Question

What is the motto of Akashvani?

2) Who suggested the name ‘Akashvani’?

3) Which programmes are broadcast by Akashvani?​

Answer 1

1. Bahujanahitaya Bahujanasukhaya.
2. Akashvani' was first used in the context of radio by M. V. Gopalaswami in 1936 after setting up India's first private radio station in his residence, "Vittal Vihar" (about two hundred yards from AIR's current Mysore radio station).
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.