National Broadcasting Day Marks Historic Milestone

On 23rd July, 2025, India celebrates National Broadcasting Day, commemorating the country’s first-ever radio broadcast in 1927 from Bombay under the Indian Broadcasting Company.

The first radio broadcast in India went on air on July 23, 1927, from the Bombay Station under the Indian Broadcasting Company, marking the beginning of a new era in mass communication.
On June 8, 1936, the Indian State Broadcasting Service was renamed All India Radio (AIR), reflecting its expanding role as a national broadcaster.
Radio played a vital role during India’s freedom struggle by serving as a powerful platform for spreading awareness, unifying voices, and delivering news in real time across regions.
Post-independence, AIR became instrumental in promoting national development through content focused on education, health, agriculture, and social awareness, especially in rural and remote areas.
In 1956, the national broadcaster adopted the name AKASHVANI, which means “voice from the sky,” aligning its identity with Indian linguistic and cultural heritage.
The Vividh Bharati Service was launched in 1957 as a popular entertainment platform, mainly featuring Hindi film music, and quickly became a household favorite across the country.