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Owned by
  
Rajya Sabha

Country
  
India

Broadcast area
  
Worldwide

Picture format
  
4:3 (SDTV)

Language
  
English and Hindi

Launched
  
26 August 2011 (2011-08-26)

Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) is an Indian cable television network channel owned and operated by Rajya Sabha that covers the proceedings of Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Parliament of India). Apart from telecasting live coverage of Rajya Sabha proceedings, RSTV also brings incisive analysis of parliamentary affairs. While focusing on current national and international affairs, it provides a platform for knowledge-based programmes for the discerning viewer. The channel offers special attention to legislative business undertaken by the Parliament.

Conscious of its role as a public broadcaster, RSTV has conceptualised programmes on the basis of the vibrant relationship between Parliament and the people of India. It aims at providing an objective perspective on national and international affairs to the people. RSTV touches upon all the aspects of political, economic, social and cultural life of the people, while promoting scientific temper among masses.

With a vision to document the story of how the Constitution of India was created, Rajya Sabha TV produced the 10-part TV mini-series Samvidhaan, which was directed by the noted film director Shyam Benegal.

Programmes

The following is a list of programmes which are telecast on Rajya Sabha TV:

  • The Big Picture: daily (Mon-Fri) program which features discussion on one topic of current national or international importance
  • Desh Deshantar: daily (Mon-Fri) program in Hindi which features discussion on one topic of current national or international importance
  • Guftagoo: weekly; conversation with eminent personalities in the fields of culture and music
  • Indian Standard Time: weekly; an interview show with visiting foreign dignitaries and intellectuals
  • India's World: weekly; discussion on world affairs with diplomats and analysts
  • Media Manthan: weekly; panel discussion on the state of the media
  • Policy Watch: weekly; a show featuring discussion of national economic policies
  • Samvidhaan: show about making of Constitution of India in film format
  • Sarokaar: weekly; audience-based panel discussion on current issues
  • Shakhsiyat: weekly; conversation with eminent personalities in the fields of culture and music
  • State of the Economy: weekly; an interview show with key decision makers and analysts
  • World Panorama: weekly; roundup on world affairs and events

    • References

    Rajya Sabha TV Wikipedia
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