Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest broadcasting organisations in studio and transmitter infrastructure, it was established on 15 September 1959. Doordarshan, which also broadcasts on digital terrestrial transmitters, provides television, radio, online and mobile service throughout metropolitan and regional India and overseas.
Prasar Bharati is India's state-owned public broadcaster, headquartered in New Delhi. It is a statutory autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament and comprises the Doordarshan Television Network and Akashvani All India Radio, which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The Parliament of India passed the Prasar Bharati Act to grant this autonomy in 1990, but it was not enacted until 15 September 1997.
DD Free Dish is an Indian free-to-air satellite television provider. DD Free Dish DTH service is owned and operated by Public Service Broadcaster Prasar Bharati. It was launched in December, 2004. On March 2022, It has a reach of over 43 million households which is more than 25% of the total TV households in the country. DD Free Dish earns by selling slots to private broadcasters through e-auctions.
DD National is a state-owned public entertainment television channel in India. It is the flagship channel of Doordarshan, India's public service broadcaster, and the oldest and most widely available terrestrial television channel in India.
DD Sahyadri is a Marathi TV channel. It is a regional channel dedicated to Maharashtra. It shows Marathi serials, news, films infotainment and educational programs about agriculture, healthcare, and other subjects. It is part of Doordarshan network. It is a Free-to-air channel.
DD India is an India-based international state-owned English news and current affairs channel. The service is also aimed at the overseas market, similar to BBC World News, DW, VOA, NHK World, Arirang, Channel News Asia, Russia Today and broadcast through satellite and cable operators throughout the world as well as online and through its mobile apps. It became a full-fledged English news and current affairs channel in January 2019 followed by a decision of the parent Prasar Bharati's board. The total budget provided by the government to this channel is ₹2,640 crore (US$330 million).
DD Sports is an Indian sports channel telecasting from Central Production Centre Delhi, India. It is a part of the Doordarshan family of networks, and is the main public sports broadcaster in India.
Doordarshan Madhya Pradesh often abbreviated as DD Madhya Pradesh is a 24-hour regional satellite TV channel primarily telecasting from Doordarshan Kendra Bhopal and is a part of the state-owned Doordarshan television network. It was previously known as DD-11 Madhya pradesh
HomeShop18 is an Indian online and on-air shopping channel. Previously, it was owned by the Network 18 Group division of Reliance Industries. But, now it was closed by Network 18 Group on 24 May 2019. According to close sources, there is news of the re-opening of HomeShop18 with a new name in 2023.
Direct-to-Home (DTH) television is a method of receiving satellite television by means of signals transmitted from direct-broadcast satellites. The Government of India (GoI) permitted the reception and distribution of satellite television signals in November 2000. The first DTH service in the country was launched by Dish TV on 2 October 2003. DD Free Dish, the first free DTH service in India, was launched by public broadcaster Prasar Bharati in December 2004.
News Nation is an Indian free to air Hindi news television channel. News Nation is owned by News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.
Cinema TV India is an Indian Hindi/Bhojpuri movies channel owned by Cinema 24X7 PVT LTD. The channel was launched on 1 June 2012. Cinema tv is Available on DD Free Dish Mpeg4 From 4 July 2022. The Free-To-Air TV channel airs all types of film genres.
Aajtak Tez or Tez News renamed as Good News Today or GNT was 24-hour Hindi reality show channel owned by the TV Today Network, and a sister channel of Aaj Tak. Tez was running between 22 August 2005 and 4 September 2021. The channel has renamed to Good News Today or GNT which came from effect from 5 September 2021. GNT News TV channel now available on DD Free dish DTH, at channel number 13.
DD Assam is a state-owned Indian TV channel. It telecasts from Doordarshan Kendra Assam, situated at Guwahati. DD Assam is available on DD Free dish DTH, at channel 52. Assam Doordarshan can reach almost 83% of the population and almost 79% the area.
Housefull Movies is an Indian cable and satellite 24-hour Hindi movie television channel that was owned by Swami Films Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The channel was launched on 1 September 2015 and replaced TV24 News, after the news channel was removed due to non-renewal of contract. The free-to-air channel faces stiff competition from the likes of Hindi movie channels, like Zee Cinema, SET Max, Star Gold and many more.
Zee 24 Kalak is an Indian Gujarati-language news channel launched on 20 August 2017, it is owned by Zee Media, a subsidiary of Essel Group.
Doordarshan Arunprabha is an Indian satellite television channel, which was launched on 9 February 2019 by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. It is Doordarshan's second channel for North East and first for Arunachal Pradesh.
Ishara TV is an Indian Hindi language free to air general entertainment television channel owned by IN10 Media. The network's programming consists of family dramas, mythlogical shows, family dramas, romantic serials, thriller and crime serials. The channel is also available on DD Free Dish from 16 August 2021. On 24 September 2021, due to the case filed by private dth providers, it left DD Free Dish platform.Now Ishara Tv is available on DD Free Dish from 1 April 2022 on LCN 9.
Azaad TV is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment channel that broadcast old and Some original shows like Kasturi and Chhotki Chatanki. Its shows can be watched live on MX Player. Azaad is also availablele on DD Free Dish Azaad TV was shut down on 10 August 2022 in India.
