FM RADIO (28-Aug-2012)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:2532 ANSWERED ON:28.08.202 FM RADIO Sarvey Shri Sathyanarayana Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) Whether the State Government of Andhra Pradesh has sent any proposal for setting up of a new FM Radio in Nellore District of the State exclusively for the benefit of fishermen community; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the action taken by the Government thereon? Answer THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (DR.S.JAGATHRAKSHAKAN) (a): Prasar Bharati has informed that no proposal has been received from Government of Andhra Pradesh for a new FM Radio in Nellore District of the State exclusively for the benefit of fishermen community. However, a 00 Watt FM Transmitter approved under "New Scheme" of 7/th Plan is being installed at existing LPTV site, which is likely to be completed during this year. (b) & (c): Does not arise.