Radio Campus @ 90.4 FM

Contact Person: Mr. Patel Pareshkumar Bipinbhai

Broadcasting Language: Local languages

Genesis: Radio Campus was established in 2004 by Sardar Patel University, and it is the first community radio station in the state of Gujarat. The tagline of Radio Campus is ‘My View, My Voice, My Campus’. Radio Campus focuses on the fundamental principle of community radio stations, which is to involve, engage and support the communities that they serve. The CRS aims for the welfare of its student community as well as the local communities in its vicinity.

Thematic Focus: Being part of an educational institution, the primary focus of Radio Campus rests on education. The CRS also delves into language and culture, health and hygiene, and environmental concerns. The CRS works to bridge socio-economic gaps and to foster an inclusive attitude in the community. Radio Campus is committed to being a key partner in the holistic development of the local communities.

Sustainable Development Goals: Radio Campus has programmes designed to focus on most of the SDGs with a primary focus on the following: 

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Primetime Programmes: The primetime programmes of Radio campus can be categorised into community-centric and student-centric programmes, developed in the form of panel discussions, live phone-in programmes, musicals, and talks. The programmes also include the ones created by students. 

The student-centric programmes are based on disseminating information related to admissions, examination, career guidance, and other academic matters. The community-centric programmes include folks songs, celebration of cultural festivals, and programmes related to spirituality, health, environment, and agriculture. The programmes also feature local talents. 

Innovations in format or any other way: Radio Campus provides an in-house training for students to get hands-on experience of recording and producing programmes. Radio Campus  also provides a part-time certificate programme ‘Radio Announcer and Art of Presentation’ for both students and local community members. 

The CRS designed a special programme during the Lumpy virus outbreak in Gujarat in 2022, and was appreciated for its effort by the community and government agencies. 

Core Team: There are seven members who form the core team of Radio Campus. Three of them form the Technical Committee, and the other four form the Programme Production Committee. 

The CRS is supported by a dynamic team of student volunteers who are directly involved in the operations of the CRS. 

Major Projects Undertaken: Radio Campus actively volunteers for initiatives, especially during times of crises and calamities, in association with local civic and administrative bodies. The CRS was a part of many initiatives during the COVD-19 pandemic in collaboration with other organisations. The CRS was part of the International Day of Yoga in 2021 and 2022, in association with the Ministry of Ayush and CEMCA.

Sustainable Strategies: Radio Campus is financially supported by the parent organisation, Sardar Patel University. It also manages to generate revenue through externally funded collaborations. 

Number of listeners and Potential Outreach: Radio Campus broadcasts its programmes in an area with a population of nearly two lakh people. 

The CRS is also expanding its listener base through its mobile application. 

Major concerns in the Community: Need for adequate disaster management systems and mechanisms to control outbreak of different diseases can significantly help the community during crises. The area also needs improvement in healthcare and educational facilities, that too costs affordable for the marginalised sections of the society.