Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 100 W FM transmitters at Mon along with other 91 new 100W FM and dedicated them to the Nation from New Delhi on 28th April 2023.

Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, S. Phangnon Konyak graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour at Mon. She said it was a great privilege to be a part of Mon district coming to a net of information. On behalf of Mon District, she thanked the AIR for introducing it. She also said that it is the vision of the Prime Minister that no one should be left out even in such a far-flung area like Mon.  In this digital world, information is a very powerful weapon that one cannot do anything without. Radio is one of the cheapest, most affordable means of communication where one can get accurate news. She added that this is a platform where one can contribute and also learn. She urged the citizens of Mon to lend their cooperation, so in the future, a proper station will be set up to cover the whole district.

K.K Rengma, DDG (E) / Cluster Head, while delivering the Welcome address, acknowledged the retired Staff of AIR Mon who had lent their time. He also requested the people of Mon to contribute through this medium.

Lemjan Phom, Programme Executive, AIR Kohima, extended thanks to the Prime Minister for inaugurating 100W FM transmitters at Mon, she also expressed gratitude to Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, S. Phangnon Konyak for gracing the occasion as the Guest of Honour. She acknowledged the cooperation of the Administration, Police, civil societies, and the citizens for Mon. David Konyak presented a special number and, thereafter, Radio Sets were distributed to dignitaries.

 (M. Pelih, IA Mon)