MUMBAI: The Government has proposed to computerise Akashvani Kendras for providing better services. For computerisation of AIR stations/offices there are two schemes under 10 Plan namely Scheme (I) and Scheme (II)
Under Scheme (I) computerisation of 38 AIR stations not having computers which has a provision of 68 desktop computers with peripherals at an estimated cost of Rs. 41 million. This scheme has already been implemented.
Under Scheme II – Computerisation of 188 AIR stations/offices has a provision of 414 desktop computers with peripherals and networking at an estimated cost of Rs. 390 million. This scheme is likely to be implemented during the year 2006-07.
This Information was given by Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, P R Dasmunsi in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.