Why in News?
Akashvani inaugurated the Swar Prerna Veethika photo gallery at Akashvani Bhavan, New Delhi, as part of its 90th-anniversary celebrations.
Key Points
The gallery was opened by Padma Vibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia at the Rang Bhavan Auditorium.
It is the first phase of a tribute to 20 distinguished musicians who received India's highest civilian honours and were closely associated with the broadcaster.
Bharat Ratna awardees featured include M.S. Subbulakshmi, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Lata Mangeshkar, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Padma Vibhushan awardees include Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia (Bansuri), Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod), and Ustad Allauddin Khan.
Padma Bhushan awardees include Pt. Birju Maharaj (Kathak) and Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa (Tabla).
Exam Connect
Akashvani (All India Radio) → established 1936 → national public radio broadcaster → under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting → managed by Prasar Bharati, a statutory autonomous body
Radio broadcasting in India → centenary to be celebrated in 2027