(a) whether the Prasar Bharati has taken any steps to popularise Kannad programmes
in its Doordarshan Channel in Karnataka;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any emphasis is laid on telecasting educative and informative
programmes based on the culture of the State; and
(d) if so, the steps taken in that direction?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)
(a) & (b): Prasar Bharati has informed that Kannada programmes are being
produced and telecast from DDK, Bangalore and Gulbarga regularly. These
programmes are relayed terrestrially all over Karnataka and are also available in
satellite mode throughout the country.
Prasar Bharati has further informed that Kannada programmes are being
telecast on DD-1 channel (terrestrial) on all days of the week, at different time
schedules.
The regional language satellite channel `Chandana` is also telecasting
programmes in Kannada, round the clock.
(c) & (d): Prasar Bharati has informed that due emphasis is given on telecasting
educative and informative programmes, based on the culture of Karnataka. Prasar
Bharati has informed that programmes on Women, children, Youth and special
minority languages like Tulu, Konkani, Kodava programmes are being telecast which
are not only informative and educative but also present the cultural heritage of
Karnataka. Special efforts are being taken by Prasar Bharati to promote Kannada
culture and languages by producing innovative programmes like Kavya Samputa,
Sanchaya and Kavi Samaya.