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Light regulations will enable innovative radio content: I-B Secretary Jaju

Government is committed to advancing digital radio technology and its integration into the media ecosystem in the country, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference organised by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in collaboration with the Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI), Jaju said the government favoured light touch regulation which would enable innovative content creation in the country. "Light touch regulations will enable innovative content creation and deeper listener engagement, empowering India's creators. Radio derives its strength from localised content choice embracing diverse community interests and cultural preferences," he said. Jaju said technology adoption, even in far-flung areas must happen while developing an ecosystem to facilitate deployment of digital radio broadcasting in India. "As part of our efforts, we are set to roll out digital FM radio broadcasting

PM talks Swachh Bharat success stories to mark 10 years of Mann Ki Baat

MyGov posted on X that Mann Ki Baat has "more than 230 million regular and 410 million occasional listeners" and has "reached the hearts of 96 per cent of India"

Youth with no political background joining politics good for democracy: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that a lot of things are happening in India in the 21st century which are strengthening the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat'. In his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast, he said his Independence Day call for one lakh youth without any political background to join politics has evoked wide reactions and urged the youngsters to enter public life for a developed India and stronger democracy. Countless people from all walks of life joined the freedom movement even though they had no political background, he noted. "They devoted themselves entirely to India's independence. Today, to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat, we need to rekindle that same spirit once again," he said. A large number of young people are willing to join politics, and all they need is right opportunity and guidance, he said. Modi said youngsters have written to him and reacted on social media to his call. They have noted that family politics suppresses new talent, he

Ameen Sayani: The golden radio voice that resonated across generations

Ameen Sayani brought cinema to every home; when he spoke, the nation listened

Prasar Bharti issues directive to rename All India Radio as Akashvani

CEO of Prasar Bharati, Gaurav Dwivedi said that this decision was made long ago but was not operationalised

'Mann Ki Baat' celebrates India's people, says PM Modi on 100th episode

Mann ki Baat gave me an opportunity to connect with the common man, says PM Modi on the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

Govt plans OTT platform, direct-to-mobile TV, FM auction to expand reach

In a bid to increase its footprint, the government is planning a fresh auction of FM radio stations, roll out an OTT platform and conduct trials of direct-to-mobile television broadcast this year, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra said on Thursday. "We are also working towards an auction of FM radio stations this year. We hope to take FM radio to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities this year," he said addressing the Broadcast Engineering Society Expo here. He said though there were a large number of FM radio stations, the service covered only 60 per cent of the country. Chandra said the government has made an allocation of Rs 2,500 crore over a four-year period for the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme to widen the reach of Prasar Bharati, including in the Left wing extremism, border and strategic areas. The scheme aims to boost public sector broadcasting in the country and focuses on infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati, including A

Trai floats a consultation paper on various issues of FM Radio sector

FM radio operators are allowed to carry the news bulletins of All India Radio in exactly the same format without any alterations

PM to address 2023's first monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today

In his last Mann Ki Baat of 2022, PM Modi said the country had become the world's fifth-largest economy in 2022

Cabinet approves over Rs 2,500-cr scheme for upgrading infra of DD, AIR

In a bid to upgrade Prasar Bharati's broadcast infrastructure and network, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a scheme worth more than Rs 2,500 crore for Doordarshan and All India Radio. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur announced the Central Sector Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND)' scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,539.61 crore up to 2025-26, which was approved by the CCEA. "The BIND scheme is the vehicle for providing financial support to Prasar Bharati for expenses related to expansion and upgradation of its broadcasting infrastructure, content development and civil work related to the organization," the I&B Ministry said in a statement. "Prasar Bharati, as the public broadcaster of the country, is the most important vehicle of information, education, entertainment and engagement for the people especially in the remote areas of the country through Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR). "Prasar Bharati ..

PM Modi invites people to share inputs for 2022's last Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited people to share their inputs for the upcoming episode of Mann ki Baat scheduled for December 25, informed the Prime Minister's Office

All India Radio to broadcast Dr Rajendra Prasad memorial lecture tomorrow

All India Radio will be broadcasting the annual Edition of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in memory of India's first President

FM radio broadcasting policy relaxes recasting and ownership norms

The centre has also accepted the long pending demand of the radio industry to remove the 15% national cap on channel holding

Google honours Romanian physicist Ștefania Mărăcineanu on her140th birthday

One of the pioneering women in the discovery and research of radioactivity, Mărăcineanu formed Romania's first laboratory for study of Radioactivity after returning from the Astronomical Observatory

PM invites citizens to share inputs for upcoming Mann ki Baat on May 29

The Prime Minister also shared a link of MyGov, inviting ideas for 'Mann Ki Baat' on May 29

PM Narendra Modi thanks listeners as 'Mann ki Baat' completes 75 episodes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked listeners for their continued support as the monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' reached the milestone of 75 episodes.At a time when India is looking forward to marking our Amrut Mahotsav, the radio programme Mann Ki Baat has completed its 75 episodes on March 28, PM Modi said."It seems like just yesterday when in 2014 we began this journey called Mann Ki Baat. I want to thank all listeners and those who have given inputs for the programme. During this journey, we have discussed a wide range of subjects. We all have learnt so much. Diverse topics have been covered," PM Modi said."Mann ki Baat" is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address to the nation, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month.It broadcast on the entire network of AIR ( All India Radio) and Doordarshan and also on the AIR News website www.newsonair.com and newsonair Mobile App.

Prasar Bharati digital channels grow 100% in 2020, Pak second biggest user

Digital channels of Prasar Bharati have registered more than 100 per cent growth in 2020, with Pakistan being the second highest digital audience for Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR)

Farmers playing big role in building Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM in Mann ki Baat

The latest episode comes after the country completed six months since Covid-19 lockdown was announced on March 25, 2020

Mann Ki Baat at 11 am today: 69th episode of PM Modi's radio show

The latest episode comes a day after the PM's pre-recorded video address to the UN General Assembly

Marketing expert Krishan Premnarayen gets AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Premnarayen, who became the youngest president of AAAI in 1988, had played a key role in its rise to prominence and its tie-ups with I&B Ministry, Doordarshan and All India Radio