I&B asks Cable TV networks to carry all 24 DD channels

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has written to cable operators asking them to ensure that all the 24 Doordarshan channels besides the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha channels are carried by them.

An affidavit has been sought from all Multiple System Operators (MSOs) to ensure that all the mandated DD channels are being carried on their television network, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

In view of the contribution of Doordarshan towards dissemination of accurate information about policies and programmes of government, acceleration of socio-economic change, promotion of national