Janvani @ 90. 8 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Nirmal Raj K. 

Broadcasting Language: Hindi, English, Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit

Genesis: Janvani FM Community Radio Station started its broadcast operations on 2nd October 2012.  The CRS was established with the support of theNGO named Academic and Technical Education Development Society (ATEDS). The CRS works with a vision to contribute to the overall development of the community through its initiatives. Uplifting and improving the lives of the fishermen community, empowering women, promoting the education of children, and providing health guidance to the rural community are some of the ways in which the CRS actively contributes to the society. The CRS maintains a strong relationship with the community and develops programmes to inform, educate and empower them. 

Thematic Focus: Janvani FM focuses on rural development and concentrates on areas that are critical to improving the lives of the rural community. These specific areas include health, hygiene and nutrition, education, employment, women empowerment, supporting entrepreneurial ventures and small enterprises, promoting sustainable livelihoods, etc. The CRS aims to build a rural community that is economically independent, socially aware, healthy and educated.  

Sustainable Development Goals: 

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 13: Climate Action

SDG 14: Life Below Water

Primetime Programmes: Mozhi Muthukal, Dina Vruthantham, Kunkuma Cheppu, Tamil Vani, Loka Vruthantham, Kuttikhatha, Rajanigandhi Special Edition, Uchappattu, and SMS Aashamsa Gaanangal are the primetime programmes that are broadcast by Janvani FM. These programmes are mostly designed to be infotainment sources for the community members which address the prevalent issues and concerns and provide valuable information in an entertaining manner. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Janvani FM encourages the formation of radio clubs in schools, SHGs, NGOs, youth clubs, colleges and libraries which help preserve the  culture and local traditions among the youth. This practice engages the community and boosts community participation in different initiatives. The CRS is committed to developing programmes that cater to the educational, developmental, social, and cultural needs of the community. The CRS is also active on all major social media platforms where it regularly shares updates and also helps verify fake news and trends on social media.

Core Team: Radio Janvani has a large and efficient team that is constituted by the Station Director, Assistant Director, Programme Coordinator, Assistant Administrative Director, and other support staff. The core members of the team curate the content for programmes, and are also responsible for the package and delivery. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Janvani FM has been an active contributor to several national and regional initiatives. The key partners of CRS include CEMCA, UNESCO, UNICEF, CRA, SMART, FCRS, CIET, and Factshala, with whom the CRS has collaborated on community-specific initiatives. 

Sustainable Strategies: Janvani FM is financially supported by its parent organisation, Academic and Technical Education Development Society (ATEDS). The CRS is also able to generate revenue through externally funded projects and advertisements with different agencies, both government and private. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The CRS cover regions in the districts of Kannur and Kozhikode in Kerala, and also the union territorial region of Mahe. Almost five lakh people within the broadcast range, and the CRS has an active listener base of 75,000 listeners.  

Major concerns in the Community: The community members in the rural areas, especially the fishermen, struggle with livelihood issues and low incomes. They are also prone to natural calamities. The CRS supports them by passing crucial information about weather and welfare schemes.