MUMBAI: Doordarshan had recently launched an exclusive Urdu channel which contains programmes relating to culture, heritage, literature, entertainment, information and education etc.

As on date the Urdu channel has not been notified for compulsory transmission by cable operators in their networks.There is a suggestion to make Urdu channel compulsory for all cable operators to telecast. However, no timeframe can be given.

The airtime allocated to this channel is as follows:

(i) 7 am to 11 am

(ii) 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm

(iii) 7 pm to 11 pm

This Information was given by Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, P R Dasmunsi in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.