2015 Community Radio Compendium

INDEX
ANDHRA PRADESH
1
2
3
GMR Radio ................................................

Radio Ala ...................................................
Radio Vishnu ............................................
1
2
3
Jnan Taranga ............................................

Radio Luit ..................................................
4
5
BIHAR
6
7
8
9
Radio Active .............................................

Radio Rimjhim .........................................
Radio Snehi ..............................................
Uttam Radio .............................................
6
7
8
9
CHANDIGARH
10
11
12
13
14 Neotech CR ...........................................
15 Radio Raman .........................................
10
11
12
13
14
15
DELHI
Apna Radio ............................................
DU CR .......................................................
JIMS CR ...................................................
Radio Jamia ...........................................
Radio JIMS .............................................
16
17
18
19
20
GUJARAT
21 Guruvani
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Alfaz-e-Mewat .....................................
Gurgaon ki Awaaz ...............................
JG Radio ..................................................
Radio Manav Rachna .........................
Radio Mewat .........................................
Radio NGF Palwal .................................
Sanjha Radio .........................................
22
23
24
25
46
47
48
49
50
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
MADHYA PRADESH
HIMACHAL PRADESH
33 Hamara MSPICM
Desh Bhagat Radio .............................

Jyotirgamaya CR ..................................
Radio Chitkara ......................................
Vivek CR ..................................................
CHATTISGARH
16
17
18
19
20
Lokvani Radio .......................................

Micavaani ...............................................
Rudi No Radio ......................................
Saiyere Jo Radio
.................................
HARYANA
ASSAM
4
5
22
23
24
25
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21
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33
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34
Antarvani CRS ......................................

Janadhwani CR ......................................
Krishi CRS ...............................................
Namma Dhwani CR .............................
Radio Active ..........................................
Radio Manipal ......................................
Radio Siddhartha ................................
Radio Universal ....................................
Sarathi Jhalak ........................................
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
JAMMU & KASHMIR

34 Radio Sharda
KARNATAKA
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
KERALA
44 Ahalia Voice ...........................................
45 Comunity Radio Mattoli ..................
44
45
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
Janvani .....................................................
Radio Benziger .....................................
Radio DC.......................................................
Radio MACFAST ....................................
Radio Media Village ...........................
Chanderi Ki Awaaz ..............................
Kissan Vani Sironj .................................
Radio Awaaz ..........................................
Radio Azad Hind .................................
Radio Bundelkhand ...........................
Radio Dhadkan ....................................
Vanya Radio Bhabra ...........................
Vanya Radio Chanda .........................
Vanya Radio Chicholi .........................
Vanya Radio Khalwa ..........................
Vanya Radio Nalcha ...........................
Vanya Radio Sesaipura .....................
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
MAHARASHTRA
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
Dnyanvani ..............................................
Green CR .................................................
KVK Pravara CR ....................................
Manndeshi Tarang Vahini ................
MUST Radio ..........................................
Radio FTII ...............................................
Radio Mast .............................................
Radio MGIRI ..........................................
Radio Nagar ..........................................
Radio VatsaGulm .................................
Radio Vishwas ......................................
Sadhana Radio ......................................
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
Sharada Krishi Vahini .........................

Swaranant CRS .....................................
Vasundhara Krishi Vahini .................
Vidyavani CR .........................................
Yeralavani ...............................................
75
76
77
78
79
ODISHA
80
81
82
83
84
Radio Kissan ..........................................

Radio Namaskar ..................................
Radio Sanskar .......................................
Ravenshaw Radio ................................
Voice of SOA Community ................
80
81
82
83
84
PUDUCHERRY
85 Nila CRS ..................................................
86 Puduvai Vaani CRS .............................
85
86
PUNJAB
87 Avtar Radio
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87
Alwar Ki Awaz .......................................

Kamalvani ...............................................
Radio 7 ....................................................
Radio Banasthali ..................................
Radio Eminent ......................................
Radio Madhuban ................................
Radio Tilonia .........................................
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
RAJASTHAN
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
TAMIL NADU
95
96
97
98
99
AGN SCHOOL CRS ..............................

Anna Community Radio ...................
Ilanthalir CR ...........................................
Kalanjiam Samuga Vanoli ................
Kongu Community Radio ................
95
96
97
98
99
100 KSR Community Radio ...................

101 Loyola Community Radio ..............
102 MOP CR .................................................
103 Muthucharam CR ..............................
104 PARD Vaanoli ......................................
105 Pasumai CR ..........................................
106 Periyar CR .............................................
107 PGP Community Radio ...................
108 PSG CR ...................................................
109 Radio Kotagiri .....................................
110 Shyamalavani CR ...............................
111 SSM CR ..................................................
112 Thendral CR .........................................
113 TNAU CRS ............................................
114 Vayalaga Vanoli .................................
115 VIT Community Radio ....................
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
TELANGANA
116 Bol Hyderabad ...................................
117 Deccan Radio ......................................
118 Sangham Radio .................................
116
117
118
UTTAR PRADESH
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
Aap ki Awaaz ......................................

Agra Ki AwaZ ......................................
BBD Community Radio ...................
CMS DC CR ..........................................
CMS Radio ...........................................
FM Alive CR
........................................
Ghazipur CR ........................................
HINT Radio ..........................................
IITK CR ...................................................
Kisan Radio Basti ...............................
Lalit Lokvani ........................................
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
Radio Adan ..........................................

Radio Amity .........................................
Radio Noida ..........................................
Radio Noida Lok Manch ..................
Voice of Azamgarh ...........................
Waqt ki Awaaz ....................................
130
131
132
133
134
135
UTTARAKHAND
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
Hello Haldwani
................................. 136
Himgiri ki Awaj .................................... 137
Kumaon Vani ....................................... 138
Mandakini Ki Awaj ............................ 139
NIVH Hello Doon .............................. 140
Pantnagar Janvani .............................. 141
Radio Khushi ........................................ 142
Radio Zindagee ................................. 143
Samudayik Radio Henvalvani ............144
WEST BENGAL
145 Community Radio JU ......................
146 NSHM Community Radio ..............
145
146
DIRECTORY
Directory of functional community
radio stations .................................................
Useful websites and links ..........................
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173
ANDHRA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
GMR Radio
With the philosophy of giving back to the society, GMR

Radio attempts at serving the needs of people in the
Rajam region. Serving in an underdeveloped area,
GMR Radio addresses various communities like students, farmers and businessmen.
GMR Radio is addressing issues related to education,
employment, agriculture and health by airing relevant
programmes. GMR Radio creates an opportunity to
safeguard the regional heritage by promoting local
artistes. It also enables people to connect with the
authorities for resolving issues of concern.
Thematic Focus
Education, Culture, Health, Agriculture,

Empowerment, and Employment.
Women
Signature Programmes
Vandemataram, Neti Sukthi, Eeroju Parichayam, Vudyogam Mariyu Vupadi Avakasalu, Aarogya Sutralu, Todays
Technology, Vyvasayam Mariyu Pasusamrakshana,
Mukhamukhi (Phone-in Live), Vantalu, Kathalu, Rangastala KalaJaatara, and Comedy.
Innovations in Format
Through expert talks and interviews with agriculture

scientists, medical doctors and prominent people in
the community, GMR Radio enlightens the public in the
region about local issues. Apart from this, the station is
also broadcasting programmes like Dial Your Municipal
Commissioner and Dial Your Police Officer.
Core Team
GMRIT student coordinators, K Narayana Murthy,

G Manmadha Rao, and CLVRSV Prasad.
GMR Radio
2nd Floor, 6th Block
GMR Institute of Technology,
Rajam - 532127, Srikakulam,
Andhra Pradesh
08941-251592, 09494641717
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-06-2012
6 Hours and
30 Minutes
Broadcast Timing
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
05:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Languages
Telugu and English
community.radio@gmrit.org
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ANDHRA PRADESH
Radio Ala
90.8 MHz
The main focus of Radio Ala is on the fishing folk and

other marginalised communities in the coastal belt.
Thematic Focus
Radio Ala aims at the all round development of the illiterate, uninformed masses, mainly the fishermen, weavers and other downtrodden sections.
The station also worked to alert people at the time
of HudHud cyclone by providing them with the latest
updates. It also connects the local people with government officials like the District Collector and Joint Collector through its programmes like Dial Your Collector.
Signature Programme
Good Morning Kakinada is one of the most entertaining

programmes of Radio Ala which provides people with
useful information like the market rates, bullion and all
other matters useful for the community.
Innovative guidance and cooperation with the fishing community in various ways have been developed
through government assistance.
Core Team
K Satya, Mahi, Bharati, Madhuri, Haritha, Priya, Krish,

Bharath, and Aravind.
Radio Ala
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
2nd Floor, Boggavarapu Ayurveda
26-01-2013
18 Hours
Building, Cinema Road,

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh - 533001
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Telugu and multilingual

subject to the local
needs
09248040968, 08842333444
radioala90.8fm@gmail.com,
mctrust@live.in
02
CRMC Members
V Brahma Reddy, D Satyanarayana, P John Suresh, S

Brahamananda Rao, D Satyanarayana, K Satireddy, C A
Prasad, T Srinivasa Rao, E Chetana, P Mosesbabu, and
K Lakshmi.
ANDHRA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Radio Vishnu
The management of Sri Vishnu Educational Society

realised the crucial role of Community Radio in the
social upliftment of village people.
The station came into being for providing students
with ample opportunities of acquainting themselves
with radio and TV technologies. The station was created to serve as a platform for students desirous of
acquiring technical management skills for better career
opportunities.
Thematic Focus
Health and Nutrition, Women Empowerment, and

Agriculture.
Rythanna, Aharam Arogyam, Mahila, and Balavinodini.
Expert Talks and interviews with many KVK Scientists

are aired. Also, many outreach programmes are conducted in different villages and the same are broadcast.
Radio Vishnu also broadcasts the experiences of the
farmers for spreading the word on farmers problems,
and experiences.
Core Team
Omkara Murthyji, P Saibabu, and K Sreelekha.
CRMC Members
G Srinivasa Rao, P Srinivasa Raju, J Prasad Raju, U V

Ramana Raju, D Surya Narayana Raju, P Annamani,
P Nageswara Rao, G Omkara Murthyji, and S Hanumantha Rao.
Radio Vishnu
Shri Vishnu Engineering College for
Women, Vishnupur, Bhimavaram.
Andhra Pradesh - 534202
08816-250856 , 09949415027
radiovishnu@gmail.com,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-04-2007
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Telugu, Hindi
and English
principal@svecw.edu.in
03
ASSAM
Jnan Taranga
90.4 MHz
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, the first

and only open university of the North East, took the
initiative of launching the first Community Radio Station in this region by the name of Jnan Taranga. The
station aims to provide an open forum for all sections
of the society so that it can serve as a platform to air
their views and grievances.
Thematic Focus
Jnan Taranga focuses its programmes on women, children, senior students, marginalised people, youth, tribal
communities, rural and urban people. Programmes on
different themes like education, food, environment and
folk culture have been produced and broadcast.
Manar Khabar, Samprotiki, Bigyan Barta, Angana, Sasthya Charcha, and Sishu Tirtha.
The station through its programme Parampara has

endeavoured to revive the folk culture of Assam. The
voices of marginalised people are broadcast in the programme Topal Topal.
Programmes on tourism spots and monuments have
been highlighted in the programme Chinaki Batere
Apunar Jatra. There is a regular live phone-in programme Manar Khabar wherein listeners make calls
and provide their views on various issues.
Jnan Taranga
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open
University, Housefed Complex,
Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati,
Assam - 781006
08876509966, 0361-2229234,
jnan.taranga@gmail.com
04
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
28-01-2009
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Assamese, Karbi,
Boro, Bengali, Hindi
and English
Core Team
Hemprokash Mout, Gitali Kakati, Madhukrishna

Borthakur, Sarifuz Zaman, Mridusmita Sarmah, Prapalika Sarmah, Ditimoni Gogoi, Sangeeta Bharadwaj, and
Manoj Deka.
CRMC Members
Arupjyoti Choudhury and Rajat Baran Mahanta.
ASSAM
90.8 MHz
Radio Luit
The station endeavours to give voice to communities

living around Gauhati University who were hitherto
neglected by the big media houses.
Sreedher Ramamurty, a pioneer of Indian Community
Radio movement, launched Radio Luit, the first campus radio in the North-East. Situated at the Institute of
Distance and Open Learning, the station is named after
the mighty Luit.
Thematic Focus
Radio Luit covers all kinds of issues faced by the local

community and also encourages and promotes local
talent.
Signature Programme
Mukoli Sora (The open forum)
Apart from talks, discussions, dramas and features,

Radio Luit is planning documentaries with community
participation.
Core Team
Bhaskar Jyoti Acharjya, Durlob Barman, Bhupen Deka,

Naseema Yasmin, Abdur Rouf, Raanu Kalita, Bhaswati,
Beauty, Rashmita, Namita, Pranati, Ananta, Rajdeep,
Soma, and Rimi.
CRMC Members
Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University; Chairman, Gauhati

University; Registrar, Gauhati University, Kandarpa
Das, Abani Kr Bhagabati, RKD Goswami, Bhaskar Jyoti
Borah, Archana Sharma, Upen Rabha Hakasam, Swarna
Prabha Chainary, P C Das, Dilip Kalita, Ranjana Talukdar
Borah, Dil Mohammed Sheikh, Niren Baishyo, Hasmat
Ali, Pramod Kumar, Chandan Narayan Dev, and Dilip
Borah.
Radio Luit
1st floor, IDOL building,
Gauhati University,
Gopinath Bardoloi Nagar, Jalukbari,
Dist. Kamrup (M), Assam - 781014
08811092674, 09435043124,
radioluit@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-03-2011
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Assamese, Bengali,
Hindi, English,
Bodo and Nepali
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Radio Active
BIHAR
90.4 MHz
Bhagalpur-based Radio Active aims to provide wholesome programmes to entertain and enrich the lives of
its listeners by talking about various issues like education, health, culture, languages, peace, harmony and
agriculture.
The stations awareness programmes on the adverse
effect of alcoholism, untouchability and superstition
are popular among young people.
Thematic Focus
Women and Children.
Dil Chahata Hai, Active Kitchen, and Active Farmers.
To make the poor and disabled people self reliant by

explaining to them the process of Self Help Groups
(SHGs) and ensuring community participation through
programmes like the Ganga River protection awareness programmes (awareness on Dolphins and bird
sanctuary).
Core Team
Sandeep Pandey, Imteyaz Khan, Subhash Pandey,

Sudha Jha, Apurva, Dhiraj, Nalini, Ashar, Abhishek,
Amzad, Prabhat, and Arun.
Radio Active
2nd floor, Sumrit Mandal Complex,
Tilkamanjhi, Bhagalpur,
Bihar - 812001
07549000912, 07549000911
radioactivebhagalpur@gmail.com
06
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-04-2012
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Bhojpuri, Angika,
Hindi and English
BIHAR
90.4 MHz
Radio Rimjhim
The station came into being with the desire to improve

the condition of people engulfed in poverty and illiteracy. Helping such people in realising their dreams
served as a true inspiration for Radio Rimjhim.
Thematic Focus
Village Development, Education, Flood Relief, Combating Superstitions, Women Empowerment and Security,
National Unity, Communal Harmony, and Integration.
Rimjhim Chalal Gawe-Gaw, Aapaki Baat Radio Rimjhim Ke Saath, Gyan Vigyan, Good Morning Gopalganj,
Baat Behano Ki, Hello Quiz Contest, Krishi Charcha, Ek
Mulakat, and Aapka Patra Mila.
In a unique way, Radio Rimjhim has mixed most of the

formats in its programme, Rimjhim Chalal Gawe-Gaw.
Apart from this, it has different type of programmes
like Ek Mulakat based on interviews. The programmes
Aapki Baat Radio Rimjhim Ke Saath & Aapka Patra Mila
are based on listeners opinions.
Core Team
Kripa Shankar Srivastava, RJ Pallaw, Sonu Verma, Afsar

Ali, Amirish Kumar, Shasikant Pandey, Priti Tiwari, and
Imam Hussain.
CRMC Members
Kripa Shankar Srivastava, Shashikant Pandey, Pradeep

Srivastava, Shivji Shah, Nandlal Prasad, RJ Pallaw,
Umesh Prasad, and Guddi Devi.
Radio Rimjhim
Banjari More, Gopalganj,
Bihar - 841428
06156-209010, 09471004551
radiorimjhim@gmail.com,
radio.rimjhim@yahoo.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-01-2009
14 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:00 AM - 10:00 AM
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bhojpuri and Hindi
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BIHAR
Radio Snehi
90.4 MHz
Snehi Lokotthan Sansthan, a nonprofit, launched Radio

Snehi as a tool for catering to many unaddressed problems prevailing in the society.
Thematic Focus
Involvement of community members and providing

them a multi-dynamic platform for raising various
issues.
Ek Kadam Atma Nirbhartha Ki, Hamara Adhikaar,

Women and Child Health, and Krishi Choupal.
Radio Snehi invites and encourages local village artistes

to take up part-time jobs. The station purchases items
from local craftsmen and also provides them exhibition
halls for showcasing their products. Such activities also
serve as an additional source of income for the station.
Core Team
Munna Pandit, Rajdeo Singh, Geeta Devi, Pratibha Devi,

Rameshwar Singh, and Madhusudan Pandit.
CRMC Members
Radio Snehi
Nai Basti, Fatehpur, Shivajee Nagar,
Siwan, Bihar - 841226.
09473438023, 09334069148
radiosanehi@gmail.com,
snehingo@rediffmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-11-2010
17 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:00 AM - 03:00 PM
04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bhojpuri, Hindi
and English
Madhusudan Pandit, Ranapratap Singh, Rita Devi,

Vikash Kumar Kanhaiya, Pradip Kumar, Reshma
Khatoon, Ghulam Md Rashid, Govinda Kumar, Kamal
Kumar, Santosh Kumar Patel, Manish Kumar, Rani
Kumari, Aarohi Kumari, and Buchun Kumar.
BIHAR
90.4 MHz
Uttam Radio
Uttam Radio came into existence in the year 2004. The

idea of its establishment was influenced by an article
published in a journal regarding the operation of Community Radio and its positive impact on common people.
Realising the potential of Community Radio for the
good of the society, efforts were channelled in the
direction of getting a tool which would give voice to the
marginalised sections. The purpose of Uttam Radio is
to create awareness among the students and to transform them into responsible citizens.
Thematic Focus
Vocational Education.
Padho Vocational Bano Professional.
Child Education and IT Courses besides programmes

on skill development.
Core Team
Sanjay K Shukla, Rakesh Kumar, Rohit Singh, and

Sweta Gaur.
Uttam Radio
IIBM, Budh Marg,
Patna, Bihar - 800001
09835020036, 09835011447
biharnews@rediffmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
26-10-2004
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Hindi
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Desh Bhagat Radio
CHANDIGARH
107.8 MHz
Satguru Foundation is a welfare organisation dedicated

to the development and welfare of the community. The
aim of the foundation is to impact the living conditions
of people by bringing positive and qualitative changes
in their lives.
The foundation through its Community Radio Station,
Desh Bhagat Radio, lends unconditional service to the
society, by disseminating information regarding issues
and subjects relevant to the community.
Thematic Focus
The Community Radio focuses on mass interaction,

communication and involvement with the community
by ways of information and music.
The target segment of the Desh Bhagat Radio is in the
age group of 10 to 75 years.
Signature Programme
Shakti The power of a woman, and DB community.
Community Jockeys, both young and old, participate

in the radio programmes. The youngest is 10 years old
and the eldest about 50 years. Professionals like doctors, lawyers, tax consultants, bankers, school principals
also share their valuable experiences with the listeners.
Desh Bhagat Radio

S.C.O 181-182, Sec. 8-C,
Madhya Marg, Chandigarh (U.T),
Punjab - 160009
09501095010, 08901491117
deshbhagatradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
02-11-2012
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Punjabi, Hindi
and English
Core Team
Tajinder Kaur, Sandeep Singh, Yogesh Jangra, Amit

Sharma, and Majeed Khan.
CRMC Members
Zora Singh, Tajinder Kaur, Sandeep Singh, Yogesh

Jangra, Sarvpriya Nirmohi, Amarjit Singh Waraich, and
Gurmeet Maan.
CHANDIGARH
91.2 MHz
Jyotirgamaya CR
Jyotirgamaya CR Station was set up to serve as a change

agent, transcending social, economic and cultural barriers within the community which would comprise of
22 nearby villages and eight villages adopted by the
Panjab University.
Thematic Focus
Mainly educational while also covering socially relevant

issues like health, and community welfare.
Hamari Beti, Shiksha Ke Anek Ayaam, Ek Kahaani, and

Hamara Samaaj.
Jyotirgamaya CRs Ek Kahani programme, Hamari Beti

is a 15- minute slot wherein community members narrate a folk tale or any other story.
Special children are groomed for participating as RJs.
Core Team
Sanjay Wadwalkar, Jayanth N Pethkar, and

Archana R Singh.
CRMC Members
A K Bhandari, Bhoopinder Singh Bhoop, Manjit Kaur,

Sanjay Wadwalkar, Jayanth N Pethkar, Archana R Singh,
and Mohanmeet Khosla.
Jyotirgamaya CR
School of Communication Studies,
Arts Block VII, Panjab University,
Chandigarh, Punjab -160014
0172-2543007, 0172-2710180
puradio@pu.ac.in,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
13-02-2011
14 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Punjabi, Hindi,
Haryanvi and English
jayanthnp@yahoo.com
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CHANDIGARH
Radio Chitkara
107.8 MHz
Chitkara Educational Trust was founded in the year

1998 with a mission to pursue excellence in all fields of
education and academics.
With shouldering social responsibility as its aim, the
trust started initiatives three years back with the purpose of setting up a Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Radio Chitkara airs programmes on various themes like

education, agriculture, cultural heritage, health, entertainment, and social issues.
The station airs a programme Ek Kahaani, which is a
series of short fiction stories and a talent based programme called Hunar on-Air. Other programmes like
Computer World, Bachoon Ka Mike (Kids Special), Sikhiya Di Phulwari, GK Ki KG Class and Request Ho Jaye also
cater to various sections of the community.
Virse Di Bukkal and Pinda Vicho Pind Sunida.
Various activities like distribution of water pots, and

drawing competitions are organised at regular intervals. The station also celebrates special events like the
Environment Day and Global Handwashing Day.
Radio Chitkara
107.8, Chitkara University Vill. Jhansla,

Patiala - Chandigarh Road,
Dist. Patiala, Punjab - 140601
09501105609, 08146681078
radio1078@chitkara.edu.in,
ashutosh.mishra@chitkara.edu.in,
pankaj.garg@chitkarauniversity.edu.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
26-10-2012
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Punjabi, Hindi
and English
Core Team
Ashutosh Mishra, Pankaj Garg, Ranjit Singh Chopra,

and Rupinder Kaur.
CHANDIGARH
90.4 MHz
Vivek CR
The Community Radio Station, Vivek CR, started as

a students initiative for educating the surrounding
community. The station was conceived with the idea
of communicating to the community on important
local issues and spreading vital messages for the larger
benefit of all.
Thematic Focus
Health, Environment, Issues related to Women and the

Girl Child, Education, Agriculture, Social Development,
Human Trafficking, HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaigns,
and Anti-corruption.
Signature Programme
Womens Programme, Health talk, Young Achievers,

Celebrities, Rubroo, BBC Programmes, and Spiritual
Talks.
Core Team
H S Mamik, Vikram Mamik, and Ashish Tandon.
CRMC Members
H S Mamik, Vikram Mamik, Rouble Singh, and Ashish

Tandon.
Vivek CR
Community Radio Station,
Vivek High School, Sector 38 B,
Chandigarh (U.T), Punjab - 160009
0172-4679844, 09888324878
vivekfm@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
04-11-2007
19 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
04:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Punjabi, Hindi
and English
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CHHATTISGARH
Neotech CR
90.4 MHz
The founders of Neotech CR were highly impressed by

the role of the Community Radio in improving the life
of the impoverished people in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
The station came into being to translate into action the
noble idea of acquainting people with the government
schemes and making people aware of their rights.
Thematic Focus
Motivate the community to improve their lives,

thoughts and actions through infotainment.
Surgujiha Goot, Yadein, Pahuna, and Meri Rasoi.
Outdoor broadcasting involving community members

is being incorporated in some of the programmes.
Besides this, phone-in tutorial classes and helpline for
aspiring students are also some of the unique initiatives.
Core Team
Meena, Posak, Jayant Khanwalkar, Manoj, Niharika

Shukla, Preeti Singh, Mamta Lakra, and Niman Panna.
Neotech CR
P.O. Ambikapur, Dist. Surguja,
Chattisgarh - 497001
09425254338, 07774-223074
neotechtimes@gmail.com,
sunilpalaskar@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
31-01-2012
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Hindi, Surgujiha
and English
CRMC Members
Sunil Palaskar, Carolina Joseph, and Praveen Kumar.
CHHATTISGARH
90.4 MHz
Radio Raman
Radio Raman acquaints its listeners with the day to day

life trends and empowers them by promoting local languages, literature and music.
The station plays a major role in the upliftment of society by communicating with the common people on
social issues. It does so by entertaining them with the
help of various programmes based on music, talks and
informative discussions.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, and Programmes on tribal people.
Vigyan Yatara, Kannun Ko Jane, and Sehat Ki Baat.
Narrowcasting and Discussions with people.
Core Team
Surekha Thakkar, Shailesh Pandey, Prashant Kumar, and

Sunita Mishra.
Radio Raman
Dr C.V.Raman University
Kargi Road, Kota,
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495001
09098636869
soniprasanna@yahoo.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-09-2012
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Chhattisgarhi and
Hindi
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DELHI
Apna Radio
96.9 MHz
Apna Radio was set up primarily as a campus radio

for the students of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi. One of Indias premier
institutes for training and research in mass communication, IIMC is an autonomous body under the Ministry
of Information & Broadcasting.
Thematic Focus
By opening its gates to the general public, Apna Radio

now involves not only the students of IIMC, but all
sections of the community to participate in its programmes. Apna Radio airs talks, panel discussions; O B
based programmes and also folk music.
Programmes like Apni Chaupal cater to the rural pockets while Apni Basti caters to the slum-clusters.
Apne Aas Paas and Mujhe Kuchch Kehna Hai.
The programming of Apna Radio has been re-designed

to blend the desk scripts with the content gathered
from the community.
Apna Radio now offers programmes on all the major
areas of human activity with enhanced participation of
the general public.
Apna Radio
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New JNU Campus,
New Delhi - 110067
09811473416, 011-26742378
apnaradio.hop@gmail.com,
soumyajha.apnaradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
09-09-2005
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Hindi and English
Core Team
Rajendra Chugh, Soumya Jha, and Sunita Sabharwal.
DELHI
90.4 MHz
DU CR
DU CR (Delhi University Community Radio) is serving

its purpose of skill development among its community
by providing people with proper equipment, training, opportunity and guidance. Being surrounded by
the best colleges of India, it engages the best human
resources.
DU CR provides a platform for students and local community to come out with their hidden talents by providing them internships and training programmes.
Thematic Focus
Education, Youth, Science, Current Topics, Coverage

of OB by Volunteers, Social, General Awareness, and
Career Development.
Vividha, DU CR Ki Pathshala, Hulchal DU Ki, Aaj Kal, and

Muskurati Zindagi.
New formats have been devised and implemented for

production and transmission of programmes at DU CR
by a student core group supported by volunteers.
Coverage from DU colleges and other places by
deputing student volunteers as correspondents is
quite popular.
Various students groups are doing innovative projects
on Community Radio and developing automation software, mobile apps and sustainability modules.
Core Team
R K Singh, Issac John, and the Student Core Group.
CRMC Members
Dean of Colleges; Registrar; Director, Campus of Open

Learning; Director, Cluster Innovation Centre; Director,
NCWEB; Head, Deptartment of Music; Deputy Dean,
Academics, and Consultant DU CR.
DU CR
University Stadium,
G. C. Narang Road, North Campus,
University of Delhi.
Delhi -110007
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
02-10-2007
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Hindi and English
09891138542, 011-27662334/5/6
ducr90.4@gmail.com
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DELHI
JIMS CR
96.9 MHz
JIMS CR caters to the residents of JJ colony, slums,

semi-urban and lower income group people who need
to be informed about their rights and duties, social and
economic development, and opportunities available to
increase their source of income.
A survey of the surrounding area is conducted from
time to time to identify needs of people living in the
neighbourhood. Community members actively participate in voicing their problems through these programmes.
Thematic Focus
Social, Economic, Education, and Health issues.
Community Ki Aawaz, Dhanak, Meri Abhilasha, Jiivan

Hai Anmol, Nai Dishayen, Dadi Maa Ke Nuskhe, Swacch
Bharat, and Ujale Ki Orr.
Dhanak is the radio magazine where JIMS CR uses various formats in one programme to make it interesting
for listeners. JIMS CR has developed formats for interactive programmes on social issues, by taking views
from listeners.
Core Team
JIMS CR
JIMS, Rohini, Sector 5
New Delhi - 110085
09810329244,
011-45184106/07
nirmalbht@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-01-2006
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hindi and English
Nirmal Bhatnagar, Khursheed Alam, Deepa Kapoor,

and Surender Dhaka.
CRMC Members
Nirmal Bhatnagar, Khursheed Alam, Deepa Kapoor,

Surender Dhaka, Sarvesh Tyagi, Rajni Maurya, Janardan
Sharma, Rahul Joshi, Aniket Vats, Kanta Devi, Angoori
Devi, Rajeev, and Maya Devi.
DELHI
90.4 MHz
Radio Jamia
Radio Jamia is the first Community Radio in the area

around Jamia Millia Islamia University. The Community
Radio Station was established for catering to the students and the general public.
Thematic Focus
Radio Jamia tries to improve the lives and thoughts of

the target audience through infotainment.
Signature Programme
Yeh Janna Zaroori Hai.
From time to time, Radio Jamia produces programmes

on the basis of the listeners feedback. Outdoor recording with the community members and phone-in programmes have also been aired.
Core Team
G R Syed, Shakeel Akhtar, Saba Parveen, Mohammad

Shahid, Abdul Khalique, and Humayun Hassan Arzoo.
CRMC Members
Registrar, JMI; Director, AJK Mass Communication

Research Centre, Incharge Radio Producer; Assistant
Registrar, MCRC; Studio Incharge, MCRC; and Account
Officer, MCRC.
Radio Jamia
AJK Mass Communication Research
Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia,
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar
Marg, New Delhi - 110025
09868131880, 011-26986812
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
24-03-2005
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Urdu
radiojamia90.4@gmail.com
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DELHI
Radio JIMS
90.4 MHz
Radio JIMS strives to provide a platform and a voice to

women, children and the disadvantaged communities
in and around the radius of 5 km in Vasant Kunj.
The purpose of this Community Radio Station is to create awareness on issues like health and hygiene, community development, environment protection, human
rights and other important contextual issues.
Thematic Focus
Women Empowerment, Health, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Gender, and Legal issues.
Mansha, Bat Pate Ki, Jeevan Disha, Legal Mantra, and

Aatmchintan.
Success stories of NGOs, discussions on contemporary

issues and interviews of doctors from the Indian Spinal
Injuries Centre and Fortis Hospital are conducted with
the involvement of community.
Radio JIMS has started broadcasting programmes
on initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for creating
awareness on the importance of cleanliness.
Core Team
Radio JIMS
Jagannath International
Management School, OCF,
Pocket 9, Sector B,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070
09899085579, 09910990809
radiojimsvasantkunj@jagannath.org,
hodbjmc.vk@jagannath.org
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-07-2005
5 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hindi
Amit Gupta, Ravi K Dhar, Neeru Johri, Sanyogita

Choudhary, and Aakanksha.
GUJARAT
90.8 MHz
Guruvani was inspired by the spectacular success of

Community Radio around the world. The Community
Radio Station endeavours to educate and train students in the area by giving them a platform to communicate about their concerns and challenges.
Guruvani
Thematic Focus
The station broadcasts programmes on various

topics including career, literature, mythology, philosophy, education, subject knowledge, health, environment, education, women empowerment, and social
awareness.
Signature programme
Guruvani - A welcome song.
Core Team
Dinesh Goswami, Dilip Dave, Shyam Barot, and

Chauhan Chirag.
Guruvani
Gurunanak Bhavan, EMRC building,
Gujarat University Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat - 380009
079-26302409, 079-26309278
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
30-03-2012
4 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Gujarati, Hindi
and English
atsguruvani@gmail.com
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GUJARAT
Lokvani Radio
90.4 MHz
Lokvani Radio originated to provide information on

issues related to agriculture, rural development, health
and education with replications of success stories
as per need of farming community for their better
economic returns.
The station endeavours to keep the community
informed and to revive, retain and sustain cultural heritage, traditions and norms.
Thematic Focus
Programmes on best practices in major Kharif, Rabi,

and summer crops, Government schemes related to
agriculture, Women Empowerment, Livestock Management, and Fish farming.
Current Agricultural Bulletin, Scientific and Indigenous

Techniques of Grain Storage, Farmwomen Empowerment, Nutritional Kitchen Gardening, Role of Organic
Farming for Sustainable Agriculture, Malaria and their
Control Measures, and Dental Management Practices.
Talk, Interview, Success Stories, and Drama.
Core Team
B S Rajawat, V N Chavda, Pradip Parmar, Dimpal Rathod,

and Meena Rathod.
Lokvani Radio
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Junagadh,
P.O. Ambujanagar, Tal. Kodinar,
Dist. Gir Somnath,
Gujarat - 362715
08128354453, 02795-232363
kvk.junagadh@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
04-11-2013
3 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Gujarati
CRMC Members
Dalsukh B, Vaghasiya, Vikram L Dahima, Vaju K Dholaria, B S Rajawat, G K Sivaraman, Mohammed Koya,
P D Kumawat, D G Rathod, Saroj Chaudhari, Manoj R
Agrawal, Mehul H Dahima, Uma Yeddlapalli, Sarla Jain,
O K Dodiya, Kesavdas M Makavana, Sangrambhai L
Dodiya, Kalusinhbhai R Vala, Karansinh B Solanki, and
Vallabh N Chavda.
GUJARAT
90.4 MHz
Micavaani
Micavaani was set up in 2005 as an endeavour of the

Mudra Institute of Communication (MICA) to positively
impact the community it resides in.
Realising the needs of the community, Micavaani has
been focused on issues like education, health and
sanitation as information on these issues have a direct
impact on the lives of the people.
Thematic Focus
Micavaani provides quality information and support

to enhance the communitys standard of living and
familiarising their listeners with new developments in
various fields such as education, health and sanitation,
finance and farming.
Naani Vaani (moral-based stories for children), Des

Vides (exploring foreign countries), Khayal (poetry and
ghazals), Kahaani Poori Filmy Hai (Bollywood based),
Khagol (astronomy and science), English Sikhiye with
Micavaani, and Apno Swasthaya (health and nutrition).
In 2014, Micavaani conducted in depth research on its

listeners lives and habits to identify different problems
they face in their daily lives. Based on this research, a
variety of content material was created to spread
awareness.
Core Team
Adrija Dhoundiyal, Akansha Boaz, Apurv Verma, Komal

Goyal, Paarmi Modi, Saurabh KV, and Surabhi Anand.
Micavaani
Mica, Mica Campus, Shela
Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380058
09537947917, 07567333399,
02717-308250
micavaani@micamail.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
08-11-2005
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gujarati, Hindi
and English
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GUJARAT
Rudi No Radio
90.4 MHz
Rudi No Radio was set up in the wake of the Gujarat

earthquake in the year 2000, to act as a medium of
communication and a source of information and education on social issues.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, Folk Music, Traditional Food, Storytelling, Employment and Livelihoods, Agriculture,
Traditional Medicines, Animal Husbandry, Nursery, and
Awareness generation on Government Schemes.
There are seven signature programmes broadcast by

this Community Radio Station. They are Saptrangi,
Vadhmana, Rudu Upvan, Vadlo Bole Che, Killol, Rudino
Radio, Satvik Jivan, and Aakash Mare Aambhanu Che.
Gujarati Culture owes a lot to performing art forms

like Bhavayi, Dayro and Ranglo Rangli. All these forms
involve singing and conversation and thus radio programmes utilising such forms are made on regularly
basis.
Core Team
Renuka Patva, K G Mehta, Sadhana Bhatt, B S Bhatia,

Bharat Rajgor, Praveen Dave, and Paulomi Mistri.
Rudi No Radio
SEWA Academy, Thakore Bhai Park,
Manipur Village, Taluka Sanand,
Dist. Ahmedabad,
Gujarat - 382110
09228057033
mahilasewatrust@vsnl.net
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
26-11-2009
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Gujarati
CRMC Members
Shanta Koshti, Baluben Makwana, Varsha Dantania Anita Patel, Rutwi Mehta, Veena Shrimali, Ranjan
Lehuwa, and Suneeti Sharma.
GUJARAT
90.4 MHz
Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan (KMVS) started to work

with radio as Ujjas Radio from 1998 by airing serials on
the All India Radio (AIR). KMVS felt the need for a Community Radio Station so that community issues can be
put forward and thus Saiyere Jo Radio (SJR) was born.
Saiyere Jo Radio
Saiyere Jo Radio is an initiative of Saiyere Jo Sangathan,

a dedicated womens collective serving in the remote
area of Kutch supported by mother NGO KMVS.
Saiyere Jo Sangathan (Collective of Lady Friends) is
womens collective in the area called Povaar Patti of
Kutch District.
Thematic Focus
Local Governance, Health, Legal, Environment, Land,

Livelihood, Agriculture, Education, Women, and Children issues.
Soor Sangeet, Saiyerre Jee Gaal, Patti Pen, Kutchi

Karyakram, and Khaso Sasaan.
Saiyere Jo Radio regularly airs women issues discussed

in their SHG meetings regularly. Kutchi drama reflecting the issues in local governance & success stories are
also aired in Magazine format called Kutchi Karyakam.
Core Team
Asif Rayama, Ahmed Sameja, and Sarifa Sedat.
CRMC Members
Meguben Rabari, Nanduba Jadeja, Kamla Gadhvi,

Haikmamben Theba, Paarmaben Ahir , Bhavnaben ,
Sitaben Rabari, Memunaben, Keshabai Parbat,
Shantuba Sodha, and Hiruben Maheshwari.
Saiyere Jo Radio
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
Saiyere Jo Radio Station,
02-06-2012
6 Hours
Dist. Kutch, Gujarat - 370615
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Kutchi
Vill. Bhimsar, Tal. Nakhtrana,

09879182322, 09737353523
ujjasradio@gmail.com
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HARYANA
Alfaz-e-Mewat
107.8 MHz
S M Sehgal Foundation, a nonprofit, established the

Community Radio with the support from Ministry of
Agriculture under the ATMA scheme in 2012.
People in more than 183 villages within a 20 km radius
of village Ghaghas in Nagina block of District Mewat
(one of Haryanas most backward districts) enjoy the
regions very own Community Radio Station, Alfaz-eMewat (Rural Voices of Mewat).
The station has integrated mobile and internet technology to make programmes available to listeners on
cell phones. The live streaming of the radio is also available on the website - www.smsfoundation.org.
Thematic Focus
Gender Equality, Agriculture, Nutrition, Women and

Child Health, and Provision of Free Legal Services.
Udaan (stories of unsung women leaders in villages),

Shauchalay Mere Angana, Kanoon Ki Baat, Tohfa-eKudrat (Jal, Jungle, Jameen), Guftagu, and Kisse Kahani.
Alfaz-e-Mewat produces many programmes based on

Community Learning Program (CLP) format. Some of
the other formats include radio discussions and storytelling.
Alfaz-e-Mewat
Community Centre, Vill. Ghaghas,
Block Nagina, Dist. Mewat,
Haryana - 122108
09810529324, 09971695935,
alfazemewat@gmail.com,
poojamurada@smsfoundation.org
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
28-02-2012
13 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
04:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mewati and Hindi
Core Team
Pooja O Murada, Arti Manchanda Grover, Charu

Khanna, Sonia Chopra, Sohrab Khan, Fakat Hussain,
Shakir Hussain, Saroj, and Anuradha Dubey.
CRMC Members
Pooja O Murada, Arti Manchanda Grover, Charu

Khanna, Sonia Chopra, and Sohrab Khan.
HARYANA
107.8 MHz
Gurgaon Ki Awaaz
The mission of Gurgaon Ki Awaaz is to be a community-run platform for marginalised voices in Gurgaon,
mainly local villagers and migrant workers.
The Community Radio Station aims to create an atmosphere of dialogue for ensuring a safer Gurgaon with
better school environment for children and universal
access to health facilities.
Thematic Focus
Careers, Entrepreneurship, Primary Education, Local

Governance, Folk Culture, Health and Nutrition, Womens Empowerment through Microfinance, Migration,
Safety and Security, Drivers, Savings and Personal
Finance, and HIV AIDS.
Chahat Chowk, Hum Hongey Kamyaab, Apna Nazariya

Apna Kaam, Saara Aasmaan Hamara, Chalti Ka Naam
Gaadi, Galli Galli Sim Sim, Apni Rasoi, Apni Pasand,
Geetmala, Swasth Gurgaon, Baat Cheet, Gurgaon Live,
and Kahani Ki Gatharia.
Storytelling has become an integral part of our programme design. For example, Chahat Chowk is built
around stories of men and women, recorded in their
own voice. This is especially challenging given the
taboo around conversations on sexual health.
Core Team
Arti Jaiman, Rakesh Kumar, Sharmila, Vandana B Thapliyal, Ujala Vimal, and Isha Mishra.
CRMC Members
Punjab Singh, Satyaveer, Manoj Kaushik, Meena Baldev,

Niranjan Chauhan, Preeti Agarwal, and Arti Jaiman.
Gurgaon Ki Awaaz
27 Electronic City,
Sector 18, Udyog Vihar,
Gurgaon, Haryana - 122016
09811126336, 0124-4087545
arti@trfindia.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
25-11-2009
22 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
04:00 PM - 09:30 AM
09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Haryanvi, Bhojpuri,
Maithili and Hindi
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HARYANA
JG Radio
90.8 MHz
Bharat Education Society started JG Radio in 2012 with

a mission to pursue excellence in all fields of education
and academics. The Community Radio Station aims to
address the community near its campus in Sirsa and air
programmes on issues which are close to their hearts
and minds.
Thematic Focus
Social and Economic issues, Women Empowerment,

Agriculture, Anti-drugs, Women and Girl child, Sanitation, and Entertainment.
Sada Haq is an interview based programme for awareness on various rights of an individual.
Amritwela-Bhakti Sangeet is a religious programme.

Sada Haq is an interview based programme by celebrities, legal advisors and advocates. All is Well is an interviewed based programme by educationists, doctors
and successful farmers.
Core Team
Gopal Kamboj, Rajesh Mehta, Gourav Tinna, Rajeev

Rajniwal, Sahil Khanna, Ashok Verma, Arkin Chawla,
and Karmjeet Kaur.
JG RADIO
C/O Bharat Sainik Sr. Sec. School,
Sirsa, Haryana - 125055
09416136006, 09813122811
jgsirsa@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
12-08-2012
13 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hindi , Punjabi
and Haryanvi
CRMC Members
Jagdish Kamboj, Gopal Kamboj, Nirmal Kaur, Sudanshu,

Vishvjeet, and Naraina.
HARYANA
107.8 MHz
Radio Manav Rachna
Radio Manav Rachna is the first Community Radio Station of Faridabad, and is the brain child of Late O P
Bhalla who was the founder chairman of Manav Rachna
Educational Institutions.
Thematic Focus
Radio Manav Rachna is dedicated towards the community as it talks about various issues like community
affairs, social awareness, entertainment, health and
education.
Aap Ki Awaz ek koshish, Solution.com, Youngistan Ki

Dhadkan, Salaam Zindagi, and Yaadon Ka Safar.
Group Discussions, Promos, Short Stories, Interviews

on health issues and Musical jingles on social issues.
Core Team
I K Kilam, Bhavna Sharma, Diksha Bhatia, Sarita Nassa,

Krishan Pal, Mohd Faheem, Puneet, and Shadab.
CRMC Members
Prashant Bhalla, Amit Bhalla, MM Kathuria, Satya Bhalla,

and Atul Kalra.
Radio Manav Rachna

Manav Rachna Int. University,
Sector-43, Delhi - Surajkund Road,
Faridabad, Haryana - 121001
0129-4198335/39, 08800495717
director.rmr@radiomanavrachna.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-07-2009
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11.59 PM
Hindi, English, Urdu,

Punjabi and Haryanvi
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HARYANA
Radio Mewat
90.4 MHz
Radio Mewat has now been in operation for over 4

years. It has been one of the most exciting journeys for
the licensee NGO, SMART, and for the people of Mewat.
The idea to set up CRS was to provide an opportunity
for participation in the process of development for the
local community.
Mewat has been socially excluded and marginalised
region. The station strives to build a sustainable model
for long term engagement and for promoting the voice
of the community.
Thematic Focus
Gender, Equality, Financial Inclusion, Agriculture,

Health, Sanitation, Hygiene, Women Empowerment,
Local Self Governance, and Education.
Gaon Connection, Khet Khaliyan Ki Baat, Masti Ki Pathshala- Math Ki Pathshala, Kahi Unkahi, Jaano Grahak
Jano, Fayede Ki Baat, and Kanoon Ki Baat.
Innovation in Format
Radio Mewat explores new formats ranging from quiz

to drama to making the programmes interesting and
to ensure the participation of all sections of the society.
Core Team
Radio Mewat
MDA, Transit Hostel,
Opposite CI Chowki,
Near BSNL Exchange, Nuh, Mewat,
Haryana - 122107
08685904904, 09811166297
radiomewat90.4@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-09-2010
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Hindi, Mewati
and Urdu
The station has one station manager, 14 reporters, an

administrator, a production head, a researcher and
some volunteers.
CRMC Members
Radio Mewat has a content committee and a management committee that represents the community.
HARYANA
90.4 MHz
Radio NGF Palwal was set up with the humble idea

of serving the area around NGF Engineering College
located in the rural area of Aurangabad in Palwal District. The Community Radio Station is producing consistent awareness on various issues like health, women
empowerment and agriculture.
Radio NGF Palwal
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, and Education.
Adhyatm, NGF Bol, and Chaupal.
Programmes focusing on the agriculture sector, special programmes on health awareness among rural and
semi urban people.
Core Team
Mukesh Gambhir, Sandhya Singh, Aman Sanghi, and

Rohit Das.
CRMC Members
Ashwani Prabhakar, Sharat Kaushik, Manpreet, Indu

Arya, Sugandha Sethi, and Neha.
Radio NGF Palwal

71 K.M. Stone, Delhi - Mathura Rd,
NH-2, Palwal, Haryana - 110014
08813808366, 09810866657
director_radio@ngfcet.com,
sandhya_radio@ngfcet.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
11-11-2014
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Local Haryanvi,
Punjabi, Hindi
and English
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Sanjha Radio
HARYANA
90.8 MHz
All India Samaj Sewa Kendra, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana,

founded in 1998, is committed to community development in all areas including cultural, social, economical,
moral, national and spiritual.
The NGO works in many areas like microfinance, micro
insurance and microenterprise with more than 500 Self
Help Groups, Project Target Intervention on HIV/AIDS
and vocational courses.
The organisation established Sanjha Radio (Voice of
the Voiceless) to encourage the community for its allround growth and spreading awareness.
Thematic Focus
Health, Water and Sanitation, Pollution and Environment, Self Employment, Traffic Rules, Children, and
Women Empowerment.
Jai Ho, Baat Pate Ki, Jagrati, and Sirf Do Hafte (TB
Awareness).
Live programmes on local problems and issues through

SMS shows, phone-ins, indoor and outdoor visits, quiz
and talent shows, programme with doctors on health
related issues and programme with advocates on legal
issues.
Sanjha Radio
B-VI, 1345, Modern Colony,
Yamunanagar, Haryana - 135001
08901295709, 09315896709
sanjharadioynr@gmail.com , sanjhastudio@outlook.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-09-2013
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hindi, Punjabi,
English, Bhojpuri
and Urdu
Core Team
Manmohan Singh, Rahul Bhardwaj, Madhukar Bhatia,

Tanu Sharma, Manpreet Kaur, and Narinder Vatish.
CRMC Members
Manmohan Singh, S S Sharma, Ramesh Madan, and

Harrison.
HIMACHAL PRADESH
90.4 MHz
MSPICM is a media management institute set up in 2003

with a focus on Development Communication. Community Radio was perceived as an effective tool to create an
understanding of the community and ensure community
participation and learning from the community.
Hamara MSPICM
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Environment, Health, Education, Career

Counselling, Children, Youth, Women Empowerment,
Right and Duties, Disability Issues, Culture, and Entertainment.
Bhakti Vandana, Good Morning Solan, Swasth Mahila

Swasth Samaj, Health Is Wealth, Yuva Jagat, Childrens
Programme - Gali-Gali Sim Sim, Rochak Jaankariya,
Pahari Programme, and Mud-Mud Ke Na Dekh.
Core Team
The Community Radio Station has a group of four full

time radio producers, a group of media students and
four members of the community who are working as a
team to produce programmes for the radio station on a
regular basis.
CRMC Members
Hamara MSPICM has a Board of Management of the

Community Radio Station in which apart from the Station Manager there are 12 members from the community
from different fields. The Community Radio Committee
consists of members of the Panchayat, school teachers,
social workers, pensioners and senior citizens.
Hamara MSPICM
M.S.Panwar Institute of
Communication & Management,
Rajgarh Road, Shamti,
Solan, Himachal Pradesh - 173212
09218848838, 01792-229297
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
13-03-2009
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Pahari and Hindi
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
director_mspicm@sify.com
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JAMMU & KASHMIR
Radio Sharda
90.4 MHz
It was during the intervening period of 1989 and 1990

that about three lakh Kashmiri Hindus besides some
other people got displaced from Kashmir to Jammu and
other parts of India.
Radio Sharda started to connect all the displaced community members.
Thematic Focus
Motivation for younger generation for promotion of

culture and language through a lot of informative and
educative programmes.
Waanjegvoor, and Peindh Pepurran.
Programmes for the community concerns are being

recorded at the household level, wherein all the members of the family participate.
Core Team
A core team of 7 persons from all walks of life is being

formed to suggest the ideas for programmes. The team
changes as per the requirement of people and to look
after all activities of Radio Sharda.
Radio Sharda
Near TRT Qtrs, Lower Buta Nagar,
Roop Nagar, Jammu - 180013
0191-2597806
radiosharda@yahoo.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-12-2011
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Kashmiri, Dogri
and Punjabi
CRMC Members
J L Sarore, A K Naz, Manoj Jad, Manju Raina, Rattan

Lal Jawahar, J K Raina, Sushma Bhat, Vijay Kumar Koul,
Ajay Raina, Mukesh Kumar, Bal Krishan Sanyasi, Ashim
Khoda, Sandesha Koul, Lovely Pandita, Sunil Kumar, Sarita Raina, Avtar Hugami, Rajni Bhat, Surender Manhas,
Bikram Singh, Rakhi Koul, Manmohan Wazir, K K Koul,
and Ramesh Hangloo.
KARNATAKA
90.8 MHz
Antarvani CRS
Antarvani CRS strives for creating equal opportunities

for different communities of society. The meritorious
as well as below average students are involved in making educational programmes for the Community Radio
Station.
Valuable programmes on protection of environment,
AIDS and Lymphatic Filaria, women empowerment,
child development and prevention of child marriages
have been effectively aired.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, Social Issues, Culture, Historical, and

Financial Programmes.
Shishkanavani, Arogyavani, Janapadvani, Mahilavani,
and Sangeetavani.
Rural people are involved to record and preserve the

local talent and traditions.
Core Team
Sharnbasvappa Appa, Shivraj Shastri Herur, Neelambika Sherikar, S G Dollegoudar, Krupasagar Gobbur
and Ganapati B Harkude, and Students of Godutai P G
Centre and Journalism and Mass Communication.
CRMC Members
Sharnbasvappa Appa, Shivraj Shastri Herur, Neelambika Sherikar, and Krupasagar Gobbur.
Antarvani CRS
Godutai Doddappa Appa Arts &
Commerce Degree College for
Women, Kalaburgi, Gulbarga,
Karnataka - 585103
09448882050, 09663466710
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
20-11-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kannada, English
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
and Hindi
antarvanicrs@yahoo.co.in
000
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KARNATAKA
Janadhwani CR
90.8 MHz
H D Kote taluk is considered as one of the most backward areas of Karnataka. The taluk has a tribal population of 15,000. Swami Vivekanand Youth Movement
(SVYM) has been working in H D Kote taluk for the
past 26 years and felt that the community needs easy
access to the information related to the Government
initiatives.
Other modes like street plays, video shows, and group
meetings targeted only a small population. In the hilly
terrain, the distribution of a newsletter/newspaper is
also a challenge. A need was felt to establish a Community Radio Station to address these issues in this taluk.
Thematic Focus
Community Development.
Raitha Dhwani, Yuva Chethana, Kalarava, Arogyadangala, Nanga Kadu Nanga Jana, Haddu Hasem Nammuru, Kanoonu Salahe, Jnanasudha, Vjnana Vishmaya,
Manochinthana, Mahithi Haradisi Kshya Tholagisi, and
Surakshatheye Shreerakshe.
Information about Government schemes and policies

through interviews involving all stakeholders and compering in local dialect through two characters.
Core Team
Janadhwani CR
Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement,
Hanchipura Road, Saragur,
H D Kote Taluk, Dist. Mysore,
Karnataka - 571121
09686666322, 09900053119
janadhwani@svym.org.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
24-02-2012
7 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
06:30 AM - 09:00 AM
12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
30 Minutes
Languages
Kannada
M A Balasubramanya, M R Seetharam, Padmaja T J,

Kumar G S, Nagarju V, Venkataswamy, Ningaraju, Bangarashetty, and Praveen Kumar S.
CRMC Members
Narasimhasawamy, M A Balasubramanaya, Kumar G S,

VMH Saragur, H L Mohan, Krishna Kumar, Prakash, William DSouza, Sridevi, and Ramamurthi.
KARNATAKA
90.4 MHz
Krishi CRS
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, has

become the first University in the country to set up Krishi CRS for the exclusive benefit of farmers. The station
has become a platform for the languages, voice and
views of local farmers and addresses all the issues concerning agriculture.
The basic idea behind starting the Community RadioStation was to reach the farming community for effective transfer of technologies and their problems. This
channel catch line is Raitarinda Raitarige (by the farmers, for the farmers).
Thematic Focus
Interviews with Scientists and Programmes on Food

Security, and Stress Management.
Krishi Chintana, Varada Basanna, Health Programme,

Planet Earth, Krishi CR Lessons, Krishi Kutumba (family
farming), Krishi CR Spot, and Hints to the Farmers.
Straight Talk, Drama, Interview, Jingle, Phone-in and

Phone-out Programme, Roopakagalu (instant programme), Documentation and Broadcasting of Farmers voice under NABARD project.
Core Team
Devendrappa S and V I Benagi.
CRMC Members
Vice-Chancellor, Director of Extension, Director of

Research, Deans Agriculture, Deans (PGS), Dean
(Home Science), Programme Officers, Representative of Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Animal
Husbandry, Director AIR Dharwad and Input Agencies,
Farmers, and Farmwomen.
Krishi CRS
Programme Officer, Directorate of
Extension, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharwad,
Karnataka - 580005
09448838465, 0836-2440050
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-05-2007
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Kannada
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
kcrsuasd@rediffmail.com
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Namma Dhwani CR
KARNATAKA
90.4 MHz
Namma Dhwani CR Station was conceptualised by

nonprofits Myrada and Voices. In the beginning, the
Community Radio Station was supported by UNESCO
and MP LAD Fund (Dr Kasthuri Rangan) and later on
sustained through its own sources.
Presently Namma Dhwani CR is operating from
Budikote and covers 152 villages in a radius of 12 km.
Thematic Focus
Programme on Health Related Issues, Discussions with

Agricultural experts on various crops and diseases, Programme on Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their livelihood activities and Programmes on Elections.
Pathra Prabhanda is a programme which gives an

insight into peoples likes and dislikes, day to day issues
that need attention and a chance to improve.
Core Team
Station Manager and a Reporter.
Namma Dhwani CR
166, Budikote Village and Post,
Bangarapete Taluk, Dist. Kolar,
Karnataka - 563147
09449920494, 08153-256999
nammadhwanicmrc@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
12-06-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Kannada, Telugu,
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Tamil and Urdu
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
KARNATAKA
90.4 MHz
Radio Active
Radio Active is an urban Community Radio Station

catering to diverse and heterogeneous groups in Bangalore, licensed to JGI.
Launched in 2007, the station is a platform for different
communities including NGOs to share ideas on issues
of importance.
Radio Active seeks to promote inclusion, good governance, policy advocacy issues and enhance community
cohesion by dialogues to support collective problemsolving.
Thematic Focus
Environment, Livelihood Issues, Gender Issues, Sexual

Minority Rights, Animal Welfare, Social Security Issues,
Women and Children, Disability, HIV, Sexual Health,
Governance, Health, and Nutrition .
Active Bangalore, Radio Mathematics, Aashitaru, Kasa

Shramika Parisara Rakshaka, and Chigurida Badaku.
Our innovative formats include radio drama, use of folk

art like Kamsale, Pooja Kunita, Hari Katha, Veera Gase,
Magazine, Radio Diary and Radio Documentary for
programming.
Core Team
Priyanka, Jaydev, Radha, Manjula, Lavanya, Mangala,

Akkai Padmashali, Umesh, Padma Priya, Vijaya, Surendra, Hidayath, Ramya, Beula Anthony, Pinky Chandran,
and Marwan Abubaker.
CRMC Members
There is no restriction on the composition and structure of the management committee and as such the
committee is able to make decisions on programmes,
contents, funding, technology, policies and procedures, and legal issues.
Radio Active
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
1/1-1, Atria Towers,
25-06-2007
Weekdays: 23 Hours
Palace Road, Bangalore,
Broadcast Timing
Weekends: 12 Hours
Karnataka - 560001
09845888686, 080-22355490
radioactivecr90.4mhz@gmail.com,
pinky.chandran@gmail.com
Weekdays:
01:00 AM-04:00 PM,
05:00 PM-01:00 AM
Weekends:
08:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Languages
Kannada, Telugu,
Hindi, English, Tamil
and Urdu
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KARNATAKA
Radio Manipal
90.4 MHz
Radio Manipal was established in 2008 at the School

of Communication, Manipal. The process of setting
up a Community Radio Station started in 2004 with
an application for starting a Campus Radio. The Campus Radio Station was conceptualised to cater to the
students along with local agricultural and fishing communities which later on transformed into a Community
Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Education, Health, Entrepreneurship, and Agriculture.
Darpana, Vikasa, Arogya Bhagya, Mukha Mukhi,

Krishiloka, and Yakshagana.
Mukha-Mukhi (face to face), is a programme in which

the local issues are discussed with the people.
Core Team
Shyam Bhat and Manjunath.
CRMC Members
Radio Manipal
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
School of Communication,
12-09-2008
Weekdays: 4 Hours
Tile Factory Road, Manipal,
Broadcast Timing
Weekends: 5 Hours
Weekdays: 12:00-02:00 PM,

05:00 - 07:00 PM
Weekends: 12:00-02:00 PM,
04:00-07:00 PM
Kannada, Tulu,
Dist. Udupi, Karnataka - 576104

0820-2922747
radio.manipal@manipal.edu,
shyambhat.mic@manipal.edu
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Languages
Konkani and English
G K Prabhu, Nandini Lakshmikanth, ShyamBhat, Veena

Kamath, Uma Udayashankar, Katyayani Kunjibettu,
Chandrika Jayaprakash, Umavathi Danita UshaPrabha,
VasanthiShetty Brahmavara, Muralidhara Upadhya
Hiriyadka, G P Prabhakar, Shaurish Kudkuli, and Renuka
Udupi.
KARNATAKA
90.8 MHz
To provide education to the rural, urban masses

through a wide gamut of inspiring and thought provoking programmes related to education, agriculture,
health, culture and entertainment.
Radio Siddhartha
Thematic Focus
To provide an opportunity to the voiceless to voice, to

promote and satisfy the educational needs of the local
people and the student community.
Amalina Kathegalu (The stories on Alcoholism) and

SSLC Special (Educational).
The concept of Amalina Kathegalu programme is to

transform the addicts and make them give up their bad
habits which ruin their family and social life.
This programme is in magazine format which consists of
experiences of addicts and their family members about
alcoholism and its effects. It runs on campaign mode
wherein community women, students and addicts participate. It brings awareness among the drug and alcohol consumers.
Core Team
Campus Students and Radio Staff.
CRMC Members
The Programme Committee (PC) comprises 40 people

from various sections of the society.
Radio Siddhartha
PG Block, 1st floor, SSIT Campus,
Maralur, Tumkur,
Karnataka - 572105
09845606952, 0816-2201342
radiosiddhartha@live.in,
sganeshan1@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
16-01-2009
9 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Kannada and English
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Radio Universal
KARNATAKA
106.8MHz
Radio Universal was launched on December 1, 2010, to

mark the World AIDS Day. Radio Universal runs 16 programmes daily with the help of community members.
The Community Radio Station also empowers students
by training them to become RJs.
Thematic Focus
Radio Unviversals mission and vision is to transform

the community from the state of ill-literacy to an
enlightened population. Other major themes are Culture and Tradition, Health, Small Scale Entrepreneurship, Women Empowerment, Job Awareness, Help Line,
Public Updates, and Recycling.
Nammura Savi Ruchi, Happy Morning, Help Line, Universal Doctor, Gruhiniya Rajya, Public Update, and Save
Ur Life.
A programme on recycling concept (Go Green).
Core Team
MSM Mannan, Chithra, Supriya, Shreyas Raj, Venugopal, Ambika, Jamuna, Rajanna, and Rohith.
CRMC Members
Radio Universal
90, Magadi Main Road,
Tollgate Circle, Bangalore,
Karnataka - 560044
09886989727, 080-23111020
radiouniversal.info@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-12-2010
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Kannada, Telugu,
Tamil, English
and Hindi
MSM Mannan, Chithra, Supriya, and Shreyas Raj.
KARNATAKA
90.4 MHz
Sarathi Jhalak
Sarathi- A research centre was set up in 2001 to bring

together a wealth of experience in all forms of media
into practice. Some of the initiatives undertaken by
Sarathi include print media projects with ActionAid,
UNICEF and pioneering radio documentaries on All
India Radio.
Sarathi Jhalak was set up to synthesise the experience
of working on gender issues, development and media
and benefit the local community. The radio station was
named Jhalak as it would provide the target population with a glimpse of what they had been missing all
these years.
Thematic Focus
Environment, Rural Issues, Women, Health, Education,

Literature, Culture, Heritage, Art, and Films.
Signature Programme
All national and state issues are related to the local
situation.
Television techniques are used in making programmes.
Core Team
10 core members are from local villages.
CRMC Members
Madhura Madhuravee Munjaane, Aatmiya Gelati,

Sumadhura Samaya, Savi Savi Nenepu, and Sarathi
Sanje.
Sarathi Jhalak
Anugondana Halli, Hobli,
Hoskote Taluk, Bengaluru Rural,
Karnataka - 560067
09845536979
shamanthads@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-08-2012
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Kannada
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
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Ahalia Voice
KERALA
90.4 MHz
Ahalia Voice is owned and run by a registered trust,

Ahalia International Foundation based in Keralas Palakkad district. BECIL Consultancy Service was given the
contract for setting up the Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
The Community Radio Stations main themes are based

on farming of various kinds and how to improve quality
and quantity of production. The station also focuses on
current affairs and news headlines of various newspapers. Other themes are healthcare and propagation of
Indian Medicine System - Ayurveda.
Doctors Talk, Harithabhoomi, Pathravishesham,

Aayurdhalam, and Vayanasala.
In a programme called Harithabhoomi, the CR team

meets successful farmers and makes a report about
successful farming tricks.
Live programmes with doctors wherein people raise
their doubts and queries through phones and seek
solutions to their problems.
Core Team
Ahalia Voice
Ahalia Campus, Kozhippara
P.O, Palakkad, Kerala - 678557
09744153417, 04923-226888
ahaliavoice@ahaliagroup.com,
ahaliaradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-01-2014
16 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Malayalam
Ratheesh T, Stephi George, Aravind NR, Babitha Peethambaran, Anu KN, and Divine Joy.
CRMC Members
Ajith Prasad, Ganam Kothot, Harishankar, Sunil S

Kuttan, Mini C V, and Sanil Samuel.
KERALA
90.4 MHz
Wayanad district is basically an agrarian society, which

is backward as far as the socio-economic and educational status is concerned. This backwardness served as
an inspiration for setting up Community Radio Mattoli.
Community Radio Mattoli
Thematic Focus
Community Radio Mattoli focuses on the overall socioeconomic, educational and cultural development of
the society.
Vayalnadu, Njattuvela, Vanita Mattoli and Janavaani,

Njangalkumundu Parayan, Thudichetham, and Unarvu
programmes.
Radio Documentaries, Success Stories, Skits, Radio Dramas, Live Phone-in programmes, Interviews, and Panel
discussions. The station also has many tribal stringers.
CRMC Members
Community Radio Mattoli has a management committee which has representation from different sections of
the society. A core committee headed by the Station
Director, Assistant Director (Programme), Assistant
Director (Broadcasting), Assistant Director (Projects),
and Junior Superintendent takes care of the day to day
functioning of the station.
Community Radio
Mattoli
Radio Mattoli (90.4 FM), Dwaraka,

P.O. Nallurnadu, Mananthavady,
Wayanad, Kerala - 670645
09446030066
radiomattoli@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-06-2009
17 hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Malayalam and
Tribal Dialects
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KERALA
Janvani
90.8 MHz
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organised

the sixth State Level Consultation on Community Radio
Awareness at Wayanad, Kerala on 11th & 12th January
2010. The General Secretary of Academic and Technical
Education Development Society attended this consultation and was inspired for setting up a Community
Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Rural Development and Upliftment of Weaker Sections.
Vandemataram, Neti Sukthi, Eeroju Parichayam, Vudyogam Mariyu Vupadi Avakasalu, Aarogya Sutralu, Todays
Technology, Vyvasayam Mariyu Pasusamrakshana,
Mukhamukhi (Phone in live), Vantalu, Kathalu, Rangastala KalaJaatara, and Comedy.
A total number of 24 Community Radio Clubs have

been formed in different Schools, Youth Clubs, Colleges and Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Core Team
Janvani
Academic and Technical Education
Development Society,
New Mahe, Dist. Kannur,
Kerala - 673311
08714449000, 0490-2371000
janvanifm@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
02-10-2012
17 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Malayalam, Hindi,
Tamil and English
The Community Radio Station has a team of 10 full time

and 16 part time people, who are all responsible for
sourcing, producing and broadcasting the content. All
the team members are from the local community.
CRMC Members
Janvani has a Management Committee which has representations from different sections of the society and
is headed by the CRMC Chairman.
KERALA
107.8 MHz
Radio Benziger
Benziger Hospital Society, a nonprofit, has been undertaking several innovative initiatives like setting up community health centres, self help groups and other social
activities. Radio Benziger is a new venture which is the
result of a sustained and honest search for meaningful
and relevant presence in the present day context. The
station has been designed to become a peoples communication platform for their development.
Thematic Focus
Development, Livelihood, Community Health, Education, Local Culture, and Counselling.
Signature Programme
Kaathodu Kaathoram.
Jana sabdam (People calling the station for their communication needs), Live phone-in and phone-out
discussions, Inclusion of the differently-abled, and
Campus programmes.
Core Team
Ferdinand Peter, J Jacob, Binnu M S, Sreelakshmy, Mary

Rani, Sajan, Smitha, and Bexson.
CRMC Members
J Jacob, Khan Karicode, C R Ajaya Kumar, Ashramam

Bhasi, Venukumar, Gopan Neeravil, Asha Pratap, A Q
Mehdi, A K Salim, Lakshmy, Incy, Shiny, Ratna Mohan,
and Baiju.
Radio Benziger
Community Radio Benziger,
Beach Road, Kollam,
Kerala - 691001
09744722299, 0474-2762477
radiobenziger@gmail.com,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
7-11-2010
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Malayalam, English,
Tamil and Hindi
bishopbenzihosp@hotmail.com
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KERALA
Radio DC
90.4 MHz
D C School of Management and Technology (DCSMAT)

is a professional education venture situated in KINFRA
Film & Video Park in Kazhakkoottam district of Kerala.
Radio DC, at DCSMAT, was inaugurated on January
6, 2005 as a non-commercial, non-profit organisation. The Community Radio Station provides a unique
opportunity to the local community members.
Radio DC broadcasts to an audience ranging from the
relatively poor daily wage earners to the lower middle and middle income groups in a geographical area
comprising many villages and Grama Panchayats. The
Community Radio Station also broadcasts to a sizeable
population of listeners from the fishermen community
spread almost along 20 km of shoreline.
Thematic Focus
Motivate the community to improve their lives,

thoughts and actions through infotainment and edutainment.
Campus Chat, Kadalinakkare Ponore (Fisher-folk), Aarogyarangam (Health), and Dilse (Hindi special).
Outdoor Broadcasting involving the community.
Radio DC
DCSMAT, Kinfra Film and Video
Park, Sainik School, P.O. Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum,
Kerala - 695585
09846518971
sajikumar@dcschool.net
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-05-2006
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Malayalam, English
and Hindi
Core Team
DCSMAT MBA students.
Core Team
Ravee Deecee, M C Ashok Kumar, V Gopakumar, and

Sajikumar P.
KERALA
90.4 MHz
Radio MACFAST
Radio MACFAST is the social service arm and Community Radio of MACFAST (Mar Athanasios College for
Advanced Studies Tiruvalla) for coordinating knowledge dissemination, thus facilitating positive transformation in the society through community development,
reconstruction and national integration.
Thematic Focus
Health, Environment, Education, and Awareness Programmes.
Nervazhi, Pushpavani Arogyam, Arogya Vani, Clean and

Green Tiruvalla, Hrudayaspandanam, Macfast Knowledge Scheme (MAKS), and War Against Drugs.
Radio Gramam is an initiative of Radio MACFAST

wherein a village is adopted with a special focus on
education, sanitation, charity, health and training.
A musical reality show, Vanampadi, is another innovative programme for supporting local talents.
Core Team
Sumesh Kumar K S, Reshma M J , Liji Jyothis, V Praveen,

R Rakesh, Shinu M Mathew, Reshma Raghavan, Neethu
Susan, Radhika Chandran, Sijo Jacob, Chintu, and Viju
Mathew.
CRMC Members
Pradeep Vazhatharamalayil, Sajan Thomas Plakoottathil, V George Mathew, Shibu Itty Mathew, Ajay
Krishnan, P S Muraleedaharan, Sera George, K J, Luke, J
Philipose, Jayakrishnan, Sanoj Ann George, Mariamma
Joseph, and Vinod Mathew.
Radio MACFAST
MACFAST College Campus Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta,
Kerala - 689101
09446187299, 0469-2730332
radiomacfast@gmail.com,
principal@macfast.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-11-2009
18 Hours and 15
Broadcast Timing
05:45 AM - 12:00 AM
Minutes
Languages
Malayalam, English,
Hindi and Tamil
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Radio Media Village
KERALA
90.8 MHz
Radio Media Village is licensed to St Joseph College

of communication, the first university affiliated Media
College located in Southern India. The frequency area
is mainly an agrarian sector and majority of the population belongs to marginalised communities who have
less access to mass media.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, Education, Ecology, Women and

Child Development, Social Issues, and Cultural services.
Morning Village, Idavela Sayahna Sallapam, Sukritham,

Mannum Manushyanum, Karshaka Ratna, Music Dhamakka, Ayuschinta, Arinjathum Ariyendathum, Thanal,
Nattuvazhiyiloode Enangal Thedi, Doctors Live, Niyamavum Nammalum, Kannadikazcha, and Kagadrishti.
Drama, Skit, Discussion, Radio Diary, Radio Magazine,

Talk, Interview, Folk Songs, Film Based Programmes,
and Comedy Shows.
Core Team
Sebastian Punnassery, Antony Ethacad, Joseph Parackal, K Vipin Raj, Joseph Panadan, Lijo, Sabee ,Soorya,
Meera, Chintu, Thankachan, Gireesh, Lovely, Nithin, and
Shihab.
Radio Media Village

Radio Media Village, Kurishummoodu
P.O, Changanacherry ,
Dist. Kottayam, Kerala - 686104
09447968033, 0481-2720025
Radiomediavillage90.8@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-02-2012
19 hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Malayalam, Tamil,
English and Hindi
CRMC Members
Station is managed by a core team of Station Director, Finance Director, Programme Head, Creative Head,
Marketing Manager, and Legal Advisor, and Advisory
Body consists of 20 members.
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
Dnyanvani
Dnyanvani started with the sole intention of community

development and reaching out to the society and becoming peoples voice by providing them with a platform. It
was envisaged that Dnyanvani programmes would be By
the University for the Community. The aim is to ensure
that the lamp of education glows bright.
Thematic Focus
Education, Information, Encouraging local talent, and

Motivating the community to improve their lives,
thoughts, and actions through radio programmes.
Edutaintment.
Making programmes involving different professionals

like the doctors, engineers and sportsmen, and outdoor
broadcasting involving the community members.
Core Team
Vijay D Patil, Rahul B Gethe, Rahul Binit, Wasim Ansari,

Hrishikesh Mhatre, Campus Students, and Members of
the village community.
CRMC Members
Vijay D Patil, Rahul B Gethe, Rahul Binit, Wasim Ansari,

Hrishikesh Mhatre, Campus Students, and Members of
the village community.
Dnyanvani
D.Y.Radio, Level II,
D.Y.Patil Univeristys Law College
Building, Nerul, Navi Mumbai,
Maharashtra - 400706
09987977700, 07738229083
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-06-2006
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Marathi, Hindi and

English
90.4fmdv@gmail.com
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MAHARASHTRA
Green CR
90.4 MHz
Sangli is located in South Maharashtra and is blessed

with rich culture and creative people. A need was felt
for a platform which could support and promote the
local talent which is present in abundance. The platform
emerged in the form of a Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Medical and Educational Help, Problems faced by Youth,

Social Justice, and Culture.
Haritkranti, Maza Shivar @Green CRS, Udyache Superstar, Kydyach Bola (About Law), Education Helpline,
Youth Corner, Dena Samajach, and Howu Utrai .
Messages shared by listeners are used to make a comedy

programme anchored by the character Chapter Bandya. Through the programme Kaydyache Bola guidance
is provided on issues related to the law.
Core Team
Shivaji Mohite, Prajakta Shah, and Medha Sovani.
CRMC Members:
Green CR
Basement, Shiv Pavilion, Near Ram
Mandir, Sangli Miraj Road,
Sangli, Maharashtra - 416416
09604111001, 08007505000
greenradio90.4@gmail.com,
prajkt.phd@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-08-2010
19 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Marathi and Hindi
Shivaji Mohite Secretary,Prajakta Shah, B A Chogule,Dr.

Vishal Magdum, Prabhakar Gurav, V J Khambalkar, Shivraj
Yadav, Medha Sohni, and Rajesh Halyal.
MAHARASHTRA
90.8 MHz
KVK Pravara CR
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is working in Ahmednagar

district since 1993. Established in the year 2008, the KVK
Pravara CR originated to bridge the communication gap
with the use of Information Communication Technology.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, Education, Rural Development, and

Local Culture.
KVK Pravara CR has developed special signature programmes related to agriculture, and rural development.
Talks with scientists of KVK on emerging problems, talks

with the successful agripreneurs, hero of the week, and
discussion on the bunds of farms.
Core Team
Every person in the radio station is now an expert in the

collection and production of the content related to various issues of the community.
Good coordination and network developed by CRS team
with community.
CRMC Members
To involve rural community and the institutes, a Management Committee is being constituted where farmers, rural youth, women representatives, representatives
from various local departments and institutions are the
members. The Head of the KVK is chairing this committee with Manager of CRS as Member Secretary.
KVK Pravara CR
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (PIRENS)
Babhaleshwar, Tal. Rahata,
Dist. Ahmednagar,
09822519260, 02422-252414
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-10-2009
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 PM 03:00 PM
Marathi
05:00 PM 08:00 PM
kvkahmednagar@yahoo.com
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Manndeshi Tarang Vahini
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
The Community Radio, Manndeshi Tarang Vahini, originated to promote the culture of Manndeshi people.
Thematic Focus
To preserve the Manndeshi culture through radio programmes and change peoples views about water literacy,
crop production, organic farming, medical awareness,
and finance.
Daily Devotional Programmes in the morning, Malavarche Shivar, Gammta Jammt (for children), Sakhi
Sajani - for women, Tarunai (for the young), and Radio
Doctor (on Health).
Mavalatikad is a programme for senior citizens, Mi Ek

Durga motivates the work of Manndeshi women and
Yashadayi Jeevan showcases good work accomplished
by the marginalised people.
Core Team
Chetana Sinha, Jawahar Deshamane, Manjusha Shaha,

Tejasvini Vora, Nirmala Gonjari, and Shivaji Yadav.
CRMC Members
Manndeshi Tarang Vahini

P.O. Mhaswad, Tal- Man,
Dist. Satara, Maharashtra - 415509
09403704767, 02373-270400
shivajiyadav49@gmail.com,
manndeshitarangvahini@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-11-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Marathi
12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Chetana Sinha, Rekha Kulkarni, Vanita Shinde, Vijay

Sinha, Ravindra Shaha, Vasant Masal, Sachin Menkudale, Manisha Dongare, Arti Mehtre, Dipali Keskar, and
Shailaja Khade.
MAHARASHTRA
107.8 MHz
MUST Radio is the Community Radio Station at the University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus, in Central Mumbai.
The diverse population around the campus area provides an ideal ground for community participation on
the radio.
MUST Radio
Thematic Focus
The programmes are aimed at students as well as community members in and around the campus. The diverse
listener base includes students, teachers, non teaching
staff, slum dwellers, housing societies, senior citizens as
well as children. Programmes include urban folk, academic, health and legal issues.
A programme, Maths on Radio Season-2, funded by the
DST has been a very important project involving listeners
, and the community members.
Signature Programme
Maths on Radio Season-2, Legal Eagles, Dharavi Flavours, Green Times, and Saregama.
Many of the programmes are feature based, with

improvement in production value, live phone-in programmes connecting multiple community members to
increase the participation, and interaction levels.
Core Team
Neeraj Hatekar, Pankaj Athawale, Vivek Patkar, Kiran

Sawant, Pinky Raojoria, Vishwajit Marathe, and Karbir
Agarwal.
MUST Radio
3rd floor, Ranade Bhavan,
University of Mumbai, Kalina,
Vidyanagri, Santacruz East,
Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400055
09869164174, 022-26525367/66
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
29-02-2008
13 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Marathi, Hindi and

English
radiomust@gmail.com
000
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MAHARASHTRA
Radio FTII
90.4 MHz
The Film & Television Institute of India, which is an autonomous institution of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, applied for the Community Radio licence in the
year 2003. The trial broadcasting commenced from June
1, 2006. However, the actual launching of the station and
regular broadcasting started from January 29, 2007.
Thematic Focus
Day to Day Living Problems in Pune, Auto Rickshaw Drivers Community, Cultural Upliftment, and DifferentlyAbled.
Stree-Shakti (Women Empowerment), Mitra Punyache

(Friend of Pune), Sanskruti Darpan (Culture), Je Na Dekhe
Ravi (Poets), and Nahi Manohar Tari (Differently-able
Children).
Programmes are made in all formats.
Core Team
Sanjay Chandekar, Ashwin Sonone, Abhijeet Patade, and

Neeta Tupare.
CRMC Members
Radio FTII
Radio FTII 90.4, Film & Television
Institute of India, Law College
Road, Pune,
020-25420904, 020-25428904
radioftiisanjay@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
29-01-2007
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Marathi, Hindi
and English
UC Bodake, R N Pathak, Ashwin Sonone, Sanjay Chandekar, Sandeep Shahare, Neeta Tupare, Vaishali Jundre,
Sandhya Deorukhkar, Hema Honwad, Arati Apte, Anuradha Vajire, Viswas Nerlekar, Anand Deshmukh, Mohan
Deshpande and, Vinay Thorat.
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
Radio Mast
Radio Mast is situated in a multilingual and multi-cultural

city of Malegaon. Malegaon is abuzz with round the
clock industrial activities. Therefore, a need was felt for
an On-Air Edutainment medium resulting in the setting
up of a Community Radio Station.
Radio Mast started with an initial broadcast of 8 hours.
Within a year, the overwhelming response of the listeners encouraged the Community Radio Station to go for
24X7 broadcast.
Thematic Focus
Local Affairs and Issues related to Students, Community,

Education, Health and Hygiene, Culture, Languages, Literature, Music, Social Awareness, Communal Harmony,
Agriculture, Weaving Industry, and Women Empowerment.
Hello Malegaon, Nineties Ki Jaan, Mix Masala, Fresh

Afternoon, Tea Time, College Katta, Bhuli Bisari Yaadein,
Yaad-e-Malegaon, Halla Bol, and Global Shivaar.
24X7 Broadcast, Phone-in Programmes, and Edutainment.
Core Team
Santosh Parchure, Rakesh Pagar, Archana Kadam, Veena

Jape, Mahesh Hasalkar, Rizwan Qureshi, and Nikhil Tade.
CRMC Members
Sampadaa Hiray, Subhash Nikam, Santosh Parchure, Sau

Ujjwala Deore, Kalyan Kokane, and representatives from
the parent institution.
Radio Mast
Loknete Vyankatrao Hiray Marg,
Malegaon Camp, Dist. Nasik,
08888309904, 09272727999
radiomast20july@gmail.com,
sdparchure@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
20-07-2011
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Ahirani and

Khandeshi
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Radio MGIRI
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
MGIRI (Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural industrialization) is a national institute under the Ministry of MSME,
Government of India.
The Rural Craft and Engineering Department of MGIRI
had in the year 2010-11 made strenuous efforts to set
up a Community Radio Station in order to actively use
the FM radio as a medium for promoting rural entrepreneurship, village industries, health awareness, legal literacy and women empowerment. Radio MGIRI has been
broadcasting programmes from 22nd April, 2013.
Thematic Focus
Rural Entrepreneurship, Village Industries Development, Agriculture, Health, Sanitation, Hygiene, Women
Empowerment, and Education.
Wardhekathach Gosti, Maza Gaon Maze Shivar, Swamini, Niramay Wardha, and Kayada Aplya Dari.
Interviews, Straight Talk, Discussion, Drama, Bhajan, Folk

Songs, and Music.
Core Team
Radio MGIRI
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for
Rural Industrialization, Maganwadi,
Ramnagar Wardha,
09665041123, 07152-252599
radiomgiri90.4fm@gmail.com
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Rahul Kawle, Vanashri Wankar, Suhas Ingale, Sampada

Kshrisagar, and Abhilash Ghime.
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-04-2013
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Marathi and Hindi
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
CRMC Members
P B Kale, K V Rao, M Patnayak, K R Yadav, Tapas Ranjan

Kar, H D Sinnur, T Das Gupta, Pragati Gokhale, and Aprajita Vardhan.
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
Radio Nagar
Snehalaya, the parent NGO working for women & children in distress felt the need of an audio medium to reach
larger number of people. The Community Radio Station
was established with the idea of creating more awareness on these issues among the community members.
Thematic Focus
Women, Children, Health, and Culture.
Nagri Misal, Live Shows on Public Issues, Community

Health, and Environmental Issues.
Snehwarta, Success Stories of HIV Positive Patients.
Special Series on Education and Health, Success Stories, Talk Shows on Development of Ahmednagar city,
Women Oriented Special Series, Vividha - highlighting
working of women.
Core Team
Rupali Deshmukh, Priti Bhombe, Tejashri Fulsonder,

Akankasha Girme, Amol Salve, Sidhant Khanagle,
Prashant Jathar, and Suraj Solse.
CRMC Members
Members from the Board of Directors of the parent

NGO, Staff members of Radio Nagar, and Representatives of the local community.
Radio Nagar
Dr Adkar Balkalyan Sankul,
Lendkar Mala, Balikashram Road,
Ahmednagar,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
13-01-2011
18 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Marathi and Hindi
09011112390, 07743980353
radionagar@snehalaya.org
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Radio VatsaGulm
MAHARASHTRA
90.8 MHz
The National Welfare Society has two main goals, education and agriculture and the Community Radio Station,
Radio VatsaGulm, strives to serve the local community in
these two areas.
Thematic Focus
Education, Agriculture, and Women Empowerment.
Mee Shetkari Bolto, and Yuva.
Maximum content is developed by the local community

including farmers, and students.
Core Team
Mohd Shoeb, Mizra Farhan, Govind Ugale, Pratik Tanmane, and Bhaskar Khillare.
CRMC Members
Mohd Shoeb, Mohd Yusuf, Mohd Ibrahim, Govind Ugale,

and Pratik Tanmane.
Radio VatsaGulm
Near Water Tank, Infront of Gote
College, Washim, Dist. Washim.
09970033445
shoebmadina@rediffmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
30-03-2015
12 hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mararthi and Hindi
05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MAHARASHTRA
90.8 MHz
Radio Vishwas
Radio Vishwas originated with the idea of educating the

masses through religious, cultural, educational, informative and regional programmes. The Community Radio
Station provides a platform to local artistes and also
informs people about governments financial and social
programmes for the development of the community.
Thematic Focus
Cultural and Social Issues, Women, Historic Personalities,

Recipes, Health, and Beauty Tips.
Swant Sukhaya (Health is Wealth), and Jidnyasa Manamanachi.
Janiv Samajiktechi is a social programme for educational

and social institutions including the municipal schools
and schools for the dumb, and the blind.
Core Team
Hemant Arun Gawle, Vivekraj Rajendra Thakur, Vishwas

Prabhakar Sherikar, Owi Shrihari Joshi, Parag Kanade,
Poonam Kishor Patil, Prashant Shrikrishna Baviskar, Akash
Kailas Yadav, Rameshwar Dhapse, Sagar Sanjay Hire,
Rahul, and Ashok Pagar.
CRMC Members
Kailas Shankar Kamod, Vinayak Purushottam Ranade,

Rajesh Nilkanth Hivre, Mangesh Kamlakar Panchakshri,
Manoj Eknath Shimpi, Rajendra Murlidhar Desale, Dipali
Mankar, and Urja Marathe.
Radio Vishwas
Vishwajyoti Apartment Basement of
Vishwas Co-op Bank Ltd,
Mumbai Naka Branch, Mumbai Naka,
Nashik, Maharashtra 422009
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-05-2011
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Marathi and Hindi
09270529805, 09028089000
radiovishwas@gmail.com
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MAHARASHTRA
Sadhana Radio
90.4MHz
Sadhana Radio broadcasts innovative programmes in

a variety of formats and styles to cater to the listeners
needs. Most of the programmes are based on themes
like agricultural entrepreneurship, health, employment,
natural resources management, environment, climate
change and central government schemes.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Rural Development, Women Empowerment,

Child Development, Health, Culture, Competitive Exam
Guidance, Education, Entertainment, and Special Days.
Mee Shetkari Bolto, Shetkarayachi Yashogaatha, Krushitantra-Vikasmantra, Gramvishva, Grampanchyat, Tichya

Manacya Awakashat, and Saad Pratisaad.
Interview, Discussion, Talk, Phone-in Programme, and

Radio Drama.
Core Team
P S Jayale, S D Gharde, S D Thakare, R R Bahad, B A Kale,

and S M Gadling.
CRMC Members
Sadhana Radio
Sadhana Community Radio Station,
KVK Durgapur, Badnera,
Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra - 444701
09922410177, 0721-2580606,
sadhana_crs@yahoo.in,
pc_kvka@yahoo.co.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
19-06-2012
4 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Marathi and Hindi
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
K A Dhapke, P S Jayale, O L Shekhawat, A N Kakade, S G

Deshmukh, S D Gharde, Dilip Kale, P R Rajput, P V Chede,
Shobha Rokde, Sanyogita Deshmukh, Malatai Kadu,
Bhanudas Pant, V B Ladole, and S P Yawale.
MAHARASHTRA
90.8 MHz
Sharada Krishi Vahini
The Community Radio Station, Sharada Krishi Vahini, is

operated by a government run Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The
basic objective of Krishi Vigyan Kendra is to increase the
agricultural productivity and introduce farmers to the
scientific farming practices.
Thematic Focus
Agricultural and Allied Subjects, Education, Health, and

Social issues.
Signature Programme
Arogydhan, Baliraja Tjyacsathi, Krishisandes, Tantra

Shetiche, Yashogatha, and Kilbil.
Dramas on Agricultural and Allied Issues, Expert Talks for

Solution to Farmers Problems, Phone-in Programmes,
and Radio Magazines.
Core Team
Shirsikar Sunil, Deepak Patil, Asha Mor, Yoges Dhangar,

Rohini Kuchekar, and Anand Darveshi.
CRMC Members
Syed Shakir Ali, Vishnupant Hingane-Trustee, Jadhav,

Santosh Barkade, Shivajirao Pawar, Hindurao Bhoite, and
Sangram Taware.
Sharada Krishi Vahini

Malegaon Colony, Sharadanagar,
Tal. Baramati, Dist. Pune,
09422519189, 02112-254727
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
18-01-2011
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Marathi
kvkbmt@yahoo.com
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MAHARASHTRA
Swaranant CRS
90.4MHz
Swaranant CRS broadcasts programmes on various subjects including education, health, employment, entrepreneurship, agriculture and finance.
The radio station also imparts knowledge on natural
resource management, cultural heritage, and climate
change.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, Education, and Social activities.
Shethacha Bandhawar, and Swamini.
Talk, Drama, and Interview.
Core Team
Amol U Deshmukh, Rahul Thakre, Sandip Deshmukh,

Irfan Sayaad, Nanda Dhande, Smita Deshmukh, and
Archna Kadam.
CRMC Members
Anantraoji Deshmukh, R L Kale, Amol Deshmukh, R S

Daware, Alka Raosaheb, Vitthal Nalegaonkar, Bhagwat
Khandarkar, Tanaji Dhengle, Gajanan Kharat, and two
members from city community.
Swaranant CRS
Swaranant Community Radio
Station KVK.Karda Tq. Risod,
Dist.Washim, Maharshtra - 444506
09922337361, 07588091351
saiamolsai@gmail.com,
kvk.washim@yahoo.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-10-2010
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hindi and Marathi
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
MAHARASHTRA
90.4 MHz
Vasundhara Krishi Vahini
The Baramati Vidya Pratisthan institute started the

Vasundhara Krishi Vahini for providing a platform to
farmers for sharing their experiences for the benefit of
the farming community.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture and Farming Subjects, Children, Education,

Women Empowerment, and Health.
Bhaktisangeet, Vachal Tar Vachal, Shetipathashala,

Pashudhan, Samarangini, and G-Ganitacha.
A radio drama format (Jamure Ustad) is used for the programme G Ganitacha. A radio feature format is used for
the Bhumiputra, and Samarangini progammes.
Core Team
Yuvaraj Jadhav, Dipak Rajmane, Rajashri Agam, and

Chandrashekhar Kamble.
CRMC Members
Amol Goje, Sanjay Jagtap, Yuvaraj Jadhav, Dipak Rajmane, Rajshri Agam, Machnindranath Mhetre, and
Rameshwari Jadhav.
Vasundhara Krishi Vahini

Vidyapratisthan Vidyanagari, MIDC,
Baramati, Maharashtra - 413133
09881761891, 02112-239554/55
yuvaraj2121@gmail.com,
director@viitindia.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-05-2004
13 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Marathi and Hindi
02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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MAHARASHTRA
Vidyavani CR
107.4 MHz
Vidyavani CR serves as an effective and modern tool for

the extension of knowledge by becoming an effective
bridge between the community and the university.
Thematic Focus
Students, Women Empowerment, Education Extension,

and Information.
Sangharsh, Kavi Katta, and Swarmadhuri.
Kavi Katta is an open stage programme for the youth.

The station also provides a stage for budding poets.
Core Team
Anand Deshmukh, Mahesh Jagtap, Shridatta Gaikwad,

and Shriyogi Mngale.
CRMC Members
Anand Deshmukh, Sadanand Bhosale, Dhananjay

Lokhnde, Gauri Sonawane, Vrushali Gambhir, Dhanajay
Zombade, and Gopal Kondgurle.
Vidyavani CR
2nd Floor, EMRC Building,
Near Administrative Building,
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Pune, Maharashtra - 411007
09657998734, 02025690789/800
directorvidyavani@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
11-06-2005
13 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Marathi, Hindi and

English
MAHARASHTRA
91.2 MHz
Yeralavani
Working in an area which is deprived of basic amenities,

Yeralavani, serves as a communication tool for reaching
out to the people for the sole interest of development
by providing informative programmes on Government
schemes, policies, agricultural trends, social issues, guidance for the farmers, teachers, students, and women.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Water Management Techniques, and Cropping Pattern.
Apala Awaj is a programme that sources its content from

the community wherein radio team makes a field visit for
getting peoples opinion.
College Katta is a special programme focusing on the

youth and, Panchayat Raj is a programme on womens
role, and participation at the grassroots level.
Core Team
Manisha Gadgil, Ashwini Khadilkar, Khitija Kelkar, and Jui

Barve.
CRMC Members
Uday Godbole, Anuradha Kunte, Satish Navale, Tukaram

P Bhonsale, Vishwanath B. Kundale, Rupali R Potdar, Bebi
H Methedar, Alka M Jadhav, Shakila L Mulla, Vaishali
N Lad, Vitthal M Jamkhandi, Anil Pawar, Harish G Dol,
Shivaji P Biradar, and Suma P Kulkarni.
Yeralavani
Yerala Bhavan, Near Tata Petrol
Pump, Miraj Road, Sangli,
09423035952
yeralavani91.2fm@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
31-07-2011
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marathi and Kannad
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
The journey of Chanderi Ki Awaaz began with OneWorld

South Asia setting up a community multi-media centre
in Chanderi with support from UNESCO. The centre was
created for providing computer and multi-media training to children from the community of weavers.
Chanderi Ki Awaaz
Bunkar Vikas Sanstha, a local body of the weavers

community, submitted an application for licence and
OneWorld South Asia offered capacity building and
advisory on Community Radio licensing, studio management and sustained, systematic radio production.
Thematic Focus
Health and Nutrition, Rights of Women, Conservation

of local talent and folk arts, Legal Awareness, Employment, Rights, and Entitlements.
Panchatatva, Ishwar Allah Tero Naam, Subah Hoti Hai,

Sham Hoti Hai, Prerak Prasang, Daastan-e-Chanderi,
Raahein Rozgar Ki, , Kuch Lamhe Sehat Bhare, Suni
Ansuni Baatein, Hamare Fankaar, Lokgeet, , Sanjeevani,
Mahak Chauke Ki, and Aajivika.
Core Team
Swadesh Samaiya, Rahul Yagnik, Brajesh Choubey,

Kalish Lodhi, Shabana Bano, and Krishna Koli.
CRMC Members
Champalal Ahirwar, Swadesh Samaiya, Mohd Shaffeq,

Abdul Rahuf, Hassin Uddin, Abdul Azim, Hari Narayan
Ahirwar, Rafeek Khan, Seema Seikh, Rahul Yagnik, and
Pooja Samaiya.
Chanderi Ki Awaaz
Community Radio Chanderi Ki
Awaaz Old Bus Stand, Near Hotel
Shrikunj, Chanderi,
Madhya Pradesh - 473446
09425768634, 07547-252046
chanderikiawaaz@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
27-03-2010
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hindi
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Kissan Vani Sironj
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Incorporated in 2001, under Section 25 of the Indian

Companies Act, Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals, a network of agriculture and allied sector professionals, established this Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture.
Signature Programme
Kisan Bhaiyon Ke Liye (A fusion of folk song and agriinformation bulletins to convey important messages
on social issues).
The radio station is used for agriculture extension by

catering to 5,530 lakh farmers in our country, and there
are 1.17 lakh extension workers.
Core Team
Jitender Kumar Sharma, and Rakesh Batham.
Kissan Vani Sironj

ISAP Community Radio Station,
Mandi Prangan, Begam Bag,
Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh - 464228
09319969042, 07591-253942
Jitenderkumar@isapindia.org,
sironjcrs@isapindia.org
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
30-09-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM 01:00

PM - 05:00 PM
Languages
Bundeli and Hindi
MADHYA PRADESH
91.2 MHz
Radio Awaaz
The Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti (SVSS), dedicated to the development & growth of the community
in all fields of human development over the past 25
years, launched the Community Radio Station, Radio
Awaaz.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Health, Science, Womens issues, Children,

and real life stories.
Krishi Mantra, Aap Ki Sehat, Kahani Dil Se, Abhivyakti

Programme, and Aap Ki Chahat.
Collaboration with Agriculture College for producing

and broadcasting agriculture programmes along with
the weather forecast broadcast.
- Collaboration with Anaj Mandi for flash over daily
Aanaj Mandi rates for producers.
- Collaboration with district agriculture department for
coverage of their special agriculture events and time
to time seasonal crops programmes.
- Collaboration with district administration & Zila Panchayat for broadcasting their public interest notices.
Core Team
Dhirendra Kushwaha, Sujoy Aich, Kapil Agrawal, Prakash

Meena, Deepak Kushwaha, Subham, Megha, Manisha,
and Babulal.
Radio Awaaz
Rajukhedi, Shyampur Road,
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh - 466651
09425373168, 0755-2488171
CRMC Members
91.2mhzfmradioawaaz@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-02-2013
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hindi
CBO representatives, and ten others.
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MADHYA PRADESH
Radio Azad Hind
90.8 MHz
Radio Azad Hind is dedicated to the cause of freedom

fighters. The stations inspiration was the first ever
broadcast during Indias freedom struggle movement
made by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Azad Hind
Radio, on 25th March, 1942 from Berlin, Germany.
Thematic Focus
The programmes are dedicated to the freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947. There is exhaustive documentation and audio collection of songs popular during the
freedom movement and collection of biographies of
martyrs, freedom fighters, and eminent leaders.
Vatan Ka Raag, Hindustan Hamara, Chu lo Asmaan,

Sunehri Yaadein, and Shabdo Ke Shilpkar.
Fictional format is the base for programmes Adi Vidrohi

and Hasya Natak. The magazine format is utilised for
the programmes Hindustan Hamara, Chuloo Asmaan
and Sur Sagar. Discussions and interview based programmes is another genre, using radio to spread
awareness about Indias heritage.
Core Team
Radio Azad Hind

Assistant Director,
Swaraj Sansthan Sanchalany,
Ravindra Bhavan Parisar, Bhopal,
09826289379, 0755-2666863
swarajbhavan@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
25-03-2012
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hindi, Urdu, Maalvi,

Marathi, Bundeli and
Nimadi
Renu Tiwari, Sanjay Yadav, Jawahar Lal Shah, Pramila

Divakar, Amit Kundani, Pramod Sharma, Farnaz Hassan, Monika Tiwari, Nikhil Varshney, Faraz Fayyaz, and
Niharika Samaiya.
CRMC Members
The committee consists of writers, freedom fighters,

media persons, and educationists.
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Radio Bundelkhand
Development Alternatives (DA), a civil society organisation of India, dedicated to sustainable development
in Bundelkhand has long felt that communication
is a challenge for development of the backward and
drought-prone region.
During interactions with community members, they
suggested that a Community Radio Station can be
good platform for sustainable and interactive dialogue
for the poor and, the illiterate in Bundelkhand.
Thematic Focus
Climate Change, Agriculture, Health and Nutrition,

Hygiene and Sanitation, Empowerment, and Governance.
Shubh Kal, Khet Khalihaan, Raag Bundeli, Doctor Ki

Salaah, Safar Rasoi Se Sehat Ka, Baatein Bundeli Sarzameen Ki, Hello Saheli, Hum Honge Kamyab, and Baat
Nanhe Dillo Ki.
Radio Drama, Radio Magazine, and Competitions like

the Rural Reality Show.
Core Team
Gazala Shaikh, Naheda Shekh, Sutul Srivastava, Shweta

Prajapati, Jagroop Singh, Kamal Rajpoot, Ranjeet Singh
Yadav, Matadeen Kushwaha, Manish Samadhiya, Ekta
Khare, Gauri Sharma, and Kaushalya.
CRMC Members
L P Anandani, Ajeet Dixit, Deepak Sharma, Virendra

Singh, Ajay Soni, Subhadra Rai, Kali Charan Rajpoot,
Prahlad Kushwaha, Dharmendra Sahu, Sanjay Pachouri,
Ramnath Ahirwar, Balram Singh Yadav, Santosh Verma,
Yash Pal, Dayaram Babuji, and Sandip Kumar Singh.
Radio Bundelkhand
B - 32, TARA Crescent,
Qutub Institutional Area,
New Delhi - 110016
08802483093, 07752936618
radiobundelkhand@devalt.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
23-10-2008
11 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bundeli and Hindi
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MADHYA PRADESH
Radio Dhadkan
107.8 MHz
Radio Dhadkan aims at empowering the tribal community, especially the Sahariyas. The Community Radio
Station was developed by a nonprofit, Sambhav, to
serve communities within a 15 km radius of the station.
The Community Radio Station covers a population of
over 1,70,000 (in 51 villages and some urban parts of
Shivpuri).
Thematic Focus
Women and Child Health, Tribals, Tuberculosis, Legal

Aid, Livelihood, Rights and Entitlements, and Promotion of Government Schemes.
Galli Galli Sim Sim, Jankari Aapke Dwaar, Sakhiyon Ki

Baat, Sakhiyon Ke Saath, and Bal Jagat.
Bal Jagat is the signature programme of the CRS. It

has been designed keeping in mind the social, mental,
physical and entertainment aspects of the children, and
youth.
Core Team
S K Singh, Nabil Singh, Priyanka Singh, Gurudatt

Sharma, Sirnaam Singh, Ramsevak Sen, and Siddharth
Singh.
Radio Dhadkan
Near Hotel Sonchiriya, Circular
Road, Gwalior By-Pass, Shivpuri
07415764492
sambhavngo@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
08-10-2010
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Hindi
CRMC Members
Arun Apekshit, Rakesh Upadhyay, Rahul Bhadoria, S K

Singh, Ramvati Adivasi, Champa Bai Adivasi, and Giriraj
Sharma.
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Vanya Radio Bhabra
Bhabra is 75 km away from Jhabua district headquarter, and has been declared a tribal block. Bhils form
the main part of community who have benefited by
the CRS. The community does not have any access to
modern means of communication in their own dialects.
Vanya Radio Bhabra started with the objective to bring
about social change and help the tribal community
preserve their culture, and promote education.
Thematic Focus
Programmes based on Awareness Generation, Culture

Preservation, Health, Education, and Entertainment by
folk singers.
Baat Pate Ni (Womens Health Programme), and

Badrtek Kadam (Tribal Culture Programme).
Baat Pate Ni (Womens Health Programme).
Core Team
Satesh Kumar Singh, Hemant Choudhary, Sanjay Singhnath, Lokendra Singh, and Mahesh Bhuriya.
CRMC Members
Satish Kumar Singh, Bharatsingh Ajnar, Mahesh Bhuriya,

Sanjai Singhnath, and Pachiya Bamniya.
Vanya Radio Bhabra

C/O Shaskiya Utkrishta, Uchchatar
Madhyamik Vidhyalaya,
Dist. Bhabra, Alirajpur,
08305444700
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
23-07-2011
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hindi
vanya.bhabraradio@gmail.com
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Vanya Radio Chanda
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Chanda is 70 km away from Dindori district headquarter, and has been declared a tribal block. Pradan tribe
is the main community in Chanda block which has benefitted by the Community Radio Station.
The community does not have any access to modern
means of communication in their own dialects. CRS was
started with the objective to bring about social change
and help the tribal community preserve their culture,
and promote education.
Thematic Focus
Awareness Programmes, Culture, Health, Education,

and Entertainment Programmes by Folk Singers.
Tribal Songs (Karma, Dadariya, Sella, Reena, Pandawani,

Gondawani, Ramayani etc), Health Programmes.
Core Team
Mukund Sharma, Ravi, and Lakshami Narayan Kanskar.
CRMC Members
Mukund Sharma.
Vanya Radio Chanda

Janganman Radio,
Van Gram Chanda,
Bajag , Dist. Dindori,
09826010459, 09424688881
swilliamsw@yahoo.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
24-07-2013
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Baigani, Gondi
and Hindi
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4MHz
Vanya Radio Chicholi
The Chicholi Community Radio Station caters to the

local tribal community that lacks facilities for proper
education and awareness.
Since the Gond Community is facing extinction, it is
necessary to preserve their tradition and culture. The
idea behind setting up the Community Radio Station
is to improve the levels of education, knowledge, and
social awareness of the local population.
Thematic Focus
Social Awareness, Education, Health, Agriculture, and

Production.
Signature Programme
Dharohar Apne Pradesh Ki.
Different departments communicate with officers

on field to inform them about the welfare schemes
launched by the government for the community. This
is done by using innovative ways, and a combination
of formats.
Core Team
J S Tomar, Binori Dhurve, Ajay Singh, Neelam Gohiya,

and Indu Dhurve.
CRMC Members
J S Tomar, Rakesh Uikey,T R Eveney,M S Dhurve, Ganga

Uike, and Jamdu Singh.
Vanya Radio Chicholi

C/o Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar
Madhyamik Vidhyalaya Chicholi
Dist. Betul, Madhya Pradesh - 415509
09425382104
Vanyachicholiradio@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-05-2012
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Gondi and Hindi
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Vanya Radio Khalwa
MADHYA PRADESH
90.4 MHz
The community Korku has hardly any access to modern means of communication like newspapers, radio
or TV. The communities served by the Radio station
include the Korku living at border areas of Maharashtra. The Community Radio Station was started for the
benefit of these communities and save their culture.
Thematic Focus
Motivate and make the community aware of the need

to improve their lives, thoughts and actions through
local dialect. The station creates programmes on various subjects like agriculture, education, general knowledge, and government schemes.
Gammat (Cultural Programme).
Local programme Malgaon-Mela draws from tribal culture. It informs the audience about their culture, and
festivals.
Core Team
Gyan Ranjan Day, Ajay Kumar Gour, and Ritesh Verma.
CRMC Members
Vanya Radio Khalwa

Khalwa, District Khandwa,
09424523908
vanya.khalwaradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-11-2011
10 H ours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM 11:00 AM
05:00 PM 10:00 PM
Korku and Hindi
Shiv Kajle, Anita Patil, Mohan Rokde, and Rakesh

Jamunker.
MADHYA PRADESH
90.8 MHz
Vanya Radio Nalcha
Nalchha, situated near Mandu, has been declared a

tribal block. Mandu is a world famous heretical place.
Bhils form the significant part of the community benefited by the Community Radio Station.
The community does not have any touch with the
modern world. They cannot communicate with modern world in their own dialect. Vanya Radio Nalchha
started as a way to bring about social change and help
the tribal community preserve their culture, and promote education.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Awareness Programmes, Culture, Health,

Education, Entertainment Programmes like Lawani, and
Faag songs by folk singers.
Signature Programme
Jaana Apana Log Ne (local people talent programme),

and Kheti Kisani (agricultural programme).
Aaj Khaas, a programme based on famous places in

the region.
Core Team
Santosh Yadav, Niraj Mishra, and Munnalal Patel.
CRMC Members
Santosh Yadav, Raju Sharma, Jagdish Sharma, Ramu

Bariya, Bhagwan Sing, Manoj Kamdar, Ghanshyam
Hatila, Chintu Verma, and Kamal Verma.
Vanya Radio Nalcha
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
Vanya Samudayik Radio Kendra
12-08-2013
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:30 AM - 11:30 AM
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Hindi and Bhili
Nalchha, Govt. E.H.S.S. Nalchha

District Dhar,
07354743117, 08269040565
vanya.nalchharadio@gmail.com
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Vanya Radio Sesaipura
MADHYA PRADESH
90.8 MHz
Vanya Radio Sesaipura is an initiative by the Tribal Welfare Department and the Government Higher Secondary School, Sesaipura, for addressing the needs of one
of the most primitive tribes, the Sahariyas, through the
Community Radio Station.
The Community Radio Station spreads awareness
among the tribal community residing in the dense forests, away from cleanliness, good health and education. The radio programmes like the Kuteer Uddhyog
helps farmers to improve agriculture production, and
their handmade products.
Thematic Focus
To bring one of the most primitive tribes into the main

stream of the society.
Jagrookta, Sthaniya Logon Se Varta, Swasthya Charcha,

and Lokgeet.
Apart from programmes on personal hygiene, cleanliness, there is also a programme on breastfeeding.
Core Team
S P Bhargava, Rohit Kumar, and Umesh Ojha.
Vanya Radio Sesaipura

C/O Government HSC School,
Sesaipura, Dist. Sheopur,
09425796904, 09893003878
vanya.sesaipuraradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
31-05-2012
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sahariya and Hindi
CRMC Members
S P Bhargava , Rajkumar Gurjar, Guddibai Adiwasi,

Ramesh Sharma, Parmal Adiwasi, Mamta Shivhare,
Prahlad Adiwasi, Makhan Adiwasi, and Vijay Solanky.
ODISHA
Radio Kissan
90.8 MHz
Radio Kissan endeavours to spread awareness on governance among the weaker sections of the community.
The Community Radio Station is striving to empower
local community by making programmes on various
subjects like natural disasters, migration of people for
labour work and less involvement of women in livelihood and income generation activities.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture and Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Local Livelihood Challenges and Participatory
Preparedness, and Traditional Art and Culture.
Asa Chasa Kariba (Let us farm), Ame Apanka Sathire

(We are with you), Ama Gosthi Ama Pragati (Our groupOur Success), Ama Kala Ama Sanskriti (Our art and our
culture), and Eei Amari Gaan (It is our village).
Live Programmes with various domain experts; Demo

Studio, a programme through which people are being
inspired to undertake CR activities.
Core Team
Radio Kissan
P.O. Athantar, PS - Balipatna,
Dist. Khordha, Odisha - 752102
09938103885, 09437640438
radiokissanod@yahoo.co.in, aid_
bbsr@yahoo.co.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
20-01-2012
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oriya and Hindi
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pradeepta Kumar Dutta, Narendra Behera, Gitanjali

Behera Narayan Sahoo, Prasant Dutta, Susant Dixit,
Monalisa Dash, Pratima Mohanty, Sangram Mohapatra
and, Bibhu Datta Mohanty.
CRMC Members
Pradeepta Kumar Dutta, Narendra Behera, Gitanjali

Behera, Sarojini Dash, Krushna Chandra Bhoi, Punnananda Behera, Biranchi Bhoi, Sridevi Nayak, Puspalata
Nayak, Kanhu Charan Mallik, Sanatan Rout, and Pradip
Sahoo.
ODISHA
90.4 MHz
Radio Namaskar
Radio Namaskar, the first Community Radio Station

of Odisha (India), was established at Konark with the
aim to raise awareness among the communities and
encourage more active participation of the community
in the development process. Hence, Radio Namaskar
was started in the state.
Thematic Focus
Local Self Governance, Human Rights, Minority and

Dalit Rights, Right to Food, Right to Information, Right
to Education, Disaster Management, Gender Equality
and Survival of Indigenous Trade and Culture.
Signature Programme
Janata Darbar, Chasa Basa Katha, Jana Soochana, Yuba

Barta, and Chala Gaon Ku Jiba.
All the team members are groomed and chosen from

the local community. Eighty per cent of the programmes come from the community, while only 20
percent programmes are recorded in studio. The village listener groups finalise the content and concept of
the programmes.
Core Team
The radio station has a team of 12 full-time people and

13 part-time people, who are all responsible for sourcing, producing, and broadcasting the contents. All the
team members are from the local community.
Radio Namaskar
P.O. Konark, Dist. Puri,
Odisha -752111
CRMC Members
There is a core team of 17 members, all the core team

members are from different backgrounds like teaching,
literature, music, dance, media, and agriculture etc.
09040904904, 06758-236471
radionamaskar@gmail.com,
youngindia@hotmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
12-02-2010
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oriya, Hindi
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
and Telugu
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Radio Sanskar
ODISHA
91.2 MHz
The district of Jagatsinghpur is known for migration of

labourers and natural disasters like the Super Cyclone
of 1999 & Cyclone Phailin in 2013. Radio Sanskar started
with the idea of spreading information and awareness
among young people in the community about natural
disasters.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture and Rural Development, Awareness on

Government Schemes, and Climate related bulletins.
Amme Apananka Sathire (We are with you), Ama Halchal, Hello Jagatsinghpur, and Anubhuti.
Community Reporting: The Community members are

included as programme producers and reporters. They
report for the Community Radio Station and produce
programmes accordingly with the permission of the
core group or programme management unit. The station has decided to start a monthly journal Sourabha
Sanskar with the involvement of the community youth.
Core Team
Susant Kumar Jena, Rabi Narayan Sarangi, Alok Das,
Jagyaseni Nayak, Gayatri Muduli, and Somanath Parida.
Radio Sanskar
C/O Sourabha, LalaSahi,
Jagatsinghpur,
Odisha - 754103
09438362986
radiosanskar@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-11-2011
18 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oriya and Hindi
ODISHA
90.4 MHz
Ravenshaw Radio
Ravenshaw Radio, the first campus Community Radio

Station of Odisha, was launched on the occasion of
Utkal Divas on April 14, 2011. The Community Radio
Station gained much momentum, meteoric rise, and
even media attention with some programmes like Voice
of Ravenshaw.
Thematic Focus
Ravenshaw Radio is the voice of Ravenshaw University. The focus is mainly on the 10,000 odd students
of Ravenshaw University, who are the immediate audience. Students are given a platform to express themselves in the form of poetry recitation, debate, singing
and drama.
The station also offers career counseling to the students through a programme named Career Concern.
Music Room, Career Concern, Youth Parliament, Study

Centre, Self-Domain, The Literati, The Culturati, Science
and Health, Book Rack, Legends and Personalities, Guest
Room, Leisure Lounge, Ravenshaw Reporter, and Community Centre.
The station endeavours to cover the local community

apart from the students of Ravenshaw University.
Core Team
Netajee Abhinandan, Viraj Shukla, and Trilochan Jena.
Ravenshaw Radio
Ravenshaw University,
Cuttack, Odisha -753003
08895301737, 09040003123
ravenshawradio@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-04-2014
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Oriya, Hindi
and English
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Voice of SOA Community
ODISHA
90.4 MHz
The Siksha O Anusandhan University since its inception emphasises on quality higher education in the field
of Engineering, Science, Medicine, Law and Management among other subjects. The Community Radio
Station, Voice of SOA Community, originated to transfer the knowledge to the local community and give a
scope to the voice-less wherein the latter could express
their thoughts and ideas.
Thematic Focus
Environment, Child, Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Agriculture, Career Counseling, Art, Craft and
Culture, and Folk Music.
Luptha Pray Kala (Dying Art).
Core Team
Manas Ku Mallick, B B Pradhan, R N Ray, Rusi Pattanaik,

and Jhuna Kumari Patnaik.
CRMC Members
Voice of SOA
Community
Jagamara, Khandagiri,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha - 751030
07381026310, 09337052706
rusi_pattanaik@yahoo.com
rusi.pattanaik@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-10-2012
18 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM -12:00 AM
Odia, Hindi, Bengali,

Telgu and English
Amit Banerjee, Pandit Hari Prasad Chourasia, Jatin Das,

Ashok Panda, Dr Dillip Tirkey, Ananta Narayan Jena,
Bijaya Mohanty, Manojranjan Nayak, Damodar Achariya, Gopabandhu Kar, B B Pradhan, Sunil Das, Manas Ku
Mallick, S N Mohaty, D K Roy, P K Nanda, P K Mohanty,
Paresh Das, Jyoti Ranjan Das, Dillip Srichandan, Trinath
Samantray, Neeta Mohanty, Deepa Nongrum, Gopal
Mohapatra, and Rusi Pattnaik.
PUDUCHERRY
90.4 MHz
Nila CRS
Nila CRS is located in the campus of Sri Manakula

Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry. The radio
programmes focus on the development of rural people. The coverage is streamlined for an area of 15 km,
which covers around 40 villages in Bahore, Nettappakkam, communities of Puducherry state and some
parts of Tamil Nadu.
Nila CRS co-ordinates with Government departments
and has implemented projects like Science for Womens
Health and Planet Earth.
Thematic Focus
Empowerment of Rural People.
Bakthi Paadal, Ketpom Karpom, Arokiya Nila, Nila

Penne, Palsuvai Neram, Ariviyal Arputham, Arivom Aanmeegam, Makkal Arangam, and Vivasayigal Neram.
Nila Pennae for Women Empowerment focuses on

the health issues, house management and child care,
Vivasayigal Neram is an informative programme on
agriculture, and Makkal Arangam is a programme
wherein young people express their views on different
social issues.
Core Team
V S Venkatachalapathy.
Nila CRS
CRMC Members
Engineering College,
S Jayakumar, L Kavitha, R Ramakrishnanan, V Premkumar, R Sangeetha, R Kurinjimalar, V Padmapriya, N

Thilagavathi, D Karunakaran, J Jeevanandham, C Raja
Kannan, M Vasuki, and N Udaya Kumar.
Sri Manakula Vinayagar

Madagadipet,
Puducherry - 605107
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-01-2006
8 Hours and 30 Minutes
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Tamil and English
09443444844, 09843611886
nilafmcrs@gmail.com
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Puduvai Vaani CRS
PUDUCHERRY
107.8 MHz
The idea of the radio station came up when the Indian

Ocean Tsunami caused death and destruction in
coastal zones. Puduvai Vaani CRS was set up by the
Pondicherry University to fulfil the need to equip communities with information on precautionary measures
to be taken when a warning is issued and how to react
in the event of a disaster.
Thematic Focus
Empowerment of Women and Children, and Strengthening the Fishing Community.
Ungalai Thedi (live programme), Ilamai Vaasal (Youth

programme), Arivom Aangilam (English learning), Ariviyal Ulagam (Science programme), Mangayar Cholai
(Womens programme), Samudhaya Sirpigal -Anubhava Muthukkal (experiences shared by senior citizens),
and Kalvi Ulagam (Employment).
Text books for class VII, VIII & X have been converted
into audio format. Also, famous Tamil novelist Kalki
Krishnamurthys Ponniyin Selvan has been converted
into audio format and included in the broadcasting list.
Core Team
Puduvai Vaani CRS
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
Pondicherry University,
27-12-2008
Puducherry - 605014
Broadcast Timing
Weekdays: 9 Hours
Weekends: 12 Hours
09043938355, 09442209256
puduvaivaani@pondiuni.edu.in
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Weekdays:
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Weekends:
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Languages
Tamil, English, Hindi,
French, Malayalam,
Telugu and Oriya
V Indumathi, A Mani, K Karthikeyan, K Prakash, B

Dhanalakshmi, E Anitha, A P Sangeetha, S Kothainayagi, and Mohammed Idris.
PUNJAB
90.4 MHz
Avtar Radio
Avtar Radio has been established by Ek Onkar Charitable Trust Nirmal Kuteya Seechewal under the leadership of Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal on the premises of
Sant Avtar Singh Memorial College Seechewal, Jalandhar.
The aim of Avtar Radio is to spread environmental
awareness, moral and technical education, awareness
on eradication of social evils and superstitions, communal harmony, and women empowerment.
Thematic Focus
Environment Pollution, Education, Health, Eradication

of Social Evils, and Women Empowerment.
Pind Punjab De, Radio Nama, Kudrat Vani, Mulakat, and

Navian Pairhan.
Avtar Radio is the first Community Radio Station of

Punjab to broadcast from a village and most of the
programmes are live.
Core Team
Kulwinder Singh, Harnek Singh, Shama Agrwal, Santokh Singh Pannu, Sant Singh Sandhu, Amandeep Kaur,
and staff members, and students of Sant Avtar Singh
Yadgari College and School
CRMC Members
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Sant Sukhjit Singh, Surjit

Singh, and Harbans Singh Chahal.
Avtar Radio
Vill. Seechewal,
P.O. Chak Chela, Teh. Shahkot,
Dist. Jalandhar, Punjab - 144701
01821-270363, 09417575670
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-11-2012
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Punjabi
avtarradio@gmail.com
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RAJASTHAN
Alwar Ki Awaz
90.8 MHz
The Alwar Ki Awaz Community Radio Station functions

from the campus of IET Group of Institutions situated on
the outskirts of Alwar city.
The Community Radio Station aims to provide a platform
to the diverse community of rural and urban students,
industrial workers, labourers, farmers, office goers, businessmen and their families. Alwar Ki Awaz programmes
are based on the principle of by the community and for
the community and spread awareness and enable its listeners to support development.
Thematic Focus
Motivation through Education, Entertainment and Infotainment.
Campus Masti, and Ek Mulakat.
Outdoor broadcasting involving the community, Career

Helpline, Application of radio phone in tutorial classes,
and a helpline for aspiring engineers and managers.
Core Team
Basant Singhal, Narendra Simatwal, Alpana Bishnoi and

Anuj Pareekh.
CRMC Members
Alwar Ki Awaz
I.E.T. Group of Institutions,
North Extension, MIA, Alwar ,
Rajasthan - 301030
09587908908, 09571003883
assunhal@gmail.com,
radioalwar@gmail.co
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-01-2013
11 hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Hindi and English
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Executive Management Committee

V K Agarwal, Manju Agarwal, and Ashok Singh Sunhal.
Station & Content Management
Ashok Singh Sunhal, Members of Institutional Staff - 2;
Campus Students - 2; Members from Village Community
- 2, and Members from City Community - 2.
RAJASTHAN
90.4 MHz
Kamalvani
Kamalvani advocates for peace, social and environmental

justice through independent media and programming
neglected by the mainstream media. The CR promotes
creative, cultural and educational vitality of the local
community. It provides opportunities to the community
members regardless of their social status, race, gender,
or sexual orientation. The activities of Kamalvani advocate peace, goodwill and a sense of community beyond
the walls of this radio station.
Thematic Focus
Family Welfare, Child and Maternal Health, Cultural Values, Tradition, Tobacco-free Schools, Paintings, and Folk
Culture of Shekhawati area.
Aradhana, Sanjivani, Sangini, Apni-Dharti-Apna Log,

Trunai Ke Sapne, Shridhanjali Shahido Ko, and Gaon Ki
Sarkar.
Core Team
D P Singh, Sahiram, Shyoprakash Goswami, Murari Goswami, Devilal Bharti, Karishma, and Vicky.
CRMC Members
The Community Radio Station is managed with the help

of the local community.
Kamalvani
Kamalnishtha Sansthan,
VPO Kolsia, Via-Nawalgarh,
Dist. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan - 333042
09530035943, 09413366451
drdp91@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-11-2012
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
05:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Rajasthani, Hindi
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
and English
kamalvanicrs@gmail.com
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RAJASTHAN
RADIO 7
90.4 MHz
Besides offering courses in mass communications and

journalism, the Indian International Institute of Management is committed to give the voiceless an opportunity
to air their concerns. Radio 7 originated to provide this
opportunity to the local community.
The need to help students and gain hands-on experience while helping them to communicate the needs of
the community is a priority for the institutes students.
Thematic Focus
Informative programmes on different issues.
Aaradhana, Umeed Se Bhari Zindagi, Khamma Ghani,

Morning Extravaganza, Desi Beats, and Parwaaz.
Radio drama with live nukkad natak in the field using

local language and dialect, playing local music, highlighting local culture through community participation.
Core Team
Preeti Tiwari, Aditi Jain, Rajiv Sharma, Pankaj Kumar, and

Mukesh Kumar Sain.
CRMC Members
RADIO 7
IIIM, Sector 12, Mahaver Marg,
Mansarovar, Jaipur,
Rajasthan - 302020
08875003216, 0141-2781154/55
fmradio7@icfia.org
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
07-03-2005
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Rajasthani, Hindi
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
and English
Ashok Gupta, Raakhi Gupta, Manju Nair, Mala Agnihotri,

Monika Munjal, Kavaldeep Dixit, Swati V Chande, Sharad
Rathore, Preeti Tiwari, and Salila Bhansali.
RAJASTHAN
90.4 MHz
Radio Banasthali
Prior to the inception of Banasthali University in 1935, the

villages in the region were deprived of basic amenities,
let alone literacy.
The Community Radio Station was set up to fulfil the Universitys objectives of promoting self-reliance through
the khadi movement, medical relief, social and political
awakening to bring out girls from their homes for the
purpose of educating them.
Thematic Focus
Education, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture,

Folk, Art, Rural Culture, and Community Development.
Gramin Jagat, Gaon-Gaon-Dhani-Dhani, Kaam Ki

Batan, Seedhi Batan, Algoja, and Aapna Gaon Ri Batan.
Live Phone-in Programmes, Interactive and Informal

Style, and Field Interviews.
Core Team
Ina Shastri, Lokesh Sharma, Zafar Khan, Dharmraj Arya,

Surykant Pareek, Sita Gurjar, Pratibha Pareek, Maya
Sharma, Shankarlal Sharma, and Ranglala Saini.
CRMC Members
Aditya Shastri, Ina Shastri, Lokesh Sharma, Indu Bansal,

Shankarlal, Neera Singh, Maya Sharma, Leena Mukharjee, Muktibala Sharma, and Sheel Sharma.
Radio Banasthali
Vigyan Mandir, Banasthali University,
P.O Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk,
Rajasthan - 304022
01438-228432/228709
radiobanasthali@gmail.com
sharmaislokesh3@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
09-01-2005
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hindi and
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Rajasthani
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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RAJASTHAN
Radio Eminent
90.4 MHz
In the remote areas of Rajasthan, women are not allowed

to talk to their in-laws. Radio Eminents aim is to get the
women socially integrated. When the announcer of
Radio Eminent, Maina, visited the Soda village explaining to women why they should not to wear a veil and
encouraging their in-laws to allow them to work, a few
women stopped wearing veils and started working with
Radio Eminent.
Thematic Focus
Child Marriage, Dowry, and Female Foeticide.
Aaradhana, Eminent IT Vision, Nirogi Kaya, and Baat

Pate Ki.
Narration, Talk Show, Interviews and Stories.
Core Team
Laxman Lal, Rakesh Singh, Maina Verma, Sunita

Choudhary, and Kedar Choudhary.
CRMC Members
Laxman Lal, Rakesh Singh, Maina Verma, Sunita

Choudhary, and Kedar Choudhary.
Radio Eminent
Jaipur Road,
Diggi, Malpura,
Tonk, Rajasthan - 304502
09414041721, 0143-7240186
eminentcampus@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
06-01-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rajasthani and Hindi
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
RAJASTHAN
90.4 MHz
Based out of Mount Abu, Radio Madhuban, tries to provide a platform to promote local talent, art and skills and
showcase these to the world. The aim is also to empower
the local communities by educating them about various
government schemes.
Radio Madhuban
Thematic Focus
Holistic Development of Rural Women, Senior Citizens, Children, Teenagers and Youth, and Inculcation of
Important Social Values.
Mera Gaon, Mera Aanchal, Vandematarm, and Youth

Junction.
Broadcasting value-based education programmes like

Spotlight Values and Youth Junction for the youth. Protecting and promoting the ancient art and culture of
Rajasthan.
Core Team
Yashwant Patil, Tulsi Chattwani, Krishnaveni K, Pavitra

Mallik, Ramesh Khade, Rohit Gupta, Rahul Bhad, Chandrakant Fueg, Dharmistha Gujjar, Swarnajit Pal, Sudha,
Prabha Mishra, Sharmistha Sen, Subhashree, Subhlaxmi,
and Vinod.
CRMC Members
Yashwant Patil, Tulsi Chatwani, Krishnaveni K, Ramesh

Khade, and Rohit Gupta.
Radio Madhuban
Radio Madhuban Bhavan,
Brahma Kumaris, Shantivan Talhati,
Abu Road, Rajasthan - 307510
09414154343, 02974-228888
info@radiomadhuban.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-03-2011
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rajasthani, Hindi
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
and English
03:00 PM - 06:00 AM
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RAJASTHAN
Radio Tilonia
90.4 MHz
Through the efforts of Digital Empowerment Foundation,

New Delhi, and Barefoot College, a Community Radio
Station was established in Tilonia on 9th November
2009. Radio Tilonia is a result of the longstanding rapport with rural communities and the aim is to empower
the communities.
Thematic Focus
Education, Health, Women, and Local Art.
Bridge School, Teachers Childrens Parliament, KabadSe-Jugad (recycling waste), Wooden Toys, and Balsevika.
Programmes on Pension, Gram Sabha, RTI, PDS, Folk

Music, Labour Cards, Rural Problems, and Agriculture.
CRMC Members
Radio Committee
Mangi Bai, Tejaram, Shanker Singh, Ramkaran Bhanwar
Singh, Ratan Devi, Aruna Roy, and Shweta Rao.
Technical Committee
Laxman Singh, Bhagwatnandan,
Rajender Negi, and Sarwan.
Radio Tilonia
Community Radio Tilonia,
Barefoot College, (SWRC), Tilonia,
Via Madanganj, Ajmer,
Rajasthan - 305816
07597279484, 01463-288235
tilonia.radio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
09-11-2009
9 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Marwadi
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
and Hindi
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Osama
Manzer,
TAMIL NADU
91.2 MHz
AGN SCHOOL CRS
AGN SCHOOL CRS was established for creating awareness and improving the lifestyle of the rural people in
Konganapuram. Since Konganapuram is an agricultural
village, the parental organisation decided to help the
agricultural community of the village by broadcasting
agricultural programmes.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Education and Healthy Living.
Maram Valarpom, Naatupura Padalgal, Sirugathai

Neram, and Samayal Vasam.
The CR station provides a platform for discussions

with doctors, educational experts, writers and other
professionals. Some of the programmes of the station
are produced by rural school children. Live broadcasting of useful campus programmes from neighbouring
schools is yet another innovative feature.
Core Team
Balamurugan Ganabathy, Manikandan Manikam, and

Sundharvel Malmurugan.
CRMC Members
Subramaniyam A, Ayee Goundan, Saraswathi Goundan,

S Narayanasami, Jagannathan, and others.
AGN SCHOOL CRS

Appu Thottam,
Konganapuram,
Tamil Nadu - 637102
08675535348, 09843595680
programasst.agncrs@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-02-2014
2 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
30 Minutes
Languages
Tamil and English
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Anna Community Radio
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Anna Community Radio was started by Dr. R. Sreedher,

former director, Educational Multimedia Research Centre, Anna University on February 1st 2004 as the first
licensed Community Radio Station in India. The former
Vice-chancellor of Anna University, Dr E Balagurusamy
initiated the programme.
Anna Community Radios mission is to broadcast multiple awareness radio programmes related to society,
health and environment for the community residing in
the coverage area. Anna Community Radio is a proud
trendsetter in innovatively moderating active participation of community at every stage of programme
production.
For the past 11 years, Anna Community Radio has witnessed growth in the level of knowledge and confidence in community participants, who have displayed
bold decision-making skills and pro-actively worked for
their development. Some of the enthusiastic CR members have also started small scale businesses because
of CR interventions.
Anna Community Radios vision is to transform the
quality of lives of people in the community using Community Radio as a tool.

College of Engineering,
Guindy Campus,
Anna University,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600025
09840252685, 044-22358201
annacommunityradio@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-02-2004
11 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tamil and English
TAMIL NADU
107.2 MHz
Ilanthalir CR
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

(RGNIYD) undertakes various development activities
targeting adolescents. RGNIYD launched the Community Radio Station with the support of UNFPA.
Thematic Focus
Adolescents, Women and Child health, Youth Development, Career Counselling, Life Skills Education, Environment, Gender, Government Schemes and Plans,
Media Literacy, and Financial Literacy for Women.
Ilanthalir Neram, Gramangal Arivom, Thai Sei

Nalam, Ilanger Neram, Kanavugal Nijamagum, and
Sattangalum Thittangalum.
Live phone-in programmes, live outdoor programmes,

Folk arts of the community, and outdoor broadcasting.
Core Team
D Surendra Babu, R Inbaraj, and Suresh Kumar.
Ilanthalir CR
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth
Development, GOI,
Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu - 602105
09787453846, 044-27163226
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-11-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tamil
baburgniyd@gmail.com,
crs@rgniyd.go.in
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Kalanjiam Samuga Vanoli
TAMIL NADU
90.8 MHz
Kalanjiam Samuga Vanoli was started with the belief

that Community Radio can address community development needs by facilitating cross learning and information sharing.
Kalanjiam was established under a partnership between
UNDP and DHAN Foundation to serve communities in
Vilunthamavadi village of the tsunami-ravaged Nagapattinam district which is prone to multiple natural hazards including floods, cyclones, droughts and tsunamis.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, Agriculture, Children, Women, Fishermen, and Culture & Folk.
Thirukural, Sutru Suzhal Sinthanai, Kalai Sudar, Gramiya

Kuilgal, Gramiya Manam, Muligaien Magathuvam,
Poorana Kathaigal, Suvadugal, Pazhamozhigal, and
Kadal Alagaigal.
Core Team
Naguveer Prakash, Karthikesan, Porkodi, Meena,

Revathi, Renuka, Viji, and Pakkiya.
CRMC Members
Community leaders from SHGs nominated from seven

villages.
Kalanjiam Samuga Vanoli

Pathirakaliamman Koil Street,
Vilunthamavadi, Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu - 611112
09488008366, 04365-200200
kalanjiamvanoli@gmail.com
keelaiyurvayalagam@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
12-07-2009
3 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
30 Minutes
Languages
Tamil
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Kongu Community Radio
Kongu Community Radio was established by the Kongu

Engineering College, a premier institution which provides technical and managerial education in the rural
area of Tamil Nadu.
Based on the problems of the areas around the institution, the management wanted to help the neighbouring community by disseminating useful information
and conducting awareness programmes and strengthening the local community in areas like health and livelihood.
Thematic Focus
Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Rural, and

Community Development.
Arivom Aanmigam, Dinam Oru Thahaval, Thannambikkai Thalirgal, Maruthuva Malar, Samuthaya Pookkal,
Samuthaya Unarvugal, and Mattrangal Membada.
Discussion with doctors and other professionals, programmes by rural school children, programmes with
rural people, and community leaders.
Core Team
M Gnanajothi, A Kavitha, P Balasubramaniam,

S Thangavel, and C K Sathees Kumar.
CRMC Members
Thiru V K Muthusamy, S Kuppuswami, M Gnanajothi, V

Elango, Thiru Pallavi K Paramasivan, A Somasundaram,
and E Devi.
Kongu Community
Radio
Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode District,
Tamil Nadu - 638052
09443780214, 04292-226680
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
07-08-2005
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tamil
12:00 PM - 07:30 PM
kongucrs@kongu.ac.in
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KSR Community Radio
TAMIL NADU
90.4MHz
The KS Rangswamy (KSR) Group of institutions through

its quality education caters to the needs of students in
the nearby villages and towns like Erode and Tiruchengode. An initiative of KS Rangswamy (KSR) Educational and Charitable Trust, KSR Community Radio
Station (KSR Community Radio) aims to disseminate
knowledge on issues related to education, health,
environment, women and development to benefit the
community and its members.
Thematic Focus
Environment, Health (especially HIV/AIDS and cancer),

Science, Education, Agriculture, Personal Hygiene, Selfmotivation, Personality Development, Careers, and
Music.
Signature Programme
Arulosai.
The KSR Community Radio features shows on agriculture, lifestyle, and health awareness which also enable
active participation of the listeners through phone
calls. The CRS also airs a phone-in programme wherein
a doctor provides free consultancy to people calling up
the studio number.
KSR Community Radio

KSR Institutions, KSR Kalvi Nagar,
Tiruchengode,
Tamil Nadu - 637215
09789589768, 04288-274996
ksrcr904@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-07-2010
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tamil and English
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CRMC Members
L Sankar, P Manikandan, R Gunaseelan, V Sundarabharathy, RadhaKrishan, and Saraswathy.
TAMIL NADU
107.4 MHz
There are several slums in the 15-20 km radius of the

Loyola College. For upliftment of these slum dwellers,
Loyola Community Radio airs awareness programmes
in the fields of education, health, employment, social
dignity, social integrity and economic empowerment.
Loyola Community Radio
The social needs and the colleges mission to achieve a

social transformation needed a medium to unite. That
uniting medium grew into a Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Social Dignity, Integrity, Empowerment, Education,

Health, Employment of Women, and Childrens Issues.
Makkal Kural, Loyola Nalam, Unnal Mudiyum, AnbudanThozhi, Konjum Mozhi Pesi, and Kanavun Kalviyum.
The station launched a Loyola radio club for promoting

students participation.
Core Team
Revathy Robert, and Amali Arul.
CRMC Members
Albert William SJ, Joseph Antony Samy SJ, Henry

Jerome SJ, Joseph Antony Jacob S J, and Ramamoorthy.
Loyola Community
Radio
Loyola College, Nungambakkam,

Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600034
09840308851
revrobviki@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-06-2005
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tamil and English
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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TAMIL NADU
MOP CR
107.8 MHz
MOP Vaishnav College for Women established the

MOP CR as part of the social responsibility of the college. The broadcasting duration of the station is presently for 12 hours which shall be increased to 16 hours
in near future.
Thematic Focus
Womens Health and Hygiene, Womens Empowerment, Swadeshi Culture, Cleanliness, and Literacy.
Kasumela Kasuvanth (women entrepreneurship), Penne

Unakkaka, Poonjolai (children), Makkal Mandram,
Vazhikatuhirom, Udale Nalama (health), Sutham Suhatharam Suham (cleanliness).
MOP CRS follows traditional formats like Villupattu,

skit, and PSA as a medium to spread knowledge. MOP
CR has revived radio drama among school children
wherein the children of MOP club produce the episodes of a drama series.
For programme sustainability, Anganwadi workers
(Integrated Child Development Scheme) of neighbouring centres are invited to do shows.
Core Team
MOP CR
M.O.P Vaishnav College For
Women, #20, IV lane,
Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600034
044 -65121333, 044-28330262
crsmop@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
12-03-2005
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tamil
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Vilasini, Vatsala, Sowmya, Sowmyalakshmi, Saipriya

Bavna, Nidhi, Maheswari, Manasa, and Nandini.
CRMC Members
Lalitha Balakrishnan, Anurekha, Vijayathiruvengadam,

Meenakshi, Uma Maheswari, Aruna, G Chandramohan,
Niveditha Devi, Kandammal, Pankaja, and Pricilla.
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Muthucharam CR
Muthucharam CR has been set up in Kattankulathur,

Kanchipuram, which is a semi-urban area near Chennai.
The aim of the CR Station is to provide infotainment to
the community.
The Community Radio Station also aims at sourcing programmes from the community which helps in
achieving active participation in running the CRS.
Thematic Focus
Social, Culture, Environment, Legal, Health, and Life

Skills.
Panchayat, Vagupparai, Rasanai, Nalamai Vazhvom,

and Velan Arangam.
Radio programmes feature voice bytes from local

vendors, self help group members for creating programmes.
Core Team
T Kalaivani, S Kartikeyan, D Manivannan, P Madasamy,

and S Sangeetha.
CRMC Members
Director, Station Manager, Production Executive,

Sound Engineer, Production Assistants, Field Coordinator, Programme Coordinators, and CR volunteers.
Muthucharam CR
608A, 6th floor, Hi-tech building, Faculty of Engineering & Technology,
SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil
Nadu - 603203
09790946086, 044-27417360
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
11-11-2006
8 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
08:15 AM - 04:30 PM
15 Minutes
Languages
Tamil and English
cr.muthucharam@gmail.com
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TAMIL NADU
PARD Vaanoli
91.2 MHz
PARD (Peoples Association for Rural Development)

Vaanoli has been working with farmers against the use
of chemical pesticides and fertilisers in agriculture in
the villages of Madurai District.
PARD Vaanoli also functions as the leading NGO working towards forming green villages in Madurai. The aim
of PARD is to spread awareness on organic farming,
importance of education, health and legal issues, and
human rights. PARD Vaanoli also provides training and
traditional knowledge to farmers.
Thematic Focus
Organic Farming, Education, Health and Legal Awareness, and Human Rights.
Dialogues and discussions are used as formats.
Core Team
M Arunagiri, N Renganathan, S Chellham, and

S Muthulakshmi.
PARD Vaanoli
PARD, P.B.No.87,
Madurai,
Tamil Nadu - 625020
09543903735
pardvaanoli@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
08-09-2009
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Languages
Tamil
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Pasumai CR
Pasumai CR is an innovative venture of Peace Industrial

School, a unit of Peace Trust, in the field of communication and interaction. The total population covered
through the community radio is approximately 15 lakh.
Unorganised labourers and students are the primary
listeners and participants of the Community Radio Station.
Thematic Focus
Environment, Solid Waste Management, Climate

Change Awareness and Conservation of Biodiversity,
Agriculture, Gender Equality, Education, Trade and
Commerce, Disaster, Weather, Natural Calamities, Poverty and Social problems, Capacity building, and Youth
development.
Urumai Ulaga Thagavalgal, Vivasaya Ulagam, Sirappu

Parvai, and Disaikatti.
The Pasumai Radio broadcasts programmes on health

and hygiene, discourses by medical experts, discussions by women and youth forums, features on notable
initiatives in medical field, question and answer programmes and educational programmes involving the
institutions in the target area.
Core Team
J Paul Baskar, and K Sangeetha.
CRMC Members
B Walter Kennedy, Marutha Kumar, Amala Doss, Thomai

Paul Raj, Murugesan, and Porkodi.
Pasumai CR
H 2/30, Second Cross,
Rani Magammal Colony, Dindigul,
Tamil Nadu - 624001
09443341082, 0451-2451612
paulbaskarj@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
10-04-2007
17 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
30 Minutes
Languages
Tamil
pasumaifm@hotmail.com
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TAMIL NADU
Periyar CR
90.4MHz
Periyar CR is the communication network between the

rural people of the PURA village and Periyar Maniammai University. The PURA scheme encompasses 58 villages of Thanjavur district and 8 villages of Pudukkottai
district. The aim of Periyar CR (Life Enriching Radio) is
to empower the local community by helping them to
make programmes to strengthen the social impact of
community activities for combating poverty, exclusion,
strengthening the voices of the community and promoting womens health and education.
Thematic Focus
Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA),

Social Upliftment, Education, and Healthcare.
Thinnam Oru Seithi, Unarnthom Uzhavai, Pagutharivu

Pinjugal, Nammathu Samuthayam, Unnal Mudiyum
Pennae, Nalla Valzvu, Karthodu Kanitham, and Oru Sol
Oru Run.
Using Villupattu, Ambient Sound/Natural Sound, Gana

Songs, and Quiz in the programmes.
Core Team
PURA village community and PMU Student community.
CRMC Members
Residents of the surrounding villages, students, and

faculty constitute the CRMC of Periyar CR station.
Periyar CR
Periyar Maniammai University,
Periyar Nagar,Vallam, Thanjavur,
Tamilnadu - 613403
09944495670, 04362264600
gandhimathiece@pmu.edu
periyarcr@yahoo.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
29-9-2007
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Tamil
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
TAMIL NADU
90.8 MHz
PGP Community Radio was established with the aim of

broadcasting programmes which are socially and economically beneficial to the rural community as well as
to the students.
PGP Community Radio
PGP Community Radio is based in the Namakkal area

which is a fast developing belt in Tamil Nadu with top
schools and colleges and a big student community
from all over India. The people of Namakkal have a
constant desire to know the latest developments in all
the fields which helps them in tackling social problems
like HIV/ AIDS, child labour and poor status of women.
Thematic Focus
Education, Social Awareness, Healthcare, and Community Development.
Signature Programme
Nalamudan Valvom (Healthy Living).
Programmes on social issues like child labour, health

awareness, womens empowerment and education
are produced on the basis of field enquiry and reflect
the vivid experiences of the people and also includes
advice from the experts.
Core Team
P Ganapathy, D S Arunkumar, J Bharathi, E Vinoth, and

K Manohar.
CRMC Members
A committee consisting of the correspondent, principals of seven colleges situated in the campus and
student representatives of the local community are
members of the management committee.
PGP Community Radio

PGP college campus, NH-7,
Karur-Namakkal Main Road,
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu - 637207
09442958199, 04286-267919
pgpcrs@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
06-06-2010
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tamil and English
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
ganapathydnm@gmail.com
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TAMIL NADU
PSG CR
107.8 MHz
PSG CR Station (PSG CR) was started by PSG and Sons

Charities with the aim of helping the society by imparting knowledge and raising awareness on important
issues.
The objective of PSG CR is to serve as a tool for the
social upliftment of the community. PSG CR is actively
working in Coimbatore since December 2007 through
PSG College of Technology, an institute of academic
excellence.
Thematic Focus
Education, Health & Hygiene, Culture, Environment,

Social Welfare, Sports, Science and Technology,
Careers, Government Schemes, Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Oru Nodiyil Oru Kodi and Ulamanjari Inniki Topic.
PSG CR conducts regular training programmes for students and community volunteers for running the CR
Station and broadcasts the opinion of experts.
Radio Hub, which is a students club of PSG College
functions as an ambassador of PSG CR.
Core Team
PSG CR
PSG College of Technology,
Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641004
09003829486, 0422-4344748
psgfm@psgtech.ac.in
sekaran_53@rediffmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-12-2007
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tamil and English
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
B Chandrasekaran, B Sudhakar, G Suresh Babu, T Senthilkumar, and J Praveenchandar.
CRMC Members
R Rudramoorthy, M Yoganathan, U Sreekumar, M S K

Muhaiyudhin, Kalpana Vasudevan, P Vincent,Thamarai
Selvan, Babu, Kousalya Sreevathsavan, A R Vasantharaj,
and B Chandrasekaran.
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Radio Kotagiri
Keystone Foundation, a nonprofit, working with indigenous communities in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve,
established Radio Kotagiri with the aim of creating a
platform to record the traditional knowledge of indigenous communities and share this with the younger
generation.
Radio Kotagiri also shares the information which is
available from government agencies and other sources
with the indigenous communities, and others. Given
that large numbers of non-indigenous people are also
a part of the audience, the Community Radio Station,
also raises awareness among them regarding indigenous culture and knowledge.
Thematic Focus
Culture, Traditions, Knowledge, Environment, Ecology,

Farming, Food & Nutrition, Health, Music, Entertainment, Information, and Education.
Signature Programme
Arakol (indigenous music).
Through its programmes, the Community Radio Station reaches out to people without formal education
and acts as the voice of weaker sections of the society.
Core Team
N Selvi, B Jayanthi, A Abilash, and C Dinesh.
Radio Kotagiri
CRMC Members
Keystone Foundation, P. B No 35,
The management committee is yet to be formed but

internally at Keystone there is a management committee to discuss about various things like content generation, funding, and advertising for the Community Radio
Station.
Groves Hill Road, Kotagiri, The Nilgiris,

Tamil Nadu - 643217
09442640077, 04266-271977
radio@keystone-foundation.org
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
16-02-2013
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tamil, English and

Indigenous Dialects
selvi@keystone-foundation.org
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TAMIL NADU
Shyamalavani CR
90.4 MHz
Shyamalavani CR Station was set up by R Lakhsmipathy, an educationist and publisher of the national
Tamil daily, Dinamalar. The aim of the CR Station is to
empower the local community. The CR Station is based
on the work of Dinamalar newspaper which is more
than a newspaper and has contributed in strengthening the local community for the past 64 years.
Thematic Focus
Infant-care, Education, Employment, Agriculture, and

Womens rights.
Signature Programme
Saalai Santhippu (Responses on the Road).
Special programmes like Vaanam Vasappadum, Sinthanai Siragu, and Vidiyalin Thodakkam.
The Radio Mathematics project is a programme which
provides a platform to the community and field experts
on the application of maths in different fields like Maths
in Medicine.
Core Team
Shyamalavani CR
C/o Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy
College of Science, TVR Nagar,
Aruppukottai Road, Madurai,
Tamil Nadu - 625022
09677716730
admin@shyamalavani.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
03-10-2011
16 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tamil, Hindi
and English
A Padmanabhan, S Neela, G Kannan, N Balasubramani,

G Thirumalai Selvam, L Dhanapal, M S Venkateshkumar, T Sakthi Saravanakumar, M Vinodhkumar, P Priyadharshini, and P Dhanam.
TAMIL NADU
90.8 MHz
The organisation which runs the SSM College of Engineering and the SSM College of Arts and Science
was introduced to the concept of Community Radio
through the Amateur Radio Network.
SSM CR
SSM CR aims to help the economically deprived communities in the remote areas of Tamil Nadu.
Thematic Focus
Spirituality, Yoga and Meditation, Health, Agriculture,

Education, Culture, Science and Technology, and Children and Womens Development.
Magalir Mattum, Arumbukal Neram, Nalamudan Vazha,

Velanmai, Unnalum Mudium, Ariviyal, and Parampariya
Kalacharam.
Interviews, Folk songs, and Folk dramas, Group discussions, and Partnership in upcoming projects.
Core Team
G K Jakir Hussain, S Suresh, S Prabakaran, and

V Thanigaivel.
CRMC Members
M S Mathivaanan, Indarjith Mathivaanan, K Raj Kumar,

A Subramanian, G K Jakir Hussain, S Suresh, S Prabakaran, V Thanigaivel, and 43 others.
SSM CR
SSM College of Engineering & SSM
College of Arts and Science (Campus),
NH 47, Salem Main, Namakkal District,
Tamil Nadu - 638183
09894026708, 09600548540
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
13-02-2012
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tamil and English
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
crs@ssmce.ac.in
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Thendral CR
TAMIL NADU
91.2 MHz
Thendral CR is committed towards creating awareness

among local people by using this innovative and participatory platform for the surrounding fishing communities, schools, businesses and other establishments
located in Neelankarai, Chennai.
Thematic Focus
Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Health and Hygiene,

Womens Rights, Law, Education, Music, Environmental Awareness, Womens Empowerment, History,
Alcoholic / Drug-deaddiction, Road Safety, Child Rights
and Safety, Maternal and Child Health, Water and
Sanitation, TB, and Special Programmes for Fishing
Community.
Vidiyal Thendral (A dawn for the breeze), Top to Toe

(health programme), and Nalmdana Neram (a healthy
time in Nalamdana TB).
The live programmes have three segments and the

programmes are in a radio magazine format.
Core Team
Thendral CR
Nalamdana, First Floor,
Kadhambam Apartments, 4/192,
Ellaiamman Kovil Street, Neelankarai,
Chennai , Tamil Nadu - 600041
09444028060, 044-24493772
jeevanalamdana@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
22-01-2014
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Tamil
Jeevanandham R , Dhivya Ramalingam, Deepanchakkaravarthi P, Bharathiraja K, Oyyavandhan P, Sampath M, Arivalagan R S B, and Nithya Balaji.
CRMC Members
Perumal, Saraswathyammal, Daya, Jeevanandham R,

Oyyavandhan P, Sampath M, and Nithya Balaji.
TAMIL NADU
107.4 MHz
TNAU CRS
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, one of Indias leading agricultural universities, has been interacting with
farmers from the time of its inception. Over the years,
the university has engaged in farm school broadcasts
over AIR, correspondence lessons and training programmes for motivating the farmers to adopt the latest technologies.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture and Allied Programmes, Health, Environment, Folk Songs, Education, Careers, Personality
Development, Skill Development, Literature, Entrepreneurship and Self-Help Groups.
Agriculture programmes and success stories of entrepreneurs, and farmers.
Discussions, features, interviews, and skits.
Core Team
K A Ponnusamy, P Muthiah Manoharan, N Koma, and

N Gunavathi.
CRMC Members
High level technical committee has been constituted

under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor with
Deans and Directors as members.
TNAU CRS
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,

Pappanaicken Pudur,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641003
0422-6611522, 0422-6611286
dme@tnau.ac.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
December, 2010
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tamil
01:30 PM- 04:30 PM
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Vayalaga Vanoli
TAMIL NADU
90.4 MHz
Vayalaga Vanoli is maintained by a farming community

promoted by the Madurai District Tank Farmers Federation. This station is located in Kottampatti of Madurai
District in Tamil Nadu. It covers around 150 hamlets
and a population of 1,00,000 spread over Kottampatti,
Natham and Singampunari blocks.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Womens Empowerment, Health, Education, Youth, and Environment.
Kalaikathambam (general), Girmathu Kuyilgal (folk

songs), Uluthundu Vaalvom (agriculture), and Uluthundu Vaalvom.
Skits, songs, stories, speeches, and debates.
Core Team
The core team comprises of a station manager, seven

staff members and 100 volunteers.
CRMC Members
The radio station has a management committee with

15 experienced farmers who have been members of
the federation for more than 10 years.
Vayalaga Vanoli
W5/565, MDCC Bank upstair
Trichy Main Road, Kottampatti ,
Melur Taluk, Dist. Madurai,
Tamil Nadu - 625103
09943295985
vayalagavanoli@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
25-12-2011
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tamil
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
TAMIL NADU
90.8 MHz
VIT Community Radio is the new identity for empowerment in Vellore, with the tag line of Engage, Evolve,
Empower.
The vision is to empower the youth of the community and to build an effective, vibrant and sustainable
community by supporting the development in health,
education, environment, agriculture, rural and all other
aspects.
VIT Community Radio
Thematic Focus
Education, Environment, Health, Womens Empowerment, Community Participation, and Agriculture.
Tamil Programmes - Aruvatha Neram (health programme), Anubava Medai (common man and womans
interviews), Karuthukalam (vox populi), Pallikoodam
(school students programme), Vallunar Parvai (Interviews with experts), Dhinam Oru Thiravukool (daily
information), Sevichelvam (audiopedia), Karasaram
(group discussion), and Ariviyal Aayiram (science programme series).
English Programmes - Experts Talk, School Bell Rings,
Exchange of Ideas, My Bookshop, Silver Lining Show,
Noble Lectures, and Shan and Wan.
Telugu Programmes - Aavunu Ithi Nijam, Kathavid, and
Neti Netha.
Hindi Programmes - Churayi Huyi Chhithi.
Core Team
G Viswanathan, Sankar Viswanathan, Sekar Viswanthan, G V Selvam, V Raju, S Narayanan, K Chidambaram,

and T S Thiyagarajan.
CRMC Members
K Chidambaram, K Koothaperumal Anand, S Nithiaraj,

and P Palani.
VIT Community Radio

804, Silver Jubilee Tower,
VIT University, Vellore,
Tamil Nadu - 632014
09566656762, 04162202323
vitcr@vit.ac.in
director.crp@vit.ac.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
09-01-2014
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tamil, English,
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Telugu and Hindi
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TELANGANA
Bol Hyderabad
90.4 MHz
Bol Hyderabad was set up in August 2011 as the campus Community Radio Station of the University of
Hyderabad. It went on air on August 15 with 7.5 hours
of programming, drawing on the resources of the student body and the wider campus and the surrounding
community.
The station is managed by the Department of Communication and is governed by a Radio Advisory Council
comprising members of the University and representatives of various civil society and community groups.
Thematic Focus
Informational, Educational, and Entertainment.
Sheher Ke Mashoor Adde (history, culture and ethos of

the area), Caught in Passing (conversations with visitors
to the campus), Gender Bender (various issues through
a gendered lens), Quiz Cast, and Community Connect
(showcasing the work of various NGOs).
Non-fiction formats such as talk shows, documentaries

and features that raise contemporary issues.
Core Team
Bol Hyderabad
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
Deptt. of Commn., S N School
15-08-2011
Weekdays: 9 Hours
of Arts & Commn., University
Broadcast Timing
of Hyderabad, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad, Telangana -500046
09394315787, 040-23135542
bolhyd@uohyd.ac.in
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Weekdays:
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Weekends:
03:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7 Hours
Languages
Telugu, Hindi
and English
One station coordinator, one music programme producer, and two faculty coordinators.
CRMC Members
Two faculty coordinators, the station in-charge, and the

Radio Advisory Council.
TELANGANA
107.8 MHz
Deccan Radio
Deccan Radio is the first Community Radio Station of

Hyderabad, which is gaining momentum and recognition in the city with a lot of live, interactive, inclusive,
informative and entertaining programming by giving
equal opportunity and access to all.
The main objective of Deccan Radio is to give voice
to the community and maximum support to some of
Hyderabads most downtrodden people living within
the coverage area of the radio station with participatory content generation.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, Entertainment, Social, and Governance.
Naukri Chaakri (vacancies and daily live), Nayi Kiran

(education and career) Sehat Nama (health), and
Bachho Ki Duniya.
Thee Thee Thaa Thaa (Hyderabadi comedy programme),

and Naukri Chakri (vacancies with folk songs).
Core Team
Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Amer Ali Khan, Mohd Ismail

Ahmed, Zahed Farooqui, Faheem Ansari, M A Hameed,
Safoora Nuzhath, Zeeshan Farhath, Mohd Muneer,
Madhavi, Santoshni, Heena Kauser, and Yasmeen.
CRMC Members
Khatija Sultana, Mumtaz Fatima, Arshiya Amera,

Taskeen, Abdul Qader, Mohd Muneer, Ayub Khan,
Nishaath, Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Amer Ali Khan, Mohd
Ismail Ahmed, and Zahed Farooqui.
Deccan Radio
Inside The Siasat Daily,
J.N. Road, Abids, Hyderabad,
Telangana - 500001
09848256515, 09246365401
deccan107.8@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
23-12-2009
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Urdu, Telugu, Hindi
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
and English
zahedfarooqui@gmail.com
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TELANGANA
Sangham Radio
90.4 MHz
The DDS Community Media initiative started around

1997 and was founded on the principle that media has
always treated the rural people in general and women
from marginalised sections in particular, as consumers,
not its producers.
Sangham Radio originated to give voice to such sections of the society which have been largely ignored
by the media.
Thematic Focus
Women and Biodiversity, Ecological Agriculture, Land

Ownership, Seed Sovereignty Food Sovereignty, and
Ecological Enterprises, Millets and Cuisines, Healthcare
and Plant Medicines, Herbal Care for Animal Diseases,
Childrens Education, Violence against Women, Legal
Education for Women, and Culture and Language.
Our Farming, Our Crops, Our Language & Its Unique

Nuances, Our Folk Culture, Our Environment, Our Food,
Our Cuisine, Sangham Stories, Hospital at Your Door
Steps (Darwaja lo Davakhana), and Balanandam.
Programmes focusing on the grassroot community.
Core Team
Sangham Radio
Machnoor Village,
Jharasangam Mandal, Dist. Medak,
Telangana - 502318
09440048659, 09959868879
ddspastapur@gmail.com
ddshyderabad@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-10-2008
2 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Telugu
Advisory Group
B P Sanjay, Vinod Pavarala, Laxma Goud, Umapati
Varma, V Venkateswarulu, V Rukmini Rao, and P V
Satheesh.
Working Core Group
General Narsamma, Algole Narsamma, Poolamma,
Bidakanne Sammamma, Moligeri Chandramma, and
China Narsamma.
CRMC Members
General Narsamma, Algole Narsamma, and Poolamma.
UTTAR PRADESH
90.8 MHz
Aap Ki Awaaz
The Community Radio Station, Aap Ki Awaaz, endeavours to work for the welfare of the society by using this
medium as a powerful tool.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, Tourism, Environment, Culture, Fundamental Rights and Social Issues.
Morning Express, Life OK, and Youngistan Meri Jaan.
The station airs special programmes like skits and interviews for catering to the people belonging to different sections of the society, based on gender and age
groups like the kids, senior citizens and women.
Core Team
Anamika Bhambri, Asha Sharma, Roli Sinha, Rakhi

Tyagi, Rahul, and Sanjay.
Aap Ki Awaaz
J.P. Nagar, Mau Road,
Khandari, Agra,
Uttar Pradesh - 282005
09837504400, 07500060000
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
25-02-2012
16 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Hindi and English
aapkiawazfm@gmail.com
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UTTAR PRADESH
Agra Ki Awaz
90.4 MHz
Agra Ki Awaz is the first Community Radio Station set

up by any of the State Universities in Uttar Pradesh.
The Community Radio Station works on various issues
including women empowerment, communal harmony,
cleanliness and water conservation.
Thematic focus
Public Harmony, Health, Women and Children, Students, Young Shoemakers, Workers, Farmers and Rural
Development.
Agra Ki Awaz, Know Your Rights, Success Stories of Students, Interviews with Doctors, Jay Yamuna, and Dadi
Kay Nuskay.
Core Team
Harimohan, Girijashanker, and Hema Pathak.
Agra Ki Awaz
University Khandhari Campus,
Agra, Uttar Pradesh - 282002
09927082862
girijashankers@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
30-10-2010
4 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Brij and Hindi
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
UTTAR PRADESH
90.8 MHz
BBD Community Radio
Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, established

BBD Community Radio as a step in the direction of giving back to the society. The Community Radio Station
strives towards educating the marginalised sections of
the community.
Thematic Focus
Children, Adults, Youth, Women, Senior Citizens, Various Occupations and Economic Groups.
Main, Vyaktitva: Ek Aaina, Bharat Meri Nazar Se, Apne

Liye Jiyen to Kya Jiyen, Tun Jahan Jahan Chalega, Sehat,
Soch: Ek Nai Disha, Humari Awaaz, Waah Zindgi, Vyapaar, Rozgaar with Hamare Salahkaar, Sanskrit, and
Sanskriti Aur Sanskaar.
Educating children through audio cartoon characters

by a programme called Akki Bakki Ki Bak Bak and
women empowerment through a programme Mai.
Core Team
Amit Kumar Om, Shikha Shukla, Amber Parwez, Niharika

Dube, Ishank Gupta, Alok Mishra, Prasun Kumar Gupta,
Praveen Pandey, and Kapil Mathur.
CRMC Members
A K Mittal, Sudharma Singh, Neelima Deepak, S M K

Rizvi, and Pooja Singh.
BBD Community Radio

BBD University, BBD City,
Faizabad Road, Lucknow,
09005233333, 07755000908
bbdcrs90.8@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
29-08-2014
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hindi, Awadhi,
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Bhojpuri and English
dirswca@gmail.com
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UTTAR PRADESH
CMS DC CR
90.4 MHz
The Community Radio Station, CMS DC CR, serves as

a rich source of entertainment for the poor and needy
people of the community. CMS DC CR also offers training and work experience opportunities to the local
people.
Thematic Focus
Womens health, Nutrition, Rights, Education and HIVAIDS.
Community Gatividhiyan.
Core Team
Ravindra Tripathi, Soma Ghosh, Vanita Sharma, Harsh

Bawa, Madan Singh, Roshni Rawat, Babli, Kalavati,
Kamlesh Rawat, Madhuri Rawat, Shobha Devi, Beena
Vishwkarma, Rajaram, Ramesh Yadav, Chenavati, Anjali
Jaiswal, Rupali Agrawal, and Shivani Agrawal.
CRMC Members
Jagdish Gandhi , Bharti Gandhi, Geeta Gandhi Kingdon,

Varghese Kurian, R K Singh, Punvashi Rawat, Vinod
Kumar, Anil Kumar, Ram Naresh Vishwkarma, Kripa
Shanker, Rajrani, Rambilash, Pawan Kumar, Jyoti Yadav,
and Beena Sharma.
CMS DC CR
City Montessori School, Head Office,
Film & Radio Division,
12. Station Road, Lucknow,
09415015039
varghese.kurian@cmseducation.org
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
23-09-2005
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hindi and Local
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
dialect
UTTAR PRADESH
90.4 MHz
CMS Radio
Situated at the CMS Inter College, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, CMS Radio which was set up in the year 2005
started with the aim of providing a platform to the people, especially those living in the rural areas.
Thematic Focus
Health and Sanitation, Legal Advice, Farming, Employment, Women Empowerment, Food and Nutrition,
Career Orientation, and Environment.
Archana and Baat Pate Ki.
Most of the programmes are based on innovative ideas

of the community members catering to the general
needs of the community.
Core Team
Ravindra Tripathi, Soma Ghosh, Vanita Sharma, Harsh

Bawa, Madan Singh, Sarita Rawat, Arti Yadav, Nandini
Balmiki, Geeta Kanaujia, Asha Rani, and Mamta Chaurasia.
CRMC Members
Jagdish Gandhi, Bharti Gandhi, Geeta Gandhi

Kingdon,Varghese Kurian, R K Singh, Sripal, Nomi Lal,
Ranjeet, Ram Ashrey, and Pushpa Rawat.
CMS Radio
CMS Film & Radio Division,
CMS Head Office,
12, Station Road, Lucknow,
09453831307
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
01-07-2005
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hindi and
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Local dialect
rksingh34@rediffmail.com
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UTTAR PRADESH
FM Alive CR
90.8 MHz
Founded in the year 2012, Aligarhs FM Alive CR is

operated by the welfare association for downtrodden
(WADA). This Community Radio Station serves a potential listenership of 1.5 million people in Aligarh and its
surrounding areas.
Thematic focus
FM Alive CR aims at upliftment of the community,

almost in all dimensions of their everyday lives through
information dissemination and community participation. The station brings this awareness by making
interactive programmes on topics like women, health,
environment, agriculture, crafts, democratic rights and
duties.
Sanjeevani, Mere Awaaz Suno, Huq Se Mango, Khaet

Khalihaan, Apni Dhun Me, Asmita, and Shaksiyat.
Innovation in Format
FM Alive CR presents community oriented programmes

in different genres like dramas, songs on social themes,
interviews, debates, quizzes on crucial issues and group
discussions.
Core Team
FM Alive CR
Yusuf Ganj, Baradwari,
Aligarh,
09250583308
Wada1988@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
05-06-2014
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hindi, English and
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Local dialects
Prabha Gupta, Gyaneshwar Dayal, Sanjeev Kumar, and

Ruqiyya Khan.
UTTAR PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Ghazipur CR
The Community Radio Station, Ghazipur CR, started

its journey in 2005 with the help of scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), faculty members, progressive
farmers of the district and the community of people
residing both within and outside the campus.
The stations primary focus was to cater to the farming
issues of the community and helping them to benefit
from the radio programmes by providing them useful
and well researched information on subjects like agriculture and animal husbandry.
Thematic Focus
Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Veterinary Science.
Signature Programme
Krishi Charcha.
Latest know-how in the field of agriculture and allied

subjects is shared through the radio programmes.
Core Team
Dinesh Singh, D K Singh, S Pandey, R P Singh, and

Ashish Kumar Bajpai.
Ghazipur CR
Post Graduate College
Ghazipur,
Uttar Pradesh -233001
09838647046,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
September 2005
4 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hindi and Bhojpuri
05482220059
ghazipurkvk@gmail.com
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HINT Radio
90.4 MHz
The Community Radio Station, HINT Radio, was set

up for giving a platform to the common people of the
community. The station also strives to provide a professional opportunity to students in the field of mass
communication.
Thematic Focus
Serving the community as the voice of a common man

and helping people in finding solutions to their problems.
Aastha, Morning Masti, Jago Ghaziabad, Hint Express,

Evergreen, Hit Hai To Fit Hai, Career.com, and Campus
Chit Chat.
Making regular programmes to suit the needs of every

household.
Core Team
Yatharth Sharma, S S Bhadauria, Mahesh Goswami, and

Rajesh Kumar.
CRMC Members
HINT Radio
18-A, HINT House, Hint Chowk,
Vijay Sekhri Marg, RDC Rajnagar,
Ghaziabad,
09953904904, 0120-4153904
hintradio90.4@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-04-2010
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hindi
Kamal Sekhri, Samant Sekhri, Surbhi Tiwari, Shivani

Sharma, Vikas Goel, Nitin Sharma, Jitendra Shobhanty,
and Jyoti Rastogi.
UTTAR PRADESH
90.4 MHz
IITK CR
IITK CR aims to provide a platform for enabling individuals, the student body and the local community
to share and express their stories, experiences and
needs which contribute in structuring informative programmes. The Community Radio Station aims to bring
out the unheard voices of the surrounding community
and offer them a variety of content to spread awareness in rural and semi-rural areas.
Thematic Focus
Oral and Dental Health, Sanitation, and Social Awareness.
Naya Savera focuses on the development of nearby

villages through relevant programmes in various fields
like education, and agriculture.
While structuring programmes, IITK CR, is mindful of

the surrounding communities like the schools and the
local population.
Core Team
Vatsala Misra, Devanand Pathak, Ajay Kumar and

Devraj Singh. Along with active volunteers from the
community, the radio team comprising three members
creates innovative and interesting programmes for the
community.
IITK CR
Media technology centre,
IIT Kanpur,
09450156680, 0512-2574479
vatsalam@iitk.ac.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
27-09-2010
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hindi and English
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
90.4@iitk.ac.in
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Kisan Radio Basti
90.4 MHz
The Kisan Sewa Sansthan established Kisan Radio Basti

for engaging community with its culture. The Community Radio Station helps to develop local art by providing important information on the same.
Thematic Focus
Epidemics, Cleanliness of Water, Health Issues, Women

Empowerment, Local Arts, and Farming.
Signature Programme
One Step for Empowered Women is a call-in programme

wherein female experts on various subjects talk to people on topics like culture and health.
On the basis of community based review, the station

tries to make programmes on various formats.
Core Team
Meena, Meera, Sreya, Puneet, Dhermendra Pandey, A

K Mani, Satyapal, Brihaspati Pandey, Rakesh Giri, and
Santosh Pandey.
CRMC Members
Atul Kumar Shukla, A K Mani, Satyapal, Brihaspati Pandey, Rakesh Giri, Santosh Pandey, Atul Updhyay, and
Subham Shukla.
Kisan Radio Basti

Apara City Phase -1 Belgari,
P.O. Mishrauliya, Dist. Basti,
09415173162, 05542-245033
kisan.fm@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
07-07-2012
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bhojpuri and Hindi
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
UTTAR PRADESH
90.4 MHz
Lalit Lokvani
Lalit Lokvani in the Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh

is empowering the community by working on various
issues like child rights, womens health and education.
Thematic Focus
Child Rights, Women Empowerment, Village Development, Livelihood and Social Inclusion.
Hello Farmaish,
Shubhkal.
Bundeli
Jhalak,
Aajeevika,
and
Live Phone-in Programmes, Live Talk with Listeners and

Radio Magazine.
Core Team
Ashok Shrivastav, Raman Shrama, Ajay Shrivastav,

Mradul Shrivastava, and Pankaj Tiwari.
CRMC Members
Lalit Lokvani has formed a new 13-member management committee called the Lalit Lokvani Management
Committee with a president and a secretary.
Lalit Lokvani
417, Gandhi Nagar, Lalitpur,
0748426780
lalitlokvani@gmail.com
saijyoti_ltp@rediffmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
03-09-2010
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Bundeli and Hindi
02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Radio Adan
90.4 MHz
Radio Adan was set up in the year 2008 for bridging the
gap between the farmers and trainers in terms of communication. The Community Radio Station has done a
yeomen service in the assistance of local farmers.
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Employment Livestock, Home Care,

Women and Child Development, Governance, Fashion
Technology, Health, and Local Culture.
Kheti Badi and Folk Songs.
Many KVK scientists deliver expert talks and interviews,

outreach programmes are conducted in different villages and innovate programmes wherein farmers
experiences are shared.
Core Team
Rahat Khan, Nidhi Massey, Sanjeev V Shukla, Farmers,

and Students.
CRMC Members
Rahat Khan, Ram Mani Tripathi, Aneesha Henry, Nidhi

Massey, and Sanjeev V Shukla.
Radio Adan
School of Film and Mass Communication,
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture
Technology and Sciences (AAIDU), Naini,
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - 211007
07607190246
adan90.4radio@yahoo.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-07-2008
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hindi, English and
01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
local language
UTTAR PRADESH
107.8 MHz
Radio Amity
Radio Amity was launched on 24th October 2013,

by the Founder President, Amity University, Ashok K
Chauhan. The Community Radio Station airs diverse
range of programmes on issues concerning the local
community.
Thematic Focus
Women, Mental Health, Immigrants, and Scientific

Development.
Signature Programme:
Womania, Dont Worry Be Happy, Dramebaaz, Legal

Aid, Outlook Africa, Scitech Corner & Gadget Geek, Kala
Parikrama, and Raho Fit To Bano Hit.
The programmes like Womania and Outlook Africa

advocate the use of group discussion and debates to
communicate ideas.
Dramebaaz is a programme that showcases the best
of folk drama and delivers messages on social issues.
Core Team
R Dargan, Gauri Chakraborty, Tanusree Pabbi, Vidanshu

(CRS Liason), Pushkala Aripaka, and Subhramani N V.
CRMC Members
R Dargan, Gauri Chakraborty, and Tanusree Pabbi.
Radio Amity
3rd floor, J1 Block,
Amity University Uttar Pradesh,
Sector 125, Noida,
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
24-10-2013
24 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Hindi and English
09810699588, 0120-439230
radioamity@amity.edu
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Radio Noida
107.4 MHz
Radio Noida promises to provide an opportunity to

the local community people to express their thoughts
and share their views. The Community Radio Station
endeavours to empower women, youth and the marginalised groups for participation in local self governance.
Thematic Focus
Health, Education, and Culture.
Kadam Badalav Ke, Jana Kahan Hai, Panchayat, Baal

Panchayat, Sanjeevni, Manav Ka Vikas, and Dharti Meri
Dharti.
Radio Vigyan Club is a programme wherein a group

of 10 children of Apna School work to promote scientific education in slums and in villages of Noida with
the help of Vigyan Prasar. Students reactions are then
broadcast through a radio programme called Kadam
Badalav Ke.
Core Team
Braham Prakash, Ritu, Geet Chaudhary, Deepak, and

Abha.
Radio Noida
Marwah Studios, Film City,
Sector-16A, Noida,
09968543245, 120-2515237
info@radionoida.fm
brahamydv@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
23-11-2009
18 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hindi, Bhojpuri,
Urdu and English
CRMC Members
Sandeep Marwah, Braham Prakash, Ritu Sinha, Kavita,

Lakshmi, Savita, Deepak, and Geet Choudhary.
UTTAR PRADESH
91.2 MHz
Radio Noida Lok Manch was set up for disseminating

information on government development programmes
for the underserved people in the local community.
The Community Radio Station takes pride in highlighting those issues which are hitherto not covered by the
mainline media and broadcasters.
Radio Noida Lok Manch
Thematic Focus
Health and Hygiene Issues, Gender Sensitization, Issues

related to Agricultural Land, Farming, Protection and
Prevention of Tuberculosis, Campaign Against Smoking, and Environment.
Nayi Subah, Desi Kalakaar, Yadon Ka Silsila, Ragini

Express, Khaas Mulakat, Arogya, Kanoon K Panno Se, Aaj
Ki Kahani, and Apki Saheli.
Promoting local talent through programmes and Save

Water Campaign.
Core Team
Raghav Gupta and Vimal Solanki.
Radio Noida Lok Manch

Radio Noida Lok Manch,
Tilapta Karanwas,
Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida,
09810722102, 0120-2517337
radionoidalokmanch@gmail.co
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
09-08-2014
6 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Hindi and
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Local Language
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Voice of Azamgarh
UTTAR PRADESH
90.8 MHz
Voice of Azamgarh aims to cater to the all round development of the local community. Goals and priorities of
the Community Radio Station are revised through the
process of peer review.
Thematic Focus
Community Health, Sanitation, Girls Education,

Women Empowerment, Art, Music, Local Culture, and
Traditions.
Aap Ke Beech, Udaan, Parvaaz, Jano Aur Samjho, Aaj Ki

Pathshala, and Fursat Ke Lamhe.
Interactive Programmes, Live Programmes from the

field, Dramas and Features.
Core Team
Mirza Arif Beg, Seema Bharti Srivastava, Rahat Bano, B

Sharma, and Nidhi Gupta.
CRMC Members
Mirza Arif Beg, Seema Bharti Srivastava, Rahat Bano,

Arafat Beg, Rajeev Ranjan, Sheetla Prasad Mishra, B
Sharma, and Nidhi Gupta.
Voice of Azamgarh
Mirza Ahsanullah Beg Niswan Girls
Degree College,
P.O. Anjaan Shaheed, Azamgarh,
09839211624, 05466 237150
sriv.seema@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
18-02-2011
10 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Hindi, Urdu and
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
English
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
UTTAR PRADESH
91.2 MHz
Waqt Ki Awaaz
Waqt Ki Awaaz is promoted by Shramik Bharti, a nonprofit working in Maitha block of Kanpur Dehat district. Shramik Bharti through various projects works
on various subjects like land development, promotion
of women self-help groups, family planning education
and safe motherhood.
The Community Radio Station reaches out to about
300 villages covering a population of about 300,000.
Thematic Focus
Promotion of Local Art & Culture, Social Harmony, Violence Against Women, Preventive Health Education,
Sustainable Management of Natural Resource Based
Livelihood, and Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Gaon Gathariya (Folk Songs), Ghar Kee Lutiya Khet Na

Jai H ai (On Sanitation), Hamara Rashan Hamara Haq
(On Public Distribution System), Jiya Me Uthat Hilor (On
sustainable Agriculture), Socho Aur Khelo (Quiz programme for school children), Khair Khabriya, Butee Bua
(On home-made medicines), and Chatkara.
Drama, Interview, Talk show, Magazine, Story and Diary.
Core Team
Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Radha Shukla, Neetu Singh,

Harendra Kothiyal, Hari Pandey, and Sumit Sharma.
Waqt Ki Awaaz
Opp. Ganga Bal Vidyalaya,

Vill. Bairy Dariyao, Tehsil-Akabarpur,
Dist. Kanpur Dehat,
08953991352
waqtkiawaaz@gmail.com
rakesh@shramikbharti.org.in
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
24-09-2013
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
06:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Hindi
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Hello Haldwani
91.2 MHz
The objective of Hello Haldwani Community Radio Station is to impart education and air community related
programmes for youth and other communities of
Uttarakhand.
Thematic Focus
Educational Programmes.
Shubh Sandesh, Career Salah, Hum Se Puchchiye, Rubaroo, and Mann Ki Uljhan.
Educational Content, Career Guidance, and Community-based Programmes.
Core Team
Govind Singh, Pradeep Pathak, Vineet Pauriyal, Rajesh

Arya, and Niraj Bhatt.
CRMC Members
Govind Singh, Pradeep Pathak, and Vineet Pauriyal.
Hello Haldwani
Uttarakhand Open University,
Behind Transport Nagar,
Vishwavidyalaya Marg, Haldwani,
Uttrakhand -263139
09410964787
crs@uou.ac.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
02-11-2012
7 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kumaoni, Garhwali,
Hindi and English
UTTARAKHAND
107.8 MHz
Himgiri Ki Awaaz
Himgiri Zee University situated on the outskirts of

Dehradun, is an endeavor by Essel Group Limited. The
university with its fundamental objective of quality
education focuses equally on both the theoretical and
the practical aspects.
Keeping this in view, Himgiri University has set up a
Community Radio Station Himgiri Ki Awaz on its campus, which focusses on issues related to community
welfare, education, entertainment, social awareness
and youth.
Thematic Focus
Upliftment of Community, Education, and Womens

Empowerment.
Happy Morning, Baatein Kal Ajj Kal, Tum Hi Socho, and

Interviews.
Educational Interviews, Womens Health Related Interviews with Doctors, and Youth Programmes.
Core Team
Amardeep Singh, Sanjeev Kumar, and Meenakashi.
CRMC Members
Kailash, Vikas, Yoshita Pandey, and Rama.
Himgiri Ki Awaaz
Himgiri Zee University,
P.O.: Sherpur, Chakrata Road,
Dehradun
7579282951
dpdp125@gmail.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
17-9-2014
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hindi and English
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Kumaon Vani
90.4 MHz
Kumaon Vani Community Radio Station was formally

inaugurated by the former State Governor, Margaret
Alva, on March 11, 2010. In the beginning, Kumaon Vani
started with one hour broadcast which has now gone
up to 8 hours of daily broadcasting of programmes.
Thematic Focus
Culture, Women, Environment, and Promotion of Local

Talent.
Bazaar Laaye Bauchaar, Maati Ugle Sona, Saundhi

Khushboo, Didi Baniyaak Khyaal, Ajab Khel Gajab Ganit,
and Galli Galli Sim Sim.
Core Team
Mohan Singh, Bahadur Singh, Jitendra Singh, Narayan

Singh, and Hema Mehta.
Kumaon Vani
TERI Trisha Farm,
Gram Supi, Block Ramgarh,
Nanital, Uttarakhand - 263137
08449860762, 09411116908
kumaonvanicrs@teri.res.in
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
11-03-2010
8 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kumaoni and Hindi
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
UTTARAKHAND
90.8 MHz
Mandakini Ki Aawaz
Mandakini Ki Aawaz (The voice of the Mandakini) Community Radio Station has been established by Mandakini Ki Aawaz Kalyan Sewa Samiti.
With the collaboration of Peoples Power Collective (PPC) and MKA, the station started broadcasting in 2014, focussing on various social development
schemes in the region and aims to produce shows for
addressing different issues of the region.
Thematic Focus
Disaster Management, Education, Nutrition, Drinking

Water, Sanitation, Womens and Public Health, Livelihoods, Migration, Community Well-being and Preserving Local Language, Traditions, Folk Music, and Culture.
Dev Aradhana (devotional hymns), Dandiyon Ma Ghaam

(sunlight in the hills), Gaon-Galon Ka Haal Chaal (information show), Apri Farmaish (request show), Gham
Budhadi Samon (when the sun sets), Nauni Nauniyalon
Ka Dagda, and Didi Bhuliyon Ka Dagda.
Segments like Potlis (small capsules with information on

education, farming, health); Aap Ke Sawaal, Vibhaagon
Ke Jawab (a phone-in show which relays community
members questions to the concerned departments at
the district level).
Core Team
Manvendra Negi, Devi Lal, Shivanand Nautiyal, Uma

Negi, and Poonam Rawat.
Mandakini Ki Aawaz
CRMC Members
Sena Gadsari, P.O. Ucchadungi,
21-09-2014
Dist. Rudraprayag,
Broadcast Timing
Gyan Singh Chauhan, Charan Singh Rana, Manvendra

Negi, Rajnarayan Singh Rana, Devi Lal Bharati, Poonam
Rawat, Anand Singh Negi, Sujan Singh Rawat, Jitendra
Singh Negi, Dharamvir Singh Negi, and others.
Uttrakhand - 246425
09837095433, 09639649917
radiomandakini@gmail.com,
comm.radiomka@gmail.com
Launch Date
Monday to Saturday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Broadcast Hours
Monday to Saturday:
6 Hours
Sunday: 1 Hour and
30 Minutes
Languages
Garhwali and Hindi
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NIVH Hello Doon
91.2 MHz
The station was set up with a desire to cater to the

needs of the visually challenged within the institute
and all other citizens who are print handicapped. The
station is also envisaged to use the medium to educate
them in the area of their felt needs. The station also
trains the visually challenged to take up opportunities
such as RJ/announcer and script writers.
Thematic Focus
Infotainment Programmes for the Visually Challenged.
Sangeet Shiksha and Jajba-e-Doon.
Core Team
Shelender Tewari and John Gideon.
NIVH Hello Doon

National Institute for the Visually
Handicapped, Hellen Kellar
Bhawan, 116 Rajpur Road,
Dehradun, Uttrakhand - 248001
0135-2743144, 09368031612
johnmgideon@gmail.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
31-03-2012
9 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
7:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Hindi, English,
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Garhwali and other

local dialects
UTTARAKHAND
90.8 MHz
G B Pant University is a university, better known as

the Harbinger of Green Revolution in the country. The
Community Radio Station, Pantnagar Janvani, works
as a part of extension and communication efforts of
the university for disseminating the relevant research
outcomes and technologies to the farmers and allied
beneficiaries.
Pantnagar Janvani
Thematic Focus
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, Health, Education, Government Programmes, Development initiatives of NGOs, and other issues.
Krishi Sandesh, Gaon Ki Baat and, Community Connection.
The Community Radio Station mainly uses vox-pop,

feature and docu-drama formats which encourage the
participation of the community and prompt them to
act on issues.
Along with these, drama, songs, interviews, magazine,
field reporting formats are also popular.
Core Team
S K Kashyap, Vir Singh, and Neelam Bhardwaj.
CRMC Members
H S Dhami, Y P S Dabas, J P Singh, J Kumar, R S Raghuvanshi, G K Singh, Uma Melkani, H C Sharma, B Kumar,
I J Singh, D S Murty, P K Goyal, Sanjay Kumar, Vikas
Ranjan, Shyam Singh, and Dinesh Semwal.
Pantnagar Janvani
Communication Centre,
GB Pant University of Agriculture &
Technology, Pantnagar, U.S.Nagar,
Uttarakhand - 263145
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
15-08-2011
12 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hindi
05944233122, 07500241487
pantnagar_janvani@rediffmail.com
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Radio Khushi
90.4 MHz
Radio Khushi is the first Community Radio Station

of Uttarakhand. It was launched on 16th April 2010.
Headed by Chairman Sardar Jaspal Singh of Guru
Nanak Fifth Centenary School, the station aims to create a platform that brings together ideas, opinions and
thoughts of all age groups and segments of the society.
Thematic Focus
Show with Doctors, Panel Discussions, NGOs, Empowerment, Real Life Inspirational Stories, and Show with
Advocates on Legal and Social Issues.
Aawaze Do Apne Dil Ko; Hello Doctor; Pahaad Bachao,

Paryavaran Bachao; Mussoorie Ki Awaaz; Socho Dil Se;
Aao Jeelein Zara; Surili Baate; Suprabhatam; Khushi
Express; and Meru Pahaad (Garhwali Talk / Interview
Show).
Designing shows to provide valuable advice on different issues and creating a participatory platform
for enhancing communication among the community
members in a multi-lingual format.
Core Team
Radio Khushi
Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School,

Sardar Mehtab Singh Road,
Vincent Hill/ Shangri-La. Mussoorie,
Uttarakhand - 248179
0135-2634040, 08057230000
radiokhushi@yahoo.in
radiokhushi@gnfcssociety.com
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Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
16-04-2010
16 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Garhwali , Jaunsari,
Kumoani, Hindi,
Punjabi and English
Arjun Kaintura, Nupur Karanwal, Sunil Bakshi, Madan

Lingwan, Kiran Thapa, Ravindra Singh, Ashish Singh,
and Indu Kapoor.
CRMC Members
Sardar Jaspal Singh, Sunil Bakshi, Arjun Kaintura, Nupur

Karanwal Kaintura, Madan Lingwan, Atul Pundir, and
Sunita Rana.
UTTARAKHAND
90.8 MHz
Radio Zindagee
Radio Zindagee was set up as a campus radio station

to cater to the students and the community around the
Graphic Era University and was launched on April 16,
2014.
The station aims to create a platform to air the opinions, aspirations and showcase local talent while creating awareness for the community about their rights
and socio-economic issues.
Thematic Focus
Education with Infotainment.
Nayi Manzilein (career counselling); Humari Prithvi

(environment protection); Sehat Aapki, Baat Humari
(health); Humare Adhikaar (legal and fundamental
rights talk), and Soch (breaking stereotype thinking).
Core Team
Priyanka Goswami, Purusharth Jhingan, Tauseef Iqbal,

and Aakriti Thapa.
Radio Zindagee
Graphic Era University,
Clementown,
Bell Road, Scit Block, Dehradun,
Uttrakhand - 248002
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
16 - 04 - 2014
15 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hindi
08057351062
radiozindagee@gmail.com
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Samudayik Radio
Henvalvani
UTTARAKHAND
90.4 MHz
The idea of setting up Samudayik Radio Henvalvani,

Uttarakhand, originated in September 2001, when
a group of young rural youth came together in an
attempt to find a distinct voice of their own.
Since 2002, with the support of some organisations,
the team went through radio training sessions, with the
goal to focus on the needs of the local communities.
Thematic Focus
Traditional Practices, Environmental History of Peoples Movements, Stories of Migration to Urban Areas,
Employment Opportunities for Youth, and Local Governance.
Dainik Vichar Aur Sawal Jawab, Seedhi Baat, Chuni Khan

Kaman Ki, Hamara Gaon and Yuva Manch, Eak Mulakat,
Waqt Ab Hamaru Cha, Katha Kahani, Nau Par Vikas Ka,
Swaad Ju Rau Yaad, and Aaj Ku Mudda.
Focus on issues related to different departments of

the state.
Core Team
Samudayik Radio
Henvalvani
Mussoorie Road, Chamba,

Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand-249145
01376-256159
negihcr@gmail.com
henvalvanicr@gmail.com
144
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
03-03-2012
6 Hours and
Broadcast Timing
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
30 Minutes
Languages
Garhwali, Kumauni,
Jaunshari and Hindi
Ravi Gusain, Brijesh Panwar, Sheetal Bisht, Neelam

Rana, Pooja Rana, Rakhi, Rajendra Negi, Sushil Saklani,
and Sangeeta Pundir.
CRMC Members
Raghubhai Jardhari, Somwari Lal Saklani, Arnya Ranjan,

Pushpa Chauhan, Padam Gusain, Devendra Dumoga,
Vijay Jardhari, Pardeep Bhandari, and Ravendra Lakhera.
WEST BENGAL
90.8 MHz
Community Radio JU
Kolkatas Jadavpur University launched West Bengals

first Community Radio Station in the year 2008.
The aim of Community Radio JU is to give voice to
the voiceless, provide education to school dropouts,
increase awareness about health and hygiene, and
entertain and educate the listeners through songs and
dramas.
Thematic Focus
Education, Sports, Health and Hygiene, Traditional and

Folk Songs, Culture and Heritage, Food and Kitchen,
Music and Entertainment, Child Rights, Law, Social
Issues, Disability, and Travel.
Sishu Tirtho (children), Alochona (discussion), Health

Care, Sanskriti (culture), Kolkata Kolkata (heritage), Khai
Khai (food and recipes), Musical Hour, Ainer Chokhe
(law), Natya Company (theatre), Sahoj Path (education),
Srutinatoker Asor (drama), Mukhomukhi (interviews),
Cholo Lets Go (travel), Sunno Theke Suru (math), and
Sokhi (womens health and nutrition).
Docu-features, Drama, Features, Child Reporting,

Mixed Format, and Magazine.
Core Team
Nilanjana Gupta, Abhishek Das, and Srabani Ray.
CRMC Members
Manoj Kumar Mitra, Nilanjana Gupta, Iman Kalyan

Lahiri, Abdul Kafi, Shaswata Bhattacharya, Abhijit Roy,
Asim Karmakar, Sujit Kumar Mandal, Parthasarathi
Bhaumik, Samantak Das, Rimi B Chatterjee, Jhuma
Chakroborty, Debobrata Nag, Swarendu Sen, Abhijeet
Mukherjee, Amitabha Datta, Kisholaya Basu, Dipti Ganguly, Dipa Kar, Abhishek Das, and Srabani Ray.
Community Radio JU
Jadavpur University 188,
Raja S.C. Mallick Road,
Kolkata - 700029
09830543884
nilaguptaju@yahoo.com
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
14-04-2008
9 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Bengali, English
and Hindi
145
NSHM Community Radio
WEST BENGAL
91.2 MHz
NSHM Institute of Media and Communication, a Kolkata based media house launched NSHM Community
Radio, on December 25, 2013.
The Community Radio Station was established to create a platform for disseminating knowledge and social
communication in the community. The station aims to
become the voice of the community through socially
motivated and informative programmes.
Thematic Focus
Empowerment of Women and Youth, Education, Health,

Environment, and Community Development.
Surer Aaksahey, Hello Doctor, Yaar-Kalakar, Mindroom,

Nayi Roshni, Dishari, Shruti Shrote, Limelight, Ayiner
Chokhey, Kichhu Katha Kichhu Gaan, Srijani, Kalakunj,
Vasundhara, and Community Kalakar.
NSHM Community Radio continuously evaluates the

effectiveness of the programmes through feedback.
Feedback is incorporated in the programming through
a regular feedback process.
Core Team
NSHM Community
Radio
124 B L Saha Road,
Kolkata, West Bengal - 700053
033-24030154
nshmradio@nshm.com
146
Launch Date
Broadcast Hours
26-12-2013
9 Hours
Broadcast Timing
Languages
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Bengali, English
and Hindi
Buroshiva Dasgupta, Rajib Chanda , Rajesh Sisiodia,

Barnali Ray, Anindita Baksi, Aneesha Mehta Kothari,
Tamal Das, and Ayon Bhattacharya.
CRMC Members
The station is in the process of forming a team of CRMC

members as per the regulations. This team is expected
to be in place by March 2015.
DIRECTORY OF FUNCTIONAL
COMMUNITY
RADIO STATIONS
COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS
DIRECTORY OF FUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS

S.No
State MHz
Address
Telephone
GMR Radio
GMRIT Community Radio Station

2nd Floor, 6th Block
GMR Institute of Technology,
Rajam 532127, Srikakulam
Andhra Pradesh
8941-251592,
9494641717
community.radio@gmrit.org
G Manmadha Rao
90.8
Radio Ala
Radio Ala,
2nd Floor, Boggavarapu Ayurveda
Building, Cinema Road,
Kakinada-533001
9248040968,
9440040968
mctrust@live.in,
radioala90.8fm@gmail.com
K Sathya
90.4
Radio Vishnu
Shri Vishnu Engineering College for

Women, Vishnupur, Bhimavaram.
Andhra Pradesh - 534202
8816250856 ,
9949415027
principal@svecw.edu.in,
radiovishnu@gmail.com
Hanumanth Rao
90.4
Sri Venkateswara Oriental College

S.V.College, Opp. TTD Admn, Building,
SVFM CRS Tirupati
K.T.Road, Tirupati-517507
Andhra Pradesh
90.4
Andhra Pradesh
Station
90.4
90.8
Contact Person
0877-2264055,
padmanabharao.revuru@gmail.com,
0877-2264685,
rveluri@rediffmail.com,
Vibhishana Sarma
09866234482,
kalakrishna7@gmail.com
9959966161
Jnan Taranga
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open

University,
Housefed Complex, Last Gate,
Dispur, Guwahati-781006
Radio Luit
Radio Luit 90.8 FM

1st floor, IDOL building
8811092674,
Gauhati University
9435043124
Gopinath Bardoloi Nagar, Jalukbari
Dist. Kamrup (M), Assam. PIN- 781014
Assam
Email
8876509966,
0361-2229234
jnan.taranga@gmail.com
Arupjyoti Choudhury,
Rajat Baran Mahanta
radioluit@gmail.com
Kandarpa Das
149
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Radio Active
IInd floor, Sumrit Mandal Complex,

Tilkamanjhi, Bhagalpur,
Bihar - 812001
7549000912,
7549000911
radioactivebhagalpur@gmail.com
Sandeep Kumar Pandey
90.4
Radio Rimjhim
Ayodhya Lal Kalyan Niketan

Village Sapha, PO Semra Bazaar via
Nechuyayalalpur, Gopalganj 841503,
Bihar
6156-209010,
9471004551
radio.rimjhim@yahoo.in,
radiorimjhim@gmail.com
Kripa Shankar Srivastava
90.4
Radio Snehi
Community Radio Station Radio Snehi

9473438023,
Nai Basti, Fatehpur, Shivajee Nagar,
9334069148
Siwan, Bihar - 841226.
radiosanehi@gmail.com,
snehingo@rediffmail.com
Madhusudan Pandit
9835020036,
9835011447
biharnews@rediffmail.com
Sanjay Kumar Shukla
90.4
Bihar
Contact Person
10
90.4
Uttam Radio
Indian Institute of Business

Management, Institute Campus,
Beaday Rd , Budh Marg, Patna
-800001 Bihar
11
107.8
Desh Bhagat CR
S.C.O 181-182, Sec. 8-C,

Madhya Marg
Chandigarh (U.T) - 160009
9501095010,
8901491117
Deshbhagatradio@gmail.com
Yogesh Jangra
Jyotirgamaya CR
Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2,

School of Communication Studies,
Arts Block VII, Panjab University,
Chandigarh-160014
172-2543007,
2710180
puradio@pu.ac.in,
Jayanthnp@yahoo.com
Sunil Sharma
107.8
Radio Chitkara
Radio Chitkara 107.8 Chitkara University

Village -Jhansla, Patiala- Chandigarh 9501105609,
Road, Near Rajpura Dist. Patiala
8146681078
Punjab - 140601
pankaj.garg@chitkarauniversity.edu.in Ashutosh Mishra,

Pankaj Garg
radio1078@chitkara.edu.in
90.4
Vivek CR
Vivek 90.4 FM, Community Radio

Station, Vivek High School, Sector 38
B, Chandigarh
vivekfm@gmail.com
13
14
91.2
Chandigarh
12
150
Email
172-4679844,
9888324878
Ashish Tandon
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
90.4
Neotech CR
Neotech Technical & Management

School, Gurukripa Complex, II Floor
Deviganj Road, P.o Ambikapur
Pincode - 497001 Chhattisgarh
9425254338,
neotechtimes@gmail.com,
07774-223074 sunilpalaskar@gmail.com
90.4
Radio Raman
Radio Raman, Dr C.V.Raman University

Kargi Road, Kota, Bilaspur,
9098636869
Chhattisgarh
17
90.4
Raipur CRS
Indira Gandhi Agricultural University

Krishak Nagar - 492006, Raipur
Chhattisgarh
0771-2423969,
2284381,
surendratuteja@gmail.com
09425585171
S S Tuteja
18
96.9
Apna Radio
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,

New JNU Campus,
New Delhi - 110067
9811473416,
apnaradio.hop@gmail.com,
011-26742378 soumyajha.apnaradio@gmail.com
Rajendra Chugh,
Soumya Jha
90.4
DU CR
Delhi University Community Radio

University Stadium, G. C. Narang
Road,North Campus,
University of Delhi.Delhi-110007
919891138542,
ducr90.4@gmail.com
011-27662334
R K Singh
96.9
JIMS CR
JIMS, Rohini, Sector 5

New Delhi - 110085
9810329244,
01145184106/07
Nirmal Bhatnagar
90.8
KRIMS CR
Spasth Education Society

011- 31907908,
Plot No.1, BU Block, Main Outer Ring 8860113839,
shiva24gautam@gmail.com
Road, Pitampura, New Delhi 110034 9311095001
Shiv Kant
Radio Jamia
AJK Mass Communication Research

Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia,
9868131880,
radiojamia90.4@gmail.com
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, 011-26986812
New Delhi 110 025
G R Syed,
Md. Shakeel Akhtar
16
Chhattisgarh
15
20
21
22
Delhi
19
90.4
Email
soniprasanna@yahoo.com
nirmalbht@gmail.com
Contact Person
Sunil Palaskar
Soni Prasanna
151
000
Station
Address
90.4
Radio JIMS
Jagannath International Management

School
9899085579,
OCF, Pocket 9, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, 9910990809
New Delhi-110070
24
90.8
Guruvani
Gurunanak bhavan, EMRC building,

Gujarat university campus,
Navrangpura - Ahmedabad
079-26302409,
atsguruvani@gmail.com
079-26309278
Dinesh Goswami
25
90.4
Lokvani Radio
Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Junagadh

PO Ambujanagar, Ta. Kodinar,
Dist. Gir Somnath (Gujarat)- 362715
8128354453,
02795-232363
kvk.junagadh@gmail.com
Brijendra Singh Rajawat
90.4
Micavaani CR
Mudra Institute of Communication,

Ahemdabad Shela Village, Off,
7567333399,
Sanand-Sarkhej Highway, Ahmedabad 2717-308250
380006, Gujarat
micavaani@micamail.in
K R Narendra Babu
27
90.4
Rudi No Radio
SEWA Academy, Thakore bhai Park,

Manipur Village, Taluka: Sanand,
Dist. Ahmedabad
9228057033
mahilasewatrust@vsnl.net
Anita Patel
28
90.4
Saiyere Jo Radio
Saiyere Jo Radio Station,

Village Bhimsar, Taluka Nakhtrana,
District - Kutch, Gujarat
9879182322,
9737353523
ujjasradio@gmail.com
Asif Rayama
90.4
Vallabh
Vidyanagar
Campus Radio
Sardar Patel University, Near

Department Of Electronics,
University Road, Vallabh
Vidyanagar-388120, Dist. Anand,
Gujarat
02692-226860,
229992,
registrar@spuvvn.edu
9427857995
23
State MHz
Delhi
S.No
Gujarat
26
29
152
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
Radiojimsvasantkunj@jagannath.org,
Sanyogita Choudhary
hodbjmc.vk@jagannath.org
Divyang Dave
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
9810529324,
9971695935
Email
Contact Person
107.8
Alfaz-e-Mewat
31
91.2
CCS HAU Radio
CCS Haryana Agricultural University

Directorate of Extension Education,
Hisar - 125004 Haryana
01662-284320,
jsmalik67@gmail.com
9416397702
Joginder Singh Malik
32
107.8
Gurgaon Ki Awaz
27 Electronic City, Sector 18,

Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon,
Haryana - 122016
9811126336,
01244087545
arti@trfindia.org
Arti Jaiman
33
90.8
JG Radio
J G Radio
C/O Bharat Sainik Sr. Sec., School
Sirsa, Haryana
9416136006,
9813122811
jgsirsa@gmail.com
Gopal Kamboj
91.2
Mindtree CR
Mind Tree School

Sector 1 Ambala city 134003
Haryana
9888005254
mindtreeschool@gmail.com
Deepak Kumar
Radio Manav
Rachna
Manav Rachna International

University,
Sector 43, Aravali Hills,
Delhi Surajkund Road, Faridabad
121001 (Haryana)
01294198335/39,
8800495717
director.rmr@radiomanavrachna.org I K Kilam
Radio Mewat
MDA, Transit Hostel, Opposite CI

Chowki,
Near BSNL Exchange, Nuh, Mewat
122107 (Haryana)
8685904904,
9811166297
radiomewat90.4@gmail.com
8813808366,
9810866657
Director_radio@ngfcet.com,
Sandhya_radio@ngfcet.com
34
35
36
37
Haryana
30
Alfaz-e-Mewat FM107.8
Community Centre, Village Ghaghas,
Block Nagina, District Mewat,
Haryana - 122108
107.8
90.4
90.4
NGF Radio ( Palwal)

71 K.M. Stone, Delhi Mathura
Radio NGF Palwal
Road,NH-2, Palwal, Haryana
alfazemewat@gmail.com,
poojamurada@smsfoundation.org
Pooja O Murada,
Arti Manchanda Grover
Archana Kapoor,
Deshraj Singh
Mukesh Gambhir,
Sandhya Singh
153
38
State MHz
Haryana
S.No
40
90.4
Radio Sirsa
Media Centre, Chaudhary Devilal

University, Tagore Bhawan
Barnala Road
Sirsa, Haryana 125055
01666-247153,
9812600387,
chauhan@jansanchaar.in
9896441080
Virendra Singh Chauhan
90.8
Sanjha Radio
B-VI, 1345, Modern Colony,

Yamunanagar, Haryana 135001
8901295709,
9315896709
sanjharadioynr@gmail.com,
sanjhastudio@outlook.com
Man Mohan Singh
90.4
Hamara MSPICM
M.S.Panwar Institute of
Communication & Management,
Rajgarh Road,Shamti,
Solan (H.P), Pin- 173212
9218848838,
1792-229297
director_mspicm@sify.com
B S Panwar
90.4
Tashi Delek CR
Tibetan Childrens Village School

9816684664,
Dharamshala Cantt
9882039302
Distt. Kangra H.P-176216
phuntsok@tcv.org.in,
manager@tashidelekfm.com,
ktsewang@gmail.com
Phuntsok Dorjee
Radio Vikalp
Alternative for India Development,

Vikalp Community Radio, Nenuwa
More Meral, Community Tech.
College, dist Garhwa - 822114
Jharkhand
06564 228834,
044-26272336, aidindia@btinternet.com
09444387655
K T Arasu
Radio Sharda
Near TRT Qtrs,

Lower Buta Nagar,
Roop Nagar, Jammu
0191-2597806 radiosharda@yahoo.com
Vijay Kumar Koul
Antarvani CRS
Dept. Of Journalism and Mass

Communication,
Godutai Doddappa Appa Arts &
9448882050,
Commerce Degree College for
9663466710
Women, Sharnbasveshwar Vidya
Vardhak Sangha Kalaburgi (Gulbarga),
Karnataka -585103
90.4
43
90.4
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Telephone
42
44
154
Address
Jammu &
Kashmir
41
Himachal Pradesh
39
Station
90.8
Email
antarvanicrs@yahoo.co.in
Contact Person
Shivraj Shastri
S.No
State MHz
45
108
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
St. Aloysius College

0824-2449744,
Community Radio
Light House Hill Road
8242449744,
radiosarang@gmail.com
Sarang
Box 720, Mangalore 575003 Karnataka 7353133777
Contact Person
Jerrin Chandan
Divya Vani
Neladhani
Divyajyothi Vidya Kendra

Vishwa Kendra, Chikkana Layot,
Nelamangala,
Bengaluru Rural District- 562123
Karnataka
90.8
Janadhwani CR
Jana Dhwani, CRS,

Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement,
9686666322,
Hanchipura Road,
9900053119
Saragur, H D Kote taluk Mysore
District,
Karnataka- 571121
48
90.4
KLE Dhwani
B V Bhoomaraddi College of
Engineering and Technology
Vidyanagar Hubli 580031, Karnataka
0836-2378123 Principal@bvb.edu
49
90.4
Krishi CRS
Directorate of Extension,
University of Agricultural Sciences,
Dharwad- 580 005
9448838465,
836-2440050
9449920494,
nammadhwanicmrc@gmail.com
08153-256999
Shivashankar
9845888686,
radioactivecr90.4mhz@gmail.com,
080-22355490 pinky.chandran@gmail.com
Pinky Chandran
46
90.8
Karnataka
47
50
90.4
Namma Dhwani
166, Budikote Village and Post,

Bangarapete Taluk,
Kolar District,
Karnataka 563 147
51
90.4
Radio Active
1/1-1, Atria Towers,

Palace Road, Bangalore- 560001
080-27726066,
lkrishnamurthi@djvk.org
9448467142
janadhwani@svym.org.in
Venkatesh Chauthai
Mallesha Y S
Ashok S Shettar
kcrsuasd@rediffmail.com
155
S.No
Station
Address
Telephone
RadioManipal,School of
Communication,
Tile Factory Road, Manipal,
Udupi District-576 104
820-2922747
90.4
Radio Manipal
53
90.8
Radio Siddhartha 90.8 FM,

Radio Siddhartha PG Block, 1st floor, SSIT Campus,
Maralur, Tumkur-572105
106.8
Radio Universal
Karnataka
52
54
Email
Radio.manipal@manipal.edu,
Shyambhat.mic@manipal.edu
Contact Person
ShyamBhat,
Manjunath
9845606952,
radiosiddhartha@live.in,
0816-2201342 sganeshan1@gmail.com
Shivaji Ganeshan
90, Magadi Main Road,

Tollgate Circle,
Bangalore - 560044
9886989727,
Radiouniversal.info@gmail.com
080-23111020
M.S.M.Mannan
080-26581076,
srmab1969@yahoo.com,
26588045,
mail@srmab.org.in
9986444233
Deepak R Sagar
D S Shyamantha
90.4
Ramana Dhwani
56
90.4
Sarathi Jhalak
Anugondana Halli, Hobli, Hoskote

Taluk
Bengaluru rural, Karnataka
9845536979
57
90.4
Ahalia Voice
Ahalia Campus,
Kozhippara P.O,
Palakkad. Pin 678 557
9744153417,
ahaliavoice@ahaliagroup.com,
04923-226888 ahaliaradio@gmail.com
Ratheesh T
90.4
Radio Mattoli (90.4 FM),

Community Radio Dwaraka, Nallurnadu (P.O),
Mattoli
Mananthavady, Wayanad (Dist),
Kerala 670645
9446030066
Fr. Thomas Joseph

Therakam
91.2
Global Educational Net

Global Educational P.B.No.11, Ambalapuzha
Net CR
PO Alleppey
Alleppey 688561-Kerala
0479-2278325,
2278326,
ambalapuzha@uniempgroup.com
2272505
59
Kerala
55
Shree Ramana Maharshi Academy

for the Blind, CA,1-B, 3rd Cross, 3rd
Phase, J.P.Nagar, Bengaluru-560078
Karnataka
58
156
State MHz
shamanthads@gmail.com
radiomattoli@gmail.com
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
90.8
Janvani
Academic and Technical Education

Development Society, New Mahe,
Kannur District, Kerala - 673311
8714449000,
janvanifm@gmail.com
0490-2371000
Nirmal Mayyazhi
61
107.8
Radio Benziger
Community Radio Benziger,

Beach Road, Kollam, Kerala- 691001
9744722299,
bishopbenzihosp@hotmail.com,
0474-2762477 radiobenziger@gmail.com
Ferdinand Peter
62
90.4
Radio DC
DCSMAT, Kinfra Film and Video Park,

Sainik School,P.O,Kazhakoottam,
Trivandrum,Kerala
9846518971
sajikumar@dcschool.net
Sajikumar P
90.4
Radio MACFAST
Station Director,
Radio MACFAST 90.4,
MACFAT College Campus Tiruvalla,
Pathanamthitta, Kerala - 689101
9446187299,
469-2730332
radiomacfast@gmail.com,
principal@macfast.org
Sumesh Kumar K S
90.8
Radio Media
Village
Radio Media Village,

Kurishummoodu P.O,
Changanacherry , Kottayam(dist),
Kerala
9447968033,
Radiomediavillage90.8@gmail.com
0481-2720025
K Vipin Raj
90.4
Community Radio Chanderi ki awaaz

Old Bus Stand, C/o Sunil Jains Near
Chanderi Ki Awaaz
Hotel Shrikunj, Chanderi
Madhya Pradesh, Pin code- 473446
9425768634,
7547252046
chanderikiawaaz@gmail.com
Swadesh Samaiya
90.4
ISAP Community Radio Station,

Mandi Prangan,
Kissan Vani Sironj
Begam Bag, Dist- Vidisha, Madhya
Pradesh - 464228
9319969042,
7591-253942
Jitenderkumar@isapindia.org,
sironjcrs@isapindia.org
91.2
Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti

(SVSS)
M-20/3-A
Saket Nagar
Bhopal 462024
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
60
63
64
66
67
Madhya Padesh
65
Radio Awaaz
09425373168,
91.2mhzfmradioawaaz@gmail.com
0755-2488171
Jitender Sharma,
Rakesh Batham
Dhiren Biswas,
Kapil Dutt
157
S.No
State MHz
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
68
90.8
Radio Azad Hind
Assistant Director,
SwarajSansthanSanchalany,
Ravindra Bhavan Parisar, Bhopal
9826289379,
swarajbhavan@gmail.com
0755-2666863
Shriram Tiwari,
Sanjay Yadav
69
90.4
Radio
Bundelkhand
B - 32 TARA Crescent,
Qutub Institution Area,
New Delhi - 110016
8802483093,
7752936618
radiobundelkhand@devalt.org
Naheda Shekh
Radio Dhadkan
Radio Dhadkan
Near Hotel Sonchiriya
Circular Road, Gwalior By-Pass
Shivpuri- 473551, Madhya Pradesh,
India
74157-64492
sambhavngo@gmail.com
Nabil Singh
90.4
Radio Popcorn
RKDF Institute of Science &

Technology
12 Jatkhedi Hoshangabad Road
Bhopal 462026 Madhya Pradesh
0755-4222909,
mrityunjaysinghai@yahoo.com,
9425893002,
mrityunjaysinghai@gmail.com
9893448220
90.4
Vanya Radio
Bhabra
Radio Bhabra, C/O Shaskiya Utkrishta,

Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidhyalaya,
8305444700
Bhabra Disst. Alirajpur, M.P
73
90.4
Vanya-A-Government of M.P
Undertaking
Vanya Radio Bijori Vanya, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan
35, Shyamlla Hills, Bhopal 462002
Madhya Pradesh
74
90.4
Vanya Radio
Chanda
90.4
Vanya Radio
Chicholi
71
72
75
107.8
Madhya Padesh
70
158
Station
Mritunjay Singhai
vanya.bhabraradio@gmail.com
Hemant Chaudhary
vanya_prakashan@yahoo.co.in
Prakash Dhurve
Diksha Welfare & Culture Society

9826010459,
Chanda Dist. Dindori 462003 Madhya
9424688881
Pradesh
swilliamsw@yahoo.com
Mukund Sharma
Vanya radio chicholi

C/o shaskiya utkrishta uchchatar
madhyamik vidhyalaya chicholi
district betul, M.P.
Vanyachicholiradio@gmail.com
N K Malviya
07552661155/52,
9669982625
9425382104
S.No
State MHz
77
90.4
Madhya Padesh
76
78
80
81
82
Vanya Radio
Khalwa
90.8
Vanya Radio
Nalcha
90.8
Vanya Radio
Sesaipura
90.4
Maharashtra
79
Station
90.4
Dnyanvani
Green CR
Address
Vanya Radio,
Khalwa, District Khandwa, Madhya
Pradesh 450117
Vanya Samudayik radio Kendra
Nalchha,
Govt. E.H.S.S. Nalchha
Dist. Dhar (M.P.) Pin - 454010
C/O Government HSC School,
Sesaipura, District-Sheopur, Madhya
Pradesh
D.Y.Radio, Level II,
D.Y.Patil Univeristys Law College
Building,
Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Basement, ShivPavilion,
NearRamMandir, SangliMirajRoad,
Sangli, Maharashtra - 416416
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (PIRENS)
Babhaleshwar,
Tal. Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar 413737
90.8
KVK Pravara CR
90.4
Mann Deshi Foundation (Mannvikas

Manndeshi Tarang Samajik Sanstha)
Vahini
Mhaswad, Taluka Mann, Satara,
Maharashtra 415509
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
9424523908
vanya.khalwaradio@gmail.com
Satish Kumar Singh
7354743117,
8269040565
vanya.nalchharadio@gmail.com
Santosh Yadav
9425796904,
9893003878
Vanya.sesaipuraradio@gmail.com
S P Bhargava
9987977700,
7738229083
90.4fmdv@gmail.com
M.Wasim Ansari,
Rahul Binit
9604111001,
8007505000
greenradio90.4@gmail.com,
prajkt.phd@gmail.com
Prajakta Shah
9822519260,
kvkahmednagar@yahoo.com
02422-252414
Sunil Borude
9403704767, shivajiyadav49@gmail.com,
Shivaji Maruti Yadav
02373-270400 manndeshitarangvahini@gmail.com
159
S.No
State MHz
83
107.8
84
90.4
86
90.4
Address
Telephone
MUST Radio
3rd floor, Ranade Bhavan,

University of Mumbai,
Kalina, Vidyanagri, Santaruz East,
Mumbai
9869164174,
02226525367/66
Radio MGIRI
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural

Industrialization,
Maganwadi, Ramnagar Wardha 442001
9665041123,
radiomgiri90.4fm@gmail.com
07152-252599
P B Kale,
Venkat Rao
Radio FTII
Radio FTII 90.4

Film & Te levision Institute of India,
Law College Road,
Pune - 411004
020- 25420904
radioftiisanjay@gmail.com
/ 25428904
Sanjay J Chandekar
Radio Mast
Community Radio Station 90.4 F.M.

Radio Mast,
8888309904,
Loknete Vyankatrao Hiray Marg,
9272727999
Malegaon Camp,
Dist. Nasik. (Maharashtra)Pin. 423105
radiomast20july@gmail.com,
sdparchure@gmail.com
Santosh D Parchure
Dr Adkar Balkalyan sankul,

Lendkar mala,
Balikashram road, Ahmednagar,
9011112390,
7743980353
radionagar@snehalaya.org
Rupali Deshmukh
9970033445
shoebmadina@rediffmail.com
Mohd. Shoeb
vishwasprabodhini@gmail.com,
radiovishwas@gmail.com
Vivek Thakur
87
90.4
Radio Nagar
88
90.8
Near Water Tank, Infront of Gote

Radio VatsaGulm College, Washim
Dist. Washim. Maharashtra - 444505
89
160
90.4
Maharashtra
85
Station
90.8
Radio Vishwas
Radio Vishwas 90.8 CRS

Vishwajyoti Apartment Basement of
Vishwas Co-op Bank Ltd,
9270529805,
Mumbai Naka Branch,
9028089000
Behind Prakash Petrol Pump
Govind Nagar, Mumbai Naka, Nashik.
422009 Maharashtra, India
Email
radiomust@gmail.com
Contact Person
Pankaj Athawale
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
9922410177,
pc_kvka@yahoo.co.in,
0721-2580606,
sadhana_crs@yahoo.in
0721-2580082
K A Dhapke
90.4
Sadhana Radio
91
90.8
Sharada Krishi
Vahini
Malegaon Colony,Sharadanagar,
Tal- Baramati, Dist-Pune-413115
9422519189,
kvkbmt@yahoo.com
02112-254727
Sunil Shirsikar
92
90.4
Swaranant CRS
Swaranant Community Radio Station

KVK.Karda Tq.Risod Dist.Washim 444506
9922337361,
7588091351
saiamolsai@gmail.com,
kvk.washim@yahoo.com
Amol Deshmukh
90.4
Vasundhara Vahini Community radio

Vasundhara Krishi
center, Vidyapratisthan Vidyanagari,
Vahini
MIDC, Baramati Maharashtra
9881761891,
2112239554/55
yuvaraj2121@gmail.com,
director@viitindia.org
Yuvaraj M Jadhav
93
Maharashtra
90
Sadhana Community
Radio Station,
KVK Durgapur (Badnera)
Dist. Amravati (Maharashtra)
107.4
Vidyavani CR
95
91.2
Yeralavani
Yerala Bhavan Near Tata Petrol Pump,

Miraj Road, Sangli,
9423035952
Maharashtra- 416415
yeralavani91.2fm@gmail.com
N V Deshpande
96
90.8
Radio Kissan
At/po-Athantar, PS-Balipatna
Dist- Khordha, Odisha - 752102
9938103885,
9437640438
radiokissanod@yahoo.co.in,
aid_bbsr@yahoo.co.in
Pradeepta Kumar Dutta
90.4
Radio Muskan
Dadhi Baman Jew Institute for Social

Action Masterpada, Phulbani
Kandhamal 762001 Odisha
06842-254918,
9437631934,
radiomuskan@gmail.com
9438490699
Dhaneshwar Sahu
90.4
Radio Namaskar
Radio Namaskar At/Po- Konark

Dist-Puri Odisha-752111
9040904904,
6758-236471
N A Shah Ansari
97
98
Odisha
94
2nd Floor, EMRC Building,

Near Administratrive Building,
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
Pune - 411007
9657998734,
020
directorvidyavani@gmail.com
25690789/800
radionamaskar@gmail.com,
youngindia@hotmail.com
Anand Deshmukh
161
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
91.2
Radio Sanskar
C/O Sourabha, LalaSahi,

Jagatsinghpur 754103, Odisha
9438362986
radiosanskar@gmail.com
Manoj Kumar Das
90.4
Ravenshaw Radio
Ravenshaw Radio, Ravenshaw

University, Cuttack-753003, Odisha
8895301737,
9040003123
ravenshawradio@gmail.com
Netajee Abhinandan
101
90.4
Voice of SOA
Community
Jagamara, Khandagiri,
Bhubaneswar-30, Odisha
7381026310,
9337052706
rusi_pattanaik@yahoo.com, rusi.
pattanaik@gmail.com
Rusi Pattanaik
102
90.8
Honey CR
0413-3190999,
Achariya Arts & Science College
uraikavi@yahoo.com,
No. 5, Villupuram Main Road, Villianur, 3535999,
coordinator@achariya.in
Puducherry 605110
7305666005
S Elango
90.4
Nila CRS
Nila CRS,
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering
college,
Madagadipet, Puducherry 605 107
104
107.8
Puduvai Vaani CRS 107.8,

Puduvai Vaani CRS Pondicherry University,
Puducherry - 605014
105
90.4
Avtar Radio
90.4
90.8
107
162
Rajasthan
106
Contact Person
9443444844,
9843611886
nilafmcrs@gmail.com
Venkatachalapathy,
A Gnanavel
9043938355,
9442209256
puduvaivaani@pondiuni.edu.in
K Karthikeyan
Vill. Seechewal, P.O. Chak Chela

Teh. Shahkot, Distt. Jalandhar,
Pin code- 144701, Punjab
01821270363,
9417575670
Avtarradio@gmail.com
Kulwinder Singh
GNGC CR
Guru Nanak Girls College Model

Town, Ludhiana 141001 Punjab
161-2423872,
4381505,
gngoffice@rediffmail.com
Charanjit Kaur Mahal
Alwar Ki Awaaz
Alwar ki Awaz 90.8MHz, I.E.T. Group

of Institutions, North Extension, MIA,
Alwar 301030, Rajasthan
9587908908,
9571003883
assunhal@gmail.com,
radioalwar@gmail.com
Ashok Singh Sunhal
Punjab
103
Poducherry
100
Odisha
99
Email
S.No
State MHz
108
91.2
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
Jayoti Vani
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University

Vedaan Gyan Valley, Jhama
01428-515800,
Jaipur- Ajmer Expressway
287427
Jaipur-303007 Rajasthan
9530035943,
9413366451
drdp91@gmail.com,
kamalvanicrs@gmail.com
D P Singh
Rubaid Ashfaq
90.4
Kamalvani
110
90.4
Radio 7
IIIM, Sector 12, Mahaver Marg,

Mansarovar, Jaipur - 302020
8875003216,
1412781154,55
fmradio7@icfia.org
Preeti Tiwari
90.4
Radio Banasthali
Radio Banasthali, Vigyan

Mandir,Banasthali University,
P.O Banasthali Vidyapith304022,Tonk(Rajasthan)
1438-228432,
228709
radiobanasthali@gmail.com,
sharmaislokesh3@gmail.com
Lokesh Sharma
112
90.4
Radio Eminent
Eminent T.T. Girls College Diggi,

Malpura, Tonk Dist., Jaipur Rd, Jaipur
302022 Rajasthan
9414041721,
143-7240186
eminentcampus@gmail.com
L S Choudhary
113
90.4
Radio Madhuban Bhavan,

Radio Madhuban Brahma Kumaris, Shantivan Talhati,
Abu Road, Rajasthan- 307510
9414154343,
2974-228888
info@radiomadhuban.in
Yashwant Patil
111
114
Rajasthan
109
Kamalvani 90.4 FM, Kamalnishtha

Sansthan,
VPO Kolsia, Via-Nawalgarh,
District-Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) Pin 333 042
90.4
Radio Tilonia
Community Radio Tilonia, Barefoot

College, (SWRC),
Tilonia, Via Madanganj, Ajmer,
Rajasthan
Pin- 305816
7597279484,
tilonia.radio@gmail.com
01463-288235
Norat Mal
163
S.No
State MHz
115
116
118
119
120
121
164
Tamil Nadu
117
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
91.2
AGN SCHOOL CRS,

AGN SCHOOL CRS Appu thottam,
konganapuram - 637102
8675535348,
9843595680
Programasst.agncrs@gmail.com
Balamurugan Ganabathy
90.4

College of Engineering, Guindy
Anna Community
Campus Educational Multimedia
Radio
Research Centre, Anna University,
Tamil NaduChennai- 600025
9840252685,
044-22358201
annacommunityradio@gmail.com
S Gowri
90.4
Holy Cross College

0431-2700637,
Holy Cross
Madurai Road, Tiruchirapalli- 620008 9894647909,
Community Radio
7871119787
Tamil Nadu
viscom_hcc@yahoo.co.in,
winreach@yahoo.co.in,
winreach@gmail.com,
delaz02@yahoo.co.in
Shirley Deepak, Geetha

Lakshmi
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of

Youth Development, GOI,
Sriperumbudur- 602105
9787453846,
044-27163226
baburgniyd@gmail.com,
crs@rgniyd.go.in
D Surendrababu
9488008366,
4365-200200
kalanjiamvanoli@gmail.com,
keelaiyurvayalagam@gmail.com
Naguveer Prakash
107.2 Ilanthalir CR
90.8
Kalanjiam Samuga Vanoli 90.8 M.Hz,

Kalanjiam Samuga Pathirakaliamman Koil Street,
Vanoli
Vilunthamavadi, Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu - 611112
90.8
Kalpakkam CRS
Atomic Energy School

Central School 2, ESL Campus, Dept.
Atomic Energy, DAE Township,
Kalpakkam 603102 Tamil Nadu
90.4
Kongu Community Radio,

Kongu Community Kongu Engineering College,
Radio
Perundurai, Erode - 638052,
Erode District, Tamilnadu
0442-27487800,
27480164,
josephwinston@gmail.com
9487528443
Joseph Winston
9443780214,
4292-226680
M Gangajothi
kongucrs@kongu.ac.in
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
KSR Institutions, KSR Kalvi Nagar,

Truchengode, Tamil Nadu
9789589768,
4288-274996
ksrcr904@gmail.com
L Sankar
9840308851
revrobviki@gmail.com
Revathy Robert
MKC CR
M. Kumarasamy College of
Engineering
Thalavapalayam, Karur 639113 Tamil
Nadu
04324 272155,
270755
9842651559
mkcekfm@gmail.com
Balasubramaniam
107.8 MOP CR
M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women

#20,
IV lane, Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai
044 -65121333,
044-28330262
crsmop@gmail.com
Lalitha Balakrishnan
90.4
Mugil CR
04294-232701,
Sengunthar Engineering College
702703,
Thudupathi, Erode 638 057 TamilNadu
9443213746
thangavelpamu@gmail.com
N Kottiswaran
127
90.4
Room No: 608A, 6th floor,

Hi-tech building, Faculty of
Muthucharam CR Engineering & Technology,
SRM University,
Kattankulathur - 603 203
9790946086,
44-27417360
cr.muthucharam@gmail.com
T Kalaivani
128
91.2
PARD Vaanoli
PARD,P.B.No.87,
Madurai 625 020, Tamil Nadu
9543903735
pardvaanoli@gmail.com
E James Rajasekaran
Pasumai CR
PASUMAI Community Radio,

H2/30, Second Cross,
Rani Magammal Colony,
Dindigul.
9443341082,
0451-2451612
paulbaskarj@gmail.com,
pasumaifm@hotmail.com
J Paul Baskar
122
90.4
KSR Community
Radio
123
107.4
Loyola Communty Loyola College, Nungambakkam,

Radio
Chennai 600034, India
124
91.2
126
129
Tamil Nadu
125
90.4
165
S.No
State MHz
130
131
133
134
135
166
Tamil Nadu
132
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
90.4
Periyar CR
Periyar Community Radio,

Periyar Maniammai University,
Periyar Nagar,Vallam,Thanjavur,
Tamilnadu,- 613403
9944495670,
04362264600
gandhimathiece@pmu.edu,
periyarcr@yahoo.com
G Gandhimathi
90.8
PGP Community
Radio
PGP Community Radio Station,

PGP college campus, NH-7,
Karur-Namakkal Main Road,
Namakkal-637207, Tamil Nadu
9442958199,
4286-267919
pgpcrs@gmail.com,
ganapathydnm@gmail.com
P Ganapathy
107.8 PSG CR
PSG Community Radio, PSG College

of Technology,
Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,
Coimbatore-641004
9003829486,
0422-4344748
psgfm@psgtech.ac.in,
sekaran_53@rediffmail.com
B Chandrasekaran
90.4
Radio Kotagiri
Keystone Foundation
P. B No 35,Groves Hill Road,
Kotagiri -643217, The Nilgiris.
Tamil Nadu, India.
9442640077,
04266-271977
radio@keystone-foundation.org,
selvi@keystone-foundation.org
Pratim
Rathinavani CR
Rathinam College of Arts And Science

Rathinam Techzone Campus
0422-2679205,
Pollachi Road, Eachanari
2677156
Coimbatore 641021
Tamil Nadu
nadesanbala@gmail.com
Nadesan Bala
Shyamlavani CR
C/o Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy

College of Science,
TVR Nagar,
Aruppukottai Road,
Madurai- 625022
admin@shyamalavani.in
A Padmanabhan
90.8
90.4
9677716730
S.No
State MHz
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
04639-245175,
9486391546,
8015388797
isehar_9307@yahoo.co.in
I Sehar
SSM CR
SSM College of Engineering & SSM

College of Arts and Science (Campus), 9894026708,
NH 47, Salem Main, Namakkal District 9600548540
638 183 , Tamil Nadu.
crs@ssmce.ac.in,
gkjakirhussain@gmail.com
G K Jakir Hussain
Thendral CR
Nalamdana, First Floor,

Kadhambam Apartments,
4/192, Ellaiamman Kovil Street,
Neelankarai, Chennai
9444028060,
044-24493772
jeevanalamdana@gmail.com
Jeevanandham R
107.4 TNAU CRS
Directorate of Extension Education,

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore 3, Tamil Nadu
422-6611522,
422-6611286
dme@tnau.ac.in
K A Ponnusamy
140
90.4
Vayalaga Vanoli
Vayalaga vanoli, W5/565.

MDCC Bnak upstair, Trichy Main Road,
Kottampatti -625103
9943295985
Melur Taluk, Madurai District,
Tamil Nadu
vayalagavanoli@gmail.com
J Mohan
141
90.8
VIT Community
Radio
804, Silver Jubilee Tower,

VIT University, Vellore - 632014
9566656762,
04162202323
vitcr@vit.ac.in, director.crp@vit.ac.in K Chidambaram
Bol Hyderabad
Department of Communication
Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and
Communication
University of Hyderabad
Prof C R Rao road, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad-500 046
9394315787,
040-23135542
bolhyd@uohyd.ac.in,
bolhyd90.4@gmail.com
136
90.4
138
90.8
Tamil Nadu
137
142
Telangana
139
91.2
90.4
Station
Address
Aditanar College of Arts & Science

1/219, Sivanthi Aditanar
Sivanthi
Nagar, Virapandianpatnam
Community Radio
628215,Tiruchendur, Tuticorin Dist.
Tamil Nadu
B Naveen Sen
167
S.No
State MHz
143
Address
Telephone
Email
107.8 Deccan Radio
Deccan Radio 107.8 MHz,

Inside The Siasat Daily, J.N. Road,
Abids, Hyderabad - 500001
9848256515,
9246365401
deccan107.8@gmail.com,
zahedfarooqui@gmail.com
90.4
KLR CR
Boon Education, Environment & Rural

Development Society
08744-259066,
KLR Campus, Behind Contractors
9177737111
Colony Paloncha
Pincode - 507115, Telangana
KMIT Tarang
Keshav Memorial Institute of

Technology
3-5-1026, Narayanguda,
Hyderabad-500029
Andhra Pradesh
9140- 23261407,
30721179,
9849159679,
asthana222@gmail.com
9985186369,
9440718167
Vinay
9440048659,
9959868879
ddspastapur@gmail.com,
ddshyderabad@gmail.com
P V Satheesh
Telangana
144
Station
145
90.4
klrpaloncha@gmail.com
Contact Person
Zahed Farooqui/
Mohd. Ismail Ahmed
K Lakshma Reddy
90.4
Sangham Radio
147
90.8
Aap Ki Awaz
Bharati Shiksha Sansthan

A-31, Sainik Nagar , Rajpur chungi,
Agra-2821001 Uttar Pradesh
09837504400,
7500060000
aapkiawazfm@gmail.com
S.K. Lawaniya,
Sanjeev Singh
148
90.4
Agra Ki Awaj
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University

Paliwal Park, Agra-282004
Uttar Pradesh
9927082862
girijashankers@gmail.com
Girija Shankar
90.8
BBD Community
Radio
BBD University, BBD City,

Faizabad Road, Lucknow - 226028
9005233333,
7755000908
bbdcrs90.8@gmail.com,
dirswca@gmail.com
Neelima Deepak
CMS DC CR
City Montessori School, Head Office

Film & Radio Division
12. Station Road
Lucknow-226001
9415015039
varghese.kurian@cmseducation.org Varghese Kurian
149
150
168
Uttar Pradesh
146
Sangham Radio, Machnoor Village,

Jharasangam Mandal,
Medak District-502318, Telangana
State, India
90.4
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
90.4
CMS Radio
CMS Film & Radio Division, CMS

Head Office.
12, Station Road Lucknow-226001
9453831307
rksingh34@rediffmail.com
R K Singh
152
90.8
FM Alive CR
Yusuf Ganj, Baradwari. Aligarh 202001, Uttar Pradesh
9250583308
Wada1988@gmail.com
Prabha
153
90.4
Ghazipur CR
Post Graduate College

Ravindrapuri, Gora Bazar, Ghazipur
233001 Uttar Pradesh
9838647046,
5482220059
ghazipurkvk@gmail.com
Ashish Kumar Bajpai
154
90.4
HINT Radio
18-A, HINT House, Hint chowk,

Vijay Sekhri Marg, RDC Rajnagar,
Ghaziabad
9953904904,
0120-4153904
hintradio90.4@gmail.com
Kamal Sekhri
90.4
IITK CR
Media technology centre,

IIT Kanpur- 208016, Uttar Pradesh
9450156680,
0512-2574479
vatsalam@iitk.ac.in, 90.4@iitk.ac.in Vatsala Misra
90.4
Kisan Radio Basti
Apara City Phase -1 Belgari,

Post- Mishrauliya Distt-Basti, Pin
Code-272001
9415173162,
05542-245033
Kisan.fm@gmail.com
Atul Kumar Shukla
90.4
Lalit Lokvani
417, Gandhi Nagar, Lalitpur, Uttar

Pradesh - 284403
748426780
lalitlokvani@gmail.com,
saijyoti_ltp@rediffmail.com
Mradul Shrivastava
Radio Adan
School of Film and Mass

Communication,
Sam Higginbottom Institute of
7607190246
Agriculture Technology and Sciences
(AAIDU)
Naini , Allahabad - 211007
adan90.4radio@yahoo.com
Nidhi massey/
Aneesha Henry
3rd floor, J1 Block, Amity University

Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida,
Uttar Pradesh-201303
radioamity@amity.edu
R Dargan
155
156
157
Uttar Pradesh
151
158
90.4
159
107.8 Radio Amity
9810699588,
0120-439230
169
S.No
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
taaurean@yahoo.com,
0121 - 2793500,
director_radio@iimtindia.net,
07417446020
j.madhup@gmail.com
Contact Person
90.4
Radio IIMT
161
91.9
Radio Mantra
Sun Beam English School Plot No

0542 - 2224973, info@sunbeamschool.com,
145/146, Lahartara, Varanasi - 221002 2366488,
bhagwanpur@sunbeamschools.
Uttar Pradesh
2366885
com
Neha Jha/Rima Dutta
162
107.4 Radio Noida
Radio Noida,
Marwah Studios, Film city,
Sector-16A, Noida- 201301
9968543245,
120-2515237
info@radionoida.fm,
brahamydv@gmail.com
Braham Prakash
163
91.2
Radio Noida Lok

Manch
Tilapta Karanwas,
Gautam Budh Nagar,
Greater Noida, U.P. - 201306
9810722102,
0120-2517337
radionoidalokmanch@gmail.com
Yogendra Narain/
Mahesh Saxena
90.4
Salaam Namaste
Institute of Management Studies,

0120-4798888,
A-8B, Block C, IMS Campus, Sector 62,
9717411111
Noida-201303 Uttar Pradesh
vchabaria@gmail.com
Barsha Chabaria
90.4
Vallabh Krishak
Radio
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khajuri Bagh,

Near Numaishi Camp, New Gopal
Nagar, Saharanpur,247001 Uttar
Pradesh
0132-2664480,
01376 252101,
9411078115
krishna.singh1976@gmail.com,
spraveen681@gmail.com
Satya Prakash
90.8
Mirza Ahsanullah Beg Niswan Girls

Degree College,
Voice of Azamgarh
Post: Anjaan Shaheed, Azamgarh,
Uttar Pradesh 276 125
9839211624,
5466-237150
sriv.seema@gmail.com
Seema Bharti Srivastava
91.2
Opposite Ganga Bal Vidyalaya,

Village - Bairy Dariyao, Post Bairi
Sawai, Block Maitha, Tehsil
Akabarpur, District Kanpur Dehat,
PIN - 209204
8953991352
waqtkiawaaz@gmail.com, rakesh@
Radha Shukla
shramikbharti.org.in
165
166
167
Uttar Pradesh
160
IIMT, IIMT Group of Colleges

IIMT Nagar, O Pocket, Ganga Nagar
Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut, Uttar
Pradesh 250001
164
170
State MHz
Waqt Ki Awaaz
Madhup Sharma
S.No
State MHz
Station
Address
Telephone
Email
Contact Person
Hello Haldwani
Hello Haldwani 91.2 FM

Uttarakhand Open University
Behind Transport Nagar,
Vishwavidyalaya Marg
Haldwani -263139
9410964787
crs@uou.ac.in
Govind Singh
168
91.2
169
107.8 Himgiri Ki Awaaz
Himgiri Zee University,

P.O. Sherpur, Chakrata Road,
Dehradun, Uttrakhand - 248197
7579282951
dpdp125@gmail.com
Amardeep Singh
90.4
Kumaon Vani
Kumaon Vani, TERI Trisha Farm,

Gram Supi,
Block Ramgarh,
Nanital, Uttarakhand
8449860762,
9411116908
kumaonvanicrs@teri.res.in
Sumit Bansal
90.8
Mandakini Ki
Aawaz
Mandakini ki Aawaz, Community

Radio Centre,
Sena Gadsari, (PO)Ucchadungi, (Dist)
Rudraprayag - 246425
9837095433,
9639649917
radiomandakini@gmail.com,
comm.radiomka@gmail.com
Manvendra Negi
91.2
NIVH Hello Doon, National Institute

for the Visually Handicapped,
NIVH Hello Doon
Hellen Kellar Bhawan, 116 rajpur
Road, Dehradun-248001
0135-2743144,
9368031612
johnmgideon@gmail.com
90.8
Communication Centre,
GB Pant University of Agriculture &
Pantnagar Janvani Technology,
Pantnagar, U.S.Nagar,
Uttarakhand- 263145
05944233122,
7500241487
pantnagar_janvani@rediffmail.com S.K. Kashyap
171
172
173
Uttarakhand
170
Shelender Tewari/
John Gideon
171
S.No
State MHz
175
90.8
Address
Telephone
Email
Radio Khushi
Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School,

Sardar Mehtab Singh Road,
Vincent hill, Shangri-La.
Mussoorie- 248179 - Uttarakhand
01352634040,
8057230000,
9927994633
radiokhushi@yahoo.in,
radiokhushi@gnfcssociety.com
8057351062
Radiozindagee@gmail.com
Priyanka Goswami
01376-256159
negihcr@gmail.com,
henvalvanicr@gmail.com
RajendraSingh Negi
9830543884
nilaguptaju@yahoo.com
Srabani Ray
033-24030154
nshmradio@nshm.com
Maksood Alam
srfticommunityradio@gmail.com
Dipankar Mukherjee
Radio Zindagee
Graphic Era University, Clementown,

Bell Road, Scit Block, Dehradun,
Uttrakhand
FM 90.4 MHz Samudayik Radio

Henvalvani, Mussoorie Road
Samudayik Radio
Chamba, TehriGarhwal
Henvalvani
Uttarakhand pin-249145
90.4
177
90.8
Jadavpur University
Community Radio
188, Raja S. C. Mallick Road, Kolkata
JU
-32 West Bengal
91.2
NSHM
Community
Radio
NSHM Knowledge Campus

124 B L Saha Road
Kolkata 700 053
West Bengal
Radio SRFTI
Satyajit Ray Film & TV Institute

EM By Pass Road,Panchasayar, Kolkata 033-24328355,
700094
9831177591
West Bengal
179
West Bengal
176
178
172
90.4
Uttarakhand
174
Station
90.4
Contact Person
Arjun Kanitura/
Sunil Bakshi
173

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INDEX

GMR Radio ................................................

Jnan Taranga ............................................

Radio Active .............................................

Desh Bhagat Radio .............................

Lokvani Radio .......................................

Antarvani CRS ......................................

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Sharada Krishi Vahini .........................

Radio Kissan ..........................................

Alwar Ki Awaz .......................................

AGN SCHOOL CRS ..............................

100 KSR Community Radio ...................

Aap ki Awaaz ......................................

Radio Adan ..........................................

With the philosophy of giving back to the society, GMR

Education, Culture, Health, Agriculture,

Through expert talks and interviews with agriculture

GMRIT student coordinators, K Narayana Murthy,

Telugu and English

The main focus of Radio Ala is on the fishing folk and

Good Morning Kakinada is one of the most entertaining

K Satya, Mahi, Bharati, Madhuri, Haritha, Priya, Krish,

2nd Floor, Boggavarapu Ayurveda

Building, Cinema Road,

Telugu and multilingual

V Brahma Reddy, D Satyanarayana, P John Suresh, S

The management of Sri Vishnu Educational Society

Health and Nutrition, Women Empowerment, and

Rythanna, Aharam Arogyam, Mahila, and Balavinodini.

Expert Talks and interviews with many KVK Scientists

Omkara Murthyji, P Saibabu, and K Sreelekha.

G Srinivasa Rao, P Srinivasa Raju, J Prasad Raju, U V

Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, the first

The station through its programme Parampara has

Hemprokash Mout, Gitali Kakati, Madhukrishna

Arupjyoti Choudhury and Rajat Baran Mahanta.

The station endeavours to give voice to communities

Radio Luit covers all kinds of issues faced by the local

Mukoli Sora (The open forum)

Apart from talks, discussions, dramas and features,

Bhaskar Jyoti Acharjya, Durlob Barman, Bhupen Deka,

Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University; Chairman, Gauhati

Women and Children.

Dil Chahata Hai, Active Kitchen, and Active Farmers.

To make the poor and disabled people self reliant by

Sandeep Pandey, Imteyaz Khan, Subhash Pandey,

The station came into being with the desire to improve

In a unique way, Radio Rimjhim has mixed most of the

Kripa Shankar Srivastava, RJ Pallaw, Sonu Verma, Afsar

Kripa Shankar Srivastava, Shashikant Pandey, Pradeep

Bhojpuri and Hindi

Snehi Lokotthan Sansthan, a nonprofit, launched Radio

Involvement of community members and providing

Ek Kadam Atma Nirbhartha Ki, Hamara Adhikaar,

Radio Snehi invites and encourages local village artistes

Munna Pandit, Rajdeo Singh, Geeta Devi, Pratibha Devi,

Madhusudan Pandit, Ranapratap Singh, Rita Devi,

Uttam Radio came into existence in the year 2004. The

Padho Vocational Bano Professional.

Child Education and IT Courses besides programmes

Sanjay K Shukla, Rakesh Kumar, Rohit Singh, and

Desh Bhagat Radio

Satguru Foundation is a welfare organisation dedicated