Doordarshan and ICCR sign MoU for global cultural outreach on April 7

Exam-focused facts from the 16 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 7 at Doordarshan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The agreement was signed by Doordarshan Director General K. Satish Nambudiripad and ICCR Director General K. Nandini Singla.
The partnership aims to strengthen India’s cultural diplomacy by showcasing cultural programmes through television, radio, Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms, and social media.
The MoU will remain in force for a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent.
The agreement establishes joint ownership of content rights in perpetuity, including digital rights, for both organisations.