With Telangana state becoming a reality, the new state is getting everything on its own feet.With the bifurcation of state Preparations are afoot to change the name of Hyderabad kendra of Doordrashan which is now known as DD Sapthagiri.
Telangana Chief Minister KCR has announced the separate version of Doordarshan Channel for the state and named it as Yadagiri DD Hyderabad was renamed as ‘Saptagiri’ which was taken after the shrine of Tirupati.Now CM KCR has decided to form state’s own Channel and named it as ‘Yadagiri’ which was taken from the name of famous Yadagirigutta temple.
The CM said the channel would prioritize the culture, language and the slang of Telangana.Meanwhile, the DD officials in Hyderabad have already prepared the list of staff to work in Telangana and AP from october.
Before 1995 Doordarshan Hyderabad was the only television channel broadcasting Telugu programs.The channel maintained its monopoly till private channels were launched in 1996.
