Question : APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AT TRANSMITTER CENTRES



(a) whether 24 Doordarshan transmitter centres constructed at different places are not operational even after their works are technically complete;

(b) if so, the date on which the work of those transmitter centres were completed;

(c) the action taken to depute staff in those places; and

(d) the time by which staff would be deputed to these places ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a) & (b): Twenty nine low power transmitters of Doordarshan are presently technically ready for commissioning. These transmitters were completed, in phases, over the last two years.

(c) & (d): It is Prasar Bharati`s endeavour to commission these transmitters at the earliest possible by redeployment of staff.