All India Radio, Doordarshan Preserve Indian Culture & Classical Music: Prasar Bharati Chairman

Prasar Bharati Chairman Dr. A. Surya Prakash has said that All India Radio and Doordarshan are preserving the Indian culture and classical music.

Addressing an Odisha Journalism Award function in New Delhi, Dr Surya Prakash said Parliament has given the responsibility to Prasar Bharati to maintain the heritage and diversity of India.

He said the private channels are only showcasing entertainment programmes but DD and AIR are promoting the Indian culture. Dr Surya Prakash urged the people not to post messages on social media without verifying it.

Press Information Bureau Principal Director General Sitansu Kar, former Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry Amarendra Khatua and University Grants Commission member Professor Sushma Yadav also addressed the gathering.―News On AIR