CCSHAU CRS @ 91.2 FM

Contact No: +91-1662-255234, +91-90530-68379 

Email Address: associatedirectorextension@gmail.com  

 Contact Person: Dr. Krishan Yadav

 Broadcast Timing: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM for 4 hours a day

Broadcasting Language: Hindi, Haryanvi and English

Genesis: CCSHAU CRS-91.2 Mhz was established on 29th November, 2009 by CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India and World Development Foundation. The CRS functions as a tool for ‘transfer of technology and information’ with the vision ‘of the community, by the community and for the community’.  The aim of the CRS is to empower the community members through information, reflect on their concerns, and work for its resolution by bringing the community together. 

Thematic Focus: The primary focus area of the community radio station is to provide the latest information about the agricultural developments in the university and around the world. The CRS aims to disseminate knowledge and critical information related to agriculture and its allied practices, so that the farmers can benefit from them. It introduces the farmers to the latest technology and practices adopted by different farming communities around the world to enhance their yield and generate better income. 

Sustainable Development Goals: CCSHAU CRS aspires to achieve the given SDGs:

SDG 1: No Poverty

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Primetime Programmes: The major prime time programmes broadcast by the CRS are Monthly Agricultural Practices, Krishi Charcha, Hmare Khet Hmare Pashu, and Mandi ke Bhav. These programmes deal with daily agricultural practices conducted by the farming community under the guidelines and expertise of agricultural experts. Weather forecasts are also a regular part of the broadcast.

In addition to agricultural programmes, the CRS also broadcasts Haryanvi cultural programmes of the local community to celebrate the rich legacy and heritage of the region.

Innovations in format or any other way: The CRS narrowcast its programmes and initiatives effectively in collaboration with NGOs, FPOs, State Agricultural Departments, and District Legal Services Authority to sensitise the listeners on various topics including fundamental rights, entitlements, and benefits of cooperatives. 

Core Team: The in-charge of the Community Radio Station is Associate Director (Extension) supported by the Assistant Director (Extension Education), Senior Technician (Video Production), Computer Programmer, and two contractual radio jockeys. The Director (Extension Education) provides guidance in smooth operation and management of CRS. The students of the university, especially from the Extension Department, also volunteer as radio jockeys.

Major Projects Undertaken: The CRS has undertaken several projects like; Legal awareness campaign with District Legal Services Authority, Crop Residue Management (CRM) awareness campaign and Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) campaign with Department of Agricultural and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of Haryana, and awareness campaigns during Covid-19 in association with District Administration.

Sustainable Strategies: A special self financing scheme (SF-24) has been introduced for the community radio station. All the income and expenditure of the CRS has been handled through this scheme. However, most of the employees of the core team of CRS are regular employees of the University and day to day expenses are also met with the support of the university.  

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The community radio station broadcast its programmein a radius of 15 kms range and all the urban population of Hisar city along with farming community of the neighbouring villages Satroad, Gangwa, Ludas, Tokas, Ladwa, Kaimri, Chikanwas etc. are the listeners of the CRS.  

Major concerns in the Community:  The problems faced by the farmers like irrigation problems, changing weather patterns, lack of access to latest technology, and lack of knowledge about the adequate use of pesticides and fertilisers, are major concerns that the CRS strives to address.