Antarvani CRS @ 90.8 FM

Contact Person: Dr. Shivrajshastri Herur

Broadcasting Language: Kannada

Genesis: Antarvani CRS is the first and the only community radio station in the Kalyana Karnataka region, and it was launched in December 2008. The CRS was established with the mission to serve the local community, be a source of entertainment, and also serve as a platform for the community to voice their concerns. The CRS has relentlessly made efforts to ensure the well-being of the target community and has been able to drive a positive change in their lives.  

Thematic Focus: The primary focus areas of Antarvani CRS are health, women empowerment, and culture. The CRS produces programmes based on these themes and strives for the welfare of the community. The CRS aims to preserve and celebrate the local culture and its traditions by encouraging performances from community members, who narrate the local folklore or sing folk songs. 

Sustainable Development Goals: Antarvani CRS focuses on the following SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Primetime Programmes: The broadcast of the CRS starts with the morning prayer programme Harane Sathyavu Satheve Haranu, which means truth is god and god is truth. This programme is followed by the devotional programme Sharanabasaveshwar Suprabath. The CRS broadcasts health-based programmes that feature doctors who discuss different health concerns, their remedies and treatments. Programmes based on the local culture feature the local folklore and folk songs. The CRS also produces different programmes on agriculture, and the environment. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Along with conventional narrowcasting, Antarvani CRS also narrowcasts its programmes in order to reach out to the community members in the remote areas and also the ones who might not be following the radio programmes. This process also helps the CRS to understand the problems of the community from close quarters and design interventions that cater to the needs of the community members. 

The CRS is also active on various social media platforms where it shares updates regarding the programmes and initiatives. 

Core Team: Antarvani CRS operates with a small and dedicated team constituted by four members. The administrative committee of the CRS includes the President, Chairperson, Secretary, and the Station Director. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Antarvani CRS was a part of the Water Conservation and Sanitation Awareness programme in association with the Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Department of the Karnataka State Government. In addition to this, the CRS has been a part of several other collaborative ventures while simultaneously working on its internal projects. 

Sustainable Strategies: Antarvani CRS aspires to be a self-sustaining entity. The CRS has several plans in place to achieve this target, like forging partnerships with government agencies and leading organisations, and securing CSR funds, as well as grants from charitable and philanthropic enterprises/individuals.

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Being the only community radio in a region with a relatively high population, Antarvani CRS has a strong outreach potential. The active listener base is yet to be determined precisely.  

Major concerns in the Community:  Improving the educational and healthcare infrastructure can substantially help the community. More employment opportunities and better incomes will further propel their journey towards being a developed community.