(a) whether the Government has any proposal to revamp the FM and Medium Wave channel network
of All India Radio (AIR) to make it more competitive;
(b) if so, the funds allocated for the purpose; and
(c) the details of the action plan proposed by the Government for utilizing the allocated funds?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (DR.S.JAGATHRAKSHAKAN)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Funds have been allocated for programme activities to AIR Station and revamping of FM/MW transmitting
network as per details given below:-
Sl. Funds Purpose Amount Allocated (Rs. In Cr) No.
1. Revenue Programme activities 90.00 (2010-11) Non-Plan under IEBR
2. Software Development of Programmes 10.00 (2010-11) Plan Scheme
3. Plan Scheme Expansion and Revamping 144.27 (11th Plan approved amount) of FM Transmitter Network
4. Plan Scheme Revamping of MW 385.02 (11th Plan approved amount) Transmitter Network