Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav received the formal approval letter for setting up an Akashvani (All India Radio) studio in Ujjain from Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The letter, issued by Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan, was presented to the Chief Minister during a meeting at Samatva Bhavan, the CM’s official residence, on Friday evening.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, expressing his gratitude to the Government of India, said that the Malwa region is rich in artistic and cultural traditions, and in today’s information age, broadcast media play a vital role alongside other communication platforms. Akashvani, with its established credibility, holds special importance. Along with Indore, Ujjain is a key centre in the Malwa region where such a studio setup was needed.
CM Dr. Yadav recalled that he had met Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan, on July 8 and had requested the establishment of an Akashvani centre and studio setup in Ujjain. Responding positively, the Government of India has now approved the proposal. Until the setup is complete, short-duration broadcasts will be made from Akashvani Indore six days a week.