Lok Sabha Question No. 3962 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-19
Subject: Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Sumalatha Ambareesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3962

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2021)

BROADCASTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT 3962.   SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  introduced  the  Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and objectives of the scheme;
- (c) the present status of implementation of the said scheme; and
- (d) the details of funds allocated and spent for the scheme as on date?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)  to  (c)  :  Government  has  approved  'Broadcasting  Infrastructure and  Network  Development  (BIND)'  Scheme  for  Prasar  Bharati  as part  of  12 th   Plan  (2012-17)  &  Extension  of  the  Scheme  of  Prasar Bharati (2017-20, which was further extended to 2020-21) at a cost of Rs. 1054.52 crores for 3 years. The scheme has components for modernization and upgradation of capital infrastructure in All India Radio and Doordarshan, as also content development. The objectives of the scheme include Augmentation and Replacement of transmitters and  Broadcast  Equipment,  Digitization of studios, Coverage  in  sensitive  areas,  broadcasting  on  alternate  platform, expansion of DTH and High Definition TV channels, etc. The present status of implementation of the scheme is given at Annexure. (d) : Year-wise details of allocation and expenditure during the last three  years  and  current  financial  year  (as  on  31.01.2021)  are  as under:

## Figure in Rs. Crores

| FY      |   Allocation | Expenditure   |
|---------|--------------|---------------|
| 2017-18 |       282    | 201.57        |
| 2018-19 |       304.94 | 222.58        |
| 2019-20 |       235.4  | 289.02*       |
| 2020-21 |       173.9  | 131.1058*     |

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## ANNEXURE AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3962 FOR ANSWER ON 19.03.2021

## Status of Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme

1. The following major Capital Projects of Doordarshan have been implemented :
2. 
3. Setting up 19 digital HPTs & 4 HDTV HPTs
4.  Replacement of Old ageing analog HPTs at 15 locations
5. 
6. 
7. Replacement of 111 Old ageing LPTs
8. Digitalization of 39 Studios
9.  Media  Asset  Management  for  Archive  system  set  up  at Kolkata
10.  HDTV Studios at Delhi, CPC & Mumbai
11. 
12. HDTV OB Vans at Delhi (2) & Mumbai
13.  Upgradation of DTH platform from 59 to 112 TV channels & implementation of iCAS
14. 
15. Setting up new Earth stations at 6 locations
16.  Modernization of Earth stations at 19 locations
17.  Deployment of DSNG Vans at 6 locations
18. 
19. New HD DSNG Vans at 9 locations
20. 
21. Permanent Studio set up at Dehradun
22.  Strengthening of Tower (300 m) at Rameshwaram
23.  Modernization of CPC  &  Kendras by providing Digital Production  switchers,  32x32  Routers,  Camera  chains,  HD Camcorders  &  Recorders,  Light  weight  Camera  support system, Digital Frame Synchronizers, Digital Phone-inconsole,  Setting  up  of  Multichannel  Automated  Playback facility, Analog & Digital Peripherals, SPG etc
24.  Launch  of  24X7  Satellite  Channels  from  DDKs  Patna  (DD Bihar),  Lucknow  (DD  UP),  Bhopal  (DD  MP),  Jaipur  (DD Rajasthan), Vijayawada (DD Saptagiri), Itanagar (DD Arunprabha), Raipur (DD Chhattisgarh), Ranchi (DD
25. Jharkhand),  Dehradun  (DD  Uttarakhand)  &  CPC,  Delhi  (DD Kisan & DD Retro)
26.  Procurement of 30,000 DTH Receive Sets for distribution in J&K and Ladakh areas
27.  Integrated News Automation facility at News HQ, Delhi
28.  Procurement  of  Direct  View  LED  based  Video  Walls  for DDKs Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, CPC Delhi & DD News
29.  Augmentation  of  technical  facilities  at  18  locations  for Kisan Channel
30.  Creation of Production Set up at DDK  Delhi for VIP coverages
31.  Construction  of  Tower  'C'  at  Doordarshan  Bhawan,  Mandi House
32.  Construction of Staff Quarters & Guest House at Chandigarh
2. In addition to above, various major Projects viz Modernization of Earth Stations at 13 locations, Expansion of DTH to 120 TV Channels, Procurement of 1,20,000 DTH Receive sets, Tower work at Amritsar, HD Migration of existing Studios of DD News & CPC Delhi, Playout augmentation of DD India & DD Bharati Channels, File based workflow technology at DDK Hyderabad, Procurement of EFP Vans for 3 locations, RF Network Planning Software, Modernization of DDKs etc have also been approved.
3. Projects for modernization, augmentation and replacement of transmitters and broadcast equipment for All India Radio have been completed as under:

|   S.No | Sub-Scheme                                              | Present Status                                                                                                                                                    |
|--------|---------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      1 | Modernization and Digitalization of Studios/New Studios | 98 Studios have been digitized and 29 Studios have been approved for digitization. Project for creation of new Archive Centre at Guwahati has also been approved. |

|   2 | FM Expansion / Replacement                                    | Following projects under sub-scheme of expansion/replacement have been completed : 1. Replacement of 5 nos. of 1 kW MW transmitters by 1 kW FM transmitters (3) and 10 kW transmitters (2 nos.). 2. Replacement/ upgradation of outlived 77 FM transmitters. 3. Setting up of additional FM transmitters at 9 AIR stations including Guwahati and Kotputli. 4. Commissioning of FM transmitters at 71 new locations. In addition to above, following approved projects under sub-scheme of expansion/ replacement have also been approved: 1. Installation of 29 FM transmitters (ranging1 kW to 10 kW) in uncovered locations. 2. Installation of 100 W FM transmitters at 110 locations for localized coverage. 3. Installation of 5 mobile 5 kW FM   |
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|   3 | Strengthening of Coverage in sensitive areas                  | Projects for setting up of 4 nos. 10 kW FM transmitters commissioned at Patnitop Naushera, Himbotingla & Greenridge (Uri) have been completed and projects for setting up of 10 kW FM transmitters at SSB premise for providing coverage along Nepal Border (at Narkatiaganj, Sitamarhi, Bathnaha, Gadaniya, Nanpara, Maharajganj) have also been approved.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|   4 | Augmentation of civil Infrastructure including staff quarters | An auditorium at BH Delhi has been set up and inaugurated. Project for strengthening of office block and studio at Rohtak has also been approved .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

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