81st auction-MPEG-2 slots of DD FreeDish DTH platform

Prasar Bharati has invited applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-2 slots of DD FreeDish DTH Platform for the period from September 5, 2024 to March 3, 2025 through 81st online e­ auction process to be tentatively held from August 28, 2024.

The e-auction will be conducted by E-auction methodology for allotment of DD FreeDish slots to private TV channels, notified by Prasar Bharati on January 27, 2023, and subsequent amendment dated December 13, 2023.

Only satellite channels licensed by the Ministry of I&B would be allowed to participate in the auction. Only companies holding valid permission from the Ministry of I&B can apply for participation in the auction for the allocation of the DD FreeDish slot. International Public Broadcasters licensed by the Ministry of I&B can also participate in auction.

The reserve price for MPEG-2 slots for commencement of e-auction for different Buckets shall be:

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BCS Bureau