Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Mumbai College's Community Radio Provides Hands-On Learning
Imagine a college in Mumbai that has its own radio station!
This station, called Acharya 90 FM, is run by the college and gives students a chance to learn how real radio works.
Students learn by creating content, handling marketing, and more.
The radio station broadcasts music, interviews, and educational content.
It started broadcasting for part of the day but now broadcasts 24/7.
The goal is to help the local community and give students real-world experience.
It's like a classroom that reaches everyone!
NG Acharya and GK Marathe College in Mumbai runs a community radio station, Acharya 90 FM.
The radio station provides students with hands-on experience in radio broadcasting.
Acharya 90 FM broadcasts in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
Content includes music, interviews, career guidance, and academic sessions.
The radio station was launched in 2022, after permission was granted following an application in 2016.
- Who
- NG Acharya and GK Marathe College and Chembur Trombay Education Society
- What
- A community radio station (Acharya 90 FM) run by a Mumbai college, offering students hands-on experience in radio broadcasting.
- When
- Launched in 2022, with the application for permission submitted in 2016.
- Where
- Mumbai, India (Chembur)
- Why
- To provide hands-on learning opportunities in radio broadcasting and serve the local community with academic, career-related, and entertainment content.
- Radio Name
- Acharya 90 FM
- Launch Year
- 2022
- Location
- Mumbai (Chembur)
- Languages
- Marathi, Hindi, English
- Parent Body
- Chembur Trombay Education Society
- College
- NG Acharya and GK Marathe College