Sarkari Yojana
Supporting Community Radio Movement in India
About Supporting Community Radio Movement in India
The “Supporting Community Radio Movement in India” scheme works to strengthen both new and existing Community Radio Stations (CRS) nationwide, providing resources, technology and capacity-building support to improve community broadcasting, particularly in rural, remote, coastal, disaster-prone, North-Eastern and aspirational areas. It also runs workshops and training to raise awareness and encourage more organisations to set up CRS, with the broader aim of driving socio-economic and cultural development by giving local communities a platform to share information and voice their concerns.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting
01 Apr 2021
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Supporting Community Radio Movement in India, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
An organisation wishing to operate a Community Radio…
An organisation wishing to operate a Community Radio Station (CRS) must satisfy and adhere to the following principles:
It must be explicitly constituted as a 'non-profit'…
It must be explicitly constituted as a 'non-profit' organisation with a proven track record of at least three years serving the local community;
The CRS it operates must be designed to…
The CRS it operates must be designed to serve a specific, well-defined local community;
Its ownership and management structure must reflect the…
Its ownership and management structure must reflect the community the CRS aims to serve;
Its broadcast programmes must address the community's educational,…
Its broadcast programmes must address the community's educational, developmental, social and cultural needs;
It must be a legal entity, i.e
It must be a legal entity, i.e. registered under the Societies Registration Act or another relevant act;
NGOs, registered societies and Public Charitable Trusts must…
NGOs, registered societies and Public Charitable Trusts must be registered on NITI Aayog's NGO Darpan portal and provide their Unique ID with the application.
Benefits Provided
Supporting Community Radio Movement in India provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Grant Support For Community Radio Stations
Grant Support For Community Radio Stations: Financial assistance to set up new Community Radio Stations (CRSs), renew or replace equipment at existing CRSs, and cover emergency support needs.
Capacity Building And Awareness Programmes: Regular webinars offering training and awareness sessions for operational CRSs and Letter of Intent (LOI) holders.
Regional Sammelans: Regional-level meetings and interaction programmes that foster coordination and knowledge-sharing among Community Radio Stations.
Publication Of CRS Compendium: An annual compendium documenting CRS information and achievements.
National Community Radio Awards: Awards recognising outstanding performance and innovative CRS initiatives.
Studies And Research Activities: Studies assessing the reach, impact and effectiveness of Community Radio Stations.
Support For Content Creation: Assistance in developing quality, community-focused radio content.
Capacity Building Through IIMC: Training and skill development via the Community Media Empowerment Centre at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC).
Online Portal And Content Sharing Platform: An online platform enabling information sharing, resource access, and content exchange among Community Radio Stations.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A copy of the registration certificate (if issued…
A copy of the registration certificate (if issued in a language other than Hindi/English, a Hindi/English translation must also be provided).
A copy of the memorandum of association/bye-laws, etc
A copy of the memorandum of association/bye-laws, etc. (with a Hindi/English translation, if issued in another language).
Complete balance sheets with the auditor's report for…
Complete balance sheets with the auditor's report for the previous 3 years.
A map of the service area
A map of the service area.
A profile of the organisation
A profile of the organisation.
A profile of the community residing within a…
A profile of the community residing within a 10 km radius of the CRS location.
The geo-coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the antenna's…
The geo-coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the antenna's proposed location.
Details of all the organisation's Governing Body members,…
Details of all the organisation's Governing Body members, in the prescribed format.
A processing fee of Rs
A processing fee of Rs. 2500/-.
2021-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Supporting Community Radio Movement in India through the online application process outlined below.
On the Broadcast Seva website, click or hover…
On the Broadcast Seva website, click or hover over the 'Sign In' button in the top right corner.
Hovering over or clicking the 'Log in' button…
Hovering over or clicking the 'Log in' button displays two options in a list. Use the down arrow key (PgDn) to highlight 'Applicant Log In' and click it.
The Applicant Log In screen appears; click 'Sign…
The Applicant Log In screen appears; click 'Sign Up'.
After clicking 'Sign Up', click the downward arrow…
After clicking 'Sign Up', click the downward arrow on the right to view the list of user types.
Select the 'User Type' from the list using…
Select the 'User Type' from the list using the up/down arrow keys and Enter, or by clicking on it.
Enter the user's name and click 'Next' to…
Enter the user's name and click 'Next' to proceed with registration. User Manual: Click here.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
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
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.