Lok Sabha Question No. 722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-24
Subject: Review of Current Projects
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

**GOVERNMENT OF**

**MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 722**

**(TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2015)**

**REVIEW OF CURRENT PROJECTS**

**722.  SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:**

**Will the MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:**

(a)  whether the Government has reviewed the current projects and other basic network of Doordarshan/ Akashwani during the last three years; and

(b)  if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING**

**RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)**

(a) & (b)  Review of implementation of  projects is a continuous process which is carried out from time to time at various levels by All India Radio and Doordarshan.  Details of progress of major projects during last three years in respect of All India Radio and Doordarshan are given at the Annexure.-I and II respectively.

It is the constant endeavour of both Doordarshan and All India Radio to complete     the projects within the specified time frame.

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**Annexure-I**

**Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 722 for answer on 24.07.2015**

**Details of current Projects and other basic Network of All India Radio during the last three years**

**A :   New Scheme of 12** **th** **Plan:**

| **S.No.**   | **Schemes/Projects**                                                                                                                          | **Status of the schemes**                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **1.**      | **FM transmitter**                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 1.1         | Setting up of  11 nos. of  5/10 kW FM Transmitters at new places.                                                                             | Sites for new stations at Meerut (UP), Etawah (UP) & Ratlam (MP) are  under acquisition with the help of State Goverments. Tenders for procurement of 10 kW FM transmitters (9 Nos.) and 5 kW FM transmitters (2 Nos.) are under technical evaluation. |
| 1.2         | Setting up of 100 nos. of 100 W FM Transmitters                                                                                               | These are under consideration for enhancement to 1 kW instead of 100 W subject to approval of the competent authority and funds availability by PB Sectt and M/o I&B.                                                                                  |
| 1.3         | Setting up  of  7 nos. of  10/20 kW FM Transmitters at existing AIR Stations.                                                                 | Tenders for procurement of 20 kW FM transmitters (4 Nos.) and 10 kW FM transmitters (3 Nos.) are under technical evaluation.                                                                                                                           |
| 1.4         | Replacement/ upgradation   of  6  nos.1 kW MW Transmitter  by FM transmitters.                                                                | Tenders for procurement of 10 kW FM transmitters (2 Nos.) & 1 kW FM transmitters (4 Nos. ) are under technical evaluation.                                                                                                                             |
| 1.5         | Replacement/ upgradation   of 77 nos. of FM Transmitters.                                                                                     | Tenders for procurement of FM transmitters (20 kW – 3 Nos.), (10 kW – 63 Nos.),       and (5 kW – 11 Nos.) are under technical evaluation.                                                                                                             |
| **2.**      | **Digitalization of Studios,  Connectivity & Archives**                                                                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 2.1         | Digitalization of Studios and  Networking of Studio Centers -    Centralized Content/Data Server with a Disaster Recovery System - 29  places | NIT for procurement of equipment like OB Mixer,Hand-held Recorder and Phone-in-console is under process. Specifications for AC plants have been finalised.                                                                                             |
| 2.2         | Augmentation of Archival facility at Guwahati.                                                                                                | Detailed project note for setting up of Regional Archive centre at Guwahati is  under finalisation.                                                                                                                                                    |
| 2.3         | Refurbishing  of 6 AIR studios.                                                                                                               | Detailed project note for Refurbishing under finalisation.                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 2.4         | Replacement of Antenna and feed at 24 places.                                                                                                 | Tenders received for procurement of antennas. For feeds, pre-bid conference is being called.                                                                                                                                                           |

**B.  Continuing Scheme of  12** **th** **Plan:**

| **S.No.**   | **Schemes/Projects**                                                                                                                          | **Status of the schemes**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **1.**      |                                                                                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 1.1         | New 19 FM stations with 1 KW FM Transmitters                                                                                                  | 17 sites acquired. Demand note for one site is under process & location for other site is being changed.  Out of 17 sites acquired, building completed at 15 places & is in progress at 2 places. Out of 17 sites acquired, transmitter installed at 15 places & is in progress at 2 places.  50 M towers erected at 6 places and are under inspection. Order placed for SETC of towers at 7 places and tenders  for SETC of towers is under process at 2 places. |
| 1.2         | Installation of 5 kW FM Transmitter at Silchar                                                                                                | Under commissioning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 1.3         | Installation of 10 kW FM transmitter at Kohima                                                                                                | Commissioned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 1.4         | Up-gradation of 1 kW MW  by 10 kW MW Transmitter  at Kavarati                                                                                 | Under commissioning.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 2.          | **Medium Wave and Short Wave**                                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 2.1         | Replacement of 6 nos. 300 kW MW DRM transmitters                                                                                              | Transmitters installed and are under testing & commissioning in coordination with the supplier/OEM.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 2.2         | Replacement of 9 nos. 200 kW MW DRM transmitters                                                                                              | Transmitters installed and are under testing & commissioning in coordination with the supplier/OEM.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 2.3         | Replacement of 10 nos.  100 kW MW DRM transmitters                                                                                            | Transmitters installed and are under testing & commissioning in coordination with the supplier/OEM.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 2.4         | Up-gradation of 100 kW MW transmitters by 200 kW MW DRM transmitter (Itanagar)                                                                | Transmitter under installation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 2.5         | Up-gradation of 10 kW MW transmitters  by 100 kW MW DRM transmitter (Passighat)                                                               | Transmitter under installation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 2.6         | Replacement of 6 nos. 20 kW MW DRM transmitters                                                                                               | Transmitters installed & commissioned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **3.**      | **FM transmitter**                                                                                                                            |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 3.1         | Replacement of 7 nos. of 10 kW FM Transmitters.                                                                                               | Transmitters installed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 3.2         | Replacement of 27 nos. of 6 kW FM Transmitters.                                                                                               | Transmitters under installation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 3.3         | Setting up of 24 nos. of 1/5 kW FM Transmitters.                                                                                              | Transmitters installed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 3.4         | Up-gradation of 6 nos.  1 kW MW Tx  by 10 kW FM transmitters.                                                                                 | Transmitters installed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| **4.**      | **Digitalization of Studios,  Connectivity & Archives**                                                                                   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 4.1         | Digitalization of Studios and  Networking of Studio Centers -    Centralized Content/Data Server with a Disaster Recovery System--98  places. | High end server at 48 places completed and  few of the equipment have been procured  and installed. Other equipment are under  procurement for full digitalization of studios  Networking of studios are under  implementation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 4.2         | Augmentation of Archival facility at Delhi                                                                                                    | Completed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 4.3         | Creation of Regional Archival Centers at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad                                                                  | Creation of archival facility at 5 places completed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 4.4         | Provision of New CES at Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Dharwar                                                                                      | To be retendered. Specifications revised & NIT to be issued.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 4.5         | Augmentation of DTH channels  at existing centers                                                                                             | Completed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **5.**      | **J&K Special Package,  Phase III**                                                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 5.1         | Setting up of 4 nos. of 10 kW FM Transmitters at new sites                                                                                    | Sites acquired for 3 new locations at Patni Top (Jammu), Himbotingla (Kargil) & Green Ridge (Uri)). Civil works are in progress. Fourth Transmitter is being installed at Naushera. Order placed for 10 kW FM Transmitter and is expected to be received by September, 2015.  SETC of 50 M tower awarded by zonal office.                                                                                                                                                 |

**Annexure-II**

**Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 722 for answer on 24/07/2015**

**Progress of major Doordarshan projects**

|   **Sl No** | **Schemes**                                                                   | **2012-13**                                                                                                                                                                                    | **2013-14**                                                                                                  | **2014-15**                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|           1 | Digitalization of Studios & Transmitters                                      | - 31 Studios made digital (except Camera chains). - 8 Studios made digital (except  Camera chains & Digital Recorders) - Order placed for 19 digital HPTs.                                 | - Digital Recorders supplied at 8 Studios - 5 digital HPTs under installation.                               | - 04 digital HPTs installed & tested. - 14 digital HPTs installed & under testing. - Media Asset Management system set up at Kolkata.                                                                 |
|           2 | High Definition TV (HDTV)                                                     | HDTV Studio set up at Delhi.                                                                                                                                                                   | - HDTV Studio set up at Mumbai. - 4 HDTV transmitters installed.                                             | HDTV OB Vans supplied at Delhi & Mumbai.                                                                                                                                                                      |
|           3 | Expansion of DTH                                                              | Tenders received for upgradation of DTH platform from 59 to 97/112 TV channels, and processed.  Purchase proposal formulated for financial sanction.                                           | - Order placed for upgradation of DTH platform from 59 to 97/112 TV channels and part equipment supplied     | - Installation of equipment completed for upgradation of DTH platform from 59 to 97 TV channels. - Tenders received & processed for CAS and purchase proposal formulated for financial sanction.          |
|           4 | Modernization, Augmentation and Replacement of Studio & Transmitter equipment | - Order placed for 60 automode LPTs. - Order placed for 15 analog HPTs for replacement of old ageing HPTs.                                                                                     | - 59 automode LPTs installed and installation of one LPT in progress. - 03 HPTs under installation.          | - Remaining one automode LPT installed. - Replacement of 12 old ageing HPTs completed. - Installation of 03 HPTs completed & under testing.                                                               |
|           5 | Modernization, Augmentation and Replacement of Satellite Broadcast  equipment | - One new Earth station commissioned & installation of 3 new Earths stations completed. - For upgradation of 5 existing Earth stations, all equipment except RF equipment installed.       | - 3 new Earth stations commissioned. - Upgradation of Earth station including RF equipment completed at Leh. | - 06 New DSNG Van supplied.                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|           6 | Staff quarters & other misc. works                                            | Construction of 15 buildings completed.                                                                                                                                                        | - Construction of 09 buildings completed - Super structure of Tower ‘C’ building at Delhi completed.         | - Construction of 01 building completed. - All civil works of Tower ‘C’ completed and electrical works in progress.                                                                                           |
|           7 | Other misc. ongoing schemes                                                   | - HPT, Mehaboobnagar (Int. Setup) commissioned. - Tower for HPT Amritsar (Pmt. Setup)  erected to full height.  - Order placed for 50 automode LPTs. - 05 C-band flyaway DSNG system supplied. | - 40 automode LPTs installed. - Erection of 150 mtr. tower completed at HPT, Cannanore.                      | - Remaining 10 automode LPTs installed. - HPT, Cannanore (Pmt. Setup) commissioned. - Building works completed at Permanent Studio setup, Dehradun. Installation of AC plant, Lighting grids etc in progress. |