September 15, 2026:Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar today celebrated Doordarshan’s 67th Foundation Day and National Engineers’ Day, highlighting the organisation’s glorious journey in public service broadcasting and acknowledging the dedication, technical expertise and invaluable contributions of its engineering fraternity.
The twin observances underscored Doordarshan’s enduring commitment to informing, educating, entertaining and uniting people while recognising the crucial role of technology and engineering in ensuring seamless broadcasting and effective public communication.
Deputy Director General (Engineering), H.P. Meena, said, “Engineers are the backbone of modern broadcasting. Behind every seamless news bulletin, live transmission and successful programme is a team of dedicated technical professionals working with precision, commitment and a strong sense of public service.
Director News, Regional News Unit, DDK Srinagar, Qazi Salman, said, “The 67th Foundation Day of Doordarshan is a celebration of its enduring legacy of public service, while National Engineers’ Day reminds us of the dedicated technical professionals who make this service possible. At DDK Srinagar, the seamless coordination between our editorial and engineering teams is the foundation of credible, timely and impactful broadcasting.
S.N.H. Abidi, Assistant Director (Engineering), said, the broadcasting landscape is undergoing rapid technological transformation. He observed that from conventional transmission systems to digital platforms and advanced production technologies, engineers were at the forefront of this change.
Vinod Arya, Assistant Director (Engineering), said, “At Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, our engineering teams work behind the scenes to ensure that the voice and programmes of Doordarshan reach people across the region.
Assistant Director News, Shabir Ahmad Dar, emphasised the importance of continuous technological upgradation and skill development in view of the rapidly changing broadcasting environment. He said that innovation, teamwork and professional excellence would remain key to strengthening public service broadcasting in the digital era.
Editor News, Sheikh Mudasir Amin, said, “The future of broadcasting belongs to those who can combine technology with creativity and public service. Through its news bulletins, current affairs programmes, cultural content and public-interest broadcasts, the Kendra continues to serve as an important platform for credible information and meaningful public outreach”.
The Foundation Day celebrations also highlighted the significant role of Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar in bringing the voices, aspirations, culture and traditions of Jammu and Kashmir to audiences across the region and beyond.
The occasion reaffirmed DDK Srinagar’s commitment to strengthening its news and digital outreach, embracing technological advancements and carrying forward Doordarshan’s legacy of trust, inclusivity and service to the nation.
