Who is who Prasar Bharati?
Who’s Who
| Name | Designation | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Sh. Shashi S. Vempati | CEO | 011-23118803 011-23118804 |
| Sh. Sidheswar Misra | OSD to CEO | 011-23118803 |
| Sh. S. Sivarama Krishnan | Staff Officer | 011-23118803 |
What is the main objective of Prasar Bharati?
Mission & Objectives. The major objectives of the Prasar Bharati Corporation as laid out in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 are as follows: To uphold the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution.
How Prasar Bharati came into existence?
Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act and came into existence on 23.11. 1997. It is the Public Service Broadcaster of the country.
What is the slogan of Akashvani?
The slogan of Akashvani is “Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya” .
When was Prasar Bharati formed?
November 23, 1997, New Delhi, India
Prasar Bharati/Founded
Who is DG of Doordarshan?
Doordarshan Directorate (Who’s Who)
| Name | Designation | Landline No (O) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri. Mayank Kumar Agrawal | Director General (N&CA) | 011-23118801 |
| Shri. C.B.S. Maurya | E-in-C | 23114502 |
| Shri Ajaya Gupta | E-in-C | 23114527 |
| Shri. Maneesh Chugh | ADG(Admn.) | 23114504 |
Is Doordarshan profitable?
It decreased to Rs 460.9 crores in 2018-19 and further dropped to Rs 305.23 crores in 2019-20. In the current pandemic year, 2020-21, it has recorded a commercial revenue of Rs 108.7 crores so far. The public broadcaster was earlier preferred by brands mostly to reach out to the rural markets.
How was Air named Akashvani ‘?
After Independence, AIR became an integral part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India). Initially, it broadcasted Governmental programmes and schemes. It was named as ‘Akashvani’ on the suggestion of the famous poet Pandit Narendra Sharma.
Who has given the name Akashvani to All India Radio?
MANGALORE: According to Wikipedia, Rabindranath Tagore coined the word Akashavani, which found wide acceptance only after 1956.
What is Doordarshan in English?
/dūradarshana/ mn. television uncountable noun. Television is the system of sending pictures and sounds by electrical signals over a distance so that people can receive them on a television set.
Who is the CEO of Prasar Bharati?
Shashi Shekhar Vempati (2017–)
Prasar Bharati/CEO
What was the purpose of the Prasar Bharati Act?
The Prasar Bharati Act provides for the establishment of a Broadcasting Corporation, to be known as Prasar Bharati, and define its composition, functions, and powers. The Act grants autonomy to All India Radio and to Doordarshan, both of which were previously under government control.
Who is the CEO of Prasar Bharati Corporation?
Shashi Shekhar Vempati is the CEO of Prasar Bharati (he succeeded Jawhar Sircar who was the CEO until November 2016). The Prasar Bharati Act provides for the establishment of a Broadcasting Corporation, to be known as Prasar Bharati, and define its composition, functions, and powers.
What did Akashvani transfer to Prasar Bharati?
By the Prasar Bharati Act, all property, assets, debts, liabilities, payments of money due, as well as all suits and legal proceedings involving Akashvani (All India Radio) and Doordarshan were transferred to Prasar Bharati.