In the field of distance education and digital learning in India, KITE VICTERS (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education - Versatile ICT Enabled Resource for Students) channel from Kerala is a leading name. It is not just an educational channel but a visionary initiative run by KITE under the Education Department of the Government of Kerala, which has played a vital role in making quality education widely accessible to students. And now, its reach has increased even more as it is also available on DD Free Dish!
What is KITE VICTERS?
KITE VICTERS was launched on 3rd August 2006 by the then President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. It was India's first comprehensive broadband network for schools on EDUSAT. Its main objective is to modernize educational institutions in Kerala using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and provide interactive educational content for students and teachers.
What makes this channel special?
Quality of educational content -
KITE VICTERS channel broadcasts digital classes for students from pre-primary to class 12. It includes a textbook-based curriculum for various subjects, prepared by experienced teachers and experts.
State government support -
KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) is a Kerala government undertaking that focuses on integrating IT in education. Hence, the content that is broadcast on the channel is completely aligned with the state curriculum.
Bilingual content (mostly Malayalam) -
The primary language of the channel is Malayalam, which is highly relevant to the students of Kerala. However, it also includes some English language content and various educational programs.
Innovation and accessibility -
VICTERS has not only provided virtual classes but also used interactive modes for video conferencing and other educational training purposes in the early stages.
24/7 Broadcast -
The channel broadcasts educational programs 24/7, including repeats of classes, so that students can access classes at their convenience.
KITE VICTERS PLUS -
Given the growing demand, KITE also launched its second channel KITE VICTERS PLUS in September 2021, to broadcast more classes and programs.
This is a great relief for students who are outside Kerala or do not have cable or other paid DTH connections. KITE VICTERS is now also available through DD Free Dish. The channel is also available on other major DTH providers like Dish TV, D2H, Sun Direct, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV, but its availability on DD Free Dish makes it more accessible.
To watch KITE VICTERS on DD Free Dish -
Make sure you have an MPEG-4 compatible set-top box. (This channel may not be available on older MPEG-2 boxes.), Do an Auto Scan on your set-top box. Usually, new channels get added automatically on scan.
If not found by Auto Scan, you can go to your set-top box settings and check the following parameters (This is part of the Swayam Prabha DTH channels bucket) -
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Channel Name |
Kite Victers |
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Slot No. |
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Channel No. |
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Satellite |
GSAT-15 |
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LNB Frequency |
09750-10600 |
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TP Frequency |
11670 |
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Polarity |
Horizontal |
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Symbol Rate |
29500 |
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Quality |
MPEG-4 |
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System |
DVB-S2 |
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Modulation |
8PSK |
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Mode |
FTA |
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Genre |
Education |
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Bucket |
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The launch of KITE VICTERS channel on DD Free Dish is indeed a significant step towards democratizing education. This is a great opportunity for all students who want to pursue their education further, no matter which part of the country they are in.