Television

TELEVISION
Television is one of the most important miracles of science. It has brought about revolution in the field of entertainment education and communication indeed man kind should be grateful to its inventor J.L. BAIRD who has brought the cinema and stage into the houses of masses. 
One can now watch moving talking and living pictures on screen, while sitting one’s home. Thus, while sittings in our homes we can watch all kinds of programmes can alsgo be shown on the television which are of great help to the students and masses. Television is especially very valuable for an under developing country like Pakistan where a great majority of people are illiterate and live in the village. 
The people can be imprinted much information and education through the T.V. programme. Now one can enjoy the films while sittings at one’s own house among family, many dramas can also be shown on television. Through task, delivered by the eminent scholars the people can be informed about the latest happening and the current problems.
 The politicians scientists social workers and other eminent people can also talk to people directly through the media of television. Thus the benefits of television are numerous. People can hear the point of view of all eminent persons which can greatly help them on forming their opinions. 
Television can also help in removing the social and political evils from the society, it can high light the evils of casteism dowry drinking gambling etc. and help in their removal. Similarly the government programmes like family planning afforstation adult education and cleanliness of cities can also be propagated through the media of television very successfully.
 During the time of election the results of the successful candidates can also be announced through the television. The V.I.P s like the President, Prime Minister etc. can also keep a direct contact with the people by addressing them on television. Of course with its advantages the television also has certain disadvantages. If a person spends too much time on watching television every day he will become lazy and shirk work. 
He would like to sit idle and waste time. If one sees pictures from a close distance on television set, it affects the eye sight. It is thus very risky for the small children who always sit very close to the television set. 
During the television time the students do not pay attention to their studies which will affect their education career. The use of television set also increased the electricity bill greatly. The possession of television is also a nuisance because even if one does not want to watch it there are always guests. 
Inspite of all these disadvantages the advantages are definately more and the disadvantages are out weight, In the field of education and entertainment its vast important can not be denied.