Archive · 30 May 2025
Arunachal Pradesh to Set Up Community Radio Stations Across Districts
The government of Arunachal Pradesh is setting up community radio stations in every district.
These stations are for two-way communication to share news and get feedback from people.
The aim is to help the government share its plans and to promote the local culture and economy.
The stations will be run by non-profit groups so people can trust them.
A big part of what is broadcast will be local news and information and include local discussions.
Arunachal Pradesh government plans to establish community radio stations (CRSs) in all districts.
The initiative aims to improve grassroots communication and disseminate government policies effectively.
The CRSs will adopt a two-way communication model to value outreach and feedback.
Non-profit entities will operate the CRSs to ensure credibility and public trust.
At least 50% of broadcast content must be localized, featuring official information and community discussions.
- Who
- The Arunachal Pradesh government, led by Information and Public Relations Secretary Nyali Ete.
- What
- The Arunachal Pradesh government is establishing community radio stations (CRSs) in all districts.
- When
- Discussions happened on Friday via video conference.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To improve grassroots communication, disseminate government policies and promote socio-economic and cultural development.
- Project
- Community radio stations
- Location
- All districts
- Goals
- Improve communication, policy dissemination, socio-economic development
- Operators
- Non-profit entities
- Local Content Requirement
- 50%