With respect to communication, ‘Doordarshan’ in India is a _______. 

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  1. National web browser
  2. National radio channel
  3. National television channel
  4. National newspaper

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Option 3 : National television channel
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Key Points

  • Doordarshan is an autonomous public service broadcaster funded by the Government of India.
  • It is one of two divisions of Prasar Bharati.
  • It is one of India's largest broadcasting organizations in terms of studio and transmitter infrastructure, having been established on 15 September 1959.
  • Prasar Bharati is Doordarshan's parent body, and its board members are appointed by the Government of India through the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
  • Prasar Bharati is managed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India).
  • The Minister of Information and Broadcasting is Prakash Javadekar (2019 - present).

Additional Information

  • DD National is the first channel of Doordarshan and was started in 1959.
  • DD Bharati is a channel of Doordarshan.  
    • It telecasts various cultural programmes and is dedicated to showing India's vast culture and traditions.
  • Salma Sultan is an Indian television journalist and director.
    • She worked as a news anchor in Doordarshan from 1967 till 1997.
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