Latest Update -

Prasar Bharati Declared the results of the 49th e-auction which has successfully completed for the DD Free dish MPEG-4 slot. 

Here is the List of New Upcoming TV channels -

1. Popular TV
2. News Nation UP / UK

These TV channels will be added on a pro-rata basis from 10th November 2020 to 31st March 2021. Here you can check the updated DD Free dish MPEG-4 channel list.

Previous Update-

Prasar Bharati notified the private television broadcaster to join DD Free dish by 49th e-Auction.

This e-Auction will be held on the afternoon of 4th November for the allotment of vacant MPEG-4 channels slots on DD Free dish DTH.

Here are the complete details of the 49th e-Auction -

49th e-Auction Time and Date - 4th November 2020, Afternoon.

Period of Availability - 10th November 2020 to 31st March 2021.

49th e-Auction Results - To be announced after 5th November 2020

Which TV channels can participate in the 49th e-Auction?

Only satellite television channels licensed by the Ministry of I&B for downlinking in India. International television broadcasters are also allowed if the channel is licensed by the Ministry of I&B for downlinking in India. 

What is does it mean by MPEG-4 slot?

The channel provider shall be required to notify viewers of the need to use the Prasar Bharati authorized Set-top-Boxes (STBs), to watch these TV channels without any interruptions. Because Prasar Bharati reserves all rights to restrict access of MPEG-4 signals to unauthorized STBs.

For details like DD Free dish e-auction process, terms & conditions, and payments, etc. Please check the policy guidelines available on doordarshan.gov.in and prasarbharati.gov.in official websites.

Here is the 49th e-Auction Advertisement -

You can check the official notification from here.

You can check other DD Free dish latest updates related to e-Auction. You can read this update in Hindi.