Prasar Bharati has successfully allocated 10 television channels under the MPEG-4 mid-year annual e-auction for its DD Free Dish direct-to-home (DTH) platform, further strengthening the availability of free-to-air television services across India.

The successful bidders include several leading broadcasters, with the channel allocations valid until **31 March 2027**. The mid-year auction forms part of Prasar Bharati’s ongoing efforts to optimise capacity on the DD Free Dish platform while expanding content choices for viewers.

DD Free Dish remains one of India’s largest free-to-air DTH services, providing nationwide access to television channels without subscription fees. The latest allocation reinforces Prasar Bharati’s commitment to enhancing content availability and supporting the continued growth of India’s public broadcasting ecosystem.