[HCDX] FM Channels in India

[sakthi vel <ardicdxclub@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Two FM channels of AIR called FM Rainbow and FM Gold
are functioning. There are 16 stations, which are
originating programmes as FM Rainbow channel, and four
stations originating FM Gold type programmes. In
addition, there are 70 local radio stations, 16
non-local radio stations, 25 Vividh Bharati and 30
relay centres transmitting programmes over FM
transmitters. Thus a total of 161 transmitters are
functioning in FM mode. On the private side, 27 nos.
of private FM channels are functioning in the country.
The revenue earned by Government from AIR FM stations
during 2005-06 was Rs. 33.25 crores. Total revenue
earnings from Government and private FM stations as on
2.8.2006 was Rs. 675.06 crores. 

Proposals for 16 nos. of AIR FM transmitters are
pending while Letters of Intent for 239 private FM
channels have been issued. Out of this, 237 nos. of FM
channels are scheduled for commissioning by the end of
next financial year. 

This Information was given by Minister of Information
& Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri P. R.
Dasmunsi in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha
today. 
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Source:http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=19584

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  Jaisakthivel 
Chennai, India. 

     
   
   



		
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