(a) whether the Government proposes to open new All India Radio Sub-Stations in the country
including different district of West Bengal;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government has allocated any funds for the development of such sub-stations.
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (DR. S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The State-wise details are at Annexure.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) & (f) Yes, Sir. Government has allocated Rs. 163.90 crores for setting up of these
stations, including Rs. 17.35 crores for West Bengal.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN PART (b) OF THE REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1434 FOR
ANSWER ON 14-07-2009.
New Stations of 10th Plan continued in 11th Plan
S.No State/UT
1. Andhra Pradesh 4
2. Arunanchal Pradesh 5
3. Assam 3
4. Gujarat 1
5. Jharkhand 1
6. Madhya Pradesh 1
7 Maharashtra 2
8. Manipur 3
9. Meghalaya 1
10. Mizoram 3
11. Nagaland 3
12. Orissa 1
13. Punjab 2
14. Rajasthan 2
15. Tripura 4
16. Uttar Pradesh 4
17. Uttarakhand 6
18. West Bengal 4
19. 145 FM transmitters (100 Nos in North East Region and 45 in rest of the country)#
20. Total 195