Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Media Landscape Witnessed Growth, Says Union Minister
India's media landscape is growing!
The number of newspapers and magazines has increased significantly since 2014.
More TV channels are also available, including private and government-run channels.
The government is working to improve radio and TV stations across the country, investing in upgrades to reach more people.
This includes stations in various states.
This expansion aims to strengthen public broadcasting, with a large investment planned over several years.
The number of publications registered with the Press Registrar General of India increased.
The number of publications grew from 1.05 lakh in 2014-15 to 1.55 lakh in 2024-25.
Private satellite TV channels increased from 821 in 2014-15 to 908 in 2024-25.
There are 92 private channels and 50 Doordarshan channels available on DD Free Dish.
The government is modernizing Akashvani and Doordarshan Kendras across all states.
- Who
- Union Minister L Murugan
- What
- The number of publications and TV channels have increased, and the government is modernizing broadcasting infrastructure.
- When
- Between 2014-15 and 2024-25.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To modernize and expand public broadcasting.
- Publications (2014-15)
- 1.05 lakh
- Publications (2024-25)
- 1.55 lakh
- Private TV channels (2014-15)
- 821
- Private TV channels (2024-25)
- 908
- DD Free Dish Channels
- 92 private, 50 Doordarshan
- BIND Scheme Outlay
- Rs 2,539.61 crore (2021-26)