Aim: To bring modernization and widen the reach of public broadcaster Prasar Bharti – All India Radio and Doordarshan.
Features:
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- Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved BIND Scheme up to 2025-26.
- It is a central sector scheme.
- It provides financial support for:
- expenses related to expansion and upgradation of its broadcasting infrastructure.
- content development
- civil work related to the organization.
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Targets:
- Increase coverage of AIR FM transmitters in country to 66% of geographical area and 80% population.
- Free distribution of over 8 lakh DD Free Dish STBs to people living in remote, tribal, LWE and border areas.
