World Television Day is observed on 21 November to highlight the daily value of television that it plays in communication and globalization. In times of the internet, with people hooked to their laptops and mobile screens, does television still hold importance, one may ask.

This covid crisis times demonstrates like never before the role of television to support society and democracy. Right through these Covidian times, Television is there to care for the distribution of entertainment to bring light in times of darkness. Care for preserving variety and cultural diversity in the media landscape. All in all, TV is and will continue to be a true beacon of resistance against the Coronavirus.

Television is a mass medium that provides entertainment, education, news, politics, gossip, etc. It is a medium for transmitting moving images in two or three dimensions and sound. No doubt, it is a healthy source of both education and entertainment. It plays a crucial role in society by delivering information.

On 21 November and 22 November 1996, the U.N. held the first World Television Forum. World Television Day stands as a reminder of the power of visual media and how it helps in shaping public opinion and influencing world politics. The global observance day acknowledges the role of broadcast media. Columnists, journalists, bloggers and others associated with the medium come together to promote this day. World Television Day also marks the commitment of governments, news organisations, and individuals to deliver unbiased information in times when the veracity of content on social media is questionable.

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