World Television Day

Television had started as an entertainment medium more than seventy years ago. It became an important medium once space communication based international services started. In our country the growth and spread of television was taken up when it was recognized as an important medium for education and instruction. Today starting from a single channel system, we have access to literally hundreds of channels. The United Nations had recognized November 21 as the World Television Day.

This year the theme is, “Recognizing the influence television has had on decision-making by drawing attention to conflicts, dangers, peace, and security” The television was thought initially as the window on the world. Today it has become the most influential medium that brings to our attention
the world altering events which impact our day to day life.