Question : AKASHVANI STATION AT AMRITSAR



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a full-fledge Akashvani Station at Amritsar;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be commissioned?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a), (b) & (c) : Yes, Sir. A 20 kW FM transmitter with receiving, play-back, voiceover, recording / dubbing and field production facility has been proposed for approval at Amritsar during the 10th Plan. It will take about two years to complete the scheme after approval, subject to availability of funds.