PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 91 new FM transmitters to boost radio connectivity
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned Low Power FM Transmitters of capacity of 100 Watt at 91 locations. These transmitters of have been installed in 84 districts of 20 states. With this the network of transmitters with All India Radio has increased from 524 to 615. The addition will further boost the coverage of AIR to 73.5% of the population of the country. Left Wing Extremism hit areas, Aspirational Districts and border areas of the country have been given priority for the installation of the transmitters. Clear sound quality and easy availability of FM receiver equipped mobile phones has increased the demand of FM radio service in the country. In another major step towards meeting this demand and capacity building of the organisation, Government has further approved installation of 63 more FM transmitters in the country. FM connectivity in the country is 91 new 100W FM transmitters installed in 84 districts across 18 States and 2 Union Territories.
