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GS3

Economy

15 marks

“Public service broadcasters are increasingly being repositioned as enablers of the creator and orange economy.”
In this context, examine the significance of Prasar Bharati’s ‘Creator’s Corner’ initiative in promoting the creator economy in India. Discuss its potential implications for public broadcasting reforms, digital inclusion, and cultural economy.

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Demand of the Question

  • Examine significance of Prasar Bharati’s ‘Creator’s Corner’ initiative in promoting the creator economy in India
  • Discuss its potential implications for public broadcasting reforms
  • Discuss its potential implications for digital inclusion
  • Discuss its potential implications for cultural economy

What you wrote:

With India's creator economy projected to cross $20 billion by 2027 (KPMG), Creator's corner marks Prasar Bharati's future facing shift toward Platform based public broadcasting.

[DRAWING: A flowchart with three main components. A box labeled "Digital creators" has an arrow pointing to a box labeled "Creator corner". This box has an annotation: "curated, revenue sharing, prime time contest slots". An arrow points from "Creator corner" to a third box labeled "Public broadcasting". Below the flowchart, the text reads "Creator corner = integrates".]

With India's creator economy projected to cross $20 billion by 2027 (KPMG), Creator's corner marks Prasar Bharati's future facing shift toward Platform based public broadcasting.

[DRAWING: A flowchart with three main components. A box labeled "Digital creators" has an arrow pointing to a box labeled "Creator corner". This box has an annotation: "curated, revenue sharing, prime time contest slots". An arrow points from "Creator corner" to a third box labeled "Public broadcasting". Below the flowchart, the text reads "Creator corner = integrates".]

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could briefly define what Creator's Corner initiative entails (e.g., "launched in 2024 to onboard digital content creators onto DD platform") for better context setting

What you wrote:

Significance of creator's corner

1. National visibility: DD News gives creators reach beyond internet users. eg rural education Youtuber reaching offline students.

2. Economic empowerment: 90:10 revenue model ensures higher earnings. eg Better than YouTube's 55:45 sharing system.

3. Mainstream legitimacy: Public broadcaster validation enhances creator credibility. eg folk artists featured on Doordarshan.

4. Content democratisation: Grassroots voices enter national narrative space. eg Tribal storytelling and regional culture programs.

5. Creative economy integration: Links creators to India's booming creator market. eg $20 billion economy by 2027 (KPMG).

Significance of creator's corner

1. National visibility: DD News gives creators reach beyond internet users. eg rural education Youtuber reaching offline students.

2. Economic empowerment: 90:10 revenue model ensures higher earnings. eg Better than YouTube's 55:45 sharing system.

3. Mainstream legitimacy: Public broadcaster validation enhances creator credibility. eg folk artists featured on Doordarshan.

4. Content democratisation: Grassroots voices enter national narrative space. eg Tribal storytelling and regional culture programs.

5. Creative economy integration: Links creators to India's booming creator market. eg $20 billion economy by 2027 (KPMG).

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could specify which DD channels host Creator's Corner content (e.g., "DD National and regional channels provide creators access to over 90% household reach compared to internet's 45% penetration")
  • Can add examples of successful creator partnerships (e.g., "educational content creators like Khan Academy-style channels reaching rural schools through DD's free-to-air transmission")

What you wrote:

Implications for public broadcasting reforms

1. Platform transformation: From content producer to curator - platform model. eg similar to BBC introducing.

2. Youth relevance: Attracts digital first audience to public TV. eg Counters youth viewership decline, TRAI 2025.

3. Institutional modernisation: Encourages participatory, bottom-driven broadcasting systems.

Implications for public broadcasting reforms

1. Platform transformation: From content producer to curator - platform model. eg similar to BBC introducing.

2. Youth relevance: Attracts digital first audience to public TV. eg Counters youth viewership decline, TRAI 2025.

3. Institutional modernisation: Encourages participatory, bottom-driven broadcasting systems.

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could discuss Prasar Bharati's autonomy challenges and how Creator's Corner addresses them (e.g., "reduces dependence on government funding through revenue sharing models")
  • Can examine content regulation balance between creative freedom and public broadcasting guidelines (e.g., "establishing content advisory boards with creator representation")

What you wrote:

Implications for digital inclusion

1. Bridging digital divide: Online content reaches rural DD-dependent households. eg science explainers aired free to air.

2. Language accessibility: Promotes regional and vernacular creators. eg Tamil, odia, Khasi digital storytellers.

3. Knowledge democratisation: Education content becomes universally accessible. eg skill and exam preparation videos on TV.

Implications for digital inclusion

1. Bridging digital divide: Online content reaches rural DD-dependent households. eg science explainers aired free to air.

2. Language accessibility: Promotes regional and vernacular creators. eg Tamil, odia, Khasi digital storytellers.

3. Knowledge democratisation: Education content becomes universally accessible. eg skill and exam preparation videos on TV.

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could quantify the impact more specifically (e.g., "DD's terrestrial reach of 92% population versus internet's 45% can expand creator audience by 2.5x")
  • Can discuss technical infrastructure needed (e.g., "integration with Common Service Centers for creator onboarding in rural areas")

What you wrote:

Implications for cultural / Orange economy

1. Economic expansion: Strengthens creative industries as growth drivers. eg cultural sector boosting GDP contribution.

2. Employment generation: Supports youth livelihoods in creative field. eg NSDC projects 5-7 million jobs by 2030.

3. Cultural integration: Promotes national unity through art diversity. eg Pattachitra, folk music, tribal dance.

Implications for cultural / Orange economy

1. Economic expansion: Strengthens creative industries as growth drivers. eg cultural sector boosting GDP contribution.

2. Employment generation: Supports youth livelihoods in creative field. eg NSDC projects 5-7 million jobs by 2030.

3. Cultural integration: Promotes national unity through art diversity. eg Pattachitra, folk music, tribal dance.

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could add specific cultural preservation initiatives (e.g., "documenting endangered folk traditions through creator partnerships with tribal communities")
  • Can discuss intellectual property protection for traditional knowledge (e.g., "ensuring geographical indication rights for regional art forms featured")

What you wrote:

[DRAWING: A diagram with a central label "Pathforward". Arrows point from this center to two sides.
On the left side, the text reads: "National Creator Policy", with two sub-points: "-Protect creator rights & ensure fair mobilisation" and "-PPP & coproduction with OTTs and media startups".
On the right side, the text reads: "-Skill integration under skill India" and "-regional creator hubs under district level".]

Creator's corner can transform Prasar Bharati into a creative innovation hub, advancing SDG 8 & 9 through inclusive digital growth.

[DRAWING: A diagram with a central label "Pathforward". Arrows point from this center to two sides.
On the left side, the text reads: "National Creator Policy", with two sub-points: "-Protect creator rights & ensure fair mobilisation" and "-PPP & coproduction with OTTs and media startups".
On the right side, the text reads: "-Skill integration under skill India" and "-regional creator hubs under district level".]

Creator's corner can transform Prasar Bharati into a creative innovation hub, advancing SDG 8 & 9 through inclusive digital growth.

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could add a specific timeline or milestone (e.g., "achieving 1 lakh creator partnerships by 2027 under Viksit Bharat vision")

Excellent comprehensive answer covering all demands with strong data integration, practical examples, and innovative visual elements. The flowcharts enhance understanding significantly. Minor improvements needed in data verification and deeper institutional analysis.

Demand of the Question

  • Examine significance of Prasar Bharati’s ‘Creator’s Corner’ initiative in promoting the creator economy in India
  • Discuss its potential implications for public broadcasting reforms
  • Discuss its potential implications for digital inclusion
  • Discuss its potential implications for cultural economy

What you wrote:

With India's creator economy projected to cross $20 billion by 2027 (KPMG), Creator's corner marks Prasar Bharati's future facing shift toward Platform based public broadcasting.

[DRAWING: A flowchart with three main components. A box labeled "Digital creators" has an arrow pointing to a box labeled "Creator corner". This box has an annotation: "curated, revenue sharing, prime time contest slots". An arrow points from "Creator corner" to a third box labeled "Public broadcasting". Below the flowchart, the text reads "Creator corner = integrates".]

With India's creator economy projected to cross $20 billion by 2027 (KPMG), Creator's corner marks Prasar Bharati's future facing shift toward Platform based public broadcasting.

[DRAWING: A flowchart with three main components. A box labeled "Digital creators" has an arrow pointing to a box labeled "Creator corner". This box has an annotation: "curated, revenue sharing, prime time contest slots". An arrow points from "Creator corner" to a third box labeled "Public broadcasting". Below the flowchart, the text reads "Creator corner = integrates".]

Suggestions to improve:

  • Could briefly define what Creator's Corner initiative entails (e.g., "launched in 2024 to onboard digital content creators onto DD platform") for better context setting

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