What are the examples of community radio?

Here are five prominent community radio stations that have truly evolved to become the voice of the voiceless in India.

  • Radio FTII 90.4 FM, Maharashtra.
  • Apno Radio, 90.4 MHz, Rajasthan.
  • Vidyavani, 107.4 FM, Maharashtra.
  • Vasundhara Vahini, 90.4 MHz, Maharashtra.

How many community radio stations are there in India?

262 Community radio stations
Currently India has 262 Community radio stations serving Farmer, Tribal, Coastal communities, ethnic minorities and special interests.

How many community radio stations in India are listed under ministry of information and broadcasting?

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has declared 24 Community Radio Station as Lead Community Radio Station. 2. The list of lead Community Radio Stations is enclosed as at Annexure-I.

What was the first community radio station?

A very brief history of community radio around the world Meanwhile in California, the Pacifica Foundation set up the USA’s first ‘listener-sponsored’ radio station in 1950 – a variation on community radio that is still the most common model in North America today.

Who is eligible for community radio?

Any non-profit organisation or a community-based organisation functional for three or more years is eligible to apply for a Community Radio Station.

What is the full form of FM?

Frequency modulationFrequency modulation / Full name
FM is short for frequency modulation, which refers to the means of encoding the audio signal on the carrier frequency. FM full power, low power, translator and booster stations operate in the 88 – 108 MHz band.

How many community radios are there?

There are 14 community radio stations operating in the country.

How do I apply for community radio?

(a) Applications shall be invited by the Ministry of I&B once every year through a national advertisement for establishment of Community Radio Stations. However, eligible organisations and educational institutions can apply during the intervening period between the two advertisements also.

Who is known as the father of community radio in India?

Sreedhar
Sreedhar, community radio pioneer. Dr. Sreedhar has more than forty years of experience in radio and television, specializing in radio production, science communication, and community radio. Hailed as the father of community radio in India, he set up the first community radio station in Anna University, Tamil Nadu.

What is the difference between commercial and community radio stations?

Commercial local radios are usually high power FM transmitters with larger coverage areas compared to lower power community radios. Community radios seldom attract large audiences, and do not subscribe to audience measurement services common to commercial broadcasters.