Sikkim Television

Sikkim television is an important part of the media in Sikkim. The network of television at Sikkim includes the government television channels as well as private channels that are gaining in popularity over the years. Certain service providers of private channels have increased their base in almost all areas around the district centers of the state, as well as all the major cities of the state. Television of Sikkim has markedly improved over the last few years. Programs in Nepali and English are the most popular; however Hindi, Bengali, Assamese and certain other programs are also popular in the urban centers given the cosmopolitan demography of modern day Gangtok.

Doordarshan in Sikkim

Doordarshan in Sikkim has a strong infrastructure. In fact, it is the television service with the maximum reach in the state. On a government level, Sikkim television operates on the basis of eight transmitters. There are two HPTs at Gangtok and six VLPTs at Gyalshing, Mangan, Namchi, Rangpo, Singtam and Zorethang. Doordarshan in Sikkim is responsible for broadcasting news and bulletins and there are also entertainment packages. The preservation of the indigenous arts and culture of the state plays an important role in the entertainment packages provided by Doordarshan in Sikkim.

Satellite Television in Sikkim

The popularity of satellite television in Sikkim is steadily increasing with time. There are mainly three service providers when it comes to broadcasting private channels on Sikkim television. They are the Sikkim Cable TV network, Dish TV and Nayuma. With the increase of visitors from outside arriving with their eclectic tastes, the importance of the satellite television in Sikkim is increasing with time.