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Govt Launches AI Skilling, MyWAVES Platform & Satellite TV to Boost Digital India

The government has launched three key initiatives to boost the digital and media ecosystem. These include a national AI skilling program in partnership with Google and YouTube, targeting 15,000 professionals in creative fields. The 'MyWAVES' platform will empower citizens to create and share content, supporting national challenges like Create in India. Additionally, new TVs with built-in satellite tuners will allow direct access to DD Free Dish, simplifying the viewing experience and reducing costs.

Key Points: Govt Launches AI Skilling, MyWAVES & Satellite TV Initiatives

  • National AI Skilling to train 15,000 in creative sectors
  • MyWAVES platform for citizen content creators
  • TV sets with built-in satellite tuners launched
  • Aims to reduce cost and hassle for DD Free Dish viewers
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Govt launches initiatives to boost digital content, AI skilling, public broadcasting

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches national AI program, MyWAVES creator platform, and built-in satellite tuners to strengthen India's digital and media sector.

"strengthen India's media, broadcasting and digital sector and promote the creative economy - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, March 23

The government launched three initiatives including a national AI skilling programme, the 'MyWAVES' citizen creator platform and in‑built satellite tuners to boost digital content, AI skilling and public broadcasting, an official statement said on Monday.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched these initiatives to "strengthen India's media, broadcasting and digital sector and promote the creative economy".

The national AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) aims to train 15,000 participants from the creative and media sectors. Further, it envisions strengthening AI capabilities in areas such as animation, visual effects, gaming, comics (AVGC) and media technology.

The minister described 'MyWAVES' as a powerful platform for content creators, enabling them to create, upload, and share content, thereby strengthening India's digital ecosystem.

The third initiative involves launch of television sets with built-in satellite tuners along with a new, user-friendly programme guide (EPG). Viewers can watch DD Free Dish channels directly on their television sets without the need for a separate set-top box, thereby reducing additional costs, wiring, and the hassle of multiple remotes, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the new advanced programme guide will allow users to easily browse channels and programme schedules in one place through a simple and intuitive interface, making the overall viewing experience more convenient for households across the country.

Regarding the 'Creators' Corner' initiative, the minister mentioned its growing popularity, "with some content already receiving over 3 million views," the statement said. He urged creators across the country to actively use Doordarshan and platforms like MyWAVES to showcase India's rich culture, traditions, and regional diversity.

'MyWaves', a new feature within the WAVES OTT platform will enable citizens to create, upload and share content.

'MyWaves' is designed as a structured platform for user-generated content (UGC) that will also support participation in national initiatives such as the Create in India Challenge, the statement noted.

- IANS

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Priya S
Built-in satellite tuners for DD Free Dish? Finally! My parents' house has so many wires and boxes, it's a mess. This will make life so much easier for them. Hope the new TVs are affordable.
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Rohit P
Training 15,000 people in AI for AVGC is a good number, but is it enough? The industry needs lakhs of skilled professionals. Hope this is just the first phase of a much larger programme. The intent is right, though.
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Sarah B
As someone working in digital media, the MyWAVES platform sounds promising. A structured UGC platform backed by the government could bring legitimacy and discoverability to many talented creators who aren't on mainstream social media. Excited to see the "Create in India" challenges.
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Vikram M
Good initiatives, but execution is key. We've seen many government apps and platforms struggle with user experience and adoption. I hope MyWAVES is intuitive and actually promotes diverse voices, not just popular ones. The EPG update for DD Free Dish is a solid, practical move.
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Kavya N
This is wonderful for preserving our culture! My grandmother tells amazing folk stories from our village in Odisha. With MyWAVES, maybe I can record them and share with the whole country. 🎬 Encouraging regional diversity is the best part.

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