MUMBAI: Doordarshan has extended the invitation date concerning proposals for commissioning of programmes primarily for its DD Bharati Channel and Regional Kendras.

The date set was 15 November. However after careful consideration, Director General, Doordarshan has agreed to extend the last date upto 9 December, an official release says.

The genres of the programmes and eligibility conditions are incorporated in the guidelines for the commissioned programmes available on DD's website www.ddindia.net. The guidelines can also be obtained from any of the Regional Doordarshan Kendras and Doordarshan Headquarters against payment of Rs 25. The proposals must be superscribed as Proposal for Commissioning for Doordarshan addressed to the Director of Programmes, DD Bharati, Directorate General:Doordarshan, Doordarshan Bhawan, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi-110001 and are to be sent by Registered Post.

Proposals for Regional Kendras are to be sent to the respective directors of the Regional Kendras. DD reserves the right to process the proposals according to its requirements.

Doordarshan Empanelled Producers Association had represented to the DG that the last date of submission of the proposal for commissioning on DD Bharati and all other Doordarshan Kendras may be extended, the release says.