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Chanda Committee: The Playful Path to Positive Change

recommendations of Chanda Committee

The Chanda Committee, formed during Mrs. Indira Gandhi’s tenure, marked a pivotal moment in Indian broadcasting history. Its visionary recommendations, including separating Akashwani and Doordarshan, introducing advertisements, and focusing on rural outreach, transformed the landscape. These reforms, implemented in the following years, liberated broadcasting from rigid government control, leading to improved content quality and financial sustainability. The Chanda Committee’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of India’s modern broadcasting system, shaping the way we receive information and entertainment today.

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