Govt goes 'on air' to combat Naxalism

To counter Maoist propaganda, national broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) will play jingles urging villagers and tribals to distance themselves from Naxal groups and instead join the mainstream.The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned Rs 2.16 crore to the largest and state-owned radio service to air jingles and audio clips promoting welfare schemes and rejecting Naxalism.