PATNA: Chief minister (CM) Nitish Kumar will inaugurate a 75x42
feet mega screen installed at
Gandhi Maidan by the Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) via videoconferencing on Saturday. Developed at a cost of Rs 6.98 crore, it will be used to broadcast films, documentaries and sports events under an open sky for more than 5,000 people.
The CM will also lay the foundation for the construction of an integrated control and command centre (ICCC) on the premises of the Patna police headquarters.
The multi-storey building, which has been built at a cost of Rs 13.16 crore, will accommodate the office of the PSCL.
PSCL public relations officer (PRO) Harshita told this newspaper on Friday, “Initially, we will only broadcast informative content of the information and public relations department. After a few months, we will play Hindi movies and organize film festivals. We are also in talks with stakeholders for live broadcasting of sports events.”
She added, “We will rope in production houses to prepare content that promotes the culture and tourism of Bihar. Videos, showcasing festivals like
Chhath Puja and tourist spots, will also be played on the mega screen. A roster will be prepared according to which the films and documentaries will be telecast.”
A control room has been installed near gates 3 and 4 in Gandhi Maidan from where video broadcasting will be controlled.