(a) whether there is any plan to start news-on-phone service at the Regional News Unit
of AIR, Guwahati;
(b) if so, whether there is any scheme for full upgradation and digitalization of News Unit
of AIR, Guwahati;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the time by when this Plan is likely to be implemented?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
& PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. R. DASMUNSI)
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): Yes, Sir. Prasar Bharati has informed that a scheme for upgradation and digitalization of Regional
News Unit at Guwahati has been proposed in the draft XI Plan, which is yet to be approved.
(d): News-on-Phone service is likely to be implemented during 2007-08. However, the scheme for upgradation
and digitalization of RNU at Guwahati will be implemented after approval of XI Plan.