Mission & Objectives

The major objectives of the Prasar Bharati Corporation as laid out in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 are as follows:

To uphold the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution.
To safeguard the citizen’s right to be informed freely, truthfully and objectively on all matters of public interest, national or international, and to present a fair and balanced flow of information including contrasting views without advocating any opinion or ideology of its own.
To promote national integration.
To pay special attention to the fields of education and spread of literacy, agriculture, rural development, environment, health & family welfare and science & technology.
To create awareness about women’s issues and take special steps to protect the interests of children, aged and other vulnerable sections of the society.
To provide adequate coverage to diverse cultures, sports and games and youth affairs.
To promote social justice, safeguarding the rights of working classes, minorities and tribal communities.
To promote research and expand broadcasting faculties & development in broadcast technology.