A total of 67 Studio Centres of Doordarshan Kendras and 1415 T V Transmitters of varying power are in operation in the country. Out of this, 22 Studio Centres and 529 TV transmitters are located in tribal areas.

This information was given in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today by the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mrs. Ambika Soni.

She said as regards All India Radio, a total of 275 Broadcasting Stations are operating across the country. Out of these, 71 broadcasting stations are located in the tribal districts.

The Minister said in general, the performance of Doordarshan Kendras, TV Transmitters and All India Radio stations is satisfactory.

However, there is acute shortage of staff in Doordarshan network and staff has not been sanctioned or recruited for manning new projects for several years.

The Minister said due to non-availability of adequate staff, 46 low power transmitters including 21 in tribal areas are relaying partial transmission and activities at 23 Studio Centres including 7 in tribal areas are limited.