India Science
 Logo | |
| Type | Science channel |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Stations | Doordarshan |
| Headquarters | India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Hindi, English |
| Ownership | |
| Parent | Department of Science and Technology |
| History | |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Launched | 15 January 2019 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
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]
Overview
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Department of Science & Technology and Doordarshan launch DD Science & India Science Channels". dst.gov.in.
- ^ "DD Science, India Science channels launched". Business Line.
- ^ "One-hour dedicated slot for Science & Technology on Doordarshan National Channel". Vigyanprasar.gov.in.
- ^ "2 science channels coming up in India to make science more popular". India Today. 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Government launches two national science channels DD Science, India Science". Jagranjosh.com. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "India Science". India Science. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "DD Science, India Science channels launched". The Economic Times. 15 January 2019.
- ^ Dixit, Rekha (15 January 2019). "DD Science, India Science channels to promote scientific temperament". The Week (Indian magazine).