(a) the details of Gyan Vani FM Radio Stations functioning in the country, State-wise and location-wise;
(b) the main objectives of the said stations;
(c) whether the Government has any proposal to set up more Gyan Vani Stations in various parts of the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and location-wise; and
(e) the time by which such stations are likely to be set up and made functional?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C. M. JATUA)
(a) The details are given in Annexure-A.
(b) Gyan Vani is an educational FM radio channel aimed at enhancing and supplementing the teaching/learning process by reaching the learners through a low cost popular mass medium using Interactive Radio Counselling formats for various syllabus based educational subjects. Gyan
Vani also serves to address the local educational, developmental and socio-cultural requirements.
(c) Yes, Sir. The proposal to set up additional 15 Gyan Vani stations for the second phase is being considered in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
(d) The details are given in Annexure-B
(e) No fixed time frame has been set for operation of 15 additional Gyan Vani stations.