Goa to host first Indian TV festival

Mumbai: The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) Friday announced the launch of a two-day Indian TV Fest, to be held in Goa in November.

The festival, scheduled for Nov 2-3, will play host to interactive seminars, key-note sessions, events, content, business services technology and service pavilions, performances and sporting activities. It will be attended by key members of the country`s TV industry. "This is more than just a festival. It`s an opportunity for Indian and global broadcasters to grow in a market that`s considered to be the fastest growing," Uday Shankar, IBF president, said in a statement Friday. "With a current reach of over 140 million homes, the market with a population of 1.2 billion holds a great opportunity and the event is an ideal platform to look at opportunities that lie ahead for augmenting this dynamic industry," he added. Among the festival`s core committee members are Sunil Lulla, Keertan Adyanthaya, Monica Tata and Lydia Buthello. IANS