Doordarshan Set to Expand Global Footprint, Go on Air in Europe, Africa

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All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: August 05, 2014 20:37 IST

New Delhi: State broadcaster Doordarshan's international channel is all set to become available to viewers in Europe, Africa and even Australia after Prasar Bharati today entered into an agreement in that regard with German public service broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).

An MoU was signed today between Prasar Bharati and DW which will for the first time allow distribution of 'India Channel' on DTH Platform of Hotbird-13B Satellite through a 'Free-to-Air' basic package mode.

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