Question : MONETARY CRISIS IN A.I.R.

(a) whether All India Radio is in monetary crisis;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the annual funds allotted by the Government to All India Radio during the last three years and till date;

(d) whether All India radio is unable to pay the artists and writers in time;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the steps taken/likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI RAVISHANKAR PRASAD)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): The details of Revenue Non-Plan Budget allotted by the Government to Prasar Bharati (All India Radio) is as follows:

Year	Sanctioned Budget Grant (Rs.in crores)
1999-2000	691.28
2000-2001	525.55
2001-2002	527.81
2002-2003	515.64