Radio MAKAUT @ 90.9 FM

Contact Person: Dr. Debdut Ghosh Thakur, Dr. Partha Pratim Lahiri

Broadcasting Language: Bengali, English and Hindi

Genesis: Radio MAKAUT was officially inaugurated on 1st March, 2023. It is the campus community radio station of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (MAKAUT, WB).The CRS was established with a vision to disseminate knowledge in the society, especially among the student community. Radio MAKAUT pledges by its vision to impart knowledge and educate the people on the emerging technologies and tools to improve their livelihood. 

Thematic Focus: Being part of an educational institution, the primary focus area of the CRS is education and knowledge dissemination. The CRS strives to empower the youth in the community through education. Health and hygiene, agriculture, environmental concerns like pollution and climate change, professional development and economic growth, and local art and  culture are among the other areas of focus of the CRS.  

Sustainable Development Goals: Radio MAKAUT caters to the community by following these SDGs:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Primetime Programmes: Swapner Uran, Connection, and Students Zone are the primetime programmes broadcast by Radio MAKAUT. Swapner Uran is a programme featuring the professors and faculty of the institution to share their knowledge and expertise to guide the youth regarding career and employment prospects. Connection focuses on discussing the latest technological developments and innovations. Students zone is a programme where students of the university come together to discuss different topics related to different fields and address contemporary concerns. It also includes activities like singing, recitals, and playing musical instruments. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio MAKAUT features students from the local schools in its programmes and gives them a chance to showcase their talents. Such activities encourage social participation at a young age, build confidence in children, and enhance their social skills. 

Core Team: Radio MAKAUT functions with a small but efficient team of five members. It includes the Programme Coordinator, Programme Manager, broadcasting consultant, sound engineer, and voice artists. The CRS receives huge support from the faculty of the institution in the form of insights and feedback on the programmes. Their ideas also help conceptualise new programmes. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Since the CRS is still in its early stages, it is yet to be part of a larger project or initiative. Radio MAKAUT has made proposals to different organisations and agencies for collaborative projects in the future. 

 Sustainable Strategies: The CRS is financially and technically funded by its parent organisation, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal. The CRS also receives grants from MPLAD.

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio MAKAUT has a strong outreach potential and is gradually expanding its listener base.

Major concerns in the Community: More employment opportunities and sustainable livelihood options must be created for the youth in the community. This will empower the community and boost its economic growth.