Radio Charminar @ 107.8 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Asim Abedi 

Broadcasting Language: Urdu & Hindi

Genesis: Radio Charminar was established by Ahle Bait Institute and started its broadcast in October 2015. The community radio station was established for the welfare of the marginalised and impoverished in the old city of Hyderabad. The CRS aims to empower the community and drive its overall development with the help of innovative initiatives in different areas.

Thematic Focus: Radio Charminar primarily focuses on education, health, employment, governance, culture and language, and education. The CRS develops programmes on all issues and problems that stand as obstacles to the development of the society. 

Sustainable Development Goals: Radio Charminar is focussed on achieving the following SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programme that are broadcast by Radio Charminar are:

Dholak ke Geet: It is one of the most popular programmes of the CRS, and focuses on preserving the dying folk art and local culture. 

Samaaji Masayel: It is a programme that addresses the prevalent social problems in the local community and strives to resolve them through the active involvement of the community. 

Sehat aur Hum: It is a health-based programme that educates the listeners about different diseases, health conditions, and their treatment. It also promotes adopting a healthy lifestyle.  

Do Rahe: It is a flagship programme developed in collaboration with Yugantar to create awareness about issues that affect the youth. It is a platform for the youth to interact with members of  Yugantar and the police.  

Innovations in format or any other way: The programmes of the CRS are produced in local dialects to preserve them. The CRS promotes the dying folk arts and local culture of the Deccan region through its programmes. The CRS serves as a platform for the community to interact with experts from different fields. 

The CRS is also active on major social platforms which helps it reach out to potential listeners. 

Core Team: The core team of Radio Charminar is constituted by eight members which include the Station Director, Station Manager, and technical and support staff. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Radio Charminar has worked on initiatives that mainly focus on girl child welfare and education. The CRS has been a part of many external as well as internal initiatives for the welfare and empowerment of the target community. 

 Sustainable Strategies: Radio Charminar is financially supported by its parent organisation, Ahle Bait Institution. It is also developing strategies to create different revenue streams in the future. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The potential outreach and listener base of Radio Charminar is yet to ascertained. 

Major concerns in the Community: The community members suffer from unemployment. They are often unaware of the welfare schemes and policies of the government and therefore are not able to draw the benefits of the same. The area also needs improvement in terms of educational and healthcare infrastructure, along with adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities.