Collaborate with influencers, social media creators: Parliament panel to Doordarshan
New Delhi (PTI): A parliamentary panel on Friday suggested that Doordarshan collaborate with influencers and social media creators to enhance its reach among younger audiences.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by BJP member Nishikant Dubey, also recommended that Doordarshan enhance its digital footprint by boosting presence on social media and expanding content offerings on other digital platforms.
“The committee feel while providing vulgar-free content for entertainment, Doordarshan can still continue to fulfil its public service mandate by remaining relevant in an increasingly competitive media environment…” according to the 11th Report on Demands for Grants (2025-26) relating to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The committee’s report was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
It also asked the public broadcaster to continue extensive coverage of cultural, social and political events but in modern presentation formats, appealing to younger demographics, and increase localised programming.
The ministry told the committee that Doordarshan was in the process of hiring personnel in various categories on a contract basis to strengthen manpower in its programme wing.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
55-bed free palliative care centre to open near Bengaluru’s Nelamangala
Bengaluru: A new 55-bed palliative care centre for terminally ill patients, named the Nemmadi Centre for Palliative Care, will be inaugurated near Nelamangala on Sunday. The facility will offer all services completely free of cost.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald on Saturday, the centre has been set up by the Sukruthi Charitable Trust in collaboration with Rotary Bangalore Midtown. Around Rs 20 crore has been invested in the project, which will operate without a billing counter, ensuring that families do not have to pay for treatment.
ALSO READ: Bengaluru: Shopkeeper stabbed for refusing to serve free panipuri
The centre will provide comprehensive palliative care, including medical support, counselling for patients and their families, and bereavement care. The facility aims to help families cope with the physical and emotional challenges of caring for terminally ill patients.
“A cornerstone of the project was the generous donation of land by former MLC E Krishnappa, which made the centre possible,” DH quoted Palani Loganathan as saying.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Madhusudan Sai, founder of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Rajya Sabha MP Dr C.N. Manjunath who also serves as the chief medical advisor to the centre will also be present, along with several senior government officials and healthcare leaders.
