Gyan Darshan is a set of educational television channels in India launched in 2000 to provide educational content. It began as a two-hour daily test channel and expanded to 24/7 transmission within a year. There are currently four channels - Gyan Darshan I beams educational programs, Gyan Darshan II provides interactive distance learning, Gyan Darshan III offers vocational programs, and Gyan Darshan IV focuses on higher education. A fifth channel on science and technology is planned. Television is an effective educational tool that brings learning to life, combines audio and visuals, and can reach large audiences simultaneously at low cost.