India Science

India Science is an internet-based science OTT television channel launched in 2019 as part of an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India.[1] The channel is managed and operated by Vigyan Prasar (VP), an autonomous organization of the DST, and is dedicated to science and technology related subjects.[2][3][4]

India Science
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TypeScience channel
CountryIndia
StationsDoordarshan
HeadquartersIndia
Programming
Language(s)Hindi, English
Ownership
ParentDepartment of Science and Technology
History
Founded2019
Launched15 January 2019
Links
Websitewww.indiascience.in

Overview

The launch of the channel was announced along with DD science, a science television series, in an event held in Delhi, India on 15 January 2019.[5] The announcement was made by The Department of Science and Technology along with Doordarshan and was supported by the National Council of Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC). India Science is a multi-language science channel including Hindi and English.[6][7][8]

References
  1. "Department of Science & Technology and Doordarshan launch DD Science & India Science Channels". dst.gov.in.
  2. "DD Science, India Science channels launched". Business Line.
  3. "One-hour dedicated slot for Science & Technology on Doordarshan National Channel". Vigyanprasar.gov.in.
  4. "2 science channels coming up in India to make science more popular". India Today. 16 January 2019.
  5. "Government launches two national science channels DD Science, India Science". Jagranjosh.com. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  6. "India Science". India Science. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
  7. "DD Science, India Science channels launched". The Economic Times. 15 January 2019.
  8. Dixit, Rekha (15 January 2019). "DD Science, India Science channels to promote scientific temperament". The Week (Indian magazine).
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