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Source: The post is based on the article “Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal” published in Business Standard on 9th September 2023
What is the News?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting including private FM Radio operators.
What are the recommendations given by TRAI to address issues related to FM radio broadcasting?
Source: Business Standard
What are the expected benefits of TRAI recommendations on FM Radio?
Firstly, the FM Radio industry will be able to increase its revenue
Secondly, FM radio can become a great tool to bridge the information gap that exists in rural India.
– Many in rural India still rely on FM radio channels for their entertainment and information.
Thus, allowing private FM players to broadcast news can prove to be a game changer for the government and other companies in delivering news to their citizens or customers in all parts of the country.
Thirdly, this will help them to bring more programming variety to radio.
