India’s national broadcaster Akashvani won a total of six awards in various categories at the India Audio Summit and Awards (IASA) 2025.

The third edition of the awards, which recognise excellence in radio and audio content production, was held in Mumbai on April 25.

IASA is an initiative dedicated to recognizing and honouring exceptional audio excellence across the country. The platform seeks out and celebrates the most captivating and ground- breaking audio content, showcased on diverse platforms including audiobooks, podcasts, radio, audio advertising and cutting-edge technology.

Director General of Akashvani Dr Pragya Paliwal Gaur was the guest of honour at the event. Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the revolution in the audio industry and how Akashvani, as India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is committed to its mission to ‘Inform, Educate and Entertain’ the people of the country by upholding their interest. She underscored that Akashvani stands firmly for credibility and acts as a beacon in a noisy world.

The News Services Division’s popular weekly phone-in show, Public Speak, was recognised as the Best Produced Audio Streaming Programme in the Health and Fitness category.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani’s programme ‘Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani’ was named Series of the Year on radio. The 13-episode series celebrated the incredible tales of grit and determination of women in particular.

Other award-winning programmes include ‘Chhayageet’, which won in the Best Late Night Show category; ‘Ujale Unki Yadon Ke’, named Best Celebrity Show on Air; and ‘Safarcast’, which clinched the award for Best Travel Show. Akashvani also bagged the award for the Best Interstitial, showcasing its creative excellence in short-form audio content.