(a) the date of launching of DD-2 (Metro Channel), in Jodhpur, in Rajasthan;
(b) whether during inauguration of DD-2 channel, an assurance was given regarding
creation of Doordarshan News Centre other related works; and
(c) if so, the progress made in implementing the assurance ?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a): The High Power TV transmitter of DD2 (Metro Channel) at Jodhpur was
commissioned on 13.11.2000.
(b)&(c): Prasar Bharati has reported that at present there is no proposal for setting up of a
Doordarshan News Centre at Jodhpur.