Prasar Bharati finds transmitter tenders plaint unsubstantiated

Prasar Bharati finds transmitter tenders plaint unsubstantiated

NEW DELHI: Pubcaster Prasar Bharati, after an investigation, found the allegations regarding the purchase of transmitters by All-India Radio are unsubstantiated, the Parliament has been told.

Minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said the complaint was received in this ministry on 7 October 2015. It was sent to Prasar Bharati for further inquiry, he said.

It is the endeavour of the government to ensure that the tendering process is conducted as per GFR, 2005/2017.

The government is also implementing e-tendering process for procurement of various goods and services to obtain the most competitive and suitable bids.

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