OTT Platform ‘WAVES’

Why in News?

• National Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati launched its OTT platform.

Key Points:-

• Prasar Bharati has launched its OTT platform WAVES at the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
• It aims to refresh old memories while adopting modern digital trends.
• It will show timeless shows like Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shaktimaan and Hum Log.
• The platform will connect viewers to India's cultural and emotional heritage.
• It also includes news, documentaries and regional content, promoting inclusivity and diversity.
• It will serve a diverse audience with content in over 12 languages.
• The upcoming US Premier League cricket tournament will also be broadcast live on it.

National Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati:

• Prasar Bharati is the national public broadcaster of India.
• It is a statutory autonomous body.
• It was established on 23 November 1997 under the Prasar Bharati Act.
• Prasar Bharati achieves the objectives of public service broadcasting through All India Radio and Doordarshan.
• Prasar Bharati's components are: All India Radio, Doordarshan, DD News, All India Radio News, and Free Dish.
• Prasar Bharati's objective is to provide information, education, and entertainment to the remote areas of the country.
• Prasar Bharati's secretariat is responsible for interacting with the Union Government's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on matters related to All India Radio and Doordarshan.
• Prasar Bharati's new chairman is Navneet Kumar Sehgal.