The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made FM radio mandatory for all smartphones. Manufacturers need to include FM radio as a part of the on-device specifications.
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Scenario
In recent years, a significant drop has been noticed in devices with the built-in FM radio. It has affected a large section of the population who relied heavily on FM radio services for updates.
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Advisory
According to the issued advisory,the FM radio feature that is built into cell phones should not be deactivated. Furthermore, the feature ought to be added to the gadgets if it isn't already.
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Usefulness
MeitY believes that FM radio-enabled devices will ensure quick and dependable communication between the government and the masses during national emergencies and calamities.
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More
The latest move from theGovernment will primarily helpthe citizens living in rural areas, allowing them access to important information and audio entertainment on a regular basis via the FM radio.