Question : TELECASTING OF METRO PROGRAMMES FROM BHATINDA



(a) whether there is any proposal under consideration to begin telecasting of DD-2 programmes from Bhatinda station;

(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): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Expansion of Doordarshan services is a continuous activity and it depends on the availability of resources and inter-se priorities.