UPSC Notes

Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Government schemes, especially those focused on infrastructure development for public services and digital inclusion, are frequently tested for their objectives, funding mechanisms, and impact on national development and public welfare.

The Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme is a Central Sector Scheme approved by the Government of India to modernize and upgrade the broadcasting infrastructure of Prasar Bharati, ensuring wider reach and improved quality of public service broadcasting.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Type

Central Sector Scheme

Objective

Development, modernization, and upgradation of Prasar Bharati's broadcasting infrastructure

Duration

Initially 2021-26, extended till March 31, 2027

Beneficiary

Prasar Bharati (Akashvani and Doordarshan)

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaIndian Polity & Governance
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Prasar BharatiBeneficiary/implements
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingAdministers
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Central Sector Scheme for Prasar Bharati.
  • Focuses on infrastructure modernization and upgradation.
  • Aims to expand reach (e.g., Akashvani, DD Free Dish).
  • Extended till March 2027.
  • Administered by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Indian Polity & GovernanceWelfare Schemes & Social Policies

No Grievances on Editorial Autonomy or Functioning of Public Broadcasters Received in the Last One Year

05 Aug 2026 · The BIND scheme is a Central Sector initiative aimed at modernizing Prasar Bharati's broadcasting infrastructure to enhance the reach and quality of public service media across India.

Read article

Related topics

Practice writing on this topic

UPSC has asked 8 linked questions on Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme in Mains. Write an answer to one — and get it evaluated.

UPSC Prelims PYQs on Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

2026·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements : 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services...

2013·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

2026·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

2023·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs ...

2020·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

2023·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganiz...

2016·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

What is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the qua...

2017·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Editorial & Review Process

Every revision note and practice question on UPSC Practice is researched using authoritative primary sources and reviewed for factual accuracy, syllabus relevance, and exam value. Read our Editorial Policy.

Verified Quality