In a startling development, India’s national television: Doordarshan has decided to shut down entire operations across 152 districts.
But why has this decision been taken?
What next?
Keep reading to find out more..
Doordarshan Shuts Down Operations In 152 Districts
As per confirmed reports coming in, Doordharshan, India’s national television will shut down all Analog Terrestrial TV Transmitters (ATTs) across 152 districts.
This closure will be completed by October 31, 2021.
Out of 152, 109 centres in LWE / Border / Aspirational areas will be operated in single shift and will eventually close down entirely by December 31, 2021.
At the same time, 151 ATT centres, including 43 in NE states & 108 Digital ready ATTs will be operating in single shift till March 31, 2022, after which they will be completely closed down.
Doordarshan also said, “DD ATT Sites which are privately rented and no AIR FM exist/planned/proposed are to be vacated. Vacation of other rented / Govt sites to be taken upon case to case basis.”
What’s The Real Reason Behind These Closures?
Prasar Bharti, the nodal authority which runs Doordarshan has now made plans to completely shut down Analog Terrestrial TV Transmitters (ATTs), and move the users to DD FreeDish platform.
Way back in January 2014, the Expert Commitee on Prasar Bharti had strongly recommended to shut down all analog based transmitters, and shift to alternative, and futuristic technologies for broadcasting the content.
DD Free Dish DTH, also called DD Direct Plus will be the only mode to broadcast Doordharshan content now, and not analog based transmission.
We will keep you updated, as more details come in.
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