Sarkari Yojana
Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations – Uttarakhand
About Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations – Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, part of the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand, implements the “Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations”. It encourages community radio stations to be set up and run throughout the state, with special attention to remote and disaster-prone areas.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority
Business Entity
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations - Uttarakhand, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Community radio centres planned for parts of the district without coverage from current community radio stations, and those in remote and disaster-prone areas, will get priority.
The organisation applying needs a minimum of three…
The organisation applying needs a minimum of three years of experience working in Uttarakhand.
Only new community radio centres can receive support…
Only new community radio centres can receive support under this scheme.
A valid licence from the Ministry of Information…
A valid licence from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, to run a community radio centre is also required.
Benefits Provided
Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations - Uttarakhand provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scheme offers:
A setup grant for new community radio stations…
A setup grant for new community radio stations of up to ₹20 lakh, or the real cost of establishing the station if that is less.
Support for running costs of ₹4 lakh per…
Support for running costs of ₹4 lakh per year, for three years, to new community radio stations.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Documents must be furnished as directed by the…
Documents must be furnished as directed by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority in order to claim benefits under this scheme.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations - Uttarakhand through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
The State Disaster Management Authority publishes advertisements asking interested organisations to send proposals for community radio stations.
The first installment is 50% of the sanctioned amount, and the other 50% is paid once a utilization certificate is submitted.
Organisations planning a new community radio station must send their application and all required documents to the office of the Secretary, State Disaster Management Authority.
Proposals for new community radio stations can be submitted at any point in the financial year.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.