(a) whether the Government propose to set up news centers in the country, particularly in
Jodhpur district of Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the proposed news centers are likely to be set up in the country; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)
(a) to (d): Prasar Bharati has informed that in so far as AIR is concerned, presently, there is no
proposal to set up any Regional News Unit (RNU) anywhere in the country. As regards
Doordarshan, RNUs are operating at the State Capitals.
Due to resource, manpower and infrastructural constraints, DD and AIR are unable to set up
more RNUs anywhere including in Jodhpur District, at present.