New Delhi, March 25 -- Akashvani will begin airing the full six-stanza version of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' from March 26, marking a significant expansion of a tradition that dates back to Independence. The broadcaster is also producing regional renditions of the complete composition to highlight India's musical diversity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Wednesday.
The ministry said that the move comes in view of the Ministry of Home Affairs guideline dated January 28 on the National Song containing six stanzas. All stations of Akashvani will start broadcasting the new version of the Song with effect from March 26. The new version has a duration of three minutes 10 seconds, the statement read further.
The initial ...