National Broadcasting Day 2026: Know Origin, History, Significance And More
· Free Press Journal
National Broadcasting Day is observed in India every year on July 23. The day is observed to commemorate the beginning of radio broadcasting in the country.It marks the first-ever radio broadcast by the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) from Bombay (now Mumbai) on July 23, 1927.The Indian Broadcasting Company initially operated radio stations in Bombay and Calcutta and introduced a new era of mass communication.After the IBC shut down in 1930, the government took over broadcasting services and launched the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS).In 1936, ISBS was renamed All India Radio (AIR), which became India's national public radio broadcaster.The name Akashvani was officially adopted for All India Radio in 1957, and it remains one of India's most trusted broadcasting networks.National Broadcasting Day recognises the role of radio in educating, informing and entertaining people, especially in rural and remote areas.From Ice Stupas To Education: Lesser-Known Facts About Sonam Wangchuk
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