Expansion of Doordarshan coverage in NE

GUWAHATI, April 29: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, during 2000-2001, had allocated an amount of Rs 31.30 crore for expansion of Doordarshan coverage in the Northeast region. In addition, an amount of Rs 4.20 crore was provided from the non-lapsable central pool of resources in the Northeast. At present, 15 transmitters for expansion of primary channel (DD-1) and 5 transmitters for expansion of Metro channel (DD-II) are under implementation in the region, states a PIB release.