Question: Name the TV Channel launched by ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) to impart information and education, especially in rural and semi-urban areas relating to Digital Payment ecosystem, its tools, benefit and processes?
(a) DigiShala
(b) DigiHelp
(c) DigiSampark
(d) DigiDunia
Ans:(a)
Related facts:
- On 9 December 2016 the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has launched a new TV channel named ‘DigiShala’.
- DigiShala will impart information and education, especially in rural and semi-urban areas relating to Digital Payment ecosystem, its tools, benefit and processes.
- DigiShala is free to air channel, which is broadcasted nationally on DD free DTH service. The channel is available through GSAT15 (DD Direct DTH), 93.5 degree East, Receive frequency: 11590 MHz.
- The potential viewership of the channel is more than 2 crores across the country. The channel will be available without any subscription fee.
- On DigiShala, citizens will be informed and educated about various digital payment options through step by step demos of making digital payments using UPI, USSD; Aadhar enabled payment systems, e-Wallets, Cards etc.
- There will also be talk shows and panel discussions with experts.