(a) whether the Government has initiated the setting up of approved Frequency Modulation (FM) transmitters in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) premises at seven locations along the Indo-Nepal Border including West Champaran in the State of Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details and the total quantum of funds sanctioned by the Government for the same; and
(d) the time by which the setting up of the FM transmitters will be completed?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)
(a) to (d) : Yes, Sir. Schemes for setting up of Frequency Modulation (FM) transmitters in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) premises at Seven locations along the Indo-Nepal Border have been approved including SSB Premises at Narkatiaganj in West Champaran District in the State of Bihar. Details of the transmitters are given in Annexure.