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DD Kisan packaging bids to be submitted by 23 Oct, pre-bid meet on 9 Oct
NEW DELHI: Processes at this channel may be slow, but expected to be steady — and may pick up pace.
Doordarshan has invited proposals for channel packaging for DD Kisan, almost 30 months after the launch of the channel on 26 May, 2015.
The issues of India’s agriculture sector and related jobs, on which around 62 per cent of the world’s second-most populous country relies, often take a backseat on television shows and discussions. DD Kisan, which has tie-ups with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), seeks to address these problems.
Proposals for packaging of the channel, available on all cable and DTH platforms, will be selected by an e-tendering process. There will be a pre-bid meeting on 9 October 2017. Interested parties have been asked to apply by 23 October 2017 with their bids. Technical bids will be opened the next day.
Online registration shall be done on e-tendering website www.tenderwizard.com/PB and, in general, activation of registration may take 24 hours or more subject to the submission of all relevant documents required in the process.
The packaging work for the channel, which was allocated a sum of Rs 800 million for the current fiscal year, as mentioned in this RFP Document should start within four weeks from the date of signing of contract.
Tender format and tender document are available on http://www.tenderwizard.com/PB, e-tender link in Doordarshan website, http://www.ddindia.gov.in/, and e-procurement portal (CPP) www.eprocure.gov.in.
The agencies are therefore expected to bid accordingly keeping in mind the manpower and equipment requirement of this channel given in subsequent paragraphs. The successful agency is expected to cover the following:
1 Channel branding – Create brand template for DD Kisan Channel incorporating all necessary elements of packaging and channel identity including logo, colour, graphics, fonts channel
montage etc.
2 To create and provide support to Doordarshan in designing and executing graphics for various programmes.
3 Conceive, create and deliver on-air channel montage, templates, promos, stings, bumpers, promo jackets, menu plates, channel branding guide book, coming up next and you are watching, etc. for all scheduled programmes.
4 Conceptualising, scripting, voicing and also providing creative inputs for promotional capsules for cross-channel publicity.
5 Encapsulate and re-package all telecast material on formats being used as may be required by DD Kisan Channel.
6 Create graphic transition.
7 Create exclusive programme promos for cross channel promotions in audio and video medium for radio and TV channels.
8 Design and create graphics in Hindi and in any other language used.
9 Coordinate with DD producers and programming team in order to ensure smooth integration of graphics and look and feel element into the programme.
The earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 3,76,000 is to be submitted by all the participating bidders in the form of irrevocable Bank Guarantee (BG) from a nationalised/scheduled bank is to be submitted by all the participating bidders in the form of irrevocable Bank Guarantee (BG).
The proposal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee of an amount of Rs. 25,000.
Doordarshan Kisan Channel is a national infotainment channel in the Prasar Bharati bouquet. The content of the channel includes core agricultural related issues, animal husbandry, allied agricultural activities, social issues, rural development, chemical and fertilisers, water, sanitation, health, food processing, environment, renewal energy, woman and child care , etc. The channel content also includes entertainment programmes including reality shows, health shows, folk arts, etc.
Bidders must keep in mind the importance and the kind of the job required for such a niche channel and submit bids accordingly.
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.
