Radio Raabta @ 90.8 FM

Contact Person: Dr. Pardeep Bhandari

Broadcasting Language: Punjabi, Hindi, and English

Genesis: Radio Raabta was launched on 14th August, 2017, in Jalandhar, Punjab, with the aim to interact with the community, create awareness, and find solutions to the prevalent social problems in the community. The CRS promotes community involvement, empowerment, and sustainability, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their lives and the community. 

Thematic Focus: Radio Raabta 90.8 Mhz focuses on the issues and concerns related to students, youth, farmers, women etc. Sustainable development issues related to the environment, health, culture and society are covered through the radio’s programmes.

Sustainable Development Goals: Radio Raabta focuses on achieving the given SDGs:

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG 13: Climate Action

Primetime Programmes: Radio Raabta mainly broadcasts interview-based programmes on issues related to different sections of the community, which includes students, farmers, and women. The interviews feature experts from different fields  including doctors, environmentalists, academicians, artists, etc. who share their knowledge and advise the community members on matters critical to their well-being. The programme Mae Vidhyarthi Meri Awaaz is a platform for young, budding artists from the local community to showcase their talents and explore their creativity. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio Raabta tries to reach out to a large audience through the means of social media. It regularly posts updates about its upcoming programmes on the social media pages, and even goes live on Facebook during some programmes. 

Core Team: The core team of Radio Raabta is constituted by nine members and is supported by a council of students who are actively involved in the activities of the CRS. 

Major Projects Undertaken:  Radio Raabta registered with the UN and produced special programmes on the occasion of World Radio Day. The CRS has also adopted the list of special days and events of international importance as proposed by the UN.

Sustainable Strategies: The community radio station was established through the grant received from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The CRS is technically and financially supported by the management of the parent organisation, Doaba College. The CRS is devising strategies to be self-sufficient by attracting paid partner projects with different organisations and government agencies. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio Raabta caters to a large audience which includes the student community and faculty of the parent organisation, and also the local community from different areas of Jalandhar like Sodal, Kishanpura, Santokhpua, Choggitti, Reru, Jamalpur, Kaboolpur, Rama Mandi, Dhogri, Mai Hira Gate, and Attari Bazar.

Major concerns in the Community: The major areas of concern within the community are drug addiction, unemployment, and migration. By sensitising the community about these issues, a positive change can be brought in the society. The support from government and NGOs will further facilitate the change. This platform can also be utilised to make education available to the masses in an innovative and free-to-air medium. In addition to this, the youth in the community can also be led towards a better future through career guidance.