Half the population on FM

The Indian govt has big plans with one of the most ambitious being to cover 50 per cent of the population through FM stations. Twelve satellite radio channels on DTH platform are available throughout the country (except the Andaman and Nicobar Islands). The primary grade signal is available to 91.42 per cent by area and 99.13 per cent by population. After completion of the 10th Plan schemes, it would increase to 92.92 per cent by area and 99.49 per cent by population, said Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunshi in the House.