Mehbooba Mufti seeks funding for J&K public broadcasters
In short
Mehbooba Mufti asked Amit Shah for more funding for public broadcasters in Jammu and Kashmir. She wants earmarked money for local content at Doordarshan and Akashvani centers, especially DD Kashmir.
She also asked for special support schemes for artists and creators in the Union Territory. The report does not say if the request was accepted.
What the reporting says
Mehbooba Mufti urged Amit Shah to provide dedicated funding for public broadcasters in Jammu and Kashmir, including earmarked support for local content production at Doordarshan and Akashvani Kendras. She also sought targeted initiatives and specialised financial assistance from cultural bodies, with a specific focus on DD Kashmir and the creative fraternity in the Union Territory. The report does not state any response from the home minister.
Why it matters
Mufti’s request is aimed at public broadcasting and creative-sector support in Jammu and Kashmir, with explicit mention of Doordarshan, Akashvani and DD Kashmir. The reporting says she wants dedicated and earmarked funding, plus special assistance schemes through cultural bodies, but it does not include a government response. The practical effect depends on whether the Centre acts on the appeal.