A Kids' & Animation Channel On DD

[Papu]

The information and broadcasting ministry under
new minister Prakash Javadekar, who has asked
officials to "show quick progress" in pushing
ahead with ventures and also suggested
launching a television channel for kids and one
on animation on Doordarshan.According to
officials, Javadekar has been clearing off piles of
files, including many left over by his predecessor
Manish Tewari of the UPA, in minutes.Javadekar,
who was given a presentation by Prasar Bharati
(PB) CEO Jawhar Sircar a few days ago, has told
officials of the ministry that he wants to see the
state-run broadcasters All India Radio and
Doordarshan becoming "the no.1 channels."In
order to attract more viewers, Javadekar has
proposed launching a channel for kids. He also
wants a programme on animation on DD, as it
will attract youth. He was talking of the South
Korean animation channels that are a hit," the
official toldIANS.The minister has asked the
ministry to see if regional language programmes
can be translated and used in neighbouring
states."He has suggested that Malayalam TV
programmes could be translated for the Tamil
channels to improve content," said another
official.