Prasar Bharati is India's public broadcasting agency. Established in 1997, it operates All India Radio and Doordarshan. It is the largest broadcasting network in India. The agency promotes regional languages and cultures. It plays a crucial role in disseminating information during emergencies. Prasar Bharati is funded by the government but also generates revenue through advertisements. Its mandate includes educational programming and public service broadcasting.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on May 6, 2026. Vempati, an alumnus...
