Importance of radio and television as effective means of communication in one country.
(i) Doordarshan, the national television channel of India broadcasts a variety of programmes ranging for entertainment, education to sports etc.
(ii) Many educational programmes are also broadcast and in different languages.
(iii) They create awareness about the subject of national and social importance.
(iv) They entertain as well as educate people.
(v) They give information about various issues of social concern.
(vi) Programmes for every age group is shown on the television.
(vii) They help in creating awareness among the people for the various programmes and policies launched by the government.
