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 Topic: Swayam Prabha

Swayam Prabha is a group of 34 DTH channels dedicated to high-quality educational programming.

The channels operate 24/7 and use the GSAT-15 satellite for transmission.

The content is provided by institutions such as NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC, and IGNOU, covering a wide range of disciplines including arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine, etc.

The initiative is a part of the Ministry of Human Resource Development's efforts to make quality learning resources available to remote and disadvantaged areas.

The programs can be accessed by anyone with a DTH connection and the necessary equipment.

The content is delivered in multiple languages, including English and Hindi, to cater to a diverse audience.

Swayam Prabha provides an alternative to traditional classroom-based learning and allows for flexible and self-paced learning.

The initiative also provides opportunities for teachers and educators to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge.

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GSAT-15 is an Indian communication satellite designed to enhance the capacity of transponders and provide more bandwidth for Direct-to-Home television and VSAT services. It was launched on November 10, 2015, using an Ariane 5 rocket, along with the ArabSat 6B satellite. The satellite has 24 Ku band transponders and a GAGAN navigational payload operating in the L1 and L5 bands. It is expected to have a lifespan of 12 years.

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Sure, here is the list of 34 DTH channels dedicated to high-quality educational programming under Swayam Prabha initiative:

Channel 1: Curriculum-based Course contents covering all subjects (IGNOU)

Channel 2: Higher Education- subjects covered are Arts, Science, Commerce, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (UGC)

Channel 3: State Open Universities’ programs (UGC)

Channel 4: Agriculture, veterinary, and related subjects (ICAR)

Channel 5: Various Indian languages (NBT)

Channel 6: Engineering and Technology (IIT Delhi)

Channel 7: Post-Graduate education for students in social sciences (NIOS)

Channel 8: Medical Sciences, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Pharmacy (AYUSH)

Channel 9: Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Commerce (IGNOU)

Channel 10: SWAYAM Prabha’s DTH Education Channels (UGC)

Channel 11: Teacher education (NCTE)

Channel 12: Tourism and Hospitality (NIHMT)

Channel 13: General subjects (IGNOU)

Channel 14: Early Children Educational content (CEC)

Channel 15: Engineering and Technology (IIT Guwahati)

Channel 16: Performing and Fine Arts (NCERT)

Channel 17: Placements and skill development (CSDMS)

Channel 18: Postgraduate Education in Hindi (UGC)

Channel 19: Madrasa education (MHRD)

Channel 20: High School Education (NIOS)

Channel 21: Technical and vocational education (NIOS)

Channel 22: Agriculture and Rural Development (ICAR)

Channel 23: Secondary School Education (NIOS)

Channel 24: Computer Science and IT (NIELIT)

Channel 25: Open university (UGC)

Channel 26: Secondary school education (CBSE)

Channel 27: Higher education (UGC)

Channel 28: Mass communication and journalism (CEC)

Channel 29: Agriculture and allied sciences (ICAR)

Channel 30: Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU)

Channel 31: Sports education and yoga (SAI)

Channel 32: Education for NE region (NEUPA)

Channel 33: PG agricultural education (ICAR)

Channel 34: Undergraduate education (UGC)

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34 DTH channels dedicated to high-quality educational programming.

GSAT-15 is an Indian communication satellite used for Direct-to-Home television and VSAT services.

The satellite carries 24 Ku band transponders and a GAGAN navigational payload operating in the L1 and L5 bands.

Swayam Prabha is a free educational television initiative.

Content is provided by institutions such as NPTEL, IITs, UGC, CEC, and IGNOU.

The initiative is the Ministry of Human Resource Development's effort to make quality learning resources available to remote and disadvantaged areas.

Content is delivered in multiple languages, including English and Hindi.

Swayam Prabha provides an alternative to traditional classroom-based learning.

The initiative also provides opportunities for teachers and educators to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge.

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