Govt approves proposals worth Rs 3500 crore for All India Radio, Doordarshan

Source: DNA | Agency: PTI | Place: New Delhi
Friday, 28 February 2014 - 3:42pm IST

In an effort to upgrade Prasar Bharati's broadcast infrastructure and network, the government approved proposals worth Rs 3500 crore for AIR and Doordarshan on Friday, which include the setting up of TV transmitters along the Indo-Nepal border. The transmitters are also targeted to cover 65% of the population of Nepal.

The other schemes approved by the Union Cabinet include proposals like expanding Doordarshan's DTH platform and establishing infrastructure for AIR.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had approved the proposal of Information and Broadcasting ministry regarding the 12th Plan scheme of All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan "Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development".

The CCEA has given its nod to some schemes of the 11th Plan which are............

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