I&B Ministry asks TV channels to promote Kargil Vijay Diwas coverage

MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has made a request to electronic media, especially private TV channels, to telecast and cover activities relating to Kargil. 26 July 2019 is the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War.

The MIB notification said, “Keeping in view the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, all private TV channels are requested to screen documentary on Kargil War and Kargil Tribute song and to telecast and cover events relating to celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, as 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas so as to spread the message to the farthest corner of the nation.”

It added, “Electronic media has always been in the forefront to carry such message as it is a powerful tool to reach out to the millennia of people.”

The notification also mentioned that the government will engage in commemoration activities as a tribute to the soldiers of Kargil.