New Space India Limited NSIL has collaborated with Tata Play and launched GSAT-24 satellite in June 2022 aligned to Make in India vision of the Government. Tata Play commenced the use of this satellite, now in its orbital position, starting today. In the inauguration ceremony in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra expressed happiness and said, this event unlocks one more step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance in the field of space and communication. He congratulated Department of Space and Tata Play for successfully commissioning GSAT-24. Mr Chandra said, currently Tata Play has 600 channels. He said, with the inclusion of the satellite, it would be able to transmit 900 channels benefitting the general public. The Secretary said, it is the culmination of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of privatisation and establishment of NSIL, which for the first time launched a demand based satellite in collaboration with Tata Play. He said, these channels would now be available all across the country, including the hilly North-East and Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said, GSAT-24, a 4-tonne class communication satellite built by ISRO for providing DTH services is fully operational at its maximum satellite capacity, following exhaustive in-orbit testing. He said, this achievement signifies a revolution in India’s telecommunications space, driven by cutting-edge indigenous technology. Mr Somnath said, it serves as a tribute to the nation’s aerospace prowess and heralds India’s successful entry into the Demand Driven Mission segment.
Chairman and Managing Director NSIL Radhakrishnan Durairaj said, GSAT-24 has been the first Demand Driven communication satellite mission undertaken by NSIL post space sector reforms. He said, the GSAT-24 satellite is ready to usher in a new era of satellite television for India.
Tata Play’s MD and CEO Harit Nagpal said, the collaboration with NSIL will provide their DTH subscribers with an even better video and audio quality and many more channels and services.
