The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organising a regional Community Radio Sammelan (South) on 13th and 14th February 2024 at Anna University Chennai celebrating 20 years of Community Radio in India.
About Community Radio
- The journey of Community Radio in India, started in the year 2002, when the Government of India approved a Policy for the grant of licenses for setting up of Community Radio Stations to well established educational institutions.
- The first Community Radio Station was inaugurated by Shri. L.K Advani on 1st February 2004.
- Community Radio is an important third tier in Radio Broadcasting, distinct from Public Service Radio broadcasting and Commercial Radio.
- Community Radio Stations (CRSs) are low power Radio Stations, which are meant to be set-up and operated by local communities.
- In December 2002, the Government of India approved a policy for the grant of license, for setting up of Community Radio Stations, to well established educational institutions.
- The Policy Guidelines were amended, in 2006, permitting community-based organizations such as ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Registered Societies; Public charitable Trusts etc. to own and operate Community Radio Stations, for allowing greater participation on issues relating to development & social change.
- In respect of Community Radio Sector, the Ministry of Information grants permission to eligible organization for setting up of Community Radios.
