Module 23: Mass Media - Television & Radio Broadcasting History

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Broadcast media played a vital role in informing, educating, and integrating the populace of Bihar.

Television Broadcasting in Bihar:

The first television transmitter station in Bihar was established in 1978 at Muzaffarpur.
In 1980, Patna established its full-fledged television production and relay centre.
Bihar currently operates 5 high-capacity television transmitters (HPT) and 26 low-capacity transmitters (LPT).
Major Doordarshan production and transmission centres are located in Patna, Katihar, and Muzaffarpur.

Radio Broadcasting in Bihar:

Bihar's first All India Radio (Akashvani) station was established at Patna in 1948.
Medium-capacity regional broadcasting centres operate at Patna, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, and Fatuha, transmitting regional news, cultural programs, and Krishi programs on a daily basis.
In recent years, new radio stations were set up at Sasaram and Purnia.

⭐ Key Points

The first television transmitter station in Bihar was established in 1978 at Muzaffarpur.
In 1980, Patna established its full-fledged television production and relay centre.
Bihar currently operates 5 high-capacity television transmitters (HPT) and 26 low-capacity transmitters (LPT).
Major Doordarshan production and transmission centres are located in Patna, Katihar, and Muzaffarpur.

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The first television transmitter station in Bihar was established in ______ at Muzaffarpur. — 1978
In ______ Patna established its full-fledged television production and relay centre. — 1980,
Bihar currently operates ______ high-capacity television transmitters (HPT) and 26 low-capacity transmitters (LPT). — 5
Major Doordarshan production and transmission centres — are located in Patna, Katihar, and Muzaffarpur.

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Where and in which year was the first television station in Bihar established?

The first television station in Bihar was set up in 1978 in Muzaffarpur.

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The first television transmitter station in Bihar was established in ______ at Muzaffarpur.

1978

In ______ Patna established its full-fledged television production and relay centre.

1980,

Bihar currently operates ______ high-capacity television transmitters (HPT) and 26 low-capacity transmitters (LPT).

Major Doordarshan production and transmission centres ______

are located in Patna, Katihar, and Muzaffarpur.