Himachal’s Mamta Verma to Lead DD News, Bringing Ground-Level Insight to Public Broadcasting
In a key leadership appointment, senior Indian Information Service officer Mamta Verma has been named the Director General of Doordarshan News (DD News). She takes charge at a crucial time for public broadcasting, as it works to uphold credibility, balance, and public trust while navigating rapid technological change.
A 1994 batch IIS officer, Verma is originally from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She built a strong academic foundation at Shimla’s Loreto Convent and St. Bede’s College, which shaped her commitment to public service and intellectual discipline. Throughout her career, she has handled significant roles in communication, information, and policy-making with notable efficiency.
Before stepping into this new role, Verma served as Joint Secretary in the Central Panchayati Raj Department. There, she helped strengthen the link between grassroots democracy, decentralized governance, and public communication—a background that brings rare practical insight to her position.
As Director General of DD News, she is expected to steer the national broadcaster not just as a source of official information, but as a trusted, factual, and balanced news platform. Her appointment is not only a point of pride for Himachal Pradesh, but also reflects the growing influence of women leaders in India’s media landscape.
