(a) whether decision for setting up of FM Radio Station at Junagadh was taken up long
back;
(b) if so, the exact cost and progress made so far in setting up of the FM station; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to start functioning?
(a) whether decision for setting up of FM Radio Station at Junagadh was taken up long
back;
(b) if so, the exact cost and progress made so far in setting up of the FM station; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to start functioning?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a), (b) & (c) : A proposal to set up FM Radio Station at Junagarh was included in the 9th
Plan. Prasar Bharati has informed that the site has been acquired and fenced at a cost of
Rs. 16.95 lakhs. It is not possible to give a specific time frame for starting the Station
since Prasar Bharati has other on-going commitments, which have to be completed.