DD Free Dish Complete Channel List 2024
DD Free Dish is India's free-to-air (FTA) DTH platform operated by Prasar Bharati under the Doordarshan brand. With over 700 channels available at zero monthly subscription cost, it remains the most widely used DTH platform in rural and semi-urban India. Below is a structured overview of the channel lineup by category.
How to Read This List
- LCN – Logical Channel Number (what you dial on your remote)
- SD/HD – Standard Definition or High Definition broadcast
- Channels marked FTA are free-to-air and require no subscription
Doordarshan (DD) Network Channels
| LCN | Channel Name | Category | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DD National | General Entertainment | SD |
| 2 | DD News | News | SD |
| 3 | DD Sports | Sports | SD |
| 4 | DD India | International | SD |
| 5 | DD Bharati | Culture & Heritage | SD |
| 6 | DD Kisan | Agriculture | SD |
| 7 | DD Retro | Classic Entertainment | SD |
| 8 | DD Urdu | Regional | SD |
Popular Entertainment Channels
| LCN | Channel Name | Language | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Zee TV | Hindi | SD |
| 101 | Sony Entertainment | Hindi | SD |
| 102 | Star Plus | Hindi | SD |
| 103 | Colors TV | Hindi | SD |
| 104 | &TV | Hindi | SD |
| 105 | Dangal TV | Hindi | SD |
| 106 | Big Magic | Hindi | SD |
News Channels
| LCN | Channel Name | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Aaj Tak | Hindi |
| 201 | India TV | Hindi |
| 202 | Zee News | Hindi |
| 203 | News18 India | Hindi |
| 204 | ABP News | Hindi |
| 205 | NDTV India | Hindi |
| 206 | Republic Bharat | Hindi |
Regional Language Channels
DD Free Dish carries an extensive range of regional language channels covering most major Indian states and languages, including:
- Tamil – Sun TV, Vijay TV, Kalaignar TV, and DD Tamil
- Telugu – ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, and DD Telugu (Saptagiri)
- Kannada – Udaya TV, Colors Kannada, DD Chandana
- Malayalam – Asianet, Mazhavil Manorama, DD Malayalam
- Bengali – Star Jalsha, Zee Bangla, DD Bangla
- Marathi – Star Pravah, Colors Marathi, DD Sahyadri
- Gujarati – Colors Gujarati, DD Girnar
- Odia – Tarang TV, DD Odia
Important Notes
- LCN numbers may vary slightly depending on your set-top box model and software version.
- DD Free Dish periodically updates its channel list via e-auctions. New channels may be added or removed after each auction cycle.
- To receive all channels, ensure your dish is properly aligned to the GSAT-15 satellite at 93.5°E.
- MPEG-4 set-top boxes are required to receive the full channel lineup including newer additions.
How to Scan for New Channels
- Press the Menu button on your remote control.
- Navigate to Installation or Channel Search.
- Select Auto Scan or Blind Search.
- Wait for the scan to complete — this may take 5–10 minutes.
- Save the channel list and exit.
Bookmark this page for regular updates as DD Free Dish channel assignments change throughout the year.