♦ National Broadcasting Day is observed every year on July 23 to commemorate the start of organised radio broadcasting in India with the formation of the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) in 1927.

♦ The IBC’s birth marks the start of organised radio broadcasting in the country, which is now celebrated as the annual National Broadcasting Day.

♦ On the 8th of June, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service became All India Radio (AIR).

♦ This day highlights the pivotal role broadcasting has played in India’s development, educational outreach, and cultural preservation.

♦ Broadcasting has played a crucial role in India’s development. In 1956, the name AKASHVANI was adopted for the National Broadcaster.

♦ The Vividh Bharati Service was launched in 1957 with popular film music as its main component.