DD director general assures upgrade of NE kendra

ITANAGAR: Doordarshan director general Tripurari Sharan has committed to addressing the problems being faced by the local Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) of Itanagar, including low coverage and shortage of manpower. The DG, who is on a two-day visit to the state, felt that Arunachal, with its rich cultural heritage and diversity, needs more attention from the national channel. "I have been apprised of several problems facing DDK Itanagar. I assure that all these will be addressed sooner than later," he declared during a festival at Doimukh yesterday, official sources informed today. Sharan informed that the newly-appointed CEO of Prasar Bharti was aware of the major manpower shortage in DDKs of the northeast. He said the issue would be resolved within this year."I assure that the manpower shortage problem will be resolved. And not only that, we will ensure that more local people are recruited," he said.