NEW DELHI: Doordarshan has been allocated total funds of Rs 1,583.97 crore in the financial years since 2012 for its ’s TV relay centers.

This includes a sum of Rs 498.33 crore in 2012-13, Rs 512.96 crore in 2013-14 and Rs 572.68 crore in 2014-15.

Five new High Power Transmitters (HPTs) in Jammu and Kashmir have been approved as part of continuing scheme of 12th Plan: HPTs (DD1 & DD News) in Rajouri; HPT Natha Top (Patni Top); HPT Himbotingla Top; and HPT Green Ridge.

Prasar Bharati has 1416 TV transmitters of varying power in the country, including 99 transmitters located in Rajasthan.

Prasar Bharati sources said requests for setting up of new transmitters and upgradation of transmitters are received from various State Governments and public representatives from time to time.

TV transmitters are generally closed when the area covered by the existing transmitter is covered by any other transmitter commissioned in the area or nearby location. So the terrestrial coverage is available in the area and viewers are not affected by the closure of the transmitter.