Advertising “Atithi Devo Bhavo” in Odia TV
Channels
On 6.5.16, RTI Application was submitted to PIO, Dept.
of Tourism & Culture (Tourism), Govt. of Odisha seeking information about
details of “Atithi Devo Bhavo”
programme conceptualised, procedure followed for awarding various TV channels,
total amount paid to different TV channels for telecasting “Atithi Devo Bhavo” . On 23.6.16, the
PIO has supplied the following information.  
1. The objective of the programme is to educate
the service providers like Taxi Rickshaw Puller, Hawkers etc.  as well as general public while dealing with
visitors and tourists. It also targets public on preservation & protection
of historical site and monuments.  This
programme was conceptualised on the basis of the Incredible India Campaign of “
Atithi Devo Bhavo”. 
2.  On 15.9.10, an Expression of Interest was
floated in print media “SAMAJA” and “Dharitri” and “Indian Express” inviting
Odia TV Network to offer their production and telecast quotation for educative
ad films / slots campaign for Odisha Tourism. This campaign  should include  production of ads, small  documentaries, web  campaign with an intention  to sensitise different  stakeholders 
involved in producing services / hospitality  to the tourists  visiting 
Odisha. 
3.  O
TV, ETV, Kamayab, Kanak and Naxatra applied for the programme.  All five bidders were selected in Technical bid
and called for presentation before the selection committee on 4.2.11.  Out of five bibbers, 3 were present for
discussion such as ETV, OTV and Kanak TV. 
4. The Committee recommends ETV for Rs.
25.00 lakh package, OTV for Rs. 20.00 lakh package and Kanak TV for Rs. 10.00
lakh Package for production and telecasting of Odisha Toursim Ad films/ slots
in their local Odia TV Network in the approach of Incredible India “ Atithi
Devo Bhava”
5.  Total amount
of Rs. 1.10 crores  has been released to
these TV channels in two phases  in
2010-11 and 2012-13. 
Pradip Pradhan,M-9937843482
Date-5.7.2016  
 
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