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Rajya Sabha
About 400 stations have been identified, which are envisaged to be utilized for expansion of private FM radio in phase II. However, the policy for expansion of private FM radio in phase II is yet to be finalized.
In Karnataka, Bangalore, Hubli, Mangalore, Belgaum, Gulbarga, Mysore and Davangere are envisaged for expansion of private FM radio. In Phase I Government had allowed the setting up of private FM radio stations at 40 locations. The main objective of setting up FM radio stations are expansion of FM network; Radio programmes with superior quality of fidelity and reception and generation of programmes with local content and relevance; Fillip of broadcasting and encouragement of new talent; Generation of employment and Generation of revenue for the Government.
This information was given by Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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