KLE Venudhwani @ 90.4 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Veereshkumar S. Nonagon

Broadcasting Language: Kannada,Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu and Konkani

Genesis: KLE Venudhwani was established in February 2015 by the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belgaum,with an aim to reach out to the society and accommodate the interests of every individual. The CRS is an effective medium and platform for the local talent to express their creative abilities. KLE Venudhwani is the voice of Belagavi, and is a true reflection of the joys and concerns of the people of this wonderful city. The CRS is dedicated as an endeavour for the service of the society and to be the voice of the voiceless. 

Thematic Focus: The major thematic focus areas of the CRS are education, health, folk art and culture, women empowerment, youth, and agriculture. KLE Venudhwani develops programmes that aim to address the specific needs of the community, while entertaining and educating them. The CRS also brings the community together through its initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals: KLE Venudhwani focuses on the following SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Primetime Programmes: The major primetime programmes of KLE Venudhwani are Arogya Darshana, Chinnari Chilume, Sandhya Samaya, Yuvadhwani, Vinjanvihar, MahilaVedike, Marathi Samaya, Bhashasangam, Namagagi Kanunu, Janapadasiri, Geetasangama, Samskruti Sambhrama, Nimma Seveyalli, and  KLE Krushi Mitra. These programmes are based on the focus areas listed earlier, and are developed with contributions from the community members.

The programmes also feature community members where they perform, express their opinions and concerns, and connect with one another.

Innovations in format or any other way: KLE Venudhwani produces its programmes to cater to the needs of people from all age groups and sections of the society. The CRS fosters an inclusive approach and makes sure it stays relevant to the needs of every community member, from children to the elderly.

Core Team: KLE Venudhwani has five CRMC members on its board, and there are eight core members that include the Station Director, Station Executive, Programme Coordinator, one permanent and three part-time Programme Executives, and a technical assistant. 

Major Projects Undertaken: KLE Vendhwani has been a part of several major projects in the region. These include interventions in agriculture, drinking water and sanitation, COVID-19 awareness and vaccination, etc. The key partners include UNICEF, CRA, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), and several ministries and departments of Karnataka government. 

Sustainable Strategies: KLE Venudhwani receives financial support from its parent organisation, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research. The CRS is able to generate revenue from its funded collaborative ventures and advertisements, The CRS is also able to draw grants from various organisations. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The CRS covers around 67 gram panchayats and 146 villages within its broadcast range and has an outreach potential of nearly two lakh people. 

Major concerns in the Community: The farmers in the community suffer from various concerns like scarcity of water, lack of access to latest equipments and tools etc. The community members are prone to various health concerns. The educational and healthcare infrastructure in the community needs to be improved.