On Wednesday, the cabinet approved the “Broadcast Infrastructure Network Development (BIND)” scheme with an outlay of Rs 2539.61 crore for the modernisation, upgradation and expansion of All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan for the five-year period ending 2025-26. The plan includes priority projects for AIR and Doordarshan with a focus on expanding and strengthening of the FM radio network and mobile TV production facilities amounting to Rs 950 crore which are to be completed in fast-track mode, it added.
According to a statement released by the cabinet, the plan aims at major upgradation to create better infrastructure and widen the public broadcaster’s reach in LWE, border and strategic areas. This includes the development of high-quality content for both domestic and international audiences and the availability of diverse content by upgrading the capacity of the DTH…
