Radio Rishikesh @ 90.0 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Anil Chandola (Incharge)

Broadcasting Language: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni

Genesis: Radio Rishikesh 90.0 FM was set up on 07th April 2023 under the aegis of Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha, Dhalwala, Rishikesh. The CRS was established with the vision and goal of improving the conditions of its target community holistically, with a special focus on youth. The CRS is dedicated to meeting the needs of the target community at the local level and operates in the Rishikesh city of Uttarakhand. 

Thematic Focus: The focus area of Radio Rishikesh includes education, health and nutrition, agriculture, spirituality, disaster relief and tourism, etc. The CRS aims to touch upon every aspect of its target community by concentrating on multiple thematic areas and therefore designs its intervention strategies with immense deliberation and planning

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

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 13: Climate Action

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programmes includes Bhajan Mala, a musical program that airs devotional songs every morning as Rishikesh is a holy pilgrimage city all over the country. The other programmes include Shaksiyat se Miliye, Karamveer, Gaon Humare, School Humare, Youth Junction, Community Connect, Bachpan ki Baatein, Suno Kahaniyan, etc.

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio Rishikesh actively engages with its community through broadcasting different infotainment programmes. The CRS reaches out to the grassroot level of its community for their holistic development. The CRS reaches out to various sections of the society through its parent organization and through partnerships with other regional groups. The CRS shares its content on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Website etc.

Core Team: Six members form the core team of Radio Rishikesh. There are six CRMC members who support the CRS. These members together essay different roles at the CRS to ensure its smooth operation and cater to the needs of the community. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Radio Rishikesh has been a part of several projects with eminent government departments and private bodies which include KVK Washim, District Information Office, Health Department (Risod), College of Agriculture (Risod), Department of Agriculture (Govt of Maharashtra), SMART, UNICEF, CRA, and Ideosync Media Combine.

The CRS was part of the SBC3 Nutrition and Child Development project. 

Sustainable Strategies: The CRS is financially and technically supported by its parent organisation, Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio Rishikesh is a relatively new CRS in the region; it is yet to ascertain the active listenership and its outreach potential. 

Major concerns in the Community: Tehri Garhwal is an environmentally-sensitive zone and the area faces many concerns every year in the form of landslides and other environmental concerns. The community needs to be sensitised about these concerns and measures to counter such issues.