WAVES is an OTT platform that offers family-friendly entertainment and more under one digital roof, said Shri Sunil Bhatiya, Deputy Director General, Doordarshan Kendra Panaji. He was addressing a press conference at Doordarshan Kendra, Panaji, on Thursday, 8th May, 2025.
“Waves offers a diverse range of live TV, on-demand videos, digital radio, gaming, and e-commerce—all under one digital roof. Available on both Android and iOS devices, it is positioned as a one-stop digital hub for family-friendly entertainment, education, and online shopping. Designed with a focus on clean and inclusive content, the platform aims to cater to audiences of all age groups while showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage,” Bhatiya said.
Launched by Prasar Bharati in November 2024, the platform offers content in 12 languages. However, the content will soon be available in all the prominent languages in India including Konkani, he said.
Talking about the Goan presence on the platform, he said that the DD Panaji content which is in Konkani is available on Waves. Besides, a documentary called “Famously Found @15” which was made by DD Panaji on the life of Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, a former Goan footballer and Indian national team captain, is also available on the platform, he added. The film, a 40-minute documentary, covers Shri Sankhwalkar’s 25-year career, starting from when he began playing at the age of 15.
WAVES offers over 70 Live TV channels, including Doordarshan and Akashvani channels, and major entertainment networks like B4U, SAB Group, and 9X Media, apart from on-demand content spanning 10 popular genres. Integration with ONDC has also enabled online shopping directly through the Waves app.
Radio streaming, video-on-demand, play-to-play gaming, dedicated content for youth and curated sections for movies, live events, and more are what make the platform unique and a complete family-friendly package.
Most of the content on Waves is available free of cost, while premium features can be accessed through affordable subscription plans.
Shashin Rai, Deputy Director (News), DD Panaji, and Shri Savio de Noronha, Head of Programmes, DD Panaji, were also present at the press conference
