Doordarshan Kendra

Doordarshan Kendra, a state-owned entity headquartered in India, was founded in 1959 and operates with an estimated 1,220 employees. A subsidiary of Prasar Bharati, the company serves as the operational backbone of India's public service broadcaster, functioning as a decentralized network of over 60 physical studio centers located primarily in state capitals and major cities. These facilities act as regional production hubs responsible for creating, acquiring, and uplinking content tailored to the specific linguistic and cultural demographics of their respective areas. Each Kendra is typically equipped with its own production studios, post-production suites, and transmission infrastructure, including earth stations and Outside Broadcast vans, allowing it to generate the daily programming schedule for Doordarshan’s regional satellite channels, such as DD Sahyadri or DD Podhigai. Beyond local broadcasting, these centers also contribute news feeds and cultural programming to the national network, ensuring a two-way flow of information between the central directorate and the country's diverse grassroots populations.