To counter 'anti-India' narrative, Prasar Bharati plans global

To challenge the "anti-India" narrative in foreign media and to report events from the country's perspective to global audiences, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has set its eyes on a high-tech digital platform.

The Prasar Bharati board recently approved a report for the creation of a new web-based platform in addition to All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan, whose primary focus is domestic audience.

The report has now been forwarded to Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.

The panel, which was headed by Prasar Bharati chairman A Surya Prakash, in its report has advocated creating a "globally respected digital news platform advocating Indian national interest".

"India is the fastest growing economy and there have been extraordinary steps taken in the area of governance. These can act as a template for many governments. But the western media portrays a picture as if it is a conflict zone which is absolutely bogus. We need to set it right," Surya Prakash told

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