Govt approves ₹2,539 cr scheme for upgrading both Doordarshan & Akashvani

way2barak, Jan.4: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Central Sector ‘Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)’ Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,539.61 crore up to 2025-26. The government reiterated its commitment to develop, modernise, and strengthen both Doordarshan (DD) and Akashvani’s (Prasar Bharti) infrastructure and services. The scheme will financially support Prasar Bharti in expansion and degradation.

The announcement was made by Union Minister Anurag Thakur while briefing reporters about the Cabinet decisions taken today. He said: “The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved this today. The implementation of the scheme will help financially support Prasar Bharti in expansion and upgradation of its broadcasting infrastructure, content development, and civil work.”

By strengthening the country’s broadcasting network, the government aims to expand its reach in border and strategic areas, and also provide more diverse content to viewers by upgrading the capacity of DTH platform to accommodate more channels.