Jammu and Kashmir Broadcast Media

Jammu and Kashmir is a picturesque state renowned for its breathtaking locales. In recent years, the state has gone through a lot of political upheaval that has shaken the entire nation. The Jammu and Kashmir Broadcast Media play a monumental role in extensively covering all events of significance all across the globe.

It is hardly unusual to come across the familiar crackle of the radio in the streets and homes and army barracks of Jammu and Kashmir. A majority of the populace depend heavily on the anonymous voice that daily updates the audience on the affairs of the world. In fact, Srinagar, Poonch and Kargil have come up with their own exclusive radio station that is very popular with the local inhabitants. The radio stations however all fall under the jurisdiction of the All India Radio (AIR). Jammu, a cut above its contemporaries has gone a step further and has tied up with Adlabs Big 92.7 FM to open up a new channel that will dish out wholesome entertainment as well as the latest on the front of current affairs.

The term Jammu and Kashmir broadcast media is synonymous with Jammu and Kashmir television that attempts to bring the entire world in front of the couch potato audience at a mere press of the remote control buttons. Doordarshan, the nation's official electronic media is functional in the state. But the electronic media lies mainly within the stronghold of the Pakistani television channel, Pakistan Television (PTV) and GEO TV. Doordarshan however is trying its utmost to overcome its present obstacle and increase viewer ship by airing several enriching documentaries on India's secularism and democracy.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011