Chander Ki Awaz @ 90.4 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Swadesh Samaiya

Broadcasting Language: Hindi

Genesis: The journey of setting up a community radio station in Chanderi began with the success of a community multimedia centre which was established with the support of UNESCO and One World South Asia. The centre was established to provide computer and multimedia training to the children from the weavers’ community. With this cause at heart, the radio station was officially launched on 27 March, 2010.

Thematic Focus: The radio station pays special attention to the rights and entitlements of weavers’ community to help empower them. Apart from this, the programmes run by the station also cover the theme of health and nutrition and the rights of women in general, while giving a platform to showcase the local talent and folk arts.

Sustainable Development Goals: Chander Ki Awaz Radio focuses on the following SDGs:

SDG 1: No Poverty

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Primetime Programmes: Chanderi Ki Awaz broadcasts several programmes which are popular among its listeners. Shows like Subha Hoti Hai Shaam Hoti Hai, Lokgeet and Hamare Fankar are light-hearted programmes designed to highlight local talent as well as keep the listeners entertained. Other shows are purpose-oriented such as Raahe Rozgar Ki, Apni Baat Radio Ke Saath, Ishwar Allah Tero Naam, Do you Know, Aajivika’ and Kuch Lamhe Sehat Bhare which serve as educational media.

Innovations in format or any other way: The station assesses and discusses the problems of the community members through live call-ins and response collection. ‘Apni Baat Radio Ke Sath’ is a programme specifically designed to support that.

Core Team: The station is supported by an expansive and dedicated team of 29 members. It includes the Station Director, Programme Coordinator, RJs, Technical Support staff and assistant workers, and the team efficiently carries out tasks entrusted upon them.

Major Projects Undertaken: Chanderi Ki Awaz engaged in projects essential for upliftment of the local community. Awareness programmes like Swachh Bharat Mission, Corona se Jang, TB awareness programmes were run for the general betterment of all listeners. However, the radio station also carried out projects specifically designed for the locals. These include Bunkar Vikas Abhiyan, Local Talent Search, Meri Prerna Mera Hunar, Chanderi Tourism and Kheti ke Naye Ayaam.

Sustainable Strategies: Radio Station has curated its programmes in a way that it could connect with the people by highlighting their views and concerns. This roots the radio in its locality and in the minds of the listeners for a long time. The radio has further synced with several governing bodies to circulate the policies of the government, the financial gains from which supports the CRS.

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The CRS reaches 32 Gram Panchayats and 55 villages. The approximate active listener population of these villages combined reached up to 1.2 lakhs.

Major concerns in the Community: The local community faces several issues which need to be addressed such as employment, education, opportunity feasibility and limited economic growth. The community shows immense potential to grow but requires the right guidance.