Question : NEW FM TRANSMITTERS IN ORISSA

(a) the places identified in Orissa for installation of new FM Transmitters during the current financial year; and

(b) the progress made so far in installation of transmitters at those places?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) and (b) : Prasar Bharati has informed that, during the 10th Plan, new FM transmitters are proposed at the following places :


(i)	1 kW FM Transmitter at Rairangpur.

(ii)	5 kW FM Transmitter at Rayagada.

(iii)	5 kW FM Transmitter at Deogarh.

(iv)	5 kW FM Transmitter at Parlakhemundi.

(v)	10 kW FM Transmitter at Bhubaneswar.

(vi)	10 kW FM Transmitter at Bhawani Patna.

(vii)	5 kW FM Transmitter at Baripada.

Transmitters equipment for Rairangpur and Baripada have been received and installation is expected to be completed during the current financial year.

The sites for 5 kW transmitters at Rayagada, Deogarh and Parlakhemundi are yet to be acquired. Besides, schemes of 10 kW FM transmitters at Bhubaneshwar and Bhawani Patna are yet to be approved by the Competent Authority.

Question : NEW FM TRANSMITTERS IN ORISSA

Answer given by the minister

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