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India
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The Constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech
and expression is reflected in the media policy
of the country. A free press is a reality and
not merely a cherished dream. Of the 150 major
publications in English and 350 in Indian languages,
most are privately owned. Altogether 4453 newspapers
are published daily in over 100 languages and
dialects. Over 30,000 periodicals are also published
in India.
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large number of private channels both Indian and
foreign operate through the Country's radio and
television network. A revolution in the electronic
media made this possible and today news and views
from all over the worlds are accessible through
television and the Internet, resulting in a free
exchange of information. An indecent body of eminent
persons who constitute the Prasar Bharati Board
governs the official government media, All India
Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD). Doordarshan
is the National Television service of India and
is one of the largest broadcasting organizations
in the world. It has now grown into a network
of three National channels, two special interest
channels, 10 regional language channels, four
state networks and an International channel.
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