Govt's OTT Platform? Prasar Bharti's 'Waves' To Compete With Netflix, Amazon Prime - Check Features

Prasar Bharti recently launched its OTT platform 'WAVES', at the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival. The inauguration was done by Dr.Pramod Sawant, Chief Minster of Goa, the presence of Sanjay Jaju, Secretary I&B, among others.

What Is WAVES?

WAVES is an OTT platform launched to cater to the demand for digital streaming services in India. The platform will be a blend of tradition and modern content. It will comprise of shows inclusing Ramayan, Mahabharat, Shaktimaan, etc. It will also include news, documentaries, and regional content. The idea is to bridge the gap between traditional shows and modern streaming.

What Makes WAVES Unique?

The content is available in over 12 Languages, including Hindi, English, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi, Assamese. It will provide Video on demand, free-to-play gaming, Radio streaming, Live TV streaming, 65 live Channels, several App in App integrations for video and gaming content, and online shopping through Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) supported e-commerce platform.

Where To Watch?

The app is can be downloaded for free from from Apple Store and Google Play. Most of the content is free, except  selected premium features which may require additional payment, including 'Platinum Plan'.

India's OTT audience universe is estimated at 547.3 million in 2024, up from 481.1 Million in 2023, a growth of 13.8 per cent, said Ormax India on India's OTT Audience Report, 2024. 97 per cent watch content on their phone.

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