Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said hardware installation of DTH platform of upto 112 TV channels has been completed.
"Presently, there are 64 TV channels and steps have been taken to add 48 new channels. The capacity would be increased to 250 TV channels as part of approved 12th plan," he said during Question Hour.
Prasar Bharati faced issues in implementing Conditional Access System (CAS), which is a part of upgraded system.
"In addition, Department of Space has agreed in-principle to provide additional transponders on new GSAT 15 satellite required for upgradation to 250 TV channels," he said.
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