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Waves OTT and MyWAVES

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Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform, launched on November 20, 2024, marks a transition from conventional public broadcasting to an integrated digital public-service ecosystem. It combines live television, radio, archives, education, and digital publications onto a multilingual digital platform reaching over 130 countries with 1.2 crore registered users. Furthermore, MyWAVES, launched on March 23, 2026, within WAVES OTT, functions as a structured national platform enabling citizens and regional creators to upload and share original content. Initiatives like the Gems of India Challenge and the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) ecosystem further support digital creators, foster the creative economy, and strengthen India's global presence in media and entertainment.

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