(a) the number of posts of Translator-cum-Announcer are existing in Indian as well as
foreign languages in All India Radio;
(b) how many posts out of this are vacant, language-wise;
(c) whether there is disparity in the pay scales of Translator-cum-Announcer of Indian
languages and that of foreign languages; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the remedial measures taken in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)
(a) : There are 89(7 in Indian language and 82 in foreign languages) sanctioned posts of
Translator-cum- Announcer in External Services Division of All India Radio. Besides, 6
temporary posts under Software Programme have been sanctioned in the grade of
Translator-cum- Announcer in External Services Division.
(b) Language-wise vacancy position is given below:-
i) Arabic 1 vii) Pushtu 3 ii) Burmese 3 viii) Swahili 3 iii) Chinese 2 ix) Thai 1 iv) French 2 x) Tibetan 4 v) Indonesian 1 xi) Baluchi 2 vi) Nepali(c) : Yes, Sir.