NEW DELHI — National public broadcaster Doordarshan has named senior bureaucrat Rina Sonowal Kouli as its new Director General.
The public service broadcaster officially announced her appointment via social media, highlighting her upcoming role in advancing the network’s strategic reach, content distribution, and audience engagement across India.
Executive Profile & Leadership Highlights
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Appointee: Rina Sonowal Kouli
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New Role: Director General, Doordarshan
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Mandate: Strategic oversight, organizational modernization, and audience expansion across national and regional networks
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Official Announcement: Released via Doordarshan’s official social media channels
Strategic Direction & Public Broadcasting Mandate
As Director General, Kouli will lead India’s flagship television broadcaster during a period focused on digital integration, regional content delivery, and infrastructure strengthening. Her mandate emphasizes deepening audience engagement, elevating public service programming, and expanding Doordarshan’s national presence across linear and digital media platforms.

