTV started with
major cities and towns. In the first phase, a Pilot project on HDTV in 2007 and provided
16 DTT Transmitters at Delhi, Kolkata, Electronic Field Production (EFP) Van and
Mumbai, Chennai, Patna, Ahmedabad, HDTV ENG Camcorders and Edit Suite at
Raipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati, Indore, Delhi. The HD EFP van was used extensively
Bengaluru, Jalandhar, Ranchi, Cuttack during Commonwealth Games 2010.
& Aurangabad were commissioned in As part of Plan schemes, Multi Camera Studio
February, 2016 which relay 5 DD channels Production facilities in HDTV format has been
namely, DD National, DD News, DD setup at CPC, Delhi. HDTV Studio facilities at
Bharati, DD Sports & DD Kisan/Regional. Chennai & Kolkata and Multi Camera Mobile
3 more DTT Transmitters at Hyderabad, Production facility in HDTV format at Delhi
Thiruvananthapuram & Srinagar are likely to are under implementation.HDTV Up linking
be operational shortly. 2nd multiplex is also facility is available at DDK, Delhi.
ready for commissioning in 4 metros. In the
next phase, 44 DTT Transmitters are being Human Resource Development
setup . After installation of DTT Transmitters The National Academy of Broadcasting and
in 63 cities, digital transmission is expected Multimedia, NABM (formerly known as Staff
to be provided to about 44% of population Training Institute STI (T)) with two campus
and 31% area of the country. Locations of 63 at Delhi & Bhubaneswar is premier training
DTT Transmitters are given at Annexure-V. academy of Prasar Bharati imparting training
Doordarshan is planning DTT Transmitters to broadcast professional of All India Radio &
at 630 locations in the country to achieve the Doordarshan. It also has a regional academy
present level of TV coverage, being provided at Shillong and very limited training facility
by the analog transmitters. at RABM, Malad.
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 123
The academy collaborates with the Asia Pacific IV. International Broadcasting Convention
Institute for Broadcasting Development (IBC)-2017 from 14th to 19th September,
(AIBD) and Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union 2017 at RAI Amsterdam.
(ABU) to organize trainings / workshops
for the Radio and Television engineering V. ABU General Assembly & Associated
personnel of various countries in Asia Pacific Meetings from 31st October, 2017 to 04th
region. November, 2017 at Chengdu, China.
The following Special courses/ Seminars VI. 4th ABU Regional Workshop on
are organised for DD staff. Engineering Fundamentals for
I. Solar Photo Voltaic Power Generation: Broadcasters from 4th to 8th December,
2017 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Design, Installation & Challenges at NPC
Chennai. Following International conferences/ ABU
II. Executive Development Program for workshops are proposed to be organized by
Senior Officers at UAA Nainital. various international organizations up to
III. Training Programme on Satellite 31st March, 2018.
Communication at MCF Hassan.
I. ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium
Workshop: 2018 from 5th to 8th March, 2018 at
I. Geo- Spatial Management at NABM Delhi. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
II. Public Financial Management System &
Coverage of Important Events
GST at NABM Delhi. About 150 events have been covered live
III. Public Financial Management System & by Doordarshan during 2017-18 (Till 31st
October, 2017) by using OB/ EFP Vans. In
GST at NABM Bhubaneswar. addition, about 15 major events are proposed
About 446 Doordarshan Engineering officers to be covered till 31st March, 2018. The major
have been provided training in 35 training events covered/ proposed to be covered live
courses conducted during April, 2017 by Doordarshan are given at Annexure-VI.
to October, 2017. A course on “Summer
Training for Engineering Students” in which DD: National - the Flagship Channel
thirty seven candidates participated and Pre- As the prime and flagship channel of
examination Training for MTS. the Nation’s Public Service Broadcaster,
About 37 engineering officers have been DD National provides a healthy mix of
trained during current financial year against entertainment, information and education
various A/Ts by the equipment manufacturers and is available in terrestrial mode from 05.30
for new equipment being inducted in the a.m. till midnight. In the satellite mode, it is
network. available round the clock.
International conferences/ ABU Workshops Live telecast of major events is one of the
The following International conferences/ ABU major components of DD National. In the
workshops organized by various international year 2017, DD National has been carrying
organizations during 2017-18 (till October, several live coverage of events taking place
2017) were attended by Doordarshan officials: in different parts of the country, highlighting
I. ABU Technical Bureau Mid-Year Meeting the flagship programmes of the government.
Besides, events of national importance such
from 4th to 5th April, 2017 at Colombo, as Republic Day and Independence Day,
Sri Lanka. programmes on Birth Anniversaries/Death
II. NAB SHOW 2017, Conference / Exhibition Anniversaries of important personalities
from 22nd to 27th April, 2017 at Las (like- Swami Vivekananda, Baba Sahib Dr.
Vegas.
III. Broadcast Asia 2017 from 23rd to 25th
May, 2017 at Singapore.
124 Annual Report 2017-18
B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, DD Broadcast of ‘Aadha Full’ show for adolescents
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, Nanaji Deshmukh),
vigilance awareness and Rashtriya Ekta The year closed with the telecast of special
Diwas etc; were telecast with adequate New Year’s Eve Programme produced by DDK
importance on DD National during the period. Mumbai on 31st December 2017. The Regional
Socially relevant special programmes and Kendras mounted New Year Programme in
awareness spots on health, such as prevention their respective regional languages.
of communicable diseases and other health
related issues are regularly telecast on DD Plans for the year 2018
National. ● DD National proposes to bring in a
All important sports events are also included
in the DD National window, such as, ODI judicious mix of innovative in-house
Cricket matches, under-17 FIFA World Cup productions, scheduling of blockbuster
(Football), Wimbledon Men’s & Women’s movies and socially relevant content on
matches etc. DD National for its audience.
The Mann Ki Baat address of the Prime ● Focusing on enhancing look and feel,
Minister is also telecast on DD National and graphics, set designs, promos and logo
the regional language versions are repeated templates.
by the regional Kendras. ● Dedicated Publicity Campaigns and a
On the occasions of Independence Day, well thought out sales strategy has been
a special daylong live mega ‘Talkathon’ proposed to ensure proper monetization
programme was telecast with panelists in of the content and to gain traction among
the studio and live inputs from various the viewers.
Kendra’s across the country. Live Talkathon ● Major events like Republic Day
shows were telecast on the occasions of “Seva Celebrations, Beating the Retreat
Diwas” (17th September, 2017) and “Anti Ceremony etc. will be covered.
Black Money Day” (8th November, 2017) with
Panelists interacting with live reports from Films
various parts of the country. Important activities of Film Section of DG:
Doordarshan made elaborate arrangements DD During 2017-18.
with ISRO for live telecast of launch of Frequency of telecast of Hindi feature films
GSLV MK III-D1/GSAT-19, PSLV-C38/ on DD National was 4 films per week on
CARTOSAT-2 series satellite and GSAT-17 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sundays,
satellite. there were 2 films at 12 noon and at 9 PM. It
DD National covered the IFFI-2017 (in Goa) was decided to scheduled Hindi feature films
in a very extensive manner. A series of in the prime time band on all days. Now 8
programmes comprising around 42 episodes Hindi feature films are telecast every week.
based on the IFFI were telecast. As a result, there is tremendous rise in the
A special package of 16 blockbuster films viewership and higher GVL (Gross Viewership
are also being scheduled from 13th to 28th in Lakhs) rating and time spent has been
November, 2017.
“Aadha Full”, a show for adolescents produced
by UNICEF in collaboration with BBC, “V-3”,
a detective serial for children produced by
Children’s Film Society of India, “Manthan”,
in collaboration with Deutshe Welle (German
TV) and “Gali Gali Sim Sim”, another kids,
show produced by Seasame Workshop of
India are some other popular shows run on
DD National during the period.
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 125
achieved for the prime time of Doordarshan A variety of offerers/ producers offered their
National Network, in comparison to earlier best films to Doordarshan. Films based on
programmes. wide variety of themes including –Romance,
Special films were telecast on the following Comedy, Drama, Action, Special occasions
commemorative days: like Cultural festivals, National festivals were
a) 15th August, 2017 (Independence Day shown. As a Public Service Broadcaster the
movies with Social, Patriotic and motivational
Special) – “Pink”, “Airlift” & “Bajrangi etc. themes were also procured and shown.
Baijan” An open door policy was adopted by Film Wing
b) Film “Toilet ek Prem Katha”based of Doordarshan to listen to the producers/
on the theme of Swacch Bharat was offerers. All out efforts were made to ensure
premiered on 17th September, 2017 for transparency and increase in TRPs which
the first time on the television, ahead of resulted in continuously rising GVL as here
all private channels. under.
c) 2nd October 2017 (Gandhi Jayanthi)-
‘Gandhi Se Mahatma Tak’. Average of films GVL as on 1st September
d) 31st October 2017 (Sardar Patel Birth
Anniversary)- ‘Sardar’. 2017
e) 16 films have been scheduled in
connection with the international film Year 2015 2016 2017
festival of India from 13th to 28th
November, 2017. The films are being Friday Houseful slot 5.9 7.4 9.4
promoted as IFFI Blockbusters.
f) A feature film on Baba Saheb B. R. Saturday jubilee slot 5.9 7.9 9.2
Ambedkar was telecast on 6th December,
2017 on his death anniversary. Sunday Blockbusters slot 8.5 9.1
(Source : BARC)
- GVLs for weekday of films ranged
between 8 to 17.
As for future plans, DD Films wing is
Aaj Savere programme with Sadhguru
126 Annual Report 2017-18
committed to show its viewers the best films Major Recent Initiatives /Coverages/
at least possible pay off (in comparison to Activities:
other private channels) DD News extensively covered all national/
international events inaugurated/attended
DD News by the Hon’ble PM during the period from 1st
Doordarshan News (DD News) is the only April, 2017 to 30th October, 2017. It sends its
Terrestrial-cum-satellite, multi-lingual News teams for ground coverage of calamities and
Channel in the country. It is also available conflicts, for example recent train Accident
to non-cable, non-satellite homes through in UP had been covered and information like
terrestrial transmission mode. helpline no., publicized for public. The work
The regular News service of Doordarshan done by NDRF and other relief agencies,
started from 15th August, 1965 in the governments and good Samaritans were also
form of daily Hindi News Bulletin. The first reported.
English Bulletin was telecast on 3rd July, Dialogue @DD News
1971. As a separate channel, however, DD To mark the completion of Three Years of
News was launched on 3rd November, 2003 the NDA Govt, DD News organised five hour
by converting DD Metro into a 24-hour news long conclaves, titled 'Dialogue @DD News'.
channel. In these conclaves Union Ministers were
DD News from its headquarters at Delhi is invited to showcase achievements of the
currently producing content in Hindi, English, Union Government and answer queries of the
Urdu and Sanskrit languages apart from audience.
two exclusive bulletins for hearing impaired.
18½ Hrs of live transmission per day include Special programme on
telecast of more than 40 news bulletins in Three Years of the Government
these languages.
Three Metro RNUs (Regional News Units) of GST related coverages
DD News also produce daily News capsules Government’s decision to implement GST all
which are aired on DD News under the caption over the Country from 1st July, 2017 was
Metro scan. The Channel also telecasts three widely covered by DD News.
sports bulletins and two business shows daily, Sankalp Diwas:
and a number of current affairs programmes. On 9th August 2017, DD News did day long
News Gathering special programming taking inputs from all
In DD News, inputs are received from across parts of the country to celebrate the Sankalp
the country, including remote areas, through Diwas and the Quit India Movement.
the latest satellite based technologies, together Vision for New India:- Sankalp Se Siddhi
with Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) DD News did special simulcast of the Special
Vans/OB Vans, and through File Internet/ Programme ‘Sankalp se Siddhi’ produced by
Cellular Mobile based technologies, such as DD National on 15th August, 2017, including
TVU Backpacks and File Transfer Protocols PM’s speech from the ramparts of the Red
(FTP). DD News collects majority of its news Fort and discussions from various parts of
from the following sources:
- Own Correspondents in HQs and RNUs
- Stringers and part-time correspondents
- Agencies (PTI, UNI, Reuters, ANI)
- International partners (e.g. other National
Broadcasters, Asia Vision)
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 127
the country on the theme New India, besides Sanskrit of 30 Minutes duration.
commemorating 75th year of Independence
of India. Technical Infrastructure
The 24x7 News channel has its national
Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat newsroom and two studios at Delhi. It has
DD News mounted special programmes on been upgraded with the state of art Quantel
birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Automation System and Servers having
Patel. non-linear video edit features at the Editors’
PM’s Mann Ki Baat in Sanskrit and Sign Desks. For satellite based news gathering, 16
Language: DSNG vans have been deployed in different
DD News has started producing PM’s “Mann states. Over and above, mobile-connectivity
ki Baat” in Sanskrit and Sign language which based backpack equipment are deployed in
is telecast on DD Bharati. places when / where DSNG vans are not
available or cannot be deployed.
Handloom Day DD News produces five bulletins in Hindi/
DD News mounted special programmes on English of 15 minutes duration for DD
7th August, 2017 on National Handloom Day. National Channel. DD News also produces 10
Other important programmes being telecast live bulletins and news scrolls for DD Urdu.
With the launch of Kisan channel, DD News
Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly: include is supporting it with two news bulletins airing
● Charcha Mein- a discussion based news of interest to farmers.
programme on burning issues. DD News on News and Social Media
● Aamne Saamne- a discussion based The News Channel presence on social media
includes a Face book page, Twitter handles in
programme in Hindi telecast at 10 PM on Hindi and English and a YouTube channel.
Thursday. The website of DD News accessed at http://
● Gen Next- This is youth and teenage ddnews.gov.in/ with video viewing facility
audience based programme in Hindi. was launched in September, 2013. Presently,
● Rang Tarang- Rang Tarang is an new website with new look and feel was re-
entertainment programme in Hindi. launched in July, 2017.
● Janane Ka Haq- The programme in Hindi The English Twitter handle of DD News @
is on Right to Information. DDNews Live was launched in January, 2013
● Cinema Iss Hafte carries film reviews of and is being followed by more than 20 lakh
latest films and people’s reactions about people as on 31st October, 2017, and the
them. number is growing. A new Twitter handle
● Tejaswani focuses on women in Hindi language @DDNewsHindi started
achievements/achievers in various fields. in January, 2014 has more than 3 lakh
● Eminent personalities from various fields followers. DD News Facebook page https://
are interviewed in the programme Seedha www.facebook.com/DDNews has more than
Samvad. 15 lakh followers. A dedicated YouTube
● Janadesh:- Election in 5 States of the Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/
Country were widely covered by the DD DDNewsofficial was launched in February,
News. 2013 and now has over 3.10 lakh subscribers.
● DD News telecasts weekly World Konnect DD News Mobile App has been enabling
programme in English on international people to access the news and current affairs
news. at their fingertips. New version of this app
● DD News telecasts weekly programme was launched in March, 2017.
Khabar Duniya ki in Hindi on all
International News. Regional News Units
● Vaartavali is a weekly programme in DD News has set up 31 Regional News Units/
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Bureaus spread across the country and Prem Katha: - Series on short love stories
operating out of the regional Doordarshan by Bashu Chatterjee, Tehreer Munshi
Kendras, established mainly in the State Premchand based on his famous novels name
headquarters. These RNUs broadcast over Godan & Nirmala, Nachyo Bahut Gopal: - A
174 News Bulletins and 8 Current Affairs serial on the novel by Padmbhushan Amrit
programmes in 23 languages/dialects in a Lal Nagar, Mera Studio Mera Mehamaan:
single day with a combined broadcasting time - Last series by renowned cartoonist late
of more than 33 Hours & 10 Minutes per day. Sh. Sudheer Tailang, Naad Bhed - The first
Inauguration of News at RNU, DDK, reality show on Indian classical music, Loh
Dehradun Purush- Vyaktitva aur Krititva: - A special
RNU at DDK, Dehradun was established and programme on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (In-
was formally inaugurated by the then Hon’ble house programme), Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani:
Union Information & Broadcasting Minister, - A special patriotic Kavi Sammelan (In-house
Shri Venkaiah Naidu on 29th June, 2017, programme), Holi Ke Sureley Rang, Maa
with one daily bulletin from 6.30 to 6.45 PM Durga: - Odissi dance ballet on navratre by
in terrestrial mode. It was put on Satellite Dr. Chandana Raul, a special programme
mode from 15th July, 2017 through DD Uttar Sankalp Se Sidhi Tak based on patriotic
Pradesh from 20.00 to 20.15 hrs. alongwith tunes played by International Shyam-Band
terrestrial broadcast at 18.30 to 18.45 hrs produced in-house and telecast on 15th
from Dehradun on daily basis. August 2017.
Process for compiling a daily bulletin from Strategy for future
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) has been DD Bharati is planning to cover and showcase
completed and is awaiting formal launch the cultural / social / literary events in the
alongwith DD Arun Prabha channel. country by producing and procuring channel
driver programmes of different genres in art,
DD Bharati culture, literature & lifestyle. It is also trying
DD Bharati channel was launched on to leverage and curate huge archival resources
26th January, 2002 and re-launched in including Zonal Cultural Centers by entering
November, 2010 as a niche channel for into partnerships with cultural institutions to
promoting music, dance, art & culture, health acquire premium programmes free of cost. It
& lifestyle to its viewers. to increase its reach is also making efforts to make its presence on
and audience base it has been discussed social media & digital platform.
and decided to increase the Eng coverage
(telecast approximately 115 programmes) of DD Urdu
the events happening all around india. DD DD-Urdu Channel was launched on 15th
Bharati telecasts approximately more than August, 2006. Later on the channel became
75 live programmes during the period. 24x7 with effect from 14th November 2007.
Important programmes telecast during the Presently DD-Urdu is producing more than 8
period on DD Bharati:- Mausiqui Ek Khoj, to 9 in-house programmes, like Patte ki Baat,
Uttar Katha, Gora, Boond aur Samunder, Yaadon ke Dareeche Se, Aina-e-Maazi, Taleem
Tagore’s Poem (Tryodashi), Paintings & Aur Rozgar, Yaadain, Mubahisa, Bholaye Na
Sculpture of India, Krishan Kali written by Bane, TV Reports, Mushaira and other ENG
Shivani & directed by Mr. Amol Palekar, Coverage’s on Festivals and Anniversaries.
Yeh Hai India Meri Jaan. - Travel show, Prominent among these events are: special
Uttarramcharitam: - A sanskrit serial recordings on the eve of Independence Day
Mahakavi Bhavabhooti, Forts of India, Ek entitled ‘Hindustan Hamara’, variety show
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in which International ‘Shayam Band’ cable, Satellite and DTH platforms and is
performed ‘Patriotic Music Tunes, special available in the country on Cable by most
programme on Literature & Culture and MSOs and DTH platforms of Tatasky, Free
‘Sankalp Siddhi Sanskriti Manthan’ in which Dish, In-Digital, Hathway, Airtel Digital
eminent personalities participated. TV, Dish TV, Videocon Reliance Digital TV,
Other programmes are a)‘Achievements and Den Cable etc. Transmission of DD-India is
Challenges and Future Plan of NDA’ in which tapeless. A strategy for further expansion
different Central Ministers participated and of its distribution and global footprint is
b)‘Law & Order – Challenges and Concerns’ underway. Sponsorship agreements for 6
in which Governors were interviewed such as programmes is in pipeline. Important live
Dr. Najma Heptullah, Mr. Farooq Khan etc. events and programme featuring Prime
Future Plans Minister, President & VIP, Parliament etc.
DD Urdu is planning to Introduce “New were taken live on DD-India.
In- House Programmes” as “Channel Achievements from 1st April, 2017 till date
Driver” including weekly programmes on and important programme telecast on DD-
Women, Health, Legal issues, Cookery India are as follows:
Show, Musical and interview based series Kavya Saurabh, Launch of Enable Travel,
on important personalities by introducing Good Health is Good Wealth (Programme on
weekly programme like Awami Adalat, Bazm- World Health Day), Cheti Chand Mela – 2017,
e-Khwateen, Sehat Hazar Naimat, Quanooni Jashn-e-Adab (Poetry Festival), 70 years
Salaah, Naimat-e-Aalam, Ghazal Ka Safar, of India-Russia Delegation, Swagat Parv,
Khaas Mulaquat, Guftgoo etc. Gaate Raho, Russia in India (showcase of
List of Important Programmes telecast during the Russian culture), Bharatnatyam by Karvi
the period: Bhatnagar etc; The Man with a Mission-
Series on GST under the title ‘Ek Mulk Ek Fulchand Shastri, Vision Divyang (Holi
Tax’, Special programmes on Ram Navami, Festival of Divyang Jan), Gandhi’s Vision of
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sadat Hasan Manto, On India, Swadeshi Mela – 2017 (TV Report),
Ramazan, Eid, Hajj, Eid-Ul Zuha, Muharram, 13th Hospitality India and Explore the World
Pollution Day, Navratri, Dussehra etc. and Annual International Travel Awards – 2017,
tribute on Vinod Khanna, Reema Lagoo, Om Velocity of Darkness, National Conclave of
Puri, Meena Kumari, Shakeel Badayuni, SC/ST Owned Enterprises (NSIC), EPFO
Kishor Kumar, Asha Bhosle etc., Foundation Day Celebration etc.
MOU signed with 18 Producers for telecast
DD India of programmes under sponsor category for
Doordarshan opened its windows to the telecast fee amounting to ` 1,75,54,360/-
world by launching its international channel Efforts are on to reach uncovered geographies
on 14th March 1995. The channel DD- such as US, Latin America, Australia and
World was renamed DD-India on 2002 and Europe through bilateral MOU with MSO
carries 16 news bulletins, features on Topical in those areas and distribution through
Events, Entertainment Programmes, Music submarine/OFC cable links.
and Dance, Serials, Documentaries, News
and Current Affairs, Events and Tourism. DD Sports
DD-India shifted from GSAT-10 to INSAT 2017 was the year of seminal changes for
4-B for wider reach and footprints in Indian DD Sports. This was the year in which host
subcontinent. DD-India programme reaches of initiatives were taken to bring it at par
38 countries of the world through Submarine with the industry. After 2005-06 when the
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DD Broadcast of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during Independence Day Celebrations
cricket rights and 2012 when the Olympics Industry’s Best Anchors/ Experts/
sports rights were taken away, the channel Esteemed Guests:
was facing identity crisis. Series of initiatives Theprofileof anchors/experts/commentators
taken this year collaborated with the plans and sports personalities featuring in these
for the coming year has the potential of re- shows has been considerably enhanced this
defining the character of the channel. The year. Some of the eminent sports personalities
Initiatives are: who have featured in DD Sports show this
year are- Shri K Shrikanth, Shri Mohinder
International Sports Matches on DD Amarnath, Shri Dilip Vengsarkar, Shri Manoj
Sports: Prabhakar, Shri SMH Kirmani and Shri Atul
Empowered Committee on the Sports Rights Wassan in cricket, Shri Baichung Bhutia and
of Prasar Bharati took the historic decision of Shri Renedy Singh in Football, Shri Pullela
putting in all the Sporting events of national Gopichand, Ms PV Sindhu and Ms Ashwini
importance under the provision of the Ponappa in badminton, Ms Sakshi Malik in
Sports Act- 2007, on DD Sports instead of wrestling, Ms Dipa Karmakar in Gymnastics
DD National. As a consequence, FIFA U -17 to name a few.
World Cup in India was telecast live on DD
Sports. Important sporting events lined up DD Sports Special Shows:
in the coming year are- Cricket series (India DD Sports has conceptualized and executed
South Africa series, India-England series), shows for special occasions this year. It
Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, etc. includes ITBP Camp adjacent to the India-
China border titled ‘Ek sham jawaano ke
State- of- Art Presentation Style: naam’ and the show from CISF Camp in
The state-of-art presentation style for pre- Ghaziabad titled-‘Watan Hai to Hum Hain’.
shows, mid-shows and post-shows of The channel is coming up with a unique
sporting events of importance has seen a show titled ‘Hauslon Ki Udaan- with Sangram
transformative and sea change this year. Singh. Another path-breaking show which
This includes the ‘Studio from the Ground the channel has lined up is Cricket Tales- a
Zero’ for the Asian Athletics Championship at unique amalgam of the cricket coaching and
Bhubaneswar, unique outdoor studio using cricket anecdotes.
in house resources erected for the FIFA U
17 World Cup and state of art studio for the
Fourth Umpire.
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DD Sports Conclave: ● Independence Day – “Phir Chidi Aaj
The channel put its feet forward in its intent Desh Ki Baat”.
of ‘Branding with the Purpose’ through its
unique initiative- the inaugural DD Sports ● “Kisan Manthan – Sankalp Se Siddhi”.
Conclave 2017. The first ever televised sports ● Vaad Samvaad highlighting various
conclave in the country from multiple centres
like Guwahati, Mumbai and JL Nehru initiatives of the Government.
Stadium- New Delhi and CPC Studio in New New Initiatives:
Delhi saw the participation of the leading ● Jaago Kisan – A new interactive live
sports personalities, sports administrators
and Bollywood personalities. Coinciding with program related to consumer-related
the completion of the 3 Years of NDA rule, the complaints from farming and allied
conclave was inaugurated by then Minister of activities and its redressal by experts
of Information & Broadcasting Shri Venkaiah launched.
Naidu and the concluding session was graced ● Mausam Khabar – live updated
by Olympian and Minister of State for Youth bulletin in morning, afternoon and
Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information evening time band.
& Broadcasting Shri Rajyawardhan Singh ● New programme “Srijan”, under
Rathore. production is a unique research based
The channel played a crucial role in taking program in which the origin of crop/
forward Prime Minister Initiative ‘Mission 11 vegetable /fruit is traced from its
Million’ spearheaded by Oorja Campaign and inception, geographical spread, its
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports -‘Khelo nutrients, varieties etc.
India’ campaign. ● Live inputs from all states through
DSNG in core agriculture based
DD Kisan interactive programmes.
A full-fledged television channel (DD Kisan ● There is a continuous and constant
Channel) for the farmers was launched on effort to focus on quality through the
26th May 2015 by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra following initiatives:
Modi as a new initiative for the inclusive ● Programme divided into segments to
growth of the farmers’ community. The entire make it more interesting with focus on
look and feel of the channel has been changed different aspects.
w.e.f 15th August 2017. ● Inputs from different parts of the
The objective of this channel is to serve the country in each programme for a pan
farming and rural community and its reach India perspective.
to the remotest parts of the country, to inform Regional Language Satellite Channels
and educate the rural populace and work
towards creating a holistic environment for DD Sahyadri
sustainable and inclusive growth. DD Sahyadri is a 24x7 Regional Marathi
The channel has content for the rural and Channel with terrestrial support from 6 am
farming community. The programmes to 9 am (except Sunday) and 3 pm to 7 pm
are of variety of genres such as core (All Days). For providing complete solution
agriculture non- fiction, fiction and reality for uninterrupted telecast, Media Asset
shows. A majority of the programmes are Management (MAM) and file based workflow
produced in-house. for preparation of programme, production
Special Programmes telecast during the and repurposing has been introduced in
period: March 2017. DD Sahyadri is actively using
social media for its programmes, promotion
and for connecting with viewers.
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Important programmes telecast: ● A special programme Swatantrata Na
● The 16th edition of Godrej no.1 Sahyadri Sange Kavita Na Umange telecast on 70th
Independence Day.
Navratna Puraskar ceremony telecast on
Sahyadri channel on 25th June, 2017. ● Live telecast of Janmashthami Mahotsav
● A new programme Good morning Sahyadri from Dwarka Madhavpur (Ghed) and
was introduced on DD Sahyadri from Sarangpur (Ahmedabad) - Vahlo Maro
13th May, 2017. Avashe Aatham Ni Adharate.
● Marathi feature films on DD Sahyadri
started from 20th May, 2017 on every ● Live Telecast of meeting of Hon’ble PM of
Saturday. India with Hon’ble PM of Japan.
● A new cuisine show entitled "Anvat
Swad” started on DD Sahyadri from 9th ● Lying of foundation stone of first Bullet
September, 2017. Train of India by Hon’ble PMs of India and
● An in-house programme “Geet Swapnatle Japan at Sabarmati Railway Station.
Geet Manatle” started from 1st October,
2017. ● Laying the foundation stone of bridge
● An entertainment based in-house between Okha and Betdwarka.
programme Ae... Fassa... started from
14th October, 2017. ● Dedication of new IIT building campus,
● In-house programme “Aho Kaun Ale Gandhinagar & e-tablet distribution by
Bagha”, a family comedy serial, started Hon’ble PM.
from 15th October, 2017.
● Inauguration of Ro Ro ferry service from
Ghogha to Dahej.
● Special programme on Birth Anniversary
of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
● Silver Jubilee Celebration of Akshardham
Temple, Gandhinagar.
DD Girnar DD Podhigai
The Satellite Regional Language channel DD- Regional Language ‘Tamil Satellite Channel
11 in Gujarati was started on 1st October, - Podhigai started functioning from 15th
1993 by up linking from Delhi and the same January, 2001 with round the clock
service started up-linking locally on 15th transmission.
Augutst, 1994. 24 Hours Transmission on Important programmes telecast during the
Regional Satellite Language Service started period:
from 1st May, 2000 and DD-Girnar became a ● Maha Kumbabhishekam of Arulmigu
Brand Identity from 2nd October. 2007.
Important programmes telecast during April, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti.
2017 till date: ● Rendering of Pancharatna Krithis at
● Live telecast of Hon’ble PM's visit to
Sangeetha Mummoorthigal Isai Vizha at
Gujarat -Centenary celebration of Thiruvarur.
Sabarmati Ashram. ● Arulmigu Meenakshi - Sundareswarar
● Live telecast from Aaji Dam,Gujarat. Thirukkalyanam at Madurai.
● Inauguration of Sujalam Sufalam ● Inauguration of memorial of former
Narmada canal based water supply President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
scheme by Hon’ble PM. by Hon'ble PM at Rameswaram.
● Inauguration of Textile India 2017 from ● Telecast of celebrations of Vinayagar
Mahatma Mandir. Chathurthi at Arulmigu Karpaga
● A Special programme on 75th anniversary Vinayagar Temple, Pillaiyarpatti on 25th
of Quit India Movement.
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August, 2017. DD Bangla
● Telecast of celebration of Dussehra
Launched on 20th August, 1992, DD Bangla
Festival at Arultharum Muththaramman became a 24 hours channel from 1st January,
Thirukkoyil, Kulasekarapattinam. 2000. DD Bangla has been playing an
important role in preserving and furthering
DD Yadagiri the cultural heritage of Bengal and has
After division of combined Andhra Pradesh been a popular TV channel among the
into two States, Doordarshan Saptagiri Bengali audience of the country.
channel was renamed as DD-Yadagiri at
Hyderabad and started functioning from 27th Important programmes telecast during the
September, 2014. DD-Yadagiri was given tag period are:
line of Sumadhuram -Sumanoharam.
Important programmes telecast during the ● Nababarsher Boithak-1424 telecast on
period are: 15th April, 2017.
● Telecast of folk show - Mana Maata Mana
● Telecast on “Kavi Pranam” from Jorasanko
Paata. Thakurbari & Viswa-Bharati Santiniketan
● Telecast of Mana Bonalu on culture of on 9th May, 2017.
Telangana. ● Telecast on “Yogasane Mahadhyani”
● Telecast of on Independence day. (International Day of Yoga) on 21st June,
● Telecast of Bathukamma recorded in DD 2017.
studio. ● Special programme telecast on Dr.
Shyamaprasad Mukherjee titled “Meghe
DD Saptagiri Dhaka Surya” on 15th August, 2017.
DD Saptagiri Channel was dedicated to
Andhra Pradesh people on 27th Septemebr, ● Telecast on Mahalaya entitled
2014. “Mahishasurmardini” on 19th September,
Important programmes held by the Kendra 2017.
during the period:
● Serial on the Life history of Dr.Ambedkar ● Telecast from “Belur Math Durga Puja”
in different time slots from 26th to 30th
(100 Episode) Septemebr, 2017.
● Interview with Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu,
● “Ebar Pujoy Bharat Darshan” telecast
Hon'ble Minister of Information & from 26th to 30th September, 2017 in
Broadcasting on "Sabka Saath Sabka different time slots.
Vikas".
● Civic Reception to Shri.M.Venkaiah DD Punjabi
Naidu on his first visit to AP (Amaraathi) DD Punjabi is a 24 hours Punjabi channel
as India’s Vice President which is seen widely in India and other
● Civic Reception to Shri.Ramnath Kovind, countries where the footprints of satellite
Hon'ble President of India on his first visit GSAT-17 are available. DD Punjabi channel
to Tirupathi. is also available on DTH platform on Satellite
● Dasara Utsavalu held at Indra GSAT-15 and can be viewed through internet
Keeladri,Vijayawada. all over the world.
Important programmes telecast during the
period are:
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A view of Panel Room at Doordarshan on 16th December, 2004. Programmes are
being telecast in Balti, Dogri, Gojri, Kashmiri,
● “Jatta Aayee Baisakhi” telecast on 13th Ladakhi, Pahari, Punjabi, Sheena and Urdu.
April, 2017 on the occasion of Baisakhi. A series of programmes aimed to counter false
propaganda launched from across the border
● Live telecast on “Sanjh Suran Di” with are also aired. Eight such programmes are
singers Khudabaksh and Ms. Afsana being produced and telecast every week on the
telecast on 27th May, 2017 . themes and content identified by the Ministry
of Home Affairs and Military Intelligence
● Live telecast of “Samvaad- chat show” on Directorate of the Army. The Programme
International Yoga Day telecast on 19th telecast by Kashir Channel comprises both
June, 2017. in-house productions and commissioned
programmes.
● DD Punjabi 17th anniversary “Janamdin Important programmes telecast during
Mubarak” was telecast on 5th August, 2017-2018:
2017. ● Series entitled “Payam-e-Ramzan”
● Episodes on “Ramleela” telecast from telecast during Sehri and Iftaar on all the
20th to 30th Septemebr, 2017. 30 days of the Holy month of Ramadhan,
2017.
● A special programme on Doordarshan ● Series entitled “Yaad-e-Karbala” telecast
Day “Sunehra Safar” telecast on 15th in connection with Asshoora-e-Muharram
September, 2017. on 1st ten days of Muharram, 2017.
● A special series with serving Army Officers
DD Kashir posted at forward posts on LOC under the
The “DD Kashir” channel was launched title “We the Soldiers” telecast from 8th to
on 26th January, 2000 with 14 hours 14th August, 2017.
of transmission per day. This was later ● Series of special programmes entitled
converted into a 24 hour channel from 15th “Peshraft” in connection with completion
March, 2003. of three years of Union Government.
This is primarily a satellite channel having ● Daily live breakfast show “Good Morning”
terrestrial support of 30 transmitter providing J&K and CPG programmes on daily basis.
coverage to about 77% of the population in ● Programme entitled “Sada Te Samundar”
the Kashmir Region. The programmes of the on famous Kashmiri Poet Shri G.N. Firaq”.
DD Kashir up-linked from the Doordarshan Following Phone-in shows were also part
Kendra at Srinagar are also available of main activities vis-a-vis programmes:
throughout the country and can be accessed a) Hello DD b) Teleclass Room c) Doctor-
to with the help of cable network. This on-Line and d) Khel aur Khiladi.
channel also forms part of the bouquet in ‘DD
Direct Plus’ service launched by Doordarshan DD Odia
DD-Odia started on 2nd October, 1993 as
DD-5. It was made a 24-hour channel on 01st
April, 2001 (on the occasion of Utkal Divas,
the Statehood Day of Odisha State).
Important activities of DD-Odia during the
period 2017-18:
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● Live Telecast of Sital Sasthi from Interactive Programme.
Sambalpur on 31st May, 2017 . Some important programmes telecast during
the period:
● Special Programme "Bande Utkala ● Live telecast of ‘Thrissur Pooram’ festival.
Janani" & “Utkaliya Asmitara Sandhana” ● Inauguration of Synthetic track at Usha
on Statehood Day of Odisha and TV
Report on celebration of Odisha Diwas School of Athletics, Kinavoor, Kozhikode
in the State. by Hon’ble PM.
● Inauguration of Kochi Metro by Hon’ble
● Telecast of Special Programmes on Raja Prime Minister, at Metro Station,
Festival (14th to 16th June’2017) Palarivattom.
● Nehru Trophy Boat Race held in the
● Live Telecast of World Famous Rath Yatra Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.
of Lord Jagannath from Puri on 25th ● Live telecast of Aranmula Boat Race, held
June, 2017. at Aranmula.
● Telecast of president’s visit to inaugurate
● Live Telecast of Bahuda Yatra (Return the charity programmes on 64th birth
Car Festival) of Lord Jagannath from Puri anniversary of Mata Amritanandamayi at
on 3rd July, 2017 . Kollam.
● Live telecast of the President’s Visit to the
● Telecast of special series on Dussehra : Launch of Technocity at Pallipuram.
14th to 30th September, 2017.
DD Chandana
● For promotion of tourism, a special DD Chandana is the Kannada language
programme Odisha Darshan is being Satellite Channel launched on 15th August,
telecast on every Monday. 1994 supported by Doordarshan studios in
Bangalore and Gulbarga. It became round
Proposed Live/other important telecasts: the clock Satellite Channel in 2000 and its
(November, 2017 to March, 2018) coverage expanded to more than 30 countries
from 24th March, 2003.
● Konark Festival’2017: 1st to 5th Important programmes telecast during the
December, 2017 . period are:
● Live telecast of the Davis Cup Oceania
● Mukteswar Dance Festival: 14th to 16th
January, 2018. tennis match India V/S Uzbekistan at
Bengaluru.
● Rajarani Music Festival : 18th to 20th ● Live telecast of laying of foundation stone
January, 2018. of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics
at, Bengaluru
● Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsava : 6th to 8th ● Live Telecast of dedication of the Metro
February, 2018. Phase-1 by Hon’ble President of India,
Bengaluru.
DD Malayalam ● Special programme on GST organized by
DD Malayalam from its inception in 1985 Institute of Chartered Accountants.
has made its presence felt across the length ● Telecast of Dasara Procession from
and breadth of the country. The Kendra Mysuru Palace & Torch Light Parade from
has programme production facilities at Bannimantap, Mysuru.
Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Calicut
and a network of terrestrial transmitters
across the State. During the period some
New Entertainment shows like; Beat the
Floor, Know your Minister, We the Soldiers,
Daily Morning Show titled ‘Sudinam’ were
launched. Some of the upcoming programmes
of the Kendra are: Interactive TV Show
Rangoli- Old Hits, Travelogue, Music Show,
Comedy Serial, Evening Live Show and
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DD North-East Highways Project by Hon’ble PM from
DD North-East was commissioned on 1st Udaipur.
November, 1990 and finally launched on 15th 4. DD Rajasthan has telecast live cricket
August, 1994. It became 24 hours channel matches/ other sports activities which
from 27th December, 2000. took place in the State during the period.
Important programmes telecast during the
period are: DD Bihar
● TV report on Namami Bhramaputra. DD-Bihar, the 24×7 Regional Satellite
● TV report on Bishwa Ratna Dr. Bhupen Channel was launched w.e.f 1st May, 2013.
It continued expanding its horizon, across
Hazarika Solidarity Award’2017. the country.
● TV report on Rongali Bihu. Major activities of DDK, Patna during the
● TV report on Prime Minister’s visit to period:
● Kaushal Mahotsav organised at Deoghar,
Assam.
● Programme on Ambu bachi Mela Jharkhand telecast on 2nd April, 2017.
● Inaugural function of four lanes Road
at Kamkhya Temple in Guwahati,
Ambubachi – Eti Alokpat . Bridge over Ganga River at Sahebganj
● Live chat show/ musical programme (Jharkhand) by Hon’ble PM telecast live
on the occasion of 58th Doordarshan on 6th April, 2017.
Foundation Day. ● Special programme on ‘Champaran
● Special musical programme telecast on Satyagrah Shatabdi Samaroh’ telecast on
occasion of Mahalaya. 19th April, 2017.
● TV report on ‘Safar Teen Saal’ telecast on
DD Rajasthan 22nd June, 2017.
DD: Rajasthan, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional ● Special programme on Janmashtmi
Channel came into existence on 1st August, telecast on 15th August, 2017.
2013 and formally started telecasting ● Special Programme on Maa Durga telecast
programmes from 15th August, 2013. This 24 on 27th September, 2017.
hour channel telecast programmes of different ● Centenary ceremony of Patna University-
genres. The Kendra is regularly telecasting telecast live from Patna College on 14th
TV reports on the visits of Information & October, 2017.
Broadcasting Minister Hon’ble Smt. Smriti ● Live telecast of ‘Chhath Parv’ on 26/27th
Irani and Minister of State Col. Rajyavardhan October, 2017.
Singh Rathore and other Union Ministers to
Rajasthan in its programme “Saansad Apke DD Uttar Pradesh
Dwar”. DD Uttar Pradesh, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional
Major Activities, Initiatives and Achievements Channel came into existence on 16th August
during the period: 2013. This 24 hour channel covers genres
1. 3rd International Day of Yoga – Live like folk music, Light music, play, talk show,
quiz and some archival programmes.
telecast from SMS Stadium, Jaipur. Important programmes telecast during the
2. Independence Day Celebration- “ Sankalp period are:
se Siddhi” from Sam Sandunes Jaisalmer.
3. Telecast of Inauguration of National
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 137
● 5th April 2017 – Live Telecast of Navratri. TBrheihsgawioirnnag taaillloBKwoseanrergddisrt.raatsio,nwanidthacctrhedeitaatiopnpstraotuvs atol voafrioPurs aadsvaerrtising
● 18th August 2017 – Live Telecast of “Shri
Krishna Janamashtami” from Mathura. aTgehnciiseswanidningtearalcltowwithsthreemgfiosrtsrelalintgioofnaiar ntimde.aRcuclerseanddiptoalitciieosnin this
● 14th & 23rd September 2017 – audition of reisngtaatrdeturaraescftrtawmoeidtvhaanrdthioreeuvmieswefdoardfrosvmeelrtlitiminsegitnoogtfimaaeirginetinthmecieceh.asRnguianglnemdsarket
film music reality show held at Gorakhpur
& Lucknow respectively. sraceennvadriieo.wpYoeeldaircwiferisosemRinevteintmuhe ei(sintorRes.gtiacmrorrdee) iaenarrneetdhfbreyamcDhoeoarddnargsahiannndgis as
● 17th September 2017- Inauguration of follows:-market scenario. Year wise Revenue (in.
● the poetry show “Once More”.
30th October 2017 – crop seminar was crore) earned by Doordarshan is as follows:-
organized at Barabanki District. Revenue in Crores(includingServiceTax/GST)
1500 1139.92 989.74 856.61 958.28
1000 exceeded revised
DD Madhya Pradesh
DDK, Bhopal launched 24 hrs telecast 500 target *372.06
service through satellite and was renamed
DD: Madhya Pradesh on 25th June 2013. 0
PGF: Gwalior and PGF: Indore produce 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 *2017-18 (upto
programmes for telecast on DD: Madhya Oct. 2017 only)
Pradesh. Besides Hindi; the programmes are
produced in local dialects like Malwi, Bundeli, New initiatives:
Bagheli and Nimari. Important programmes ● Keeping with ease of doing business, a
telecast during the period are: New innwitieaatwisveslR:aeugniscthreadti.on and Accreditation Policy
● Ye Hai Nari Shakti. ● K(BBeerpAoinTagdSwci)thawesaasteisnofgdinointgrobAudsuiunetcsose,madnaefwtoeRrdegoisntraltiSionnceahndebdilulilnegr
● Sankalp Se Siddhi AicnclcireepdnilttaatsiconewPeoolrifceymwpaarsonlavuunicdahleeddb. ipllainygm,eanltl over India
● Jhilmil Sitare, Khel Samay. gateway.
● Programme on Skill Development ‘Hello DevBerolaodcpasmtingeAnuttomatCedoScmhedmuleur (nBiAcTaS)twiaosnintroduDceisvfoirsoinolinne
aKneedbpilCliinnoggmin pimnlaceevorficemiwaanluatRlhbeilelvingec,noallmuoevmerDIunidnviaiiccslaiienottisnownerenpreoveiddeds
DD’ etc. CoforGppayoomvreatn.ttgeaD,teweapyD.ttesv./eloMpmineisnttriesC/omPSmUusni&cattiohne
● Viewers were informed about different Division (DCD) was established in March,
D2mev0ae0lorp1kmeetnittnoCgommdfuuivnniiccsatitioioonnnDiavinsaiodsn aandapCormosmdineurgccilateliRoenvwenhiuneodDuiovsiwseion
plan launched by the Central Govt. under Kwmeeipotihndgeiinln.vnieIwotvthaoe ftcfioevmremsudnietcuavtieronnlon-pekemdesyoefnGstoovctl.uoDtmeipottmsn./uMcninoiiscvtraeierts/iionPSngUs &
programme ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’. thapelrCloodrpauorsactpet,ieDocentvse,lopmoefnst cCmhomeemdduuniaiclaintiopgnlDaivnisnioainnn(DdgC,D) swoaismfetswtpabaalircsheted in
● Nav Prabhat’ and ‘Indradhanush’ dealt Meavrcahl,u2a00t1iotno .functDionevaes laopsimngleenwtindowCommarkmetinugndiicviasitoinonand a
with different scheme for minority pfDroodiruv:citsioinohnouspe rwoithviindneovsatiavesdeavelsopimnegntlecomwmiunnidcaotiwon mfaodceil.liIttyoffers
● Programme telecast on ‘Make in India’, tu●rn -kepMy rsaoolrudtkiuoenctctionivoegrningocafallpaDaspobecoitslriotdfyam.resdiha palannninagi,rstoiftmwaere parondudction,
‘Startup India’, ‘Digital India’ for viewers s●ch edulpCinlgoannansnduinilmtgapa.nctcyevaluaationnd. DevceluopsmteontmCiozmemdunicamtionedDiivaision
benefit. provides as a single window facilityfor:
Doordarshan Commercial Service
Doordarshan Commercial Service (DCS)
co-ordinate all the commercial activities being
performed at the Headquarters, Doordarshan
Kendras, Marketing Divisions and DCD
towards sale of airtime as well as collection
of revenue from agencies/clients/producers.
DCS is responsible for framing of Commercial
policies and updating of rate card as per
inputs received from Marketing Divisions and
138 Annual Report 2017-18 Marketing of Doordarshan airtime and production capability
● Production of programme in regional Special programme on Sewa Diwas
languages; Feedback and research
surveys to the clients. During the year 2017-18 till 31st October,
2017 revenue received by DCD CRD-Delhi
● DCD with proactive approach has is (DCD=119.42+CRD=23.70) `143.12 crore.
recorded revenue that contributed over The business generation is ` 250 crore.
35% to Doordarshan total revenue. DD-Archives
Digitisation took leaps registering a significant
● Telecast of world’s biggest Sanitation increase in it. Additional efforts were made
campaign “Swachh Bharat’. to preserve timeless audio-visual content of
heritage and history. New strategies are being
● ‘Gaon Vikas Ki Ore’ a episode series devised to keep the available infrastructure
is being telecast from National and 34 update. Productivity has been a core concern
Regional Channels, extended for 52 more at Doordarshan Archives.
episodes for FY: 2017-18.
DDwDYseiDgrpo-eioAtieusmroaccatTrhidioideauvneattlsbooirosepkstrelhesaecaprvhasneruaetginmdisetAnieleererisnnsclgachauetdsiiio.vog-nevifissciPcuaaaonlttphceionurnactreeslnaattserooiflnahigetsu.reiAetnandrgdceieiathriaonlanesdaldlheisfatfeoonrri.yttgs.ds.
● Various new campaign i.e. Accessible NCewirsctrautesgi,es aDreoboeinsgrdaevisKedetwo kaeelp, thFe laovapilablSe hinforawstrucetutrecu.pdaater.e
India Campaign Elderly Health Campaign Paroldrucetiavidtyyhasabevenaailcaorbe cloenceornnat DYooorduarsThaunbArechivcehs. annel and
of Ministry of Social Justice, Anti- tobacco, DmoorodarrsehansAirmchivileas hras lpaurnochgedraitsmYomuTeube scheanrnieel sto caaterr egenebrael ainndg
Chickunguniya, Dengue, Immunization spuecpialliostaauddeiednce.vPeorpuylarssoeroianls .e.g. Circus, Doosra Kewal, Flop Show etc.
and Breast feeding, Incredible India aarrDee baoelrioenagrdudypaalovaradisleadhblveaeronynsYoAoonur.Tcuhbeivcheansnehl aandsmiotrse smimialairnproCgraemnmtersaerlie&s
and Income Declaration Scheme & GST bDNoeosotiodrhderasertsthrhhraeneZzAooortchnnheirveaezsloCnhaaelasanrirtcscthmrihveaiininvgaCictneennNgttrraeels &wcateNMDnoruttemhrlbZehaois,nieKbCoaleekntasttraiedMaatnedNuseCmwthehDnbenrlaaheii.ie,
commenced telecast during the current AKll o67lkKaentdaras oaf DnodordarCshhaneanrennoawi.activAellyl lin6ke7d to KCeentnraldarnad sNortoh f
year 2016-17 and are being telecast DZDCoonoeeordCnoarestrnhrtdaraenailAnrrrsacehshnipveadecstnoiNsf eroenagtrruurtlsaehtredarZcwnhioitvohninwmgeuoltfCiftaahreeiconputrsoitvgrtareeasmklsymi, naess bilrseieingnsigvkpepnereodbdceultcoewdto-.of
during current year 2017-18. Pprhoertogo1ud2luacreda.rcDhoiovrindgaroshf atnheArpcrhoigvreasmismeenstrubsetinedg
a)wDiigtihtisamtionu: ltifarious tasks, as is given below-
● Mission Indradhanush Spots, new scheme
for child vaccination and ‘Jago Grahak
Jago’ are being telecast on Doordarshan.
DCD also telecast spots on activities for
benefit of disabled persons.
● Sugamya Bharat-Accessible India
Campaign.
● Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas.
● Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna-PMFBY
& Soil Health Card.
● A Special programme launched on the
occasion of Sewa Diwas on Doordarshan
and sponsored by GAIL India Ltd.
generated Revenue on account of telecast
of spots.
● Doordarshan launched “Doctor on Line”
studio based weekly programme on DD
National in the month of May 2017. In
addition to this spots/campaigns on
various issues like Dengue, Swine Flu,
Tuberculosis, Family Planning etc. were
telecast during 2017-18.
● A special campaign “Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao” was also launched.
● A special programme on National
Ayurveda Day 2017 was produced and
telecast on Doordarshan Channels in
September, 2017.
The recording media formats have been changed from Ampex to BCN to
Betacam to DVC to HD. The process of Digitisation is going on at all five
centres. A total of 18500 hrs.of content is digitised. DD Archives is in the 139
process of claotnAevrectrottinLigTvOUitm(iLaetiincseatarUpTenas,pdeBOCeNpre,nBA) mfropormeaxa,td,BwcethaaiccsahmtiistnoingtDerVnSCateioPcnraotl5lo0y r
format and
77
Doordarshan Archives Pamphlet being provided to DD National every week.
Other DD Channels and Kendra’s do approach
a) Digitisation: DD Archives for the programmes of various
The recording media formats have been genre as per their requirements.
changed from Ampex to BCN to Betacam to
DVC to HD. The process of Digitisation is National Resource Exchange Pool (NREP)
going on at all five centres. A total of 18500 Programmes transferred so far into digital
hrs. of content is digitised. DD Archives is medium are 30132 hours approximately.
in the process of converting Umatic tapes, For promotion and awareness of Akashvani
BCN, Ampex, Betacam to DVC Pro50 format Sangeet CDs and Archival material of AIR
and later to LTO (Linear Tape Open) format, and Doordarashan, stalls were put up during
which is internationally accepted format for the following events:-
the purpose of Digitisation. So far 24,225 ● Conference on Communicating India,
hrs. has been transferred from legacy tapes to
digital tapes. The advance level digitisation is Vivekananda International Foundation,
going to start at DDK, Kolkata. Doordarshan Chanakyapuri, New Delhi from 5th April,
Archives provides recordings at nominal rates 2017.
through its mobile display/sale counters. DD ● Global Exhibition on Services, Indian
Archives has released close to eighty nine Exposition Mart, Greater Noida from 17th
DVDs so far. The work on five more DVDs are to 20th April, 2017.
almost complete and will be ready for release ● Delhi Book Fair 2017 at Pragati Maidan
very soon. These DVDs are available on from 26th August to 3rd September,
payment basis at all kendras of Doordarshan 2017.
and Akashvani, through permanent kiosk ● Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan at Siri fort
at Dilli Haat and also online at-www. Auditorium on 7th October 2017.
prasarbharatiarchives.co.in. Doordarshan Programmes from Archives of All India Radio
Archives has published two multicolour and Doordarshan were gifted to 14 Pacific
brochures to reach out prospective buyers, Island Countries (PICs) for broadcast purpose
depicting popular programmes of yesteryears. at Conference on Sustainable Development in
The footage available at Doordarshan Archives Fiji from 25th to 26th May, 2017.
is available for commercial purposes, for
personal collection and for genuine scholars Financial Activities
on payment basis. Sale from archival releases & footage during
The Archive Section is providing programmes April 2017 to October 2017 was around
after repackaging of old footage to various ` 18.0 Lakh. In this online Sale was around
channels. At present six programmes are ` 4.5 lakh which is done through PB website
i.e. http://www.prasarbharatiarchives.co.in
& www.amazon.in.
Media Publicity Division
Media Publicity Division (MPD) upgraded with
Addl. Director General as head undertakes
Media and Publicity activities. All form of
communication, advertising, outdoor work,
Press Release, Booklets, Press Conferences
etc. are undertaken for publicizing the
activities and programmes of Doordarshan.
The MPD section co-ordinated for change on
billboards and unipoles on all the premises
of Prasar Bharati, i.e. Doordarshan, AIR,
Todapur, HPT Pitampura and CPC Khel Gaon.
During the 3rd Global Exhibition at India
Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, NCR from 17-
140 Annual Report 2017-18
20th April, 2017 Doordarshan participated Doordarshan booklet was designed and
as a ‘Gold Sponsor’. A dedicated stall of 36 published; covering all the major aspects of
sq. m. at the exhibition venue was allotted the organization.
to Doordarshan. An approved creative design On occasion of ‘Yoga Day’ on 21st June’17
of ‘The Channel of India’ was put at the stall a specially designed booklet “Yogotsav” was
as the backdrop. Table Branding were done got designed by Agency including the details
with the creative’s of DD National, DD Kisan, of the programmes, telecast through different
DD News and DD Bharati. A twelve pager Kendra’s and distributed in all Ministries.
Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CAT from 1st December, 2016 to
15th November, 2017
S. Media No. of No. of Being implemented/ challenged
No. Units/Sectio Judgements Judgements/Orders
n / Orders implemented during
received 2017
DG: from CAT for
Doordarsha the year
n
2017
1. S-1 09 06 01/02
2. S-II(A) 12 04
4. S-III 02 01 (Implemented in 01 to be implemented with the
approval of MIB (CAT Bangalore
the case of CCPA No. vide order dt. 09.10.2017
disposed off the RA by dismissing
0050/0035/2015 it in RA 170/00030/2017 to the
orders of OA No.
arising out of 170/01032/2016 filed by Smt.
N.V. Vijayalakshmi, ASD (Retd.)
819/2013 filed by in the Hon’ble CAT Bangalore for
grant of interest @15% PA on
Sh.K.D. Kalpit delayed payment of gratuity and
other pensionary benefits.
(Judgement dated
20.07.17)
5. S-IV 05 05 Speaking order has been issued
6. SCOR 01 Nil A Writ Petition (W.P. (c) No.
9207/2017) filed before Hon’ble
High Court, Delhi against the
judgement of Hon’ble CAT. The
High Court stayed the operation
of the impugned judgment.
7. Vigilance 04 04
Progressive use of Hindi in DG: Doordarshan Hindi were replied in Hindi. During 2017-
A separate Hindi Section reviews the position 18, 5320 documents were issued.
relating to the progressive use of Hindi in the ● To review the position of the compliance
Directorate and its subordinate offices and of the Official Language policy in the
make all efforts to promote the progressive Directorate, three meetings of the Official
use of Hindi. Language Implementation Committee
The main activities of the section during the were held.
year 2017-18, are as hereunder:- ● Hindi workshops were organized from
● All documents under Section 3(3) of 7t8he time to time in which 53 officers/
employees participated. In addition to
Official Language Act 1963 were issued in this, a workshop on official language
bi-lingual form and all letters received in
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 141
inspection was also organized in which Audience Research
officers of different offices were invited. Audience Research Unit of Doordarshan with
● Hindi Month was organized from 1st its 19 field units located with Doordarshan
to 29th September, 2017 and various Kendras all over the country is involved
competitions were held during this period. in Research studies on various aspects of
● Committee of Parliament on Official broadcasting since 1976. During the year,
Language inspected 6 Doordarshan Audience Research Unit contribution was as
Kendras/offices during the period and all follow:
possible help and support, by preparing ● Analysis and reporting of BARC TVR on
the questionnaire of concerned offices
to the inspection by the committee, was weekly basis.
provided to them. ● Training programmes on BARC, BMW
● Regional Official Language Conference of
the head of offices and Hindi in charge software organized for Audience Research
of DDKs/DMCS/HPTs situated in ‘C’ & programme personnel.
region were held on 17-18 August 2017 ● Field Survey conducted for DD LPT
at Visakhapatnam. Hindupur (AP) and report submitted in
● During the period 16 DDKs/DMCs/HPTs June,2017.
were inspected and review reports sent. ● Training programmes on Research
Methodology organized for Audience
Research personnel at Indian Statistical
Institute, Kolkata in SeApntnemexbuerer,-I2017.
Doordarshan Kendras (Studio Centres) Annexure-I
State/UT Location
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Tirupati
Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar
Assam Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Guwahati (PPC), Silchar
Bihar Patna, Muzaffarpur
Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur, Raipur
Goa Panaji
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Rajkot
Haryana Hissar
Himachal Pradesh Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri
Jharkhand Ranchi, Daltonganj
Karnataka Bengaluru, Gulbarga
Kerala Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichur
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior
Maharashtra Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
Manipur Imphal
Meghalaya Shillong, Tura
Mizoram Aizawl
Nagaland Kohima
Odisha Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Sambalpur
Punjab Jalandhar, Patiala
Rajasthan Jaipur
Sikkim Gangtok
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal
Tripura Agartala
Uttar Pradesh Allahabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Mau,
Varanasi, Mathura
Uttarakhand Dehradun
West Bengal Kolkata, Shantiniketan, Jalpaiguri
A & N Islands Port Blair
Chandigarh Chandigarh
Delhi Delhi, Delhi (CPC)
Puducherry Puducherry
142 Annual Report 2017-18
Annexure II
Doordarshan Network (as on 01.11.2016)
Sl
. State /UT No. of transmitters
N
o.
DD I transmitters
Primary Channel (DD 1) News Channel (DD relaying Regional DT
News) . programmes during T
entire duration of
transmission
HP LP VLP Tr TOT HP LP VLP TOT HP LP VLP TOTA HP
Ts Ts Ts p AL TS Ts Ts AL
Andhra TS Ts Ts L Ts
Pradesh
1 7 37 1 45 36 9 88
2 Arunachal 1 3 39 43 1 1 0
Pradesh
3 01
3 Assam 4 20 1 1 26 2 1 4 01
4 Bihar 4 28 2 34 2 2 1 01
Chhattisgar
5 h 4 15 8 27 1 1 0
7 3 31
6 Goa 1 11 8
7 51 58 4 3 0
7 Gujarat 2 13 3
15 1 7 0
8 Haryana
Himachal
9 Pradesh 3 7 39 2 51 2 1
1 Jammu & 10 7 67 1 85 5 3 8 4 8 17 29
0 Kashmir
1
1 Jharkhand 3 17 2 22 2 2 1 5 01
1 Karnataka 8 47 55 4 2 6 7 71
2
1
3 Kerala 4 20 24 3 2 5 44
1 Madhya 8 60 6 74 4 4 02
4 Pradesh
1 Maharashtr
6a 8 78 86 5 10 15 20 20 2
1 Manipur 21 4 71 1 0
7
1
5 Meghalaya 23 2 72 2 0
1 Mizoram 21 2 5 11 2 0
8
1
9 Nagaland 2 2 6 2 12 1 1 2 0
2 Odisha 5 62 1 68 2 7 2 11 16 16 1
0
2
1 Punjab 44 8 31 4 01
82
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 143
2 2 RaRjasjathstahnan 7 7 6565 1717 2 2 9191 4 4 4 4 88 00
2 2
2 2
3 3 SiSkkikimkim 11 66 77 11 11 00
2 2 TaTmamil NilaNdaudu 6 6 4242 1 1 4949 2 2 1010 1212 1 1 77 88 11
4 4
2
2 5 TeTlaenlagnagnaana 3 3 3636 3939 11 11 11 11
5 2 11
2 6 TrTipruipruara 11 55 11 11 88 77 11 22 00
6 2 11 99 11
2 7 UPrtUPatardtatreadsrehsh 1111 5353 3 3 6767 44 22 1717 00 11
7 2 11 22
2 8 UtUtattraarkahkahnadnd 1 1 1515 3131 2 2 4949 11 66 33 00
8 2 1
2 9 WWesetsBteBnegnagl al 8 8 1515 2323 1 7 66 1 1 11 22 11
9 3 AIs.lAI&as.nlN&ad.nNsd. s 7 6 6
3 0 1 1 1 1 1919 2121 73 1 88 00
0 3 73 1 0
3 1 ChCahnadnigdaigrahrh 11 1 79 17 0
1 3 DaDNdaaagdraa&rr&Haveli 1 79 141079 0 0
3 2 NaDgaamr Hanav&eli 11 0
2 3 DaDmiuan & 2 1 0
3 3 DiDuelhi 1 0 0
3 3 2 0
3 4 1 2 0
4 3 2 0 0
3 5 1
5 3 DeLl'hDiweep 1 1 02
3 6 L'DIswlaenedps 1 1 1 02
6 IslPaundduscherry 1 1 7 7
1 1 2 7 7
2 7 7
1 1 1 1
3 1 1
Puducherry No1.311o23f 2tr741a1n74s1m2i15t27t5e7rs1414113111717 1
Total 169 8 92 1
8 106 17
Total Total 169
92 106 17
Total No. of transmitters 1409
Annexure – III
Annexure – III
Doordarshan Satellite channels Annexure-III
DoDoorodradrasrhshaann KSeantedrllaiste(StcuhdaionCneenlstres)
DD National DD News DD Sports
All India Channels
Al(l6I)ndia Channels DDDDNaBtihoanraalti DDDNDeUwrsdu DDDSDpKoristsan
(6)
DDDDBhMaraalytialam DDDUDrCduhandana DDDKDisYaandagiri
Regional Channels
(16) DDDDMaPloydahlaimgai DDDCDhSaanhdyaandari DDDYDadGairgnirair
Regional Channels
(16) DDDDPoOdhdiigaai DDDSDaKhyaashdriri DDDGDirNnoarrth East
DDDDOdBiaangla DDDKDaPsuhinrjabi DDDNDoRrtahjaEsathstan
DD Bangla DD Punjabi DD Rajasthan
83
83
144 Annual Report 2017-18
DD Bihar DD Uttar DD Madhya
Pradesh Pradesh
DD Saptagiri
State Networks Jharkhand Chhattisgarh
(11) Himachal Uttarakhand Tripura
Pradesh Meghalaya Manipur
International Haryana Nagaland
Channel
(1) Mizoram
Arunachal
Pradesh
DD India
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TS-1 TS-2 TS-3 TS-4 AnTnSe-x5 ure-IV
Freq (MHz) BriefFdreeqt(aMiHlsz)of DD FrFereeq D(MisHhz) channeFlsreqas(MoHnz)01.11.2F0r1eq7(MHz)
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UF/ELC-13/44140 FUEC/L3-/414220 FECU/3/L4-14270 FEC U3/4/L-14310
DG/SLA-T11-10590 GDS/ALT--1115 170 GSDAT/L-1-511470 GSATD-/1L5-11510 GSAT -D15/L-11550
S.R. 29.5 MSPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS ST.RV.C2h9an.5neMls SPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS S.R. 29.5 MSPS
F1E. DCD3-/4 FEC 3/4 FEC 3/4 FEC 3/4 65. ManForEanCjan3/4
GSATNa-t1io5nal 17G. SDADTRa-j1a5sthan 33.GNSaaApTtol-B1l5ue 49. BiGg SMAagTic-15 MovGieSs AT -15
2. DD News 18. DD Oriya 34. DDTUVrdCuhannel5s0. Test 402 66. Movies House
Hou6s5ef.uMll aMnoovireasnjan
1. DD - 191.7D.DDPDodRhaigjaal sthan35.3C3in. NemaaaTpVtol Blu5e1. 9X49M.Big Magic67. Movies
3. DNDatSipoonrtasl
24.. DDDDKNisaenws 2108. D. DDPDunOjarbiiya 36.3D4D.DSaDptaUgrirdi u 52. Star6U6t.sMavoMvioevsiesHouse
3. DD Sports 19. DD Podhigal T5es0t .4T0e4st 402 68. 67. Housefull
35. Cinema TV53. Z5ee1H.9inXdMustan 69.
5. DD Bharati 21. DD Sahyadri Rus6si8a.TMSotdoaavryieUstsav
37. India TV Zee AnmMool vies
4. DD Kisan 20. DD Punjabi
36.DD Saptagiri 52.Test 404 70. Cinema
6. DD Bangla 22. DD Yadagiri 38. Test 306 54.
Star Utsav 69.Russia Today
57.. DDDD Bharati 2231. D. DDD Sahyadri 53.Zee
39.3M7a.nInordaniajanTTVV 55. Zee AHnminodl ustan71. 9X Bajao
Chandana Malayalam
40.3N8e.wTseNsatt3io0n6 56. M5a4st.iStar Utsa7v2. 70.Zee Anmol
68.. DDDDGBirnaanr gla 2242. L. oDk DSabYhaadagiri Test 508Cinema
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Chandana Malayalam TV
TV71.9X Bajao
81.0.DMDahGa Mironvaier 2264. T. eLsto2k10Sabha 42.4D0a.bNanenwgs Natio5n8. T5es6t .4M10asti 74. DD7In2d.iTaest 508
59. News State 7Ja3lw.Ca hardikala
91.1.DTDest K11a1shir 2275. D. aRnagajyl a Sabha 43.4R1is.hSteoyny Pal Mus7i5c. 9X Time TV
U5P7/U. BK-4U
1102..MB-a4hUaMMovoievsie 2286. B. hToejpsutri2C1h0annel 44.4S2o.nDy Mabixanng 60. N5ew8.sT2e4st 410 76. Rish7t4ey.DD India
45.4H3o.mReisShhotepy18 61. 59.News State
1113..TWeOstW111 27. Dangal Sony WUPah/UK 77. Cineplex
46.4D4D.SMoPny Mix
Cinema 29. DD Bihar Star7S5p.o9rtXFiJrsat lwa
1124..BIn-d4iaUNMewosvies 28. Bhojpuri 62. A6aj0T.Nakews 24 76. Rishtey
30. DDChNaornthnel 78. MTV BeCaitns eplex
13. WOW East 45.Home Shop 77.Star Sport
1145..ICNniednwieasm1N8aeInwdsia 18 61.Sony Wah First
29. DD Bihar
47.4E6n.teDrrD10MP 63. A6B2P.NAeawjsTak 79. ETV78R.aMjasTthVanBeats
3310. D. DDUDPNorth
16. Big Magic 32. Sadhna National 48. Star B8h4arat 64. Zee News 80. ETV UP/
Ganga Uttarakhand
Activities Under Broadcasting Sector 145
Radio Channels
1. AIR VBS 9. AIR Gujrati 17. AIR Kannada 25. AIR Ragam 33. AIR Kohima
2. AIR Telugu 10. FM Rainbow 18. AIR Bangla 26. Rainbow 34. AIR Aizwal
Bangalore
3. AIR Marathi 11. AIR Punjabi 19. AIR Hindi 35. AIR Itanagar
4. AIR Tamil 12. FM Gold 20. AIR N.E. 27. AIR Urdu 36. AIR Agartala
5. AIR National 13. Radio Kashmir 21. AIR Chennai 28. AIR Oriya 37. AIR Rohtak
29. AIR Malayalam
6. Rainbow Kolkata 14. AIR Lucknow 22. FM Gold 30. AIR Assamese 38. AIR Shimla
Mumbai 39. AIR Varanasi
40. Radio test 508
7. AIR Vijayawada 15. AIR Patna 23. AIR Jaipur 31. FM Gold
Chennai
8. AIR Imphal 16. AIR Bhopal 24. Rainbow 32. FM Gold
Mumbai Kolkata
Total TV Channels – 80/73, Total Radio Channels - 39
Annexure – V
Digital High Power TV Transmitter Projects AnnexureA–nVnexure-V
S. Approved as part of
NSo.. NoS.taStteate//UUTT ADpigpirtaolvHeidghasPopwaerrtToVf 1T1ratnhsPmliattner Projects Ap1pr2otvhePdlaasnpart of 12th
Approved as part oPfh1a1sthePIlIan– 21 23 noPsl.an
23 nos.
Phase I – 19 nos PhansoesI.I – 21 nos.
Phase I – 19 nos Tirupati
1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada
1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada Tirupati
2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar
3 2 AsAsarumnachal Pradesh Guwahati Itanagar
4 3 BihAasrsam PatGnuawahati Muzaffarpur
5 4 ChBhiahtatrisgarh RaPipautnra JagMdauzlpafufarrpur
6 5 GuCjahrhaatttisgarh AhRmaeipduarbad Jagdalpur
Surat
6 Gujarat Ahmedabad VadSoudraat ra
RajVkaodtodara
7 Haryana Rajkot Hissar
8 7 HimHaarcyhanaal Pradesh Kasauli ShiHmislasar
9 8 JamHimmauch&alKParasdhemshir Srinagar Kasauli JamShmimula
10 9 JhJaarmkmhaun&dKashmir RanSrcihnaigar JamJasmhmedupur
1110 KaJrhnaarktahaknad BenRganacluhiru Mysore ShiJmamogshaedpur
11 Karnataka Bengaluru Mysore DhaSrhwimaodga
12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kochi KozDhhikarowdaed
1312 MaKdehraylaa Pradesh BhTohpiarulvananthapuram GwKaolicohri Kozhikode
13 Madhya Pradesh IndBohroepal Gwalior
14 Maharashtra MuImndboarei Nagpur Ambajogai
14 Maharashtra AuMraunmgbaabi ad PunNeagpur Ambajogai
15 Manipur Aurangabad Pune Churachandpur
16 Meghalaya 87 Shillong
17 Mizoram Lunglei
146 Ann1u8al RNeapgoarlatn2d017-18 Mokokchung
19 Odisha Cuttack Balasore ( Baleswar)
12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode
13 Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal Gwalior Ambajogai
14 Maharashtra
Indore Churachandpur
15 Manipur Shillong
16 Meghalaya Mumbai Nagpur Lunglei
17 Mizoram Mokokchung
18 Nagaland Aurangabad Pune Balasore ( Baleswar)
19 Odisha
20 Punjab Cuttack Amritsar Bundi
21 Rajasthan Jalandhar Jaipur Barmer
Gangtok
Sikkim
22 Chennai Kodaikanal Rameshwaram
23 Tamil Nadu Hyderabad
24 Telangana Lucknow Agartala
25 Tripura
26 Uttar Pradesh 86 Kanpur
27 Uttarakhand Kolkata Varanasi
2728 UttWareaskt hBaenndgal Kolkata Allahabad
28 West Bengal
Delhi Allahabad
29 Delhi Delhi
29 Delhi Agra
AgBraareilly
BaMreuilslysoorie
MuKsusrosoeroieng
Asansol
KuKrsreisohnnganagar Asansol
Krishnanagar
AnnexuArenn- eVxIure-VI
IMPORTANT COVERAGE (APRIL 2017 to OCTOBER A20n1n7e)xure - VI
IMPORTANT COVEERvAenGtE (APRIL 2017 to OCTOBER 20P1la7c)e
S. No. Date
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1. Livienvceosvteirtuagre coef rHemono'bnlye President for Defence & Civil RaBshhtarwapaanti 01A-0p4ril,17
invLeisvteitcuorveecraergeemoof nHyon'ble PM for remote flag off train toBhDawelahni, Ap0ri2l,1A7pril,
1. 021A7pril,
2. 17
2. 05 April,17
3. 05 April,17
3. 06 April,17
4. 06 April,17
4. 06 April,17
5. 06 April,17
5. 08 April,17
6.
6. LivBeacnogvleardaegsehofrHomonR'baldehPiMkafoPrureRmlyo.teStflaatgioonffatnradinbutos DeRlhaid, hika Pur 08 April,17
BasnegrlvaidcesKhoflrkoamtaR-Kaudlhniak-aDPhuarkaRltyh.rSotuagthionvidaenod bus RaRdhlyi.kSatPautiron
sercvoincefeKreonlkcaintag-Kulna-Dhaka through video Rlya.nSdtaKtoiolknata
conferencing anbduKsoslktaattiaon
bus station
7. Live coverage of cricket match between Indian Dharamshala 08 April,17
7. LivMe ecmovbeerragoef Poaf rclriaicmketnmt aantcdhMbuemtwbeaeinHInerdoieasn
MeLmivbeecroovfePraagrleiaomf Henotna'bnled PMMumfobraini aHuegrouersation of Dharamshala 08 April,17
8. LivSewcaocvhercahgheaogfraHhoana'btleNPatMionfoarl ianracuhgivuersa,tiJoannopfathA, NcteiwvitiDeselUhinder Broad1c0aAstpirnilg,1S7ector 147
8. SwDaeclhhcih. hagraha at National archives, Janpath, New Delhi 10 April,17
6. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM for remote flag off train to Delhi, 08 April,17
Bangladesh from Radhika Pur Rly. Station and bus Radhika Pur
service Kolkata-Kulna-Dhaka through video Rly. Station
conferencing and Kolkata
bus station
7. Live coverage of cricket match between Indian Dharamshala 08 April,17
Member of Parliament and Mumbai Heroes
Live coverage of Hon'ble PM for inauguration of 10 April,17
8. Swachchhagraha at National archives, Janpath, New Delhi 14 April,17
Delhi.
9. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM for Birth anniversary of Delhi
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
10. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's visit to Koradi Thermal Koradi 14 April,17
Power Plant, Maharashtra.
11. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's visit to Deeksha Nagpur 14 April,17
Bhoomi, Nagpur
Live Tele conferencing / Hot Switching from various 21 April,17
12. Head Quarter in connection with celebration of Civil Delhi
services by Hon'ble PM.
13. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM’s bilateral talk with The Delhi 26 April,17
President of Sri Lanka at Hyderabad House
87
Live coverage of Hon'ble PM for flag off UDAN flight Shimla,
14. from Shimla, Kodapa and Nanded through video Kodapa and 27 April,17
conferencing Nanded
15. Live coverage of bilateral talk between Hon'ble PM Delhi 28 April,17
and President of Cyprus at Hyderabad House, 29 April,17
Live coverage of Hon'ble PM for inauguration of
16. International Basava Convention at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi
New Delhi
17. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's visit to Kedarnath Kedarnath 03 May,17
Temple
Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's visit to Hardwar to 03 May,17
18. inaugurate Patanjali Research Institute and address Hardwar
a public meeting
19. Senior Asian Free style, Greco Roman Style & Female New Delhi 10-14
Wrestling Championship - 2017, Held at New Delhi May,17
13 May,17
20. Live coverage of Hon'ble Union Minister of Health for Mandi (HP) 15 May,17
launch of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV).
17 May,17
21. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's visit to Amarkantak Amarkantak
(MP) two coverages 22 May,17
22 May,17
Live coverage of special programme on completion of 23 May,17
three years by union Govt. -hot switching/
22. teleconferencing from village Geruaband, Buxar, Buxar
(Bihar)
23. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's for inauguration of Kandla
Kandla Port Award function & public meeting (Gujarat)
24. Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's for inauguration of Bhachau
Narmada Canal (Gujarat)
Live coverage of Hon'ble PM's for opening ceremony of Gandhi
25. African Development Bank at Mahatma Mandir, Nagar
Gandhi Nagar (Gujrat) (Gujarat)
148 Annual RepLoirvte2c0ov1e7r-a1g8e of Hon'ble PM's for inauguration of
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