Experience the Revolution: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Virtually Inaugurates Powerful 10 KW FM Transmitter at Akashvani Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar, Jan. 3: A significant advancement in broadcasting services was marked with the virtual inauguration of a 10 KW FM transmitter at Akashvani Kokrajhar by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Guwahati. The new transmitter, built at a cost of Rs. 5.61 crore, promises enhanced connectivity for Kokrajhar residents and surrounding districts, including Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Chirang, and Goalpara.
The ceremony saw the presence of esteemed dignitaries such as Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. In an associated event at Science College, Kokrajhar, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief, Pramod Boro, celebrated the launch as a historical moment for the region. Boro highlighted that the FM transmitter, with a 70-kilometer broadcast radius, will significantly enhance access to crucial information, cultural exchange, and entertainment, fostering regional development and community engagement.
Boro expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting the government for realizing a long-awaited dream, which promises to deliver news and information even to the remotest areas, boosting connectivity and inclusivity. Since its establishment in 1999, Akashvani Kokrajhar operated with a 20-kilowatt medium wave transmitter, but its FM broadcasts in Bodo and other regional languages now offer enhanced audio quality.
Among those present were Rajya Sabha MP Pabitra Margherita, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, and district officials like MPs Rwngwra Narzary and Joyanta Basumatary, BTC EM Ukil Mushahary, former MLA Chandi Basumatary, and District Commissioner Masanda Pertin. This development marks a new era for Kokrajhar and its neighboring districts, reinforcing the role of All India Radio in regional connectivity and community service.
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Publish Date: 2025-01-03 18:02:00
