Dr Jitendra Singh releases book ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’

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New Delhi : Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh on November 20, 2018, released here a book titled ‘Radio Kashmir – In Times of Peace & War’ written by Dr Rajesh Bhat.

Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated the author of the book and appreciated his efforts for writing a book on Jammu and Kashmir after extensive and in-depth research. He said that the writer has wide experience of working in print and electronic, as well as private and government media. Dr Singh said that reporting of radio in Jammu and Kashmir has its own significance. He said the radio has evolved from a small set up to a level of influencing the lives of people in remote areas.

The Minister added that a 10KW transmitter of All India Radio at Patnitop in Ramban District of J&K was inaugurated recently, that will provide services to people living in a radius of around 60 km (aerial) in various districts and also said that a radio station at Udhampur would be commissioned soon.

Speaking about the youth of J&K, the Minister said that many students from the state, supported by ‘Kashmir Super 30’ Project, have qualified for the JEE (Main & Advance) exam in recent years. He added that every year youth from Jammu and Kashmir are gaining top positions in Civil Services Exams, which shows that youth of J&K are hard working and aspiring for a bright future. The youth are now well-connected with the world with the increasing reach of internet, he added.

The author traces the role played by Radio Kashmir in weaving a cohesive social and cultural fabric. Dr Rajesh Bhat is posted in the Policy Division of Directorate General, All India Radio, New Delhi. Dr Bhat has penned more than 250 academic research papers and articles, according to a PIB release.