WAVES OTT, the streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, has crossed the milestone of 1 crore registered users, underscoring the growing adoption of digital public service media in India and overseas markets.
The platform has also surpassed 1.4 crore downloads and is now charting its next phase of growth with a target of reaching 2 crore registered users by March 2027.
Content library expands rapidly
WAVES OTT today hosts more than 24,000 content titles and over 15,000 hours of content spanning entertainment, news, education, culture, spirituality and public service programming.
The platform offers more than 140 live television channels and over 200 radio services, alongside live event streaming, educational content through PM eVidya channels, digital editions of publications such as Yojana, Kurukshetra and Rozgar Samachar, devotional streams from prominent temples and thousands of hours of archival content from Prasar Bharati.
Presence in over 130 countries
Available across mobile, web and connected TV platforms, WAVES OTT now reaches audiences in more than 130 countries.
The service offers content in multiple Indian languages and provides free access to a broad range of entertainment, educational and public-interest programming, helping extend the reach of Indian content globally.
Digital public service platform gains traction
According to Prasar Bharati, the milestone highlights the increasing relevance of digital public service media and validates the vision of creating a unified destination for television, radio, on-demand content, education, culture and heritage.
The platform has witnessed sustained growth through the continuous expansion of its content catalogue, strategic digital partnerships, wider device availability and improvements in user experience.
New offerings boost engagement
Recent additions to the platform include devotional live streams, educational programming, digital publications, archival collections and live event coverage.
These initiatives have helped deepen audience engagement while strengthening WAVES OTT’s positioning as a comprehensive digital content platform.
Eyes next phase of growth
Going forward, WAVES OTT plans to expand content partnerships, widen distribution across devices and platforms, and further strengthen its regional language and educational content offerings.
The platform is also focused on increasing its user base significantly over the next two years as digital consumption continues to rise across India and international markets.
Showcasing India’s culture and knowledge
The latest milestone reinforces WAVES OTT’s emergence as one of India’s fastest-growing public service streaming platforms.
By combining entertainment, education, culture, spirituality and public service content under a single digital umbrella, the platform is positioning itself as a global showcase for India’s heritage, knowledge systems and creative ecosystem.