The information and broadcasting ministry under new minister Prakash Javadekar, who has asked officials to "show quick progress" in pushing ahead with ventures and also suggested launching a television channel for kids and one on animation on Doordarshan.According to officials, Javadekar has been clearing off piles of files, including many left over by his predecessor Manish Tewari of the UPA, in minutes.Javadekar, who was given a presentation by Prasar Bharati (PB) CEO Jawhar Sircar a few days ago, has told officials of the ministry that he wants to see the state-run broadcasters All India Radio and Doordarshan becoming "the no.1 channels."In order to attract more viewers, Javadekar has proposed launching a channel for kids. He also wants a programme on animation on DD, as it will attract youth. He was talking of the South Korean animation channels that are a hit," the official toldIANS.The minister has asked the ministry to see if regional language programmes can be translated and used in neighbouring states."He has suggested that Malayalam TV programmes could be translated for the Tamil channels to improve content," said another official.
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