Question : SURPLUS STAFF IN PRASAR BHARATI



(a) whether there are surplus staff in Prasar Bharati Corporation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the action taken to utilise the surplus staff in some other Departments/Ministries; and

(d) the details of relay stations/units to be wound-up during the current year alongwith the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)


(a) & (b) : Prasar Bharati Corporation have informed that there is no surplus staff in Doordarshan and All India Radio as compared to the sanctioned strength..

(c) : Does not arise.

(d) : No relay stations/units are proposed to be wound up during the current year.