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Several programmes in AIR, DD to counter anti-India propaganda

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

With a view to counter anti-India propaganda from across the border, several programmes have been introduced both in All India Radio and Doordarshan, government today said.

In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting C M Jatua said proposals for setting up of new high power/low power AIR and DD transmitters, FM transmitters, even at high altitudes in Jammu and Kashmir are considered and approved by the government as per the requirement.

"As part of the special package for J & K, approved in September 2007, Doordarshan has provided DTH sets along with TV sets to the state government for uncovered areas," he added.

 

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First Published: Jul 07 2009 | 1:41 PM IST

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