" A Voice for DD Sindhi Channel "

“Doordarshan-Sindhi ”

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Virendra A. UppalwarM.Tech. (Electronics & Comm. Engineering)[email protected]

“ I will personally go and request the Prime Minister to start a channel to showcase the outstanding talent of the Sindhi community. Besides, they are also doing a lot of social work that can be shown on the channel "

L. K.

Advani

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The “Sindhi culture” is of the 5000 yrs old ancient civilization,

The partition of India in 1947 uprooted the Sindhis from their homeland.

They were forced to migrate to other parts of the country, leaving behind their material wealth and the rich cultural heritage.

History

Sindhi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by approximately 17 million people in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.

Sindhi is also a recognised official language of India, where it is spoken by approximately 1.2 Million members of an ethnic group which migrated from the province of Sindh, Pakistan during the partition of British India in 1947.

The language can be written using Devanagari or the Arabic scripts.

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People name: SindhiCountry: IndiaTheir language: Sindhi (Lari)Population:

(1990) 1,732,300(1995) 1,905,600(2000) 2,081,300

Statistics

Today the Sindhi population living in minority status in various parts of India and else where in the world.

Lacks the availability of Sindhi language education in the main stream curriculum of the local schools and colleges.

Naturally the new Sindhi generation has neither the

opportunity nor the incentive to learn their own language.

Currently even in Pakistan the official language in Sindh is not Sindhi but Urdu. 

Why DD-SINDHI…?

Television media, without doubt is the most powerful media for promoting any language.

Respective State Governments provide the resources for these programs to ensure the promotion of these languages.

These programs can be seen in many countries, including in Dubai.

There is unfortunately no Sindhi State in India , which can ensure promotion of our beloved language and a DD-Sindhi as part of it.

Why on T-Media ….?

Some regional channels in India

Sindhi language is enshrined in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution since 1967.

Hence, the Government of India is duty bound to promote Sindhi language.

In the absence of a sponsoring state, DD-Urdu and have been launched directly by the Centre.

Sindhi is now the ONLY language in the above Schedule (out of 22 Languages listed in the schedule) which does not have a DD Channel.

According to Law …!

Since March 2007, Sindhi Sangat has started a 30-minute Sindhi TV program "Sindhi Surhan" on Doordarshan Sahyadri from Bombay.

High quality Sindhi TV programs, including new Sindhi Tele-films and Music Videos broadcast on the channel have been well received y one and all.

followed by appreciative and encouraging response from thousands of Sindhis.

The only common complaint and suggestion has been to increase the program duration.

Sindhi Program on regional channel

Quality Sindhi programs requires dedication, time, effort and money.

Many lovers of Sindhyat and Sindhi language have offered valuable support and encouragement by sponsoring the Sindhi Tele-films and other related activities. But much is still needed to be done.

We will welcome wider involvement, support and participation from every Sindhi in this field.

We Need a Help…?

By sheer hard work, they overcame all adversities and regained their monetary, educational and social status, but at a very heavy price.

Sindhi community started losing their cultural roots and identity.

The Sindhi Language is also fighting a losing battle, especially with the younger generation.

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The only hope today is the power of the Television to reverse this trend. Television without doubt is the most powerful media for promoting any language.

Respective State Governments provide the resources for these programs to ensure the promotion of the language.

This is time for Sindhi Community to come and fight for their rights.

Conclusion

THANK YOU

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