Al Jazeera English Rolls Out in India

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with Al Jazeera English chief Al Anstey in New Delhi as the news network announced its launch on Dish TV, adding 11.7 million homes to its distribution base.

With the rollout on the Zee Group-owned DTH operator, Al Jazeera English will be available in the family pack tier to over 48 million individuals. “We are delighted to be launching on Dish TV today,” said Anstey, the channel’s managing director. “India is an emerging leader in today’s globalized world, and a critical country for Al Jazeera English to broadcast across. We are confident that our coverage will be of enormous interest and value to audiences across India. Through our vast network of reporters worldwide, we provide eye-witness reports from all corners of the globe. We are uniquely placed to deliver honest and in-depth coverage."

Jawahar Goel, the managing director of Dish TV, added, “Dish TV being the pioneer and market leader with many industry firsts to its credit, in yet another first for Dish TV, we are proud to have Al Jazeera channel on our platform. Al Jazeera’s launch on our platform will keep our family of 11.7 million subscribers connected and updated with latest in current affairs, issues and happenings across the globe. Dish TV has been a trendsetter in offering its viewers the best content, service and quality and we will continue to bring the best of the content for our valued subscribers."