Every year on July 23, India celebrates National Broadcasting Day to mark the beginning of All India Radio’s (AIR) historic journey in 1927. The day is a tribute to India’s vibrant broadcasting heritage that has played a pivotal role in nation-building, education, and entertainment.
📡 A Legacy That Echoes
The Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) began operations from Bombay (now Mumbai) on July 23, 1927. It was later taken over by the government in 1930 and renamed All India Radio (AIR) in 1936. For decades, AIR remained the primary medium for disseminating news, music, and cultural programming.
From the independence movement to national crises, AIR has been the voice that connected rural and urban India alike. With the emergence of Doordarshan, India’s national television broadcaster, the world of broadcasting expanded to include visual storytelling as well.
🎙️ More Than Just News
AIR and Doordarshan have contributed significantly to:
- Educating rural communities
- Promoting classical and regional art forms
- Broadcasting emergency updates and public health messages
- Fostering national unity and civic awareness
Even in today’s age of digital news and OTT platforms, radio remains relevant with FM stations and digital streaming gaining popularity.
🎧 A Salute to the Voices
As we mark National Broadcasting Day, we acknowledge the dedication of radio announcers, technicians, producers, and storytellers who made sure that every voice found its listener.
Let us continue to support credible public broadcasting and cherish the sound that shaped our nation.
📻 Here’s to the soundwaves that united a billion voices.
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