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I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Inaugurate New 1‑kW Akashvani FM Transmitter in Udupi
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🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:57 AM
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Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will officially open a one‑kilowatt FM transmitter for All India Radio in Udupi, Karnataka, today.
Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is scheduled to inaugurate a new one‑kilowatt FM transmitter for All India Radio (Akashvani FM) in the coastal city of Udupi, Karnataka, later today. The transmitter, installed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, is expected to broaden the reach of FM radio services across the region, especially in rural and semi‑urban pockets that previously experienced limited signal strength.
The 1‑kW unit is part of a broader rollout aimed at strengthening Akashvani's FM network in Karnataka, complementing existing stations in major towns. Officials say the additional capacity will improve audio clarity and allow more local content, including news, music, and educational programmes, to reach listeners in the coastal districts.
Minister Vaishnaw, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry and the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, will preside over the inauguration ceremony at the transmitter site. The event underscores the government's commitment to expanding public broadcasting infrastructure and enhancing information accessibility in underserved areas.
The new transmitter is slated to become operational within days of the ceremony, marking a step forward in the government's effort to modernise the country's radio broadcasting landscape.
The 1‑kW unit is part of a broader rollout aimed at strengthening Akashvani's FM network in Karnataka, complementing existing stations in major towns. Officials say the additional capacity will improve audio clarity and allow more local content, including news, music, and educational programmes, to reach listeners in the coastal districts.
Minister Vaishnaw, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry and the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, will preside over the inauguration ceremony at the transmitter site. The event underscores the government's commitment to expanding public broadcasting infrastructure and enhancing information accessibility in underserved areas.
The new transmitter is slated to become operational within days of the ceremony, marking a step forward in the government's effort to modernise the country's radio broadcasting landscape.