The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for conduct of 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 channels in 234 new cities with estimated reserve price of Rs.784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase Ill Policy.<\/p>\n
State-wise list of the cities \/ towns and the number of Private FM channels approved for fresh auctions is enclosed as Annexure.<\/p>\n
The Cabinet also approved the proposal to charge Annual License Fee (ALF) of FM channel as 4% of Gross Revenue excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). This will be applicable for 234 new cities \/ towns.<\/p>\n
The Private FM Radio rollout in 234 new cities \/ towns will fulfil the unmet demand for FM radio in these cities \/ towns, which still remain uncovered by Private FM radio broadcasting and bring new \/ local content in mother tongue.<\/p>\n
It will lead to creation of new employment opportunities, boost to local dialect and culture and \u2018vocal for local\u2019 initiatives.<\/p>\n
Many of the approved cities \/ towns are in Aspirational districts and LWE affected areas. Setting up of Private FM Radio in these areas will further strengthen Government outreach in these areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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