Centre Approves New Akashvani Kendra for Ujjain, MP
ECONOMY & POLICY

Centre Approves New Akashvani Kendra for Ujjain, MP

Broadcasting Boost for Madhya Pradesh Under BIND Scheme
New Akashvani Kendra to Strengthen Regional Media in Ujjain
Date: 08 July 2025 | Source: PIB Delhi
The Central Government has proposed the establishment of a new Akashvani Kendra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, as part of its Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme. This initiative aims to bolster regional media capabilities and improve access to timely, local information.
The announcement follows a key meeting in New Delhi between Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav. Discussions focused on deepening Centre-State cooperation in media outreach, public communication, and broadcasting infrastructure development.
The new Akashvani Kendra in Ujjain will:
6. Expand regional broadcasting reach
7. Preserve and promote local culture
8. Strengthen public information delivery
9. Serve as a hub for developmental communication
The BIND scheme provides financial support to Prasar Bharati for modernising its infrastructure, including broadcasting equipment, content development, and civil works. The new kendra will enhance the role of Akashvani and Doordarshan in projecting Madhya Pradesh’s growth stories across India and to grassroots audiences.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to building robust media infrastructure, especially in aspirational and underserved districts. Enhanced connectivity will support effective governance by ensuring accurate and prompt dissemination of government schemes and services.
Also present at the meeting were:
10. Shri Hemant Khandelwal, Madhya Pradesh BJP State President
11. Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
12. Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur, Director General, Akashvani
13. Other senior officials from both Centre and State
The session concluded with a shared commitment to ‘Viksit Bharat’, with both sides emphasising institutional synergy in delivering information and development to the last mile.

Release ID: 2143200
Prepared by: Dharmendra Tewari / Navin Sreejith / Aparajita Priyadarshini

Broadcasting Boost for Madhya Pradesh Under BIND SchemeNew Akashvani Kendra to Strengthen Regional Media in UjjainDate: 08 July 2025 | Source: PIB DelhiThe Central Government has proposed the establishment of a new Akashvani Kendra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, as part of its Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme. This initiative aims to bolster regional media capabilities and improve access to timely, local information.The announcement follows a key meeting in New Delhi between Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav. Discussions focused on deepening Centre-State cooperation in media outreach, public communication, and broadcasting infrastructure development.The new Akashvani Kendra in Ujjain will:6. Expand regional broadcasting reach7. Preserve and promote local culture8. Strengthen public information delivery9. Serve as a hub for developmental communicationThe BIND scheme provides financial support to Prasar Bharati for modernising its infrastructure, including broadcasting equipment, content development, and civil works. The new kendra will enhance the role of Akashvani and Doordarshan in projecting Madhya Pradesh’s growth stories across India and to grassroots audiences.Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to building robust media infrastructure, especially in aspirational and underserved districts. Enhanced connectivity will support effective governance by ensuring accurate and prompt dissemination of government schemes and services.Also present at the meeting were:10. Shri Hemant Khandelwal, Madhya Pradesh BJP State President11. Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting12. Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur, Director General, Akashvani13. Other senior officials from both Centre and StateThe session concluded with a shared commitment to ‘Viksit Bharat’, with both sides emphasising institutional synergy in delivering information and development to the last mile.Release ID: 2143200Prepared by: Dharmendra Tewari / Navin Sreejith / Aparajita Priyadarshini

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

EMO Energy and e-Sprinto to Deploy 8,000 Electric Scooters

EMO Energy has announced a partnership with electric two-wheeler maker e-Sprinto to deploy 8,000 electric scooters across India this financial year. The rollout will include both low-speed and high-speed models and will be phased across several cities. The scooters will be aimed at quick-commerce and last-mile delivery operations where uptime and energy efficiency are prioritised. EMO Energy said the scooters will use its patented ZenPac liquid-cooled battery platform with active thermal management, battery intelligence and energy optimisation to improve reliability and performance. ZenPac con..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Octillion Opens Third EV Battery Plant in India

Octillion Power Systems has opened its third manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, adding production capacity as demand for electric vehicle battery systems grows across passenger, commercial and public transport segments. The facility covers more than 13,000 square metres and was converted from an empty structure into an operational battery manufacturing plant in less than eight months. At full capacity the Gujarat plant will manufacture more than 48,000 battery systems annually, representing over three GWh of energy storage capacity. With the addition of the Halol facility Octillion's co..

Next Story
Real Estate

Land Reforms Could Unlock Urban Affordable Housing

Former cabinet secretary and NITI Aayog member Rajeev Gauba said India’s urban housing shortage could be tackled by unlocking 10 million (mn) vacant homes and using excess unutilised land held by public sector undertakings (PSUs). He said land availability lay at the heart of the problem and estimated that land accounted for as much as 50 to 70 per cent of total project cost. He urged states to waive land?use change fees and exempt stamp duty on land and transactions linked to affordable housing. He noted that urban population was projected to rise from 500 million to nearly 900 million by 2..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement