Doordarshan is celebrating its 64th foundation day today. Starting from an experimental service on 15th  September 1959, Doordarshan has played a pivotal role in the nation-building. As a public service broadcaster, Doordarshan is serving the people by disseminating accurate information and authentic news and taking entertainment programmes and culture to every nook and corner of the country.

 Hindustan Samachar adds that Doordarshan was started on 15th September, with the name of India Television, which was later named Doordarshan. Regular daily broadcasting began in 1965 as a part of All India Radio. In 1972, the service was extended to Mumbai and Amritsar. By 1975, this facility had started in seven cities. National broadcasting began in 1982. This year, colour television was introduced to the masses. Today, Doordarshan has about two dozen channels. It is the largest broadcasting platform in the country.