Question : SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR NORTH EASTERN REGION



(a) Whether there is any proposal to include North East Package for All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) in Eleventh Plan;

(b) If so, the details thereof ; and

(c) The amount sanctioned, released and utilized during the 1st phase of North East Package?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. R. DASMUNSI)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : Details are being framed.

(c) : The amount sanctioned and utilized during the first phase is as follows :



(Rs. in crores) Sanctioned Utilized All India Radio 24.80 17.56 Doordarshan 380.55 98.33