Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday launched a special bouquet of programmes on India’s public broadcaster TV channels, DD National and DD News, as part of the seva parv (spirit of service festival) celebrations yesterday in New Delhi on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75^th birthday.

Promos of the documentaries were also released during the launch at an event in the Capital, an official government statement stated.

Addressing the event, Vaishnaw highlighted that the documentaries released by Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan’s parent, reflect the spirit of karmayog and lifelong dedication demonstrated by Prime Minister Modi. From the very beginning, the Prime Minister has devoted himself entirely to serving the nation and society, setting aside personal interests and working tirelessly for the nation-building mission.

This commitment, the Minister noted, is a great blessing for the country and explains the significant transformations visible across India today.

Vaishnaw further observed that in the past 11 years, India has witnessed tangible progress even in its remotest villages, achieving in a decade what earlier took several decades. Globally, India has earned a new identity and recognition in areas such as technology, creativity, social justice, and inclusive growth.

He invited everyone to celebrate the spirit of service during seva parv, encouraging participation in acts of service, noting that he began the day with a blood donation as a mark of the occasion.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju highlighted the transformative journey of the nation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing public service and good governance as guiding principles during this period. He noted that stories of progress and development are emerging from all parts of the country and stressed that the programme reflects the significant strides India has made towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The special programming under seva parv will showcase the spirit of service and highlight PM Modi’s commitment towards nation-building through diverse initiatives. The curated content on Doordarshan will bring forth inspiring stories of public service, development and collective responsibility.

DD News will showcase three documentaries at the national level, as well as the series ‘Mera Gaon Aaj’, which captures the story of development and transformation in India’s villages under the leadership of the Prime Minister. DD National will showcase the documentary ‘Swa se Samagra Tak’. Documentaries will also be released in regional languages on the regional channels of DD News.

One of the documentaries, ‘Swa se Samagra Tak’, according to the government statement, ispresented by actor-MP Kangana Ranaut and directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi.

The two-part special series is dedicated to the inspiring life-journey of PM Modi. From the lanes of Gujarat’s Vadnagar to the historic Red Fort, this is the story of a visionary leader who, through his progressive leadership, has undertaken an inspiring journey of nation-building.