EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION IN INDIA: EVOLUTION, EDUCATIONAL IMPACT, AND CHALLENGES IN THE DIGITAL ERA
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Educational television in India has played an important role in extending educational access beyond traditional classrooms, particularly among geographically and economically marginalised communities. This article examines the evolution, educational significance, and contemporary challenges of educational television in India. It traces the development of educational broadcasting from early initiatives such as the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) and Doordarshan’s educational programmes to the present integration of digital and hybrid learning systems. The article discusses the role of educational television during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it became an alternative medium for continuing formal education during school closures. It also analyses the pedagogical advantages of educational television, including accessibility, flexibility, and audio-visual engagement, while critically examining limitations such as infrastructural inequalities, lack of interactivity, and concerns regarding educational effectiveness. The study argues that educational television continues to remain relevant within India’s evolving digital education landscape.
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Thankalayam, D. S. (2026). Educational Television in India: Evolution, Educational Impact, and Challenges in the Digital Era. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.319
Thankalayam, Dr. "Educational Television in India: Evolution, Educational Impact, and Challenges in the Digital Era." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.319.
Thankalayam, Dr. "Educational Television in India: Evolution, Educational Impact, and Challenges in the Digital Era." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i5.319.
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