Doordarshan completes 66 years of its illustrious journey today. Established on 15th September 1959, Doordarshan marked the beginning of India’s broadcasting era. The then President, Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated the first broadcast on that day. Until 1975, it was a part of All India Radio. On 1st April 1976, it transformed into a separate department in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and later came under Prasar Bharati. Today, Doordarshan remains India’s largest broadcasting entity, with a vast network of studios and transmitters. It provides television, online, and mobile services, reaching both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as international audiences.