Doordarshan transmission tower in Amritsar village stands tall

In Basarke Gillan village near Amritsar, an old TV tower still stands tall, reminding people of a time when television was a wonder, and rooftop antennas were a common sight. This is the Doordarshan transmission tower, once a lifeline of information and entertainment for thousands. Installed in 1973, the Basarke tower was among the earliest television transmitters in India.