Aaj Tak to air new rural news show

Aaj Tak will give a voice to rural India with Aaj Tak ka Gaon Connection, which will provide a full spectrum of rural news – from hard subjects to inspirational stories, problems, issues and a perspective that is fresh and uniquely rural.

The show will be hosted by senior journalist Neelesh Misra who is also a leading lyricist & scriptwriter in Hindi films, author of seven books, founder and editorial director of India�۪s first ever rural newspaper Gaon Connection, anchor, speaker, and above all, India�۪s most loved storyteller.

Commenting on the initiative, Ashish Bagga, Group CEO, India Today Group said, “The launch of ��Aaj Tak Ka Gaon Connection’ is just another step that underlines channel�۪s thought leadership and the consistent effort to break new ground. The series will fill a long standing void that this vast audience base has been feeling”.

The series will not only keep rural India updated on issues that matter but will also give a glimpse of their world to the viewers across towns and cities.