Two Indian classical music channels soon on AIR

New Delhi, Mar 9: All India Radio (AIR) plans to launch two 24-hour Indian classical music channels, the Government today (Mar 9, 2006) said.

The music channels will be available on satellite radio through Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan's Direct Plus DTH service, Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi told the Lok Sabha.

As a public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati would promote the cultural heritage of the country through programmes like Indian classical music and folk music on AIR and Doordarshan, he said.

UNI