Prasar Bharati opens applications for vacant MPEG-4 slots on DD Free Dish
By Staff Writer in Media News on Thursday, 06th February 2025 at 9:03pm
Prasar Bharati has invited applications for vacant MPEG-4 slots on the DD Free Dish DTH platform for the period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The online e-auction process will begin on March 4, 2025, and is open to satellite TV channels with valid permission from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), including approved international public broadcasters.
As per the guidelines, at least 75 per cent of a channel’s content must align with its declared genre and language, excluding advertisements.
A review committee will assess any violations, and channels failing to comply could face removal. Broadcasters can request changes to their declared genre or language if necessary.
Interested applicants must submit their applications online and pay a non-refundable proc...
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