Jaipur, Jun 11 (PTI) Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday virtually inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Jaisalmer’s Ramgarh from the Akashvani Jaipur premises.
With this addition, the total number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan has risen to 39.
The Ramgarh transmitter will provide radio coverage within an 80-kilometre radius in the border region, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres of Jaisalmer district, enabling people to access a range of information, educational and entertainment programmes.
Addressing the gathering, Vaishnaw called for a transformation in the functioning and outlook of Prasar Bharati, stressing that radio broadcasting must adopt a “Digital First” and “Hyper-Local” approach to remain relevant in an era of rapid technological advancement.
He directed officials to prepare a roadmap for this transformation and emphasised the need to integrate local artists and artisans into the broadcasting ecosystem.
The minister also referred to the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Jaipur, describing it as a key step towards future technological advancement.
Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi, who also addressed the event, highlighted the continued relevance of institutions like Akashvani and Doordarshan, saying they remain deeply connected to society and play a crucial role in disseminating information and reflecting ground realities.
Officials said the transmitter will strengthen the reach of All India Radio and Doordarshan in border areas, serving not only Jaisalmer but also surrounding regions, and marking a significant step in enhancing communication infrastructure along the frontier.
The initiative aligns with the vision of expanding dedicated broadcast infrastructure “from Kashmir to Kutch”, ensuring wider and more systematic coverage across border areas.
During the event, Vaishnaw also interacted with young officers of Prasar Bharati.
The programme, held at the Akashvani Jaipur premises, was attended by Rajasthan Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma, and Akashvani Director General Rajeev Kumar Jain, while Jaisalmer MP Umedaram Beniwal joined virtually. PTI AG NB NB
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