Modi government mulls launching digital channel that will be India's voice

Modi government mulls launching digital channel that will be India's voice

NEW DELHI: An official digital platform for the 'India perspective',the Centre is considering a plan to launch a high-end digital platform that will present "India's point of view and perspective on global events on the Internet". Operating cost is estimated at around Rs 75 crore. 

The idea was discussed by a committee headed by the Prasar Bharati chairman, A Surya Prakash, and the Prasar board has approved it recently. The digital channel, according to its concept note, "will challenge the anti-India narrative in foreign media through hard and compelling commentary, challenge stereotypes attributed to Indian systems and put forward the India perspective". 

The other members of the committee included Sunil Alagh and Shashi Shekar Vempati, members, Prasar Bharati Board, R.Jagannathan, editorial director, Swarajya Mazazine, Vamsee Juluri, professor, University of San Francisco, Prasar Bharati interim CEO Rajeev Singh and Ritesh Bawri, management expert.