(a) the number of channels being telecast by Doordarshan for the propagation of education in the country;
(b) the names of the States where the programmes of the said channels are being telecast;
(c) whether the Government proposes to start a special Gyan Darshan channel for the tribal people;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said channel is likely to be started; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 248 FOR ANSWER ON 04.01.2018.
(a): Prasar Bharati has informed that Doordarshan does not have a dedicated educational channel. However, as per the mandate of Prasar Bharati to inform, educate and entertain, the 23 Satellite Channels of Doordarshan broadcast programme for propagation of education also.
(b) The name of the States are attached at Annexure. However, the programme of these channels is available throughout the Country through satellite transmission.
(c) to (e) At present there is no such proposal. Doordarshan has entered
into an MOU with IGNOU for facilitating the up linking of Gyan Darshan
Channel
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