Goa: Chief Minister of Goa Dr.Pramod Sawant launched ‘WAVES’ the OTT platform of the national public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati at the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa today. Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary I&B, among other dignitaries, was also present on the occasion.
Doordarshan, India’s iconic public broadcaster, has ventured into the OTT (Over-The-Top) platform space to cater to the growing demand for digital streaming services. The platform aims to revive nostalgia while embracing modern digital trends by offering a rich mix of classic content and contemporary programming. With a library featuring timeless shows like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shaktimaan, and Hum Log, the platform appeals to audiences looking for cultural and emotional connections with India’s past. Additionally, it offers news, documentaries, and regional content, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. By leveraging its decades-long legacy and national trust, Doordarshan’s OTT platform bridges the gap between traditional television and modern streaming, reaching tech-savvy youth and older generations alike.
‘WAVES’ makes its entry as a large aggregator OTT with Inclusive India stories embracing Indian culture with an international outlook, in 12+ Languages – Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese. It will be spread across 10+ Genres of Infotainment. It will provide Video on demand, free-to-play gaming, Radio streaming, Live TV streaming, 65 live Channels, several App in App integrations for video and gaming content, and online shopping through an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) supported e-commerce platform.
As a conscious step to unlock the potential of young creators in the creative economy, WAVES also offers its platform to content creators including National Creator Awardees like Kamiya Jani, RJ Raunac, Shraddha Sharma, and others. WAVES has opened its portal to student graduation films of film and media colleges like FTII, Annapurna, and AAFT.
( Source: PIB )
