Question : TRANSMISSION SERVICE IN GORAKHPUR

(a) whether the Government is aware of the poor transmission service of the Doordarshan and All India Radio Kendras situated in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the steps being taken for improving the transmission service;

(c) whether the Government is contemplating to set up new transmitters for telecasting channels of Doordarshan in the rural areas in the Gorakhpur district; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) and (b) : Prasar Bharati has intimated that the district of Gorakhpur gets adequate transmission coverage by the two High Power Doordarshan Transmitters (DD1 – 10 kW and DD News – 1kW) and a 100 kW MW Radio Transmitter. The transmitters are functioning satisfactorily.

(c) : No Sir.

(d) : Does not arise.