Vanya Radio CSAN (Bhabra) @ 90.4 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Hemant Choudhary

Broadcasting Language: Hindi and Bhili

Genesis: Vanya Radio CSAN (BHABRA) 90.4 FM was established on 23rd July 2011 by the Vanya Tribal Welfare Department. 

Chandra Shekhar azad Nagar (Bhabra) which is 75 kms away from Jhabua district, falls in Alirajpur district, and has been declared as a tribal block. A majority of the villagers here are illiterate, and most people migrate from the villages in search of livelihood. Faliya, Patliya, Bhilala and Bhils are the main communities who have benefited from the work of the CRS. The community does not have any access to modern means of communication in their own dialects. The CRS was started as a way to bring about social change and help the tribal communities to preserve their culture and promote education,which will help the community to enrich their lives, The CRS  makes the community aware about various social as well as economic changes. The CRS also provides the children and youth in the community with a platform to express their views, ideas and concerns.  The CRS adopts a community-centric, inclusive approach, and aims to be the voice of the voiceless. 

Thematic Focus: The main focus of Vanya Radio Bhabra rests on several areas including healthcare, education, education, entertainment, skill development, and cultural preservation. There are several awareness initiatives that intend to educate, enlighten and empower the community members. The community members and local folk singers are given a platform by the CRS to showcase their talents. 

Sustainable Development Goals: Vanya Radio CSAN aspires to achieve the given SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 15: Life on Land

Primetime Programmes: Badhtek Kadam, Katha Kahani, Baat Pate Ki, Dr, Kisalha, and Aapas ni Vaat are some of the major primetime programmes that are broadcast by Vanya Radio, Bhabra. 

Badhtek Kadam is a tribal cultural programme. Katha Kahani is an awareness programme for the community. Kheti Kisani is an agricultural programme that informs the farmers about various methods to produce better yields, and Dr. Kisalha is a medical aid programme that supports the community members in knowing about different diseases. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Baat Pate Ni, and Hunar Hai toh Kadar Hai, are unique initiatives in the direction of the welfare of the community. Baat Pate Ni dealt with women and child health, and Hunar Hai Toh Kadar Hai is a programme which was meant for the skill development of the target community. 

Core Team: Vanya Radio Bhabra works with a small but efficient team of three members who each play a distinct role in the operation of the CRS. 

Major Projects Undertaken: The skill development project that was executed in association with UNICEF is one of the major external projects, while the CRS focuses on developing its internal initiatives to cater to the specific needs of the community. 

Sustainable Strategies: Vanya Radio CSAN depends on its parent organisation, Vanya Tribal Welfare Department, for financial and technical assistance. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio Vanya Bhabra has a potential outreach of 70,000 people within its vicinity. 

Major concerns in the Community: The community members need to be trained and educated on a variety of areas to help them mingle with the mainstream. This will help them feel a sense of inclusiveness and improve many aspects of their daily life.