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Television was introduced to India in 1959, with the help of .

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WHO
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UNSC
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UNESCO
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The correct option is C UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is a specialised agency of the United Nations aimed at contributing "to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development, culture, communication, information, etc." A UNESCO grant of $20,000 for the purchase of community receivers, and a United States offer of some equipment helped in completing the broadcasting process. It was on 15 September, 1959, that the Delhi Television Centre went on air for the first time.

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