Supporting Community Radio Movement in India
The GOI has a policy for grant of License to eligible organisations for setting up of Community Radio Stations. To support the Sector, the Scheme provides financial assistance once the Community Radio is made operational by eligible organisation. The Scheme also has components for capacity building.
About the Supporting Community Radio Movement in India Scheme
The scheme “Supporting Community Radio Movement in India” aims to strengthen new and existing Community Radio Stations (CRS) across the country. It supports CRS with resources, technology, and capacity building to improve community broadcasting services, especially in rural, remote, coastal, disaster-prone, North-Eastern, and aspirational areas. The scheme also promotes awareness through workshops and training programmes to encourage more organizations to establish CRS. It focuses on enhancing socio-economic and cultural development by giving local communities a platform to share information and voices.
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Benefits
- Grant Support For Community Radio Stations: Financial assistance for setting up new Community Radio Stations (CRSs), renewal or replacement of equipment for existing CRSs, and emergency support grants. - Capacity Building And Awareness Programmes: Training and awareness workshops for operational CRSs and Letter of Intent (LOI) holders through webinars conducted regularly. - Regional Sammelans: Organization of regional-level meetings and interaction programmes to promote coordination and knowledge sharing among Community Radio Stations. - Publication Of CRS Compendium: Preparation and publication of an annual compendium containing information and achievements of Community Radio Stations. - National Community Radio Awards: Presentation of National Community Radio Awards to recognize outstanding performance and innovative initiatives. - Studies And Research Activities: Conducting studies to assess the reach, impact, and effectiveness of Community Radio Stations. - Support For Content Creation: Assistance for developing quality and community-focused radio content. - Capacity Building Through IIMC: Training and skill development support through the Community Media Empowerment Centre at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). - Online Portal And Content Sharing Platform: Development of an online platform for information sharing, resource access, and content exchange among Community Radio Stations.
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Eligibility Criteria
- An organisation desirous of operating a Community Radio Station (CRS) must be able to satisfy and adhere to the following principles:
- It should be explicitly constituted as a ‘non-profit’ organisation and should have a proven record of at least three years of service to the local community;
- The CRS to be operated by it should be designed to serve a specific well defined local community;
- It should have an ownership and management structure that is reflective of the community that the CRS seeks to serve;
- Programmes for broadcast should be relevant to the educational, developmental, social and cultural needs of the community;
- It must be a Legal Entity i.e. it should be registered (under the registration of Societies Act or any other such act relevant to the purpose);
- NGOs, registered societies and Public Charitable Trusts shall be registered on NITI Aayog&#39;s NGO Darpan portal and the applicant shall provide its Unique ID along with the application.
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How to Apply for Supporting Community Radio Movement in India
Application mode: Online
Step 1: On Broadcast Seva website, click or hover to 'Sign In' button on top right.
Step 2: On hovering to or clicking &#39;Log in&#39; button, two options in a list are displayed. Press down arrow key (PgDn) to select &#39;Applicant Log In&#39; as highlighted below and click &#39;Applicant Log In&#39;.
Step 3: Applicant Log In screen as under is displayed. Click &#39;Sign Up&#39;.
Step 4: Click on &#39;Sign Up&#39; button, then click on downward arrow on right to view the list of user types.
Step 5: Select &#39;User Type&#39; from within the list of user types by using up/down arrow keys and enter key or clicking the user type.
Step 6: Provide name of the user and click &#39;Next&#39; button to proceed with registration.
> User Manual: Click here.pdf).
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Exclusions
It is not a generic Scheme. It is meant for only those organisations to whom the permission/ License. for running CRS has been granted by the Government of India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Supporting Community Radio Movement in India scheme?
The scheme “Supporting Community Radio Movement in India” aims to strengthen new and existing Community Radio Stations (CRS) across the country. It supports CRS with resources, technology, and capacity building to improve community broadcasting services, especially in rural, rem…
Who is eligible for Supporting Community Radio Movement in India?
An organisation desirous of operating a Community Radio Station (CRS) must be able to satisfy and adhere to the following principles: It should be explicitly constituted as a ‘non-profit’ organisation and should have a proven record of at least three years of service to the local community; The CRS…
What benefits does Supporting Community Radio Movement in India provide?
Grant Support For Community Radio Stations: Financial assistance for setting up new Community Radio Stations (CRSs), renewal or replacement of equipment for existing CRSs, and emergency support grants. - Capacity Building And Awareness Programmes: Training and awareness workshops for operational CR…
How can I apply for Supporting Community Radio Movement in India?
Step 1: On Broadcast Seva website, click or hover to &39;Sign In&39; button on top right. Step 2: On hovering to or clicking &39;Log in&39; button, two options in a list are displayed. Press down arrow key (PgDn) to select &39;Applicant Log In&39; as highlighted below and click &…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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