Radio Garhvani @ 90.8 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Manish Bhatt (Editor-in-Chief)

Broadcasting Language: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and English

Genesis: With a mission to uplift and empower the local community, Radio Garhvani serves as a powerful platform for expression and connection. The station brings together a diverse range of music genres, informative programs, and engaging talk shows that cater to the interests and needs of its listeners. From promoting local talent and cultural heritage to addressing social issues and raising awareness among the community for agriculture and various career opportunities. Radio Garhvani strives to create a positive impact and foster a sense of unity among the resident community. It is a beacon of information, entertainment, and  inspiration for the rural and suburbs people  of Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand 

Thematic Focus: The primary focus of the CRS is to preserve the community and  culture through radio programmes and change the people’s  views about agriculture, disaster management, innovative education,  health awareness, skill development of youth, women empowerment, and all information related to government schemes. The CRS also strives to provide a platform  to hidden  talents and personalities as well.

Sustainable Development Goals: focuses its work on the following SDGs:

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 13: Climate Action

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programmes of Radio Garhvani includes KrishiVani, Health Bulletin, NCERT programmes/CIET, Learn-and-Earn, Successful Personalities(Shakhsiyat), and  Zile ke Samachaar. The CRS runs programmes of Innovative Agriculture, Disaster Management, Skills Development, and public  awareness. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio Garhvani tries to reach out to the grassroot levels of the community through its narrowcasting efforts. This helps the CRS identify the basic problems within the community and design programmes/interventions to address the same. 

Core Team: The core team of Radio Garhvani includes seven members. The CRS is also supported by four CRMC members. These individuals together ensure the smooth functioning of the CRS and contribute in all stages of programme production. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Radio Garhvani has been a part of several major projects in the region. The key partners include Agricultural Department (Uttarakhand), District Information Office (Pauri Garhwal), Disaster Department (Uttarakhand), DIPR (Uttarakhand), CEMCA, CRA, SMART, UNICEF, and Ideosync. 

Sustainable Strategies: Radio Garhvani is financially and technically supported by its parent organisation, Jagriti Garhwal Janjagaran Sanstha. The CRS also generates revenue through its externally funded projects. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: The number of listeners and the outreach potential of Radio Garhvani has not yet been ascertained. It can only be done after a thorough survey and research in the community. 

Major concerns in the Community: Lack of basic facilities and infrastructure affect the community. Education and healthcare facilities need to be improved, and the community members should also be sensitised about environmental concerns. Skill development should be promoted and employment opportunities should be created to stabilise the community economically.