Radio Deogiri @ 91.2 FM

Contact Person: Dr.Vitthal Manikrao Kulkarni 

Broadcasting Language: Marathi, Hindi, English 

Genesis: Savitribai Phule Mahila Ekatma Samja Mandal established Radio Deogiri in 2022. The CRS was founded with the goal of uplifting the underprivileged segments of society through various programmes run by its parent organisation. The CRS’ programmes for entertainment and education are intended to aid in the preservation of folk culture and folk art. 

Thematic Focus: The major themes that Radio Deogiri focuses on are art, culture, education, environment and health. The CRS believes that, through these focus areas, it can build a healthy and educated community that is socially, economically and politically aware. 

Sustainable Development Goals:  Radio Deogiri focuses on the following SDGs: 

SDG 2: Zero Hunger 

SDG 3: Good Health 

SDG 4: Quality Education   

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. 

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 

SDG 15: Life on Land  

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programmes that Radio Deogiri broadcasts are Vichardhan, Aarogyam Dhanasampada, Nisargayan, Krida Jagat, Swatantrate Bhagawate, Bhetigathi, and Vishwatmak Sanskar. 

Vichardhan is a philosophical programme based on the ideas and philosophies of the great saints of the country. Aarogyam Dhanasampada is an interactive health-based programme that features doctors from different departments and addresses topics related to diseases, prevention and cure. Nisargayan is a programme on nature and environment which advocates water conservation, soil afforestation etc. Krida Jagat is a sport-based programme that features interviews with players and coaches where they share their experiences. Swatantrate Bhagawate is narrative programmes about the great freedom fighters of the nation. Bhetigathi is a programme that features interviews with eminent personalities from different fields, and Vishwatmak Sanskar is a programme that sheds light on Indian culture and traditions.

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio Deogiri provides a platform for the local folk artists in the community through its programme series called Kaladarshan. It features poems, stories, songs and other art forms from the local folk tradition. 

The CRS is active on all major social media platforms, and also has a YouTube channel and mobile application of its own. 

Core Team: The core team at Radio Deogiri includes the Station Director, Station Manager, a panel of experts and radio jockeys. 

The CRS firmly believes in community participation and invites the community members to be active contributors in content creation, programme planning, production and presentation. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Radio Deogiri has been part of a number of significant projects. The CRS has collaborated with UNICEF to promote vaccination against COVID-19, good nutrition, personal hygiene, and support for lactating mothers, among other things. It also collaborated with SAFU to execute a campaign that was centred on the health of women from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds.  

Radio Deogiri organised Science Week events in the community in collaboration with Vidnyan Bharati and Swami Vivekanand College, Sambhajinagar.

There are several projects in which the CRS has partnered with groups like Jan Kalyan Samiti, Dattaji Bhale Blood Bank, Purnam Eco Vision Foundation, and Jal Samwad. 

Sustainable Strategies: The parent organisation Sawitribai Fule Mahila Ekatma Samaj Mandal provides a certain amount of Radio Deogiri’s annual budget. The sustainable strategy at the CRS calls for obtaining the remaining funds through collaborations with leading NGOs and government agencies.  

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio Deogiri has a large potential outreach of nearly 1,55,000 people. Out of this potential outreach, the CRS gathers an active listener base of nearly 55,000 people through its broadcast and Web Radio. 

Major concerns in the Community: A study on women’s health from the underprivileged sections of the society revealed that only 28% of the women in the community have normal haemoglobin levels, and the remaining 72% have counts that are below the recommended levels.

The primary needs/areas of concern in the community are inadequate knowledge on women’s health, education, unemployment, and poverty. Women’s health standards in the community are subpar. It is critical to continue to improve health conditions in order to raise living standards.