Q. Which one of the following Committee had stated that: “Doordarshan is an essential medium of mass communication and must be viewed not as an adjunct of Radio?

1. Chanda Committee

2. Palekar Committee

3. Joshi Committee

4. Varghese Committee

Correct Ans: (1)

Explanation: The statement “Doordarshan is an essential medium of mass communication and must be viewed not as an adjunct of Radio” was made by the Chanda Committee. This committee emphasized the importance of Doordarshan, India’s national television broadcaster, as an independent and significant medium of mass communication. It advocated for recognizing Doordarshan as a distinct entity separate from radio, highlighting its unique role and impact in reaching the masses. Therefore, the correct answer is option (1), Chanda Committee.