Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Goa’s First Community Radio Station Launches Career Mapping Initiative
Goa has opened its first community radio station, called Radio Mandovi.
It is located in Moira and will start broadcasting on Sunday.
The station wants local people to share their ideas and voices.
It will also help spread education and useful information.
The PACT Foundation started the station.
The foundation also introduced a programme called Goa Futures Ready.
This programme will help students understand which careers may suit them.
Bhumi Pednekar said every child should have the chance to learn and follow their dreams.
Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM, Goa’s first community radio station, was launched in Moira on Saturday.
The station, founded by Dr Ashwin Fernandes under the PACT Foundation, is scheduled to begin broadcasting on Sunday.
Its stated aim is to give local communities a platform and expand access to education and information.
The PACT Foundation also launched Goa Futures Ready, using psychometric assessments and career mapping for high school students.
Actor Bhumi Pednekar called for broader educational opportunities, including careers in sports, film and science, especially for disadvantaged children.
- Who
- The PACT Foundation, founded by Dr Ashwin Fernandes, launched Radio Mandovi; actor Bhumi Pednekar attended the event.
- What
- Goa’s first community radio station, Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM, was launched alongside the Goa Futures Ready career-mapping initiative.
- When
- The station was officially launched on Saturday and is scheduled to begin broadcasting on Sunday; the event also marked the PACT Foundation’s third Foundation Day.
- Where
- Moira, Goa.
- Why
- To give local communities a voice, expand access to education and information, and help students identify suitable career paths.
- Station
- Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM
- Status
- Officially launched; broadcasting scheduled to begin Sunday
- Location
- Moira, Goa
- Founder
- Dr Ashwin Fernandes
- Organisation
- PACT Foundation
- Existing outreach
- The foundation works with more than 41 schools across five talukas in Goa
- Career programme
- Goa Futures Ready will use psychometric assessments, career mapping and preparation for the future of work