The process of filling up of vacancies, started in 1995-96 is yet to be completed. Two posts of Professors in media research and technical operations have been advertised and interviews are expected to be held anytime. To ensure a continuous progress in the quality of production, various evaluation studies are carried out on a regular basis. All programmes of ongoing nature in the areas of design, production, training and evaluation are proposed to be continued this year too. The focus of media programmes has been shifted to actively supplementing the primary school teachers' efforts.
Programmes are now curriculum based.
A major initiative in packaging video programmes thematically so as to provide a coherent, complete package for non-broadcast use was tried out last year. It was found that the CIET has in its collection, a large number of video programmes which could be similarly packaged. Various such thematic media packages are proposed to be made this year in different subject areas. Teachers booklet and brochures will accompany each such package. Our interaction with viewers of Tarang is through regular mail.