What are the Social Objectives of Doordarshan?

* To act as a catalyst for change

* To promote National integration

* To stimulate a scientific temper in the minds of the people.

* To disseminate the message of family planning as a means of population control and family welfare.

* To provide essential information and knowledge in order to stimulate greater agricultural production

* To promote and help preserve environment and ecological balance.

* To highlight the need for social welfare measures including welfare of women, children and the less privileged.

* To promote interest in games and sports.

* To create values of appraisal of art and cultural heritage.