<ul><li>The workforce in All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) has decreased, leading to a vacancy rate of 64.58%.</li><li>Currently, AIR and DD have a combined sanctioned strength of 45,791, but only 16,219 employees are on the rolls.</li><li>Regular retirements and no fresh recruitment have resulted in a shortage of young talent.</li><li>Prasar Bharati is redeploying existing staff and hiring on a short-term contract basis to manage the shortage.</li></ul>

Staff shortage in AIR and Doordarshan hits 64.58% vacancy rate

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