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Doordarshan sourcing agencies’ pre-bid meet on 30 Aug
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan has decided to empanel agencies for crowd sourcing artistes (talent) across categories based on the requirements of programmes for Doordarshan’s network.
For this work, DD has invited tenders to be submitted by 5 September 2017, with opening of technical bids on 8 September. A pre-bid meet will be held on 30 August.
Crowd sourcing of artistes (talent) for Doordarshan’s channels with their dynamic needs is a challenging task requiring time-bound delivery. Agencies are therefore expected to bid keeping in mind the nature and requirements of the network.
The number and categories of artists (dancers, singers, anchors etc.) required for each genre and other relevant details would be stipulated by Doordarshan based on actual requirement and the same would be notified from time to time. The successful agency will be expected to fulfil the requirements and cover the following scope of work:
Digital crowd sourcing: The agency will create a digital database to crowd source talent for each category (dancer, singer, anchor etc) as per genre. This exercise shall be done through extensive publicity to be undertaken by the agency. Details of crowd sourcing will be recorded using the custom dashboard and made available to Doordarshan.
Audition: Following crowd sourcing, the agency will conduct auditions to find the best talent in each category and genre where there is requirement of the same. The agency will arrange for a committee/ panel of judges comprising experts from relevant fields; experts from Doordarshan to be optional (to be decided by DG: DD). Audition videos will be made available to DD through the custom dashboard.
Shortlisting and creating a repository of talented artistes: Based on the audition, the agency will short list the best of talent in each category and genre through a fair and transparent process. This will be based on the review of the committee/ panel constituted for auditioning. The agency will be required to maintain an audit trail of such shortlisting and results; this is to be provided to DD.
Empanelment of directors: The agency will empanel directors who will be assigned production tasks of programmes from time to time. A committee/ panel comprising experts from relevant fields will be formed for the same. Doordarshan’s representative in this committee would be optional (to be decided by DG:DD). The agency will be required to maintain an audit trail of the process of selection and empanelment to be provided to Doordarshan.
Publicity: The agency will provide extensive publicity across media regarding crowd sourcing to ensure wide participation and attraction of the best of talent. This will be undertaken within a week of notification of requirement of talent.
Co-ordination: Artistes (singers, dancers & actors) With regard to DD’s fee structure and schedule 8. Directors For the production of short films as per approved fee structure of Doordarshan.
The bidder should be an Indian entity (individual/proprietorship, partnership, Company, Society, Trust etc.) incorporated/registered/recognized, as the case may be, under the respective applicable laws and should have been in existence for the last three financial years excluding the current financial year.
In the case of companies, they must be registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013. In the case of partnerships, they should be registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
The bidder must have at least 50,000 artistes registered on their platform along with their verified contact details as on the date of submission of the bid. The talent database must include a wide spectrum of artists, including actors, singers, directors, musicians and dancers. The bidder must have creative talent representation from at least 100 cities/towns of India as on the date of submission of the bid. vi. The bidder should have talent representation from at least 10 regional languages.
The bidder should have demonstrated experience of sourcing talent for at least two major Indian television shows during each of the last three years preceding the date of issue of this RFP.
Bidders shall submit tnder feeof Rs 5000 and processing fee of Rs 25,000 (both non-refundable) with Earnest Money of Rs 5,00,000 in the form of irrevocable Bank Guarantee (BG) from a nationalised/scheduled Bank.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
