Question : UPGRADATION OF DD TRANSMITTERS IN ASSAM

(a) whether the Government have received any representation to upgrade the existing Doordarshan Kendras at Diphu and Hoflong alongwith setting up of new centers at Hamren, Bokajan, Maibang of Hill Districts of Assam has been conceded by the Ministry as a part of expansion programme of DD in the North East Region;

(b) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and (

(c) the time by which the above transmitters are likely to be upgraded and proposed new transmitters to be set up?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) : Yes, Sir. A representation for upgradation of the existing LPTs at Diphu and Haflong and for setting up new transmitters at Hamren, Bokajan and Maibang has been received.

(b) & (c ) : Special package for expansion and improvement of Doordarshan services in North East Region, includes the schemes for upgradation of the existing LPT at Diphu and setting up of a VLPT at Hamren. Scheme wise approval is yet to be obtained. Hence no definite time frame can be indicated.