Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Special Programmes on DD National & DD News as Part of Seva Parv

New Delhi, 17 September 2025 – Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a special series of programmes on DD National and DD News today, marking the Seva Parv celebrations. Promos of the documentaries were released during the event.

Addressing the gathering, Vaishnaw emphasized that the documentaries reflect the spirit of Karmayog and the lifelong dedication of Prime Minister Modi toward nation-building. From the beginning, the Prime Minister has dedicated himself fully to serving society and advancing India’s development, leaving personal interests aside. This commitment, he noted, has contributed to the transformations visible across the country today.

Vaishnaw highlighted that India has witnessed significant progress in its remotest villages over the past 11 years, achieving in a decade what previously took several decades. India has also earned global recognition in technology, social justice, creativity, and inclusive growth. He encouraged everyone to celebrate the spirit of service during Seva Parv and shared that he began the day with a blood donation as a mark of the occasion.

Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, spoke about the nation’s development journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing public service and good governance. He highlighted that stories of progress are emerging from all corners of India, and the programming reflects the country’s strides toward achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Seva Parv programming will showcase inspiring stories of public service and development. DD News will air three documentaries nationally, along with the series Mera Gaon Aaj, which captures rural transformation over the past 11 years. DD National will feature the two-part series Swa Se Samagra Tak, and regional channels of DD News will telecast documentaries in local languages highlighting state-specific progress.

Documentaries and Series Launched

• Sankalp Ki Shakti, Sushasan Ka Samarthya – Showcasing India’s governance transformation over the past 11 years and the inclusive approach to social justice.
• Vishwa Patal par Netritva ka Shankhnaad – Highlighting Prime Minister Modi’s global leadership, initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and the International Day of Yoga.
• Karmyog – Ek Antheen Yatra – A tribute to the Prime Minister’s relentless journey of dedication, featuring achievements in space, startups, solar energy, women empowerment, cultural rejuvenation, and more.
• Swa Se Samagra Tak – A two-part special series presented by Kangana Ranaut and directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, chronicling the Prime Minister’s inspiring life journey from Vadnagar to national leadership.
• Regional Documentaries – Focusing on state-specific economic and social progress under the Prime Minister’s leadership over the last 11 years.
• Mera Gaon Aaj – A series highlighting transformations in 75 villages, featuring firsthand accounts from sarpanches, village officials, and residents.

The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Prasar Bharati, along with distinguished guests including Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Navneet Kumar Sehgal, and Gaurav Dwivedi.