Second prize in the Sustainability Model Award
Alfaz-e-Mewat, S.M. Sehgal Foundation, Mewat, NUH, Haryaya
Community radio Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 was established in 2012 and reaching out to population of more than 2 lakh covering 220 villages in district Nuh, Haryana. The station broadcast 13 hours of daily programmes.
Over the years, the Station has been able to produce 630 programmes. On financial sustainability front, the Station is able to mobilize funds from external partner agencies and local advertisements as well as through DAVP. Most of the staff members of the radio station are recruited from local community. The Station is technically well equipped and staff members are trained to handle any technical issues that may emerge during broadcast. On content sustainability part, the Station has d e v e l o p e d a feedback mechanism from the community through which programmes are being prepared.
The station has been supportive of the activities of local administration especially in times of emergency. Special efforts and campaigns were made by the Station to spread Covid awareness programmes.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1731503
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