India Science Explained

India Science
Launch Date:	15 January 2019
Type:	Science channel
Country:	India
Tv Stations:	Doordarshan
Headquarters:	India
Language:	Hindi, English
Parent:	Department of Science and Technology
Founded:	2019

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

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]}

External links

• • Indian Science on The Hindu

Notes and References

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