The School of Media Studies, in collaboration with Journalism Sphere, inaugurated a week-long virtual seminar series to mark the celebrations of National Broadcasting Day 2025. The first day of the seminar, held on 21st July 2025, commenced with an inspiring and thought-provoking session by one of India’s most distinguished media educators and practitioners, Prof. K.G. Suresh, Director of the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, and former Director General of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
Prof. Suresh addressed the virtual gathering on the topic: “Broadcasting in the Digital Age.” In his keynote, he traced the evolution of broadcasting in India — from its humble beginnings in the early 20th century to its current state in the digital era. He emphasized the growing convergence between traditional broadcast media and digital platforms, highlighting challenges such as misinformation, regulatory frameworks, content authenticity, and opportunities for innovation through digital technologies like OTT, mobile journalism, podcasting, and AI-assisted news production.
The session drew over 100 participants including students, research scholars, and faculty members from media institutions across India. Participants engaged actively in the Q&A session that followed, posing insightful questions on policy, ethics, regional broadcasting, and future career prospects in the digital broadcast domain.
This inaugural session set the tone for the rest of the week-long seminar, which aims to bring together leading voices in broadcasting, journalism, and digital communication to reflect on the legacy and future of public communication in India.
National Broadcasting Day, observed annually on July 23, commemorates the beginning of radio broadcasting in India in 1927 when the first-ever radio broadcast was made from the Bombay station of the Indian Broadcasting Company. The day serves as a reminder of the pivotal role that broadcasting, both radio and television, has played in informing, educating, and entertaining the public across generations.
The purpose of this virtual seminar series is to celebrate the legacy of Indian broadcasting, explore its transformation in the digital era, and engage media professionals, scholars, and students in meaningful dialogue about the future of broadcasting. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, the initiative aims to enhance understanding of contemporary trends, technologies, and policies shaping the broadcasting industry today.