Mahakumbh 2025: DG (Akashvani) reviews MIB’s exhibition at Prayagraj Mela; Interacts with journalists at the Media Center

Director General, Akashvani, Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur, reviewed the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s multimedia exhibition titled ‘Janbhagidari se Jankalyan’, at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, today. The exhibition is displaying the programmes, policies, schemes and achievements of the Government of India over the past 10 years.

The DG termed the digital photo exhibition as quite interesting and informative as it showcases the beneficial schemes of the Union Government. Further, she noted that it also depicted the significance of the Mahakumbh and its historical importance in a very engaging way. Visitors to the exhibition experienced a fascinating blend of mythology and modernity. During her visit, Dr. Gaur also reviewed the stalls related to the PM Internship scheme, the Publication Division of MIB, and the NDRF.

Earlier, the DG visited the temporary Akashvani and Doordarshan center at Sector 4. She reviewed the news bulletins and programmes being broadcast on Akashvani and Doordarshan, while holding a review meeting with the officials. She informed that through these programmes, listeners were kept informed about the minute-to-minute developments at the Mahakumbh. Akashvani’s Special FM Channel ‘Kumbhvani’ (FM 103.5 MHz) was being used to share information related to the Mahakumbh. Additionally, the FM radio broadcasts were linked to the public address system at the Mahakumbh, benefiting the devotees.

Dr. Gaur also visited the Media Center at the Mela area where she interacted with the journalists and assessed the facilities provided to them.