Better programmes on cards, says new DD director

Vijay Bhagawan, who recently took over as Director (Programmes), Doordarshan Kendra, said on Friday that better programmes were being planned for the Saptagiri Channel. Speaking to mediapersons, he said he will be seeking suggestions from experts in various fields to enhance the quality of the programmes. “Andhra Prasad has rich cultural background with many art forms. All these should be explored,” he added. He said there were plans to expand the kendra to cater the needs of 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Bhagawan belongs to 1986 batch of Indian Broadcasting Service. He worked at Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad, then moved to Doordarshan National Channel, DD India, DD Kashmir and DD Urdu.He hails from Andhra Pradesh and had his education in Hyderabad. He has 30 years of experience in television production and channel management. He is trained at Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune.