Question : FM NEWS CHANNEL

to the reply given to the unstarred Question No. 1082 on November 24, 2000 and state:

(a) whether the Government has received the proposal from Prasar Bharati for the launch of round the clock FM News Channels in selected cities;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has given clearance to the proposal; and (

(d) the places where this FM News Channels are likely to commence?

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


(a) & (b): Prasar Bharati have referred a proposal for setting up 24 hours FM hours News Channels at 12 centres in the country including four Metros.

(c): No Sir.

(d): Does Not arise.