Question : CONVERSION OF LPT INTO HPT IN JHARKHAND AND WEST BENGAL



(a) whether the Government are contemplating to convert any TV relay centres of Jharkhand and West Bengal from LPT to HPT;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a) Yes, Sir

(b) LPTs at Balurghat and Kharagpur in West Bengal are being upgraded to HPTs

(c) Does not arise.