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Educational TV channel (DD-Gyan Darshan) - India

Country

India

Regions

Global, South Asia

Programme Summary


DD-Gyan Darshan, set up by the national Telecaster Doordarshan and Indira Ghandi National Open University, will include programmes for schools, teacher enrichment education, open and distance learning, vocational courses and courses for disadvantaged sections of India.

Communication Strategies



Will initially broadcast 8 hours of original programming (on career guidance, computer education, preparation for competitive exams, edutainment, arts, culture, tourism and other developmental themes, and an educational current affairs programme) and 8 hours of repeats every day. Will broadcast one interactive hour daily in which teachers and experts will clarify issues for listeners through telephone contact.

Development Issues



Education, economic development, women, children.

Key Points



The initial expenditure for transmitting will be met by the Ministry of Education Government of India.

Partners



Doordarshan and Indira Ghandi National Open University, with assistance from Ministry of Education GOI and major educational software makers.

Contact


Dr. R. Sreedher, Director, Elecronic Media Production Centre, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068.

E-mail: sreedher@hotmail.com OR empc7@del3.vsnl.net.in

Source

Letter from Dr. R Sreedher and article on set-up of channel at: Click here for website.


Placed on the Communication Initiative site July 06 2001
Last Updated July 06 2001


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