Question : TELECAST OF NATIONAL GAMES AT GUWAHATI

(a) whether the All India Radio and Doordarshan is gearing up to cover the coming National Games at Guwahati; and

(b) if so, the amount of funds sanctioned and released to AIR and Doordarshan Kendra for the purpose?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. R. DASMUNSI)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b) AIR and DD will cover these games out of their own resources.