The new 10 kW FM transmitter of AIR, Karaikal was commissioned on December 17, 2018 by the District Collector of Karaikal Shri. R. Kesavan, IAS. Participating in a live programme, he greeted the listeners and recalled the significant role played by AIR Karaikal throughout the night of Gaja cyclone recently. The Collector's endorsement of AIR Karaikal's people-oriented programmes and especially during "Gaja" cyclone made headlines of English and vernacular dailies today and in local TV channels and social media.
A special one-hour live interaction with listeners turned as an effective publicity campaign and proving public loyalty for the channel. The programme was anchored by Dr. G. Swaminathan, Head of Programmes / ADP and Shri. R. Venkateswaran, PEX(Co). Smt. N. Leelavathy, Deputy Director (Engg.), AIR, Puducherry was also present.
Contributed by: - Dr. G. Swaminathan, HOO/ADP, AIR, Karaikal, prog.head.karaikal@gmail.com