78th e-auction for vacant MPEG-4 Slots of DD Free Dish Platform opening tomorrow

Prasar Bharti has invited bids for allotment of vacant MPEG-4 Slots of DD Free Dish Platform for the period from 04.06.2024 to 31.03.2025 through 78th e-auction on May 24, 2024.

The auction is to be held from May 30, i.e. tomorrow.

Details are:

1. The e-auction will be conducted in accordance with E-auction Methodology for allotment of DD Free Dish slots to private TV channels, notified by Prasar Bharati on 27.01.2023 and subsequent Amendment Dated 13.12.2023 which are available on the Prasar Bharati website, http://prasarbharati.gov.in.
2. Only satellite channels licensed by the Ministry of I&B would be allowed to
   participate in the e-auction. Only companies holding valid permission from Ministry of I & B can apply for participation in e-auction for allocation of DD Free Dish slot.
3. International Public Broadcasters licensed by the Ministry of I & B can also participate
   in e-auction.
4. Bidding in the e-Auction of MPEG-4 slots will be open to all Genre and Language
   Channels at Reserve Price of Rs. 1,66,59,000/- per annum.
5. Broadcasters desirous of allotment of slot on DD Free Dish are required to provide
   clear and unambiguous proof in support of Genre and Language classification of their channel. In case of lack of clarity, ambiguity or conflicting information, applications will be deemed ineligible and may be summarily rejected.

BCS Bureau