Doordarshan to start Hindi news channels in four states

Source : livemint | Vidhi Choudhury | Updated: Fri, Jul 26 2013. 12 44 AM IST
First Published: Thu, Jul 25 2013. 10 25 PM IST

The main opposition party BJP questioned the timing of the launch of the news channels

A file photo of I&B minister Manish Tewari. Photo: PIB

New Delhi: State-run broadcaster Doordarshan will start Hindi news channels for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, states that will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the national election due in May 2014.

This is an attempt by the public broadcaster to provide localized and region-specific content to the four Hindi heartland states, Manish Tewari, minister of information and broadcasting, told reporters in New Delhi.

The channel may provide a platform to the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to publicize its achievements, including the food security law that seeks to provide subsidized foodgrains to the poor, according to experts.
Experts are, however, sceptical whether starting news channels will.........................

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