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1071. Doordarshan turns 60, people become nostalgic
Life for Society: Case Studies
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Inspiring Stories of Students/Employees/Senior citizen/Organisation/individual
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Delhi
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Tribune India
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- On September 15, 2019, it celebrated its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of broadcasting. By 1972, Doordarshan expanded television services to Mumbai and Amritsar, and by 1975, to seven more Indian cities.
- Initially part of All India Radio, Doordarshan operated under AIR’s administration, delivering public service television to multiple cities across India.
- On April 1, 1976, it became a separate department under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, transitioning into an independent television broadcaster and laying the foundation for its nationwide growth and legacy.
1072. 65 Glorious Years: Doordarshan’s Legacy in Shaping India’s Broadcasting History
Life for Society: Case Studies
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Delhi
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DD News
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- On 16 September, 2024 It was reported that, Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, began on September 15, 1959, in Delhi. Initially experimental, it became a regular service in 1965, later separating from AIR in 1976 and expanding nationwide with satellite channels and DTH services. In 1995, Doordarshan launched DD India, its first international channel.
- Designed by NID alumnus Devashis Bhattacharyya with signature tune by Ravi Shankar, Doordarshan operates under Prasar Bharati. It leverages studios, transmitters, DTH, online platforms, and AI anchors to deliver content to metropolitan, regional, and international audiences.
- In 1961, Doordarshan launched school television programs for students in Delhi. These broadcasts focused on classroom lessons and educational content, becoming one of the earliest efforts to use television as a tool for learning in India.
- Iconic shows like Ramayana, Mahabharat, Hum Log, and Krishi Darshan set cultural benchmarks. DD supported education during COVID, launched DD Free Dish (45 million homes), HD sports, OTT presence, and continues innovative programming for entertainment, spiritual, and regional audiences.
1073. Nostalgia darshan: Doordarshan turns 58 making us look back at Krishi Darshan, Hum Log, Fauji
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Delhi
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India Today
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- On 15 september, 2017 It was reported that, Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, began on September 15, 1959 in Delhi with an experimental telecast. Regular transmission and news bulletins started in 1965, and it celebrates its anniversary every year on September 15.
- Designed by NID student Devashis Bhattacharyya and set to Ravi Shankar’s sitar tune, DD’s logo and signature montage debuted in 1976 when TV services separated from AIR, marking a new era for Indian broadcasting.
- From Krishi Darshan (1967) to iconic serials like Hum Log, Buniyaad, Nukkad, Mahabharata and Chitrahaar, DD shaped Indian television’s golden era in the ’80s, reaching millions of homes and remaining a cultural touchstone despite private channel competition.
1074. Maharashtra's tribal village gets electricity after 70 years of independence
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Government Schemes
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Maharashtra
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Business Standard
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- Tucked deep into the interiors of Melghat forest in Amravati district, the people of Bulumgavan erupted in joy on 13 April, 2018 as the village finally received electric supply and first state transport bus connectivity seventy years after Independence.
- Power supply had reached only till Katkumbh village, which falls 3.5 km before Bulumgavan, mainly inhabited by 589 Korku tribals. Moreover, state transport buses, which plied from Dharni to Bairagad, stopped 4 km before the village and people had to complete rest of journey by foot.
- The transformation in Bulumgavan village has been brought about through the Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation (MVSTF) initiative. The foundation has taken up the task of changing the lives of 1,000 villages in the state through specially appointed Chief Minister’s Rural Development Fellows (CMRDFs).
1075. MP CM Yadav inaugurates, lays foundation stones of development projects worth over Rs 162 crore in Rewa
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Infrastructure
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Madhya Pradesh
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ANI
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- On September 19, 2025 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth over ₹162 crore, including road works, Chillawala bridge, hospital upgrades, new ITI, and industrial area projects.
- CM , addressing at Chakghat Krishi Upaj Mandi, distributed land allotment letters to industrialists, announced assistance for a bereaved family, and performed Bhoomi Poojan of a ₹125 crore compressed biogas plant by IOCGPS Renewable Pvt. Ltd. using crop residues.
- CM highlighted Vindhya’s role as an emerging “Energy Capital” through thermal, solar, and renewables, and reiterated state welfare schemes for students, women, and farmers, including Ladli Behna Yojana, PM Kisan support, orchard funding, and subsidies under Dr. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana.
1076. Oil India signs pact with RVUNL for 1.2 GW green energy projects in Rajasthan
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Rajasthan
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The Economic Times
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- On September 19, Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited in Rajasthan to develop 1.2 GW renewable energy projects, including 1000 MW solar and 200 MW wind capacity.
- The agreement was signed by Devendra Shringi of RVUNL and Ranjan Goswami of OIL, in presence of senior officials. The joint venture will combine OIL’s energy expertise and RVUNL’s project experience to deliver sustainable clean power.
- The partnership will also explore green hydrogen and supply power to DISCOMs and commercial users. Additionally, OIL signed an MoU with Hindustan Copper Limited to jointly develop copper and strategic minerals, diversifying beyond oil and gas.
1077. Indian Railways unveils 2 new Amrit Bharat trains – Check routes, timetable other details
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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India
IndiaTV
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- On 19 september, 2025 indian railway announced that, on September 20 and September 25, Indian Railways will launch Amrit Bharat Express trains on the Saharsa–Chheharta (Punjab) and Erode (Tamil Nadu)–Jogbani (Bihar) routes to improve long-distance connectivity across North and South India.
- The East Central Railway announced the services, with departures scheduled weekly. Trains will run via key junctions, ensuring smooth operations and improved travel access for common passengers, supported by regular weekly timetables and extensive halts across major states.
- Each Amrit Bharat Express includes 22 sleeper and general coaches, designed for affordable long-distance travel. The trains will reduce travel time, link smaller towns, and enhance connectivity across Bihar, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.
1078. CSPTCL inducts 132kV double-circuit line to boost power supply in tribal belt
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Chhattisgarh
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The Times Of India
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- On 19 september, 2025 It was reported that, The Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Company Limited (CSPTCL) commissioned a 60-km, 132 kV double-circuit transmission line between Dongargaon and Mohla, built at a cost of Rs 6 crore, to improve electricity supply in tribal and forest regions.
- CSPTCL, led by Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Shukla, completed the project in difficult forest terrain. The double-circuit system ensures a redundant supply path, reducing outages, improving voltage stability, and enabling uninterrupted power to Mohla and nearby areas.
- The project will benefit 250+ villages, directly supporting agriculture, irrigation, lift schemes, small industries, and household electrification. It is expected to boost rural development and economic activity in historically underserved tribal regions of Chhattisgarh.
1079. Dhordo becomes fourth solar village in Gujarat, 177 KW rooftop solar panels installed in 81 homes
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Gujarat
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The Sunday Guardian
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- On September 19, 2025, Dhordo village in Kutch, Gujarat, became fully solar-powered under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, making it the fourth solar village in Gujarat. PM Modi will officially dedicate this achievement on September 20, 2025 in Bhavnagar.
- The initiative benefited 81 homes, solarising each residential electricity connection. Villagers installed solar rooftops with government subsidies and bank loans, enabling self-generation of electricity and feeding surplus power to the grid for additional income.
- The 177 kW solar rooftops are expected to produce 2.95 lakh units annually, saving roughly Rs 16,064 per home per year and generating a total benefit of over Rs 13 lakh annually. Dhordo now serves as a model for sustainable, clean energy-driven prosperity.
1080. ICGS Adamya, first in new FPV series, commissioned at Paradip
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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Odisha
(Jagatsinghapur)
The Statesman
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- On September 19, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha. It is the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) to enhance India’s maritime security and surveillance capabilities.
- Commanded by Commandant (JG) Anurag Pandey with 5 officers and 34 personnel, Adamya was indigenously designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content under the “Make in India” initiative.
- The 51-meter vessel displaces 320 tons, achieves 28 knots speed, has a 1500 nm endurance, and features a 30 mm CRN91 gun, two 12.7 mm SRCGs, Integrated Bridge, Platform, and Power Management Systems. It will safeguard India’s maritime interests under the Coast Guard’s NE region.