Question : INCREASE IN TRANSMISSION CAPACITY

(a) whether there is any proposal to increase transmission capacity of various Doordarshan centres in Karnataka; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) and (b) : Yes, Sir. The 100 W LPTs at Belgaum, Chikodi, Ranibennur, Hospet, Sirsi and Kolar Gold Fields will be replaced by 500 W auto-mode LPTs.