Welcome To Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar

Doordarshan Kendra, Srinagar has the distinction of being the third Kendra after Delhi and Mumbai. It was commissioned on 26th January, 1973. The foundation stone of the complex was laid by Shri. I. K. Gujral, the then Minister of State of Information and Broadcasting on 9th May, 1970. It started as a regional station and has ever since played a major role in the development of the society while projecting the cultural heritage of the state, it has enriched the ethos of this picturesque land. Initially a 10 KW transmitter was commissioned and the programmes were produced in Black and White. Later on two studios were commissioned for the recording of programmes of different formats. Since then the Kendra has made tremendous strides not only by increasing telecast time but also by putting out programmes as per the tastes and aspirations of different sections of society.
Way back in 1973 a few interview based programmes, documentaries, songs and drama used to be the only software inputs that were telecast and generated for the viewers. With the passage of time programme activities of the Kendra witnessed many changes with which the sphere of programme formats got widened to serials, Tele-films, variety shows, concerts, poetic symposiums, quiz competitions, features, chat shows, magazine programmes and different programmes for specific target audience Doordarshan Srinagar played a key role in educating the people of this border state about the changing economic scenario of the country through its programmes. The Kendra produced programmes on the distinct socio-cultural heritage, environmental awareness, family welfare, health care, population control, eradication of social evils, legal awareness, promotion of tourism, promotion of sports, public grievances and promotion of National Integration and Communal harmony. Focus remained on projection of rich cultural heritage of various ethnic groups, development of agriculture, employment, development of scientific temper and promotion of small scale/cottage industries with an overall approach of informing, educating and entertaining the people. Kendra has the distinction of producing programmes in 12 different languages/dialects being spoken by people of different regions of the sate. These include “Kashmiri, Urdu, English, Hindi, Dogri Ladakhi, Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari, Balti, Sheena and Pashtoo”. The identity of DD Kashir as a separate Regional Channel got established with its formal inauguration on 26th June 2000. In addition to round the clock transmission through satellite, it has also terrestrial support between 06:00 Hrs. to 00:00 Hrs. It forms part of DTH platform of Doordarshan.