Silver Jubilee FoundationDay of Prasar Bharati

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Prasar Bharati celebrated the silver jubilee of its establishment on 23 November, 2022. 

Important facts

• It came into existence on this day in 1997 as a statutory autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament.

• This includes Doordarshan and All India Radio.

• Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi said, Prasar Bharati has stood firmly with the people during the challenges faced by the country and the world.

About Prasar Bharati

• It is the largest statutory autonomous public broadcasting agency in India which was established in 1997.

• It was established under an Act of Parliament and consists of Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio.

• In September 1990, the Parliament passed the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act. 

• This act made provision for the establishment of a Broadcasting Corporation of India named Prasar Bharati.

• Head quarters - New Delhi

• CEO - Gaurav Dwivedi