Govt Allocates Rs 500 Million To Boost Community Radio

26 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Central Government, through its ‘Supporting Community Radio Movement in India’ scheme, has allocated Rs 500 million to strengthen the community radio ecosystem across the country. The initiative aims to assist both newly established and long-operational Community Radio Stations (CRSs), ensuring their relevance to local educational, social, cultural, and developmental needs.

According to the policy published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, CRSs may be set up by not-for-profit organisations with at least three years of demonstrated community service. These stations are expected to broadcast content aligned with the specific requirements of their respective communities.

Financial support is extended for setting up, repairing, and maintaining these stations. The government also steps in during natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, or lightning damage.

Under the scheme, new CRSs become eligible for assistance after operating for three months. Stations functioning for over five years receive funding for upgrading ageing equipment. Additional support includes training workshops, webinars, stakeholder sammelans, and regional and national events to encourage knowledge-sharing among CRS operators.

To date, 540 CRSs have been sanctioned across India, including 48 in Tamil Nadu, spanning 24 districts. These stations have played a key role in disaster management, sea conservation, health, and hygiene awareness campaigns.

Over the past three financial years, a total of Rs 4 million has been disbursed to Tamil Nadu-based CRSs.

This information was shared in the Lok Sabha by Dr L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs.

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