Vanya Radio Chanda @ 90.4 FM

Contact Person: Mrs. Rajshree Sharma

Broadcasting Language: Hindi and Baigani

Genesis: Vanya Samudayik Radio Kendra, Chanda 90.4 FM was established on 24th July 2013 by Vanya Tribal Welfare Department. Chanda is 70 km away from Dindori district, and has been declared a tribal block. The Baiga tribe is the main community. The Baiga community is a small tribal community who live in villages and earn through agriculture and valuable herbs of the forest. The area has been affected by Naxalite action where even today there is a lack of mobile and telecommunication mediums. The government makes a lot of efforts to educate the community members and bring them into the mainstream. The radio station was started to help the government in these efforts and accelerate development, education, and preserve the tribal culture. Vanya Community Radio Chanda aims to bring social change and help the tribal community to maintain their culture and promote education.

Thematic Focus:

Sustainable Development Goals: Vanya Samudayik Radio Chanda aspires to achieve the following SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institution

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programmes of Vanya Radio, Chanda are the ones that focus on health, and programmes that promote the local culture through tribal songs which include forms like Karma, Dadariya, Sella and Reena. Jadi Buti Gyan Vardhan is a health programme that informs the listeners about the medicinal uses of different herbs and plants available around them. 

The programmes of Vanya Radio, Chanda are produced in the local language to establish a closer connection with the listeners and also preserve the language. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Jankari Aapke Dwar is a unique initiative by Vanya Radio, Chanda to ensure that every household in the community gets information regarding different government policies and schemes, so that they can take advantage of the same.

Core Team: There are seven CRMC members on the board of Vanya Radio, Chanda. The core team at the CRS is constituted by the Station Head, Coordinator, and Assistant Coordinator. The staff at Vanya Radio, Chanda is committed to serving the needs of the target community and ensuring their welfare.

Major Projects Undertaken: Vanya Radio, Chanda works mostly on its internal initiatives that aim for welfare of the tribal community. The CRS is also open to collaborations and projects that can help the members in the target community lead better lives.

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

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Vanya Radio, Chanda has an outreach potential of almost 35,000 people.

Major concerns in the Community: Illiteracy often results in poverty and unemployment. The area is not developed and needs better infrastructure in healthcare and education. The tribal people often do not take advantage of the welfare schemes due to a lack of awareness  within the community.