1) What is the motto of Akashvani?
2) Who suggested the name 'Akashvani?
3) Which programmes are broadcast by Akashvani?
Answers
Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya
All India Radio (AIR), officially known since 1957 as Akashvani ("Voice from the Sky"), is the national public radio broadcaster of India and is a division of Prasar Bharati.
Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya. 'Akashvani' was first used in the context of radio by M. V. Gopalaswami after setting up India's first private radio station in his residence, " Vittal Vihar" in 1936
Akashvani broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. The 'Vividh Bharati' programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages.
Answer:
1. Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya / बहुजनहिताय बहुजनसुखाय
2. Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya. 'Akashvani' was first used in the context of radio by M. V. Gopalaswami after setting up India's first private radio station in his residence, " Vittal Vihar" in 1936.
3. Akashvani broadcasts various entertainment, awareness creating and literary programmes. It also broadcasts special programmes for farmers, workers, the youth and women. The 'Vividh Bharati' programmes are broadcasted in 24 regional languages as well as 146 dialects of Indian languages.