PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM transmitters to boost radio connectivity across 18 States
PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM transmitters to boost radio connectivity across 18 States
In a bid to boost radio connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, April 28, 2023 launched 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two union territories. He asserted that his government was working towards facilitating people in every nook and corner of the country affordable access to technology.
Amid the Inauguration of the 91 FM transmitters in border areas and aspirational districts, Modi asserted further that the move would take FM radio services to more than two crore people dwelling in remote regions and provide them with affordable access to information.
In his virtual PM Modi added that these FM transmitters will play a major role in a range of services be it timely dissemination of information, weather forecast for agriculture or connecting the women self-help groups with new markets.
The launch event was was attended by chief ministers, public representatives, Padma awardees and officials from across 18 states and two union territories.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur joined the function from Ladakh.
The expansion takes place two days prior to the landmark 100th episode of Mann ki Baat, the Prime Minister’s monthly radio programme.
PM Modi also made it known that ‘Radio has not gone obsolete’..The tech revolution has led to the shaping of radio and FM in a new way. Through online FMs and podcasts, it has come in a new avatar. Digital India has given it new listeners.
The Prime Minister said he would soon host the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat and his deep connect with the people all across the nation would not have been possible through any medium other than the radio.
He said the expansion of optical fibre networks into the villages has led to a reduction of costs of mobiles and data which have led to ease of access to information.
PM Modi further advocated that as of today, digital entrepreneurs are emerging from every nook and corner of the country. Even the street-vendors are using the UPI now, and are availing the banking facilities.
The government e-marketplace played a greater role in helping small industries grow and develop. The role of technology has increased in each and every aspect of people’s lives now. Today many education courses are available on DTH services. FM radio & DTH have both shown a window to the future of Digital India.
The 91 new 100 W FM transmitters have been installed in 84 districts with a special focus on enhancing coverage in Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, he concluded.
News input KV Raman
