File photo: Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel.
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Wednesday launched 16 new television channels which will broadcast programs for students, youths, farmers, women and artisans.
These channels were launched today at a function in Gandhinagar by Ms Patel, an official release stated.
These channels are part of India's largest and only education TV network 'Vande Gujarat', it said.
These channels will be utilised to broadcast educational programs for school students, programs for students preparing for competitive exams, programmes related to agriculture, skill development, hygiene, health-care, science, etc.
While launching the channels, Ms Patel said the network would help numerous students, farmers, women and many others who are living in remote areas.
Ms Patel thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving required permissions to start such TV network in Gujarat.
She also expressed hope that the educational programmes will serve as an alternative to expensive tuition system for students living in villages and remote areas.