Question : SETTING UP OF VIVIDH BHARATHI STATION



(a) whether there is a proposal to set up a Vividh Bharathi Station in southern Tamil Nadu as the existing one at Tiruchi does not cater to the people in southern T.N.;

(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): A Commercial Broadcasting Service (CBS) Centre at Coimbatore, in Southern Tamil Nadu, has been commissioned on 15/8/2000. The existing 1 KW MW Tr. at Tiruchirapalli is also being replaced by 10 KW FM Tr.