As Doordarshan turned 50 Tuesday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni lauded the national broadcaster for catering to remote areas neglected by private TV channels and invited eminent filmmakers like Shyam Benegal to enrich it with their creativity.

Speaking at a commemorative event marking 50 years of public television in India, Soni underlined her ministry's commitment to making Doordarshan (DD) "more vibrant and interesting while retaining its commitment for healthy entertainment suitable for family viewing".