10KW transmitter of AIR inaugurated at Patnitop in J&K

Question-Recently, in which district of Jammu and Kashmir inauguration of 10KW transmitter of All India Radio happened?
(a) Ramban
(b) Poonch
(c) Reasi
(d) Pulwama
Answer-(a)
Related facts-

  • On 02 September, 2018, the Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated 10KW transmitter of All India Radio at Patnitop in Ramban District of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • The 10KW transmitter will help cover an ariel distance of 60 km in nearby districts of Doda, Ramban, Udhampur and parts of Jammu.
  • It wil be available in the frequency of 101 MHz.
    Importance of this 10kw transmitter-
  • The people living in remote and mountainous areas of the J&K State would be able to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.
  • And, will also be able to know about various developmental programmes and welfare schemes launched by the Government.

Reference-
http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183231