ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Community Radio Station

TRANSFORMING LIVES

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Community Radio Station

Annual Report 2015 RADIO MADHUBAN IS CHANGING LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF TRIBAL FAMILIES. SEE OUR JOURNEY OF IMPACT THIS YEAR.

Cover Photo: Young women and their children in Mahikheda village recording a community song for Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM.

Inside Photo: RJ Vinod teaching a poem to a group of kids during a visit to Ambaveri village for organizing a community outreach program.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION BROADCASTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Blessings Mera Gaon Mera Aanchal Village Outreach Programs Welcome Note Aashiyana Radio Madhuban Community Society Executive Summary Udaan Community Development Projects Foreword Vande Matram Live From Community Messages Aapka Swasthya Aapke Haath Community Speaks Youth Junction New Shows

THE YEAR IN REVIEW RM GOES BEYOND WHAT MAKES US STRONG Production Report Awards Annual Celebrations 2014 Fact File Our Associatons Team Radio Madhuban Highlights Trainings Radio Jockeys Guests in Studio Participations Interns Snapshots People in Spotlight

OUR WELL WISHERS

Annual Report 2015 About Us

Who we are? Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM is India’s first value- based community radio station licensed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, and run by the Brahma Kumaris for the Abu community in Rajasthan.

What we do? We broadcast value-based on-air shows 24x7 on a variety of themes, organize village outreach programs and carry out community development projects to achieve our mission of sustainable inclusive growth.

What is our vision? We envision maximizing community participation in the functioning of the radio station. It is a dream to take radio into every household of the region and let people extract utmost benefit by enabling them to share information, stories, experiences that can lead to their development as creative contributors to society.

What is our aim? Our mission is to serve society and mainstream the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the local community by informing, educating and awakening them for their social, psychological and physical well-being.

Where are we located? We are located in Shantivan complex at the Brahma Kumaris headquarter in Abu, Rajasthan. We have 1 Production Studio, 2 Recording Studios, 1 On-Air Studio and 1 Editing Room at Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FM INTRODUCTION Blessings Executive Summary Welcome Note Foreword Messages Community1 Speaks

Annual Report 2015 Blessings

With eveR-Loving inspiration from our beloved seniors

Dadi Janki Dadi Hridaya Mohini Dadi Ratanmohini

Chief Additonal Chief Joint Chief Brahma Kumaris Brahma Kumaris Brahma Kumaris “

The world today is in need of happiness and peace. Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM is doing great service by spreading smiles in

the community and awareness about the truth.

Radio is a unique medium that helps listeners to be constantly connected with positivity even while working. “ It is our duty to extend support in building a happy, peaceful society strengthened by the fabric of love and honesty.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Executive Summary

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM was started with an aim to serve sessions and conferences in Delhi, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, the local people and help in sustainable development of the Haryana, Gujarat and Jamshedpur this year. Several community. Through various value based on-air shows, village volunteers from Abu community have joined us and taken on outreach programs and community development projects, important responsibilities like editing, recording, community the team has been successful in achieving this objective. The research and show production. The Radio Madhuban team radio has established itself as a prime center for information is a group of 36 volunteers with different skills and capabilities and communication in the region by connecting more than that are being effectively used in community service. Five 1 lakh people from villages in Abu region. new shows have been started in 2015 with an objective to spread awareness about community radio. The associations with the Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity and the Department of Information and Public The team has created history by producing and Relations, Rajasthan, have been some great milestones for broadcasting the first ever account of development and Radio Madhuban. The projects carried out with dedication evolution of Abu Road and nearby villages. Radio also and earnest efforts, in association with United Nations fulfilled its responsibility as a medium of mass communication Democracy Fund (UNDEF), United Nations Innovative Working by acting as a vital center of information during the times of Group (UNIWG), REACH and Kisan Sanchar have resulted disastrous rains in Abu in July-August. in significant development in the local community. Radio Madhuban has worked in areas of governance, democracy, Radio Madhuban has been constantly trying to strengthen health & hygiene, family values, tribal rights and organic and channelize its efforts to help in holistic development of the farming this year. community. In this regard, the entire Radio Madhuban team of volunteers has been focusing their energies to truly help Over the past five years, the team has grown in both number the local people in more than one way, to understand their and experience through training and participation in various problems and involve them in the solutions. regional and national workshops. The team has attended

BK Ramesh N Shah Additional Secretary,Brahma Kumaris Secretary, Radio Madhuban Community Society

Annual Report 2015 5 Welcome Note

Congratulations and loving greetings to the entire team of With your generous support, Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Radio Madhuban for their crowning success in community celebrated a landmark year in 2015, helping communities service. around Abu build better futures together. We saw progress in areas of governance, democracy, health & hygiene, The popularity of Radio Madhuban is evident from the family values and tribal rights - all cornerstones of the thriving response of the listeners who enjoy all the programs and find community of Abu. them very useful for upkeep of their positive consciousness and family values. Radio Madhuban has been educating Radio Madhuban has established several collaborations people in Abu and has also connected several national and associations with a variety of national and international and international dignitaries to the local community. This organizations to bring about a momentous change in the introduces the community to a variety of views and ideas lives of people. As you will see in the stories that follow, and offers them a chance to engage in discussions with the Radio works with diverse communities to address their people from different backgrounds. challenges and create partnerships that contribute to better quality of life. The team work is so inspiring and presents a great example of cooperation based on spiritual love and respect for each On behalf of everyone at Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM, other. The creativity of the entire team is praiseworthy as they thank you for your interest in our journey of community have been organizing different programs and projects with development. Your support is invaluable as we aim to refreshing details, while also winning different awards for their improve and grow our services for the community. innovation and service towards the community. We thank you for what we have been able to accomplish. May the team members of Radio Madhuban continue to We have much more to do. We are stronger together. We serve society with newness based on their own healthy, look forward to hearing from you. happy lives!

BK Nirwair BK Karunakar Shetty Secretary-General Director Brahma Kumaris Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Foreword

I congratulate Radio Madhuban on completing five years of Through their events – “Sakhi Swasthaya”, ‘Naritv Darshan’ broadcasting as a community radio station based in Shantivan, and radio features on girl child education, the station is Abu Road, Rajasthan. strengthening the ground level efforts to enhance the status of women in the community. Radio Madhuban, through its various community engagement initiatives and radio programmes has, over these years, It is commendable that Radio Madhuban is involved with dedicated itself to fulfilling its stated mission to mainstream the national as well as international community radio networks in marginalized and under-privileged sections within the local dynamic ways. They also participate meaningfully in all capacity community and strengthen their social, psychological and building activities by MIB and various other organizations leading physical well-being. to shared learning with community radio stations in India.

For me, the major strength of Radio Madhuban is the effort that I wish Radio Madhuban all the best in their enthusiastic the team makes to enhance community participation in all the endeavour to immerse themselves deeply in civic engagement various stages of the functioning of the station, through their work and promote the use of radio for peace building and community outreach endeavours. They pro-actively engage values-based living. with issues such as child-marriages, environmental degradation, plight of rag pickers, superstitions etc. and create public as well as studio discussions around these themes by involving members from the community. The station is also becoming an active hub for showcasing the vibrant customs and cultural traditions of the ethnic communities in Abu Road.

It is my pleasure to make a special mention that empowerment of women is a primary area of focus for Radio Madhuban.

Dr Kanchan K Malik Associate Professor, Department of Communication Faculty Fellow, UNESCO Chair on Community Media University of Hyderabad

Annual Report 2015 7 Messages

Information is crucial for every community and radio is a It gives us immense pleasure to know that Radio Madhuban medium of public communication that reaches millions of 90.4 FM is completing five glorious years of community people. Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM has served as a pivotal service. This annual report, that provides details about its media center for spreading information and awareness yearly activities, is a great step and this tradition should about several important matters like road safety, health and continue. hygiene, education and women and youth empowerment among the Abu community. Its on-air programs about yogic Over the years, Radio Madhuban has created a bond with farming have especially impacted the farmer community in the local community that is highly commendable. This has the region, enlightening them about sustainable agriculture. been successful only because of its large listener community, The campaigns for fighting child marriage and addiction are its well-wishers and its dedicated team that works tirelessly to also noteworthy and have created significant impact. bring about a positive change.

Over these years, Radio Madhuban has gained a huge fan The fact that despite its limited range Radio Madhuban following due to its dedicated efforts and innovative village has created a variety of entertaining, cultural and value- outreach programs organized on a variety of occasions. based shows that have been successful in connecting the Working to uplift the local traditions and culture, it has community with the Radio is a testimony to its popularity. I provided a platform to several young and old artistes to wish Radio Madhuban all the very best. showcase their talent.

The team has succeeded in building a fabric of trust and cooperation with the local community which is essential for sustenance of any community radio. I congratulate Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM on completing five years of operation in Abu and wish the entire team a very best for their services and future endeavors.

Anil Gupta Rajiv Ranjan Nag Director Member Directorate of Information Press Council of India and Public Relations New Delhi Rajasthan

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Giving to the nation a well-documented constitution, On behalf of Ideosync Media Combine, it gives me great developing imposing edifice of institutions and running pleasure to hear that Radio Madhuban has completed 5 elected successive governments are sine qua none for a years of broadcasting as a community radio station. functional democracy. But it is just a part of the real sublime We are delighted that during this period your station has intent. If a substantial section of the society remains illiterate, lived up to the philosophy and higher purpose of community practices unscientific, irrational, and above all, immoral radio by being service oriented, community interactive, and customs, the goal of democracy remains unfulfilled and it reflective of local identities and priorities in Abu region. needs to invigorate itself. Ideosync has had the pleasure of interacting with your Radio Madhuban has been doing a great service to this station team and visiting your station during this year; and of cause of democracy by helping the tribal community, which having your station participate in our ongoing community has suffered traditional neglect, nay, perpetual exploitation. radio related initiatives. Your station has also been a keen The abject condition of this segment of society has remained participant in other processes of capacity building and a major concern. assessment being conducted among CR stations across India.

In its five-years of scintillating existence, Radio Madhuban We wish Radio Madhuban a vibrant future and hope your has sought to raise the level of collective consciousness, station will use this opportunity to rededicate itself to your bring home to this hapless section a sense of and awareness community of listeners, their aspirations, their needs and their for rational approach and created an informal interface growth. We also hope Radio Madhuban continues to be at with modern world including the apparatuses of the welfare the forefront of the CR movement in this country by taking the State. Even the field functionaries of Radio Madhuban lead in sharing its methods and content with newer entrants have been drawn from the tribal youth so as to give them a to the sector. sense of empowerment. It is this sublime endeavour that has resulted in its paramount success.

I congratulate the team for successfully completing five years of great service and am confident that your efforts will be beacon light for others in the country to follow.

N K Singh N Ramakrishnan General Secretary, Executive Director Broadcast Editors’ Association (BEA) Ideosync Media Combine New Delhi New Delhi

Annual Report 2015 9 Dinesh Parmar, Abu Road

Radio Madhuban is a great platform for Durga, Panthwada seeking help and support. I often get upset and sad and call the studio to talk I am uneducated and wanted to to RJs who motivate me and listen to learn to read and write. After listening my problems. Radio gives me joy and to Ashiyana, my husband and son happiness. I also like listening to Career have started teaching me. I can Options show to get advice about my now write the names of all my family career. members. I have also learnt cooking and house-keeping tips from this show. Radio is like a family for us.

G S Rana, Kui Village

Radio Madhuban gives me plenty of information about everything around me, be it farming, family values, culture or patriotism. I love listening to Radio Madhuban and never miss my favorite show Salam-E-Zindagi. I like to connect with my community through Radio. Lumbaram Grasiya, Pipla

After listening to de-addiction shows on Radio, I challenged Pravin Soni, Patan myself to give up tobacco in one month. But the RJs inspired me After listening to a riddle on and I gave up tobacco in just one radio about playing cards, week. I am thrilled by RJ Vinod’s I went straight to my home energy and now engage in and explained about the ill- community service also. effects of gambling. I instantly threw the pack of cards and since then we have stopped engaging in this addiction. Shankarlal, Sada Village Our listeners from

Volunteers of Radio Madhuban visited different villages in Abu our Panchayat and celebrated Rakhi Road have benefited from with our families. They explained us the our shows and projects. meaning of this festival and shared stories about the bond of brothers and sisters. We loved the beautiful rakhis they tied on our hands. Jyoti Bai, Kyariya

I was really touched by the Child Marriage awareness shows broadcast on radio and that motivated me to provide a better future to my son. My family was forcing me to get him married at the age of 15 but I did not give in and stopped his early marriage.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Community Speaks

Asha, Ahmedabad

I love listening to Aashiyana. I have learnt cooking, house decoration and other cleaning tips from this show. I try all the recipes RJ Usha shares and my family loves the new dishes. The health tips are also useful. In fact, I also share them with my neighbors and they also benefit from this show. Mangi Lal, Goliya Phali

Radio Madhuban has motivated Kavaram Panchal, Jadol me to engage in community service and help others. The positive value- Listening to Radio Madhuban has based content shared on radio has empowered me to give up drugs and changed my life. I love listening to alcohol. I used to drink a lot earlier and Aashiyana and Mera Gaon Mera beat my wife and children. But now my Anchal on 90.4 FM. entire family listens to Radio and we enjoy our day with the shows broadcast on-air.

Sohan Lal, Kivarli

I faced a severe accident 10 years Neetu Mehra, Mt. Abu ago that made me bed ridden. But I listen to Radio Madhuban throughout While going out of town for my brother’s the day and that gives me positive wedding, I felt really bad as I would not energy and inspiration to live happily. be able to listen to Radio for three days. Radio is like my companion now. But the RJs told me that I can download It has given me confidence and the mobile app and that helped me motivation to face the challenges of listen to all the shows even in Beawar. I life with a smile. have sold my television and all my family members listen to radio in full volume so that others can also listen. We love Radio Madhuban.

Ramlal, Paba Village

Due to heavy rains, all roads and walk ways in the villages were destroyed. Despite this, RJ Vinod visited our village on his cycle to share information about the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. We did not know about this earlier but now we want Radio team to celebrate this day every year.

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Annual Report 2015 11 Radio Madhuban is empowering tribal women through its development projects and shows about human rights, health and family values.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM THE YEAR IN REVIEW Production Report Fact File 2015 Highlights Guests in Studio Snapshots2

Annual Report 2015 Production Report

HUMAN VALUES & MORALS CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

4612 1020 31899 2117

22769 Min. Recorded / Live Recorded / Live Suprabhat, 1094 Min. Khushi ke Nagme, 29520 Min. Total Production Total Production Rhythm of Life, 312 Min. Tarane Naye Purane, 558 Min. 5632 Min. 34016 Min. Spotlight Values, 2163 Min. Sangeet Ki Duniya, 665 Min.

Production in Local Language Amrutdhara, 2063 Min. Mehfil, 568 Min. Panditayin, 2373 Min. Aapki baat Vivek ke sath, 332 Min.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT YOUTH LEADERSHIP

8888 2880 4958 5059

Recorded / Live Recorded / Live Aashiyana, 9941 Min. Youth Junction, 5182 Min. Total Production Total Production Vande Mataram, 1827 Min. Jiyo Zindagi, 4563 Min. 11768 Min. 10017 Min. Career Options, 272 Min.

118377 Min. EDUCATION & INFORMATION SOCIETY & DEVELOPMENT Production in Hindi

58680 8147 3420 9466 Recorded / Live Recorded / Live Pathami Sanskrutam, 519 Min. Goodnight with Dadi Maa, 1466 Min. Total Production Udaan, 6660 Min. Total Production Salam-e-Zindagi, 1360 Min. 68146 Min. Jankari Express, 277 Min. 11567 Mins Samay Ki Maang, 62 Min. Nayi Kiran, 46440 Min. Opno Samaj, 495 Min. Good morning Abu, 12240 Min. Kanun Ki Baat, 297 Min. Udaan Kids Special, 774 Min. Mera Gaon Mera Aanchal, 4767 Min. Pathshala, 1236 Min. Hamara Abu, 240 Min. Aapka Swasthya Aapke Haath 2880 Min. Recorded

LIVE 38556 57058 45023 67970

2012 2013 2014 2015

14104 79058 120603 73176

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Fact File 2015

19 LIVE Events Covered 3 Awards 12 Outreach Programs 10 Community Projects 31 On-Air Shows 5 New Shows 19 RJs 2 Interns & 12 Trainees

120 Guests in Studio 5360 Phone calls 1742 Hrs. spent in Community 32850 sms

2352 Hrs. of Production

2410 Children 1785 Women Participated Participated

5 MoUs Signed 4 Trainings 5 Participations

AnnualAnnual Report 2015 Highlights FEB

• World Radio Day at Govt. High School, Manpur JAN • Maha Shivratri Fair, Krishi Mandi, Abu Road • Attended FREE/DEM Training • 4th Annual Celebrations • Republic Day Celebrations • Man ki Baat-Prime MAR Minister Modi LIVE • TB Awareness Program, Mordu and Chandella • Started a new show ‘Kanoon Ki Baat’ and ‘Hamara Abu’ • Women’s Day Celebration in Mordu Village • Community Radio Awareness program, Khedat village • World Water Day Celebration at Kotumiyaphali APR MAY

• Attended FREE/ DEM • LIVE Coverage of International Workshop at Delhi Marathon, Mt. Abu • Summer Camp for • Started research on PESA Act Rajkiya Sarojni Bai Fule Kanya Chatravas, Satpur • Panel Discussion on Child marriage JUN

• Two interns joined Radio Madhuban • Celebrated Yoga Day for 10 days • Started research for Safar Apne Shahar Ka Project • Research on Atulya Bharat for Independence Day

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM AUG • Started a new show in Marwari ‘Opno Samaj’ JUL • Started a new show ‘Good night with Dadi Maa’ • Celebrated Vishva Adivasi Divas, Independence • Organized Yoga Day Day, Vishv Bandhutv Divas and Rakhi at RIICO and St. John’s • Broadcast of ‘Galli Galli Sim Sim’ School • Special broadcast of ‘Netrdan Pakhvada’ • Project ‘Shikhar’ training at Adarsh College, Abu Road • Attended TEDx at Bhilwara SEP

• Celebrated Teachers Day & Janmashthami • Workshop for teachers at RUMV, Darbar • Program launch of Hamari Sarakar Hamare Adhikar at Chandela

OCT NOV

• Community Radio • Entrepreneurial workshop in Royal Awareness program Rajasthan School in Danvav, Kyara and • Narrowcast of Hamari Sarkar Mudarla Hamare Adhikar • Entrepreneurial • On-air Campaign on De addiction Workshop at SMCC, CIT College and Adarsh College, Abu Road DEC • Celebrated National Unity Day at Rajkiya • Revised the program Uchch Prathmik Hamari Sarkar Hamare Vidyalaya Adhikar • Workshop on PESA Act in Mahikheda village • Organized an event on Consumer Rights Day

Annual Report 2015 17 Guests In Studio For Interview

Duration S. No. Month Guest Name Guest Details (in Min) 1 Jan Anil Amarant Classical Music Teacher, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan 33

2 R N Mukhija Former President, Larsen & Toubro, Mumbai 12 Missile Technician (Air Force) Retd Junior Warrant Officer, Sujanpur 3 Prabhat Sahoo 24 tira, Himachal Pradesh 4 Rakesh Jain Project Officer, Polio Surgery, Ludhiana, Punjab 23 Feb 5 Surender Pal Sharma Sub Divisional Offficer, Horticulture Dept, Punjab 30

7 Praful Chander Mishra Editor, Utkal Samaj Daily Newspaper, Odisha 10

8 Satyavrat Jaiswal Sound Therapy Specialist, Kolkata 35

Visiting Faculty for Management, Entrepreneurship & Life Skills, 9 Narsin Sunitha 28 Hyderabad

10 Alapati Srinagesh Soft Skills Tranier, Hyderabad 18

12 Pradeep Social Worker, Right to Work Foundation, Haryana 27

13 March Dr G Vishwanathan Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University 23 14 Dr R M Chandrashekaran Director (Distance Education), Annamalai University 16

15 R C Gupta Retd Agricultural Officer, Govt of Rajasthan 24

16 Mrs & Mr Gopichand Film Actor, Tollywood 6

17 Debabrat Das Joint Secretary, Planning Commission, Govt of India 23

18 Dr Vishal Naturopathist, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh 31 Apr 19 Dr Bhim Singh Member, Bihar Legislative Council and Professor 14

20 Om Tiwari Hasya Kavi, Rashtriya Hindi Kavya Manch, Rajasthan 25

Retd Chief Scientist, Central Institute of Auromatic and Medicinal 21 Dr K P Sashtri 27 Plants, Hyderabad

22 May Ramesh Ynagure School Teacher, Maharashtra 21 23 Narendra Kadam Artist, Mumbai 21

24 Swati Chauhan Judge, Family Court, Mumbai 31

25 Rakesh Kumar Secretary, East Central Railway, Patna, Bihar 18

26 Dr Sachin Parab Doctor, specialised in De-addiction therapy, Mumbai 27

27 Anant Padmanabha Rao Former Director General, Doordarshan, New Delhi 17

28 M D Singh Division Forest Officer, Mt. Abu, Rajasthan 21

29 Satya Prakash Editor, Television News Feature (TVNF), New Delhi 20

30 June Dhanaram Chaudhry Regional Forest Officer, Abu Road 20

31 Shri Ram Sakal Gurjar Minister of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh 12

32 Govindram Agrawal Teacher, New Delhi 19

Clinical Psychologist, Director, Ananya Health Care Centre, 33 Dr Lavanya Patel 29 Gujarat

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM 34 Anand Soni Chartered Accountant, Maharashtra 16 July 35 Arvind Mohan Sharma Editor In-charge, Rajasthan Patrika, Pali 14

36 Purushottam Eknath Ogle President, Shiv Sena Party, Thane, Mumbai 16

Swami Sri Ramadinesh 37 Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Ashram, Ramghat, Ayodhya 15 Acharyji

38 Alka Chairperson, Save the Girl Child, New Delhi 12

39 Dr Somnath Shinde Ayurvedic Surgeon, Pune 30

General Secretary, Gujarat International Amateur Radio; 40 Aug HAM Jagdish Pandya 30 Ex-Additional Collector, Gujarat

41 Narender Singh Jhala Communication Officer, Govt of Gujarat, & HAM coordinator, 31

42 Achans Jaiswal Director, CH4, Pune 31

Prof and Head of the Dept Sustainable Agriculture, Tamilnadu 43 Dr E Somasundaram 37 Agriculture University, Koyambatur

44 Srijan Pal Singh Entrepreneur and Writer 42

45 Girish Chandr Parmar Former Minister, Govt of Gujarat 16

46 Jagdish Prajapati Automobile Dealer, Udaipur, Rajasthan 25

47 Ranveer Singh Solanki Adhyaksh , Rastriya Yuva Chetna Manch, New Delhi 32

48 N K Singh General Secretary, Broadcasting Editors Association, Delhi 22

Vinay Agarwal & Sr Editor, Amar Ujala Group & 49 30 Suresh Sharma Editor, Dainik Acharan, Madhya Pradesh

50 Vineet Vahini Editor, Flagpost Magazine, New Delhi 24

51 Balasahab Jangar MLA, Pune 10

52 Rajiv Ranjan Nag Member, Indian Press Council, New Delhi 24

53 Gurudas Verma Civil Engineer, Mumbai 14 Sep 54 Amarsingh Raje Editor, ABNNI TV 42

55 Dr Rashi Gupta Industrialist and Director, Vision Matronix, Mumbai 28

56 Prof Rekha & Dr Sawat Prof of Chemistry, Institute of Science, University of Mumbai 48

57 Veena Seth Artist, AIR, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 60

58 Ashok Shankar Jhadav De facto Legal Adviser, Department Defence Ministry, Pune 20

59 Bala Sahab Bavde Editor, Pandari Sanchar, Pandaripur, Maharashtra 28

60 Shefali Sr Lead Software Quality Engineer, Adobe, Noida, UP 27

61 Dr Piyush Saxena Naturopathist, Mumbai 90

62 Mahender Kumar Finance and Accounts Officer, Northern Railways 12

63 Karamvir Secretary, Civil Engineering Department, Northern Railways 12

64 Oct C Rajamanikam Asst Commissioner of Police, Chennai 13

65 Shankar Singh Solanki Advocate, Ex RPSC, Dungarpur, Rajasthan 20

Annual Report 2015 19 66 Dhanendr Sahu MLA, Chhattisgarh 16

67 Dr S Manian Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University, Chidambaram 16

68 Dr Sundarajan Pulmonologist, Chennai 18

69 Jamuna Actress, Bollywood 30

70 Govindarajan Partner, Global Head, Polaris Software, Chennai 19

71 Kanhaiyalal Adhyaksh, Arya Samaj, Sujangarh, Rajasthan 25

72 K P Singh Deo Former Union Minister, Information & Broadcasting 20

D Narsimha Chari & 73 Spl Magistrate, Nalgonda, Telangana 12 Shashidhar

74 U R Khandelwal Director, Sharp Engineers, Maharashtra 15

75 Capt Rajender Rana Punjab 6

76 D P Gupta IAS, Chandigarh 8

77 Hazarilal Dangi MLA, Madhya Pradesh 7

78 Jyotsna & Uma Shankar Principal Judge, Family Court, Firozbad, Uttar Pradesh 24

79 L Keerthi Varma Asst General Manager, Canara Bank, Chennai 22

80 Oct Parder Kaur Teacher, Govt Sr Sec School, Punjab 14

81 Rajesh Prasad Retd Dist Session Judge, Karnal, Haryana 26

82 Ravi Chandran Engineering Consultant, Chennai 20

83 Sajan Singh Kothari Lokayukt, Rajasthan 30

Vice-Chancellor, Vishweshwaria Technological University, 84 Balvera Reddy 15 Karnataka

85 Bharatlal Patel Raipur, Chhatisgarh 10

86 Dr R S Patel Principal, Ahmedabad 21

87 Amit Tiwari Mumbai 24

88 Ravindrpaval Gupta Lecturer, Sangrur, Punjab 23

89 Dr Dhanya Kumar Jain Ayurved Doctor, Sanjeevini Clinic, Korba, Madhya Pradesh 30

90 Harish Bhai Labana Businessman, Mumbai 32

91 Bal Krishna Fruit Merchant, Panipat, Haryana 18

Power Electronics Professor, Sardar Patel Institue of Technology, 92 Govind Haldankar 23 Mumbai

Director, Kamalnishth Sansthan & Managing Director, 93 Dr D P Singh 29 Kamalwani Radio Station, Junjunu, Rajasthan

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM 94 Mohan Bhise Agriculture Development Officer, Latur, Maharashtra 14

95 Anju Palod Homemaker, Kapasan, Rajasthan 11

96 Nov Jahanvi c Pandya Home Department, Deputy Section Office, Govt of Gujarat 25

97 Mehul Pandya Executive Magistrate, Gujarat Vidhansabha, Gandhinagar 26

98 Dr Jaishree Kulkarni Municipal Health Officer, Aurangabad, Maharastra 23

99 C Anji Reddy MD, AVR Organics Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad 11

100 Suchandra Bhutoria Tollywood Playback Singer 12

101 Dhanaram Chaudhary Announcer, All India Radio, Jodhpur 15

102 Balasahab Farmer, Kohlapur, Maharashtra 44 Dec 103 Rajesh Dave DGM, NABARD, Bharuch, Gujrat 50

104 Dr Mukund S Kulkarni Dean, University of Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka 29

105 Jyoti Rajayoga Meditation Teacher, Belgaum, Karnataka 14

Former Director, Agriculture Department, Lucknow, 106 Vinay Prakash Srivastav 20 Uttar Pradesh

Guests from all across the country and international destinations visit the studios of Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM and instantly feel the energy of the team and the station. In photo: A group of local musicians from Barmer performed and recorded at Radio Madhuban studio.

Annual Report 2015 21 Snapshots

Mr Kaptan Singh Solanki Governor, Haryana Mr Om Prakash Kohli Mr Raj Kumar Rinwa Governer, Gujarat Forest Minister, Rajasthan

Mr Debabrat Das Joint Secretary Planning Commission, New Delhi Mr Ram Sakal Gurjar Mr Gajendra Singh Minister of Technical Education, MLA, Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh

Mr Prashant Mr Vishnu Goyal DIG, CRPF, Mt. Abu Additional Director, DIPR, Jaipur Mr Suresh Thinger Municipal Chairman, Mt. Abu

Mr Giriraj Kishor Mr Avichal Chaturvedi Vice Chairman, Madhya Pradesh Justice S S Kothari SDM, Mt. Abu State Mining Corporation Ltd, Bhopal Lokayukt, Rajasthan

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Mrs Swati Chauhan Magistrate, Family Court, Mumbai

Mr Purushottam Ugla, Vice President, Education Wing Shivsena, Ambarnath , Mumbai Mr Arvind Mohan Sharma Editor in charge Rajasthan Patrika, Pali

Mr Anirban Acharya Cancer Awareness Worker, Kolkata Mr Yogesh Saxena Rtd. Inspector of Health Education, Mrs Veena Seth Abu Road Artist, AIR, Ahmedabad

Dr Sushil Parmar BK Sudha Mrs & Mr Gopichand Chief Health & Medical Officer, Sirohi Sr Rajyoga Teacher, Moscow, Russia Tollywood Actor, Andhra Pradesh

Dr Padmanabha Rao Dr P H Patel Former Additional Director, Mr Sirjan Pal Singh Asst Professor, Dept Of Agronomy, Doordarshan, Delhi Writer, Delhi SDAU, Gujarat

Annual Report 2015 23 Mr Rajesh Dave DGM, NABARD, Baruch, Gujarat Mr K P Singh Deo Dr C Rajmanikam Ex Union Minister, MIB, Odisha Retd Assist Commissioner of Police

Mr Dhanendra Mohanlal Sahoo Mr J Shashidhar Ex Minister MP & Govt of Chhatisgarh Mrs Jyotsna & Mr Uma Shankar Additional District Magistrate Sharma Suryapet Principle Judge, Family Court, UP

Mr Kanhaiyalal Arya Mr K Govindarajan Chairman, Arya Samaj, Sujangarh Director, Polaris software Group of Rajasthan companies Mr Kunvar Hazarilal Dangi MLA, Madhya Pradesh

Mr Mehul Pandya Mr Mohan Bhise Mr Rajendra Prasad Executive Magistrate Agriculture Development Officer Retd Judge, Dist & Sessions Court Gujarat Vidhansabha Latur, Maharashtra Karnal, Haryana

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Captain R K Rana Karnal, Hariyana

Mr Sunil Mukati GM - Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. Mr Pramesh Kumar Chauhan Deputy Chairman, Environment Management Service

Mr Rohit Katariya Winner - Voice of Rajasthan, Jaipur Mr Hakam Khan Rajasthani Folk Music Director Ms Jamuna Kesumbla Bhatiyan, Barmer Actor (Bollywood, Tollywood)

Dr Mukund S. Kulkarni Dean, University of Horticulture Mr D Narsimha Chari Ms Suchandra Bhutoria Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka Special Magistrate, Surypet Tollywood Playback Singer Nalgonda, Telangana West Bengal

Mr Vinay Prakash Srivastav Ms Tejaswini Manogna Mr Dhanaram Chaudhary Former Director Agriculture Dept Dancer, Singer, Yoga Artist, Announcer, AIR, Jodhpur Lucknow, UP Medical Student, Hyderabad

Annual Report 2015 25 Radio Madhuban is increasing awareness about health and hygiene in the community by strongly campaigning against tobacco, addiction and child marriage in the region.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM BROADCASTING Mera Gaon Mera Aanchal Aashiyana Udaan Vande Matram Aapka Swasthya Aapke Hath 3Youth Junction

Annual Report 2015 Mera Gaon Mera Apka Swasthya Anchal Apke Hath

Started Started 2011 RJ Vinod 2012

5000 Villagers 35 Doctors Interviewed Associated

Folk Songs Year 2015 1200 2220 Women 2390 144 Hours & Stories Recorded of Production Year 2014 690 Children321 Callers 1360 Episodes Teachers 180 168 Episodes Year 2013 492 Broadcast Broadcast Men 1789 Year 2012 231 Community Recording 2200 Experiences 2160 Callers Recorded

THEME Community Development THEME Health & Hygiene

This show provides a platform to the community to interact with During the starting months, it was difficult to arrange for doctors for each other and share their talents and experiences on-air. doing a live show on medical consultation.

It is truly a show for the community, of the However, our team relentlessly worked community and by the community in which our to connect with doctors and paramedical RJs visit villages and collect audio recordings professionals from the community and to design from the local community to bring out the culture the show to benefit the community and elements of daily life of the people of Abu. Since then, the show has seen a drastic increase in popularity and several physicians, physiotherapists, orthopedists, optometrists, Several musicians and folk artists have used this show as a pulmonologists and specialists in the field of magnetic therapy, platform to showcase their talents. It has also become a medium radiation therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy and emergency to bring forth the complaints and concerns of common people. medicine have provided on-air consultation to calling patients and listeners on several matters of health and hygiene.

This show not only tries to compensate for the absence of medical centers in the community, but also provides free-of-charge medical consultation to the community.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM * All data for shows calculated for five years Udaan Vande Matram

Started Started RJ Mona 2011 RJ Usha 2012

937 Hours 50000 of Production Listeners Elderly Women 65 Facts1136 Young Women 20 Every 57Hours of Working Women School Syllabus Stories 1080 SUN (in various professions)10

10 to 11 am Guests Teachers 50 Word Power 140 72 Hours of Recordings 160 Episodes Young15 Community Voice Poems 644 Broadcast Parenting Mothers

Theme Children Personality Development THEME Naritv Darshan; Celebrating Womanhood

This kids’ special show teaches them a varierty of things Women in Abu face challenging prejudices in all spheres of life about the world around them. Inspirational stories, jokes and that hinder their integration in society and hampers the process biographies along with general knowledge facts and basic of development. Despite this, women in Abu are commonly educational elements like vocabulary building exercises are seen as the primary earning members of their families, managing shared on the show for their holistic personality development. household chores and also working as laborers in farms.

The show also has a special segment called “Pathshala” under This show was started to bring to the surface which an audio bank of NCERT school syllabus of social science for class 6th and of Hindi for classes 5th, 6th and 7th has been the various dimensions of womanhood and created. Narrowcasting of the community voice recorded establish respect for women and their invaluable during village visits is also broadcast during the show. contribution to the society. This show especially benefits school dropouts In each show, the RJ invites a new lady guest from the local & those kids who never went to school. It was community to share her experiences with the listeners. This show brings out poignant stories of women who have crossed earlier handled by RJ Mona, who trained & exigent hurdles in their life for growing up, learning, surviving mentored children from the local community and making a career.

like Vedant, Satakshi, Aditya & Prince to run the The show has received exceptional popularity among local show. women from all walks of life.

Annual Report 2015 29 Aashiyana Youth Junction

Started Started RJ Sudha 2011 RJ Vinod 2013

200 Marwari 1.5Lakh songs recorded Listeners

Year 2015 1850 553 Hours Recipes 1038 350Hours of Production of Production Household Tips 1012 Year 2014 1547 Callers 947Episodes Health Tips 200 Number Year 2013 Broadcast 980 of Guests 804 Lifeskills 1120 Recordings

2160 Callers 2020 Callers

THEME Women Empowerment THEME Youth Leadership

On this show, focusing on women development, This unique show brings together youth from the community to discuss about pertinent local issues and challenges faced by the RJ talks about family values, government the society. The show has seen discussions on areas like politics, policies and programs for women and festivals & energy and resources, education, health, internet freedom, social taboos, local culture and rights and gender equality etc. events popular among the ladies in Abu. Several listeners have shared their success stories on the show about how these discussions helped them to make a difference The household tips, interesting recipes, facts about women in their lives and community. Earlier, selected guests were health, jokes, stories and riddles shared on this show have invited in the studio for a discussion but now RJ Vinod takes live become very popular among the listeners, who call in to share callers which has enhanced the outreach of the show and has their experience with RJ Usha and other listeners. The show, led to inclusion of a variety of viewpoints in the show. being in local style, is loved by the listeners. The youth come together to address important local issues and encourage social intervention to solve these challenges.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM New Shows

Hamara Abu Theme Host Started Broadcast Timing Community Suresh Thinger March, 2015 First Sat of every Welfare Chairman, Mt Abu month Municipal Corporation 7 to 7:30 pm

Radio Madhuban started this show to connect the community with their government. Mr Thinger shares information about ongoing programs and policies for the community through this show. Any announcements for the community about forth coming government initiatives and events are shared on the show. This show gives the community a chance to talk to their leader and share their ideas with him directly.

Kanoon Ki Baat Theme Host Started Broadcast Timing Knowledge RALSA, Rajasthan March, 2015 Sat about the legal 5:30 to 6 pm system The RALSA creates and produces shows on legal tools available to the community. Through an MoU signed with RALSA, Radio Madhuban broadcasts these shows to spread awareness about the legal system, its provisions and procedures among the listeners.

Opno Samaj Theme Host Started Broadcast Timing Marwari culture K C Jinger August, 2015 Sat and traditions 1:30 to 2 pm

This show is aimed at promoting local Marwari culture among the community. The RJ visits the community to learn about local traditions. These conversations with the community are recorded and broadcast on-air. Several songs, stories and poems are also broadcast in Marwari language.

Amrutdhara Theme Host Started Broadcast Timing Indian culture RJ Bhakti and RJ April, 2015 Sat - Sun and mythology Gyaneshwar 6 to 7 am

This HIndi talk show explores the Indian culture, especially its religious and spiritual heritage to promote values among the community. The RJ duo discusses about the various Indian traditions and explore their true meaning with the listeners.

Goodnight with Theme Host Started Broadcast Timing Goodnight show RJ Sudha August, 2015 Mon - Fri Dadi Maa 10 to 10:30 pm

This show includes bed-time stories, poems and lullabies to give a flavor of grandparents’ tales and love to the young listeners of Abu.

Annual Report 2015 31 Radio Madhuban is creating sustainable livelihoods by promoting organic and yogic farming among the poor farming families of Abu.

RadioRadio MadhubanMadhuban 90.4 FM RM GOES BEYOND

Awards Our Associations Trainings 4Participations

Annual Report 2015 Awards

Production Head Krishnaveni Katakam receiving the award at Polo Ground, Mt. Abu

Best Community Broadcast Award The Municipal Corporation of Mt. Abu awarded Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM for its dedicated services to the local community and for promoting moral values through its shows and outreach programs.

Station Manager Yashwant Patil receiving the award at Taj Landsend, Mumbai

Sustainable Community Leadership Award India Sustainability Leadership Summit & Awards recognized and rewarded Radio Madhuban’s outstanding achievement in sustainability in the built environment and community leadership.

Station Manager Yashwant Patil receiving the award at the Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi

Manthan Award Digital Empowerment Foundation nominated Radio Madhuban as top three finalists for the Manthan Award to encourage our projects for community development through digital innovation.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Our Associations

Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan This year, Radio Madhuban got the licence to broadcast advertisements produced by the DIPR, Rajasthan, for promoting social health and welfare. These ads increase awareness about several key issues in the society and govt schemes. Ideosync Media Combine Radio Madhuban signed an MoU with Ideosync Media Combine for a social intervention on the theme ‘rights & entitlement for tribal community’ to enhance pluralism and strengthen democracy. Sesame Workshop India Trust Radio Madhuban signed an MoU with the Sesame Workshop India Trust regarding the use of the Galli Galli Sim Sim radio episodes on diarrhoea – prevention and cure to innovatively promote healthy lifestyle. REACH Radio Madhuban worked in partnership with REACH to improve community awareness of tuberculosis (TB) through the production and broadcast of effective and accurate episodes on various TB-related themes.

Rajasthan State Legal Service Authority

Radio Madhuban signed an MoU with the Rajasthan State Legal Service Authority for Kisan Sanchar broadcasting the series “Kanoon Ki Baat” to Radio Madhuban entered into an agreement promote knowledge of the legal system and of mutual understanding with Kisan Sanchar its provisions. to empower farming communities and connect them to climate smart technologies.

Annual Report 2015 35 Trainings

Radio Madhuban constantly aims at enhancing skills and capabilities of its team in order to produce effective and innovative radio programs and community projects. This year, the team participated in several trainings focused on sound designing and radio presentation in order to produce effective radio shows.

RJ Vinod and Subhalaxmi were invited to participate in a training program on Right to Information and elements of democracy organized by Ideosync Media Combine in January in Bhim, Rajasthan. The training lasted one week and helped our team to understand more about the concepts by engaging in interactive workshops and activities.

Vinod & Subhalaxmi in Bhim, Rajasthan

Production Head Krishnaveni and Subhalaxmi were invited to attend a unique workshop on social intervention and efficient program execution organized by Ideosync Media Combine in Haryana in April. The team learnt about tools of project implementation that laid the groundwork for the project “Hamari Sarkar Hamare Adhikar”.

Krishnaveni & Subhalaxmi in Gurgaon, Haryana

Drishti organized two series of training workshops on sound designing in which our team participated. Subhalaxmi attended the course module in Jharkhand in July and also the advanced module in November in Ahmedabad along with Production Coordinator Pabitra Mallik.

Pabitra & Subhalaxmi in Ahmedabad & Jharkhand

Mr Naveen, Program Head from Nepal Radio, organized a training workshop on program designing and content creation for Radio Madhuban team in Shantivan, Rajasthan. This opportunity helped our team to explore ideas for new shows for community.

Mr Naveen in Radio Madhuban Studio

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Participations

Theme Where When Who Participated Taekwondo League Sports & Games Thyagaraj Stadium May, 2015 Station Manager New Delhi Yashwant Patil

Station Manager Mr Yashwant Patil was invited as a guest speaker at the India Taekwondo League 2015 organized by the India Dojang Sports Organization (IDSO) at the Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi In May this year. Mr Patil encouraged the participants and also shared Radio Madhuban’s efforts to promote sports in the community.

Theme Where When Who Participated TEDx Community Bhilwara July, 2015 Radio Madhuban Development Rajasthan Team

Team Radio Madhuban attended the TEDx conference at Bhilwara in July. It gave an opportunity to interact with the community and also share about the services of radio in the region for community development.

Theme Where When Who Participated Kamalvani Radio Annual Celebration, Jhunjhunu April, 2015 Station Manager Kamalvani Radio Rajasthan Yashwant Patil

Kamalvani Radio, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, invited Mr Yashwant Patil as the chief guest for their annual celebrations in April. Both the community radio stations have established a strong bond since this event which has helped to advance community service in the region.

Theme Where When Who Participated HAM Fest HAM Fest Rajkot November, 2015 Team Radio Gujarat Madhuban

Radio Madhuban participated in the HAM Fest held in Rajkot, Gujarat, in November to learn about using radio as a lifeline in times of emergency and natural calamities. Brahma Kumaris have been selected to organize the silver jubilee HAM Fest in November 2016.

Theme Where When Who Participated Digital Bridge Technology & New Delhi November, 2015 Technical Head Innovations Rohit Gupta

Technical Head Rohit Gupta was invited to participate in the ‘National Workshop on Bridging the Digital Divide – Technology Innovations for Community Radio’ supported by Development Alternatives in November in New Delhi. The workshop focused on sharing innovative technologies to empower the community radio sector.

Annual Report 2015 37 Radio Madhuban is working to mainstream tribal families and marginalized communities of Abu by increasing awareness about health, education, governance, family values and culture.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Village Outreach Programs Radio Madhuban Community Society Community Development Projects 5LIVE from Community

Annual Report 2015 Village Outreach Programs

Students were introduced to entrepreneurship and guided to Startup Buzz form a complete business plan including ideation, planning, Radio Madhuban launched an innovative outreach program called “Startup Buzz” branding, funding, publicity, to promote entrepreneurship in the marketing and sustenance of a region. Five workshops and programs commercial venture. were organized under this initiative at the Chartered Institute of Technology, Adarsh College, SMCC and the Royal Rajasthan 150 Students Participated Public school. 18 Business Ideas 18 teams of four to five students each 21 Hours of Mentoring came up with innovative ideas to address some challenges faced by the community. 5 Colleges & Schools Some of the teams also formed business models relating to transport, tourism, waste management and e-commerce. This initiative was appreciated by the institutions and students alike.

10 episodes of de-addiction were broadcast during this period to De-Addiction spread information about the ill-effects of drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Several listeners called in Campaign to share their success stories and The on-air campaign was launched in pledged to give-up smoking and November to motivate villagers to quit addictive habits like drugs, tobacco gutkha. and alcohol. RJ Vinod created a special 6000 People Impacted segment for this campaign in ‘Youth 300 Min. of broadcasting Junction’ show every Monday in which listeners were called upon to give-up 50 People Pledged On-Air these habits and successful listeners were 10 Episodes of De-Addiction invited to the studio to share their stories with others to also encourage them.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM These capsules were played on-air for seven days during this period Independence and also shared with many other community radio stations. Day

Radio Madhuban produced special capsules describing unique features of India and its freedom struggle with the 180 Minutes of special production help of two college students who joined 53 Audio capsules on Indian Heritage us as interns during this period. 23 LIVE Coverage of Local These points inspired many young celebrations individuals and several listeners from 7 Days of celebrations in Schools surrounding villages who called-in to share their joy and feeling of patriotism.

A street play on the United Nation’s theme of water and World Water sustainability was prepared and performed by our team. Day

An awareness program was organized on 22nd March on world water day at Redvakala village. 100 Villagers Impacted

The play primarily focused on awareness 25 Children Took Pledge To Save about water pollution and water Water wastage. Different elements of water cycle and its importance were also highlighted through the play.

Several people like Dr Swami Ved Bharti, Chairman, Advisory Yoga Day Council at Swami Rama Himalayan

University, and Dr Prakash To celebrate Yoga Day and spread Chintamani Mansha, MD Physician, awareness about Yoga and meditation, Yoga Centre, AAYUSH Project messages of spiritual leaders from all across the country were broadcast on- Evaluation, shared their ideas air. about yoga with our listeners. The outreach programs organized in 150 Students Taught Yoga RIICO colony and St. John’s school with 10 Yoga Gurus the help of renowned yoga guru Harish 2 Vaidy were appreciated by all. The Yoga Awareness Programs school authorities and teachers really liked the program and invited us for more such events.

Annual Report 2015 41 In the interactive session that followed, it was highlighted that in Rakhi tribal families, a woman is allowed to visit her family only after three Celebration years of marriage. Rakhi celebrations were organized in Kotada, to spread awareness among the Our team tried to change this tribal community about the importance of this festival and rekindle the spirit of practice. tradition and appealed to the 35 Villagers Participated sentient of the villagers present. love and brotherhood. 70 Min. of Broadcasting The villagers shared their local Explaining to them that if they do not let Rakhi customs with our listeners their wives visit their families, how could on Radio they should expect their sisters to visit them led everyone to readily understand the issue and happily agree to change this

The BEO Mr Rajendra Sharma appreciated Radio Madhuban’s Celebrating efforts for spreading the light of learning in Abu. Radio Madhuban honored the services of Mr Teachers Day Kulprakash Gautam & Mrs Sunita A workshop for the teachers was organized Sharma by felicitating them with at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Darbar, the “Best Teacher” award. Abu Road, on the theme ‘Building Leaders’ to encourage them to introspect and 450 Children Participated re-think about their crucial role in creating the future of the nation. Young students 47 Teachers Participated were encouraged to share their love for 2 Best teacher Award their teachers and their messages were broadcast on Radio.

DFO Mr S N Singh and Forest Range Officer Mr Dhanaram Environment highlighted that population explosion is the root cause of Day many other challenges faced by the planet. The participants A seminar on the theme “Consume with pledged to protect the Care” was organized for government environment. The environment school teachers in Abu on the occasion of World Environment Day to 350 People Participated day celebrations at Adharsh Vidya discuss about energy, water and soil Mandir, Mt Abu, were covered live conservation, waste management. 150 Min. of Broadcasting and broadcast on-air. Our team shared many tips and do’s 2 Community Events Organised and don’ts with an aim to enable the participants to bring about meaningful changes in their surroundings. The highlights of the discussion were broadcast on-air for the benefit of our listeners.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM This concluded with a six months’ training of two winners, Suresh RJ Talent Hunt Rajpurohit and Asha Goswami of Swaminarayan B.Ed. College, Abu The Radio Jockey Talent Hunt was organized by Radio Madhuban to Road. During this period they were promote radio presentation and radio given extensive training in radio station management as a career show designing, show hosting, prospect among the youth of Abu.

voice-overs, community research They were introduced to scripting of on-air 80 Students Participated and village out-reach programs. shows and radio station management to 48 Hrs of Interaction with Experts add on to their skills. They prepared a play on TB and water conservation in Marwari 6 Months Training that was broadcast on-air. Runners-up Parmeshwar and Arwind also participated 2 Outreach Programs in this training.

Malnutrition, addiction, early marriages, poor education Women’s Day etc. remained the focus of this program to prevent their exploitation in daily life. A lot of Celebration women shared their encouraging To spread awareness about healthy experiences that inspired everyone lifestyle and importance of hygiene, Radio Madhuban organized an outreach program in Redvakala village with the 750 Women Impacted help of Basanti Shial, a senior nurse from 40 Women Participated Global Hospital Trauma Center, and Mary, a local listener. 8 Women Interviewed On-Air

This also served as a great opportunity to interact with Summer Camp tribal girls and record their folk songs and stories that were later broadcast on radio to reach out to for Tribal girls the entire community. A summer camp was organized by Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM at the Rajkiya Sarojini Bai Fule Kanya Chhatravas in Satpur, Abu, in April aimed at promoting art and 47 Girls Participated culture among children by engaging them in art, drawing, coloring, painting 15 Days of Training and dance. Radio Madhuban gifted a 15 radio set to the hostel so that children Tribal Songs Recorded could take full advantage of the various shows being broadcast on radio and also listen to their own recordings and feel proud and confident.

Annual Report 2015 43 This initiative created significant awareness about safe and Galli Galli sustainable water use. Radio Madhuban signed an MoU with Sim Sim the Sesame Workshop India Trust The Galli Galli Sim Sim episodes of regarding the use of the Galli Diarrhoea prevention, cure and Galli Sim Sim radio episodes on management were broadcast on Radio diarrhoea – prevention and cure, Madhuban 90.4 FM from 31st August to 27th September 2015 and have helped 15000 People Impacted to innovatively promote healthy in spreading awareness about personal 140 Phone Calls in Studio lifestyle. hygiene, safe drinking water and diarrhoea management. 504 Minutes of Production 36 Episodes Broadcast

Our team connected flood victims and those stuck at offices, Disaster schools and market place etc. with their families and relief Management teams. Many of them called in to Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM acted as a share the latest updates and their pivotal point of contact for communication condition and spreading information to the community in times of disastrous rains that ravaged Abu. One week of heavy 10 Calls Attended rains in July disrupted public life and all communication mediums in the region. 7 Days of Relief Work

Government officials also used radio to obtain and share latest updates about relief efforts and condition of roads. Suresh Thinger, Municipal Chairperson, Mt. Abu, updated the listeners about the entry points into Mt. Abu.

This helped to gain an appreciation and a better understanding of Adivasi Diwas - indigenous peoples in the minds of local community and also ensured A Historic Day renewed dignity for them. Radio Madhuban celebrated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People for the first time in Abu and made history. Several focused group discussions and interactive sessions were organized 400 Tribals Participated with tribal communities in different villages between 5th and 9th August. The chit- 240 Min. of Broadcast chat with tribal villagers in their local language was recorded and broadcast 6 Villages Covered on-air so that all our listeners could join the celebrations.

Our team visited the Govt. Sports Girl’s Hostel in Satpur where the students sang tribal songs and celebrated the day. Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Interactive sessions and narrowcasting were organized by Consumer the team to engage everyone in the villages. Rights Day This was done to prevent In order to spread awareness about manufacturer and seller consumer rights and best practices malpractices and also to educate among the community, Radio Madhuban 2500 Listeners Impacted consumers. launched a campaign “Jaago Grahak Jaago”. Community outreach events 150 Villagers Participated were organized to trigger discussions 5 Outreach Programs in Kui, about consumer rights and duties. Abu Road, Nagpura Several elements like product manufacturing and packaging details, contents and ingredient details, testing details were discussed and information about checking side effects of products were highlighted during these sessions. A mega village program was organized on the National Consumer Rights Day, 24th December.

Radio Madhuban Community Society

RMCS has been actively working The Radio Madhuban Community towards community development Society (RMCS) has taken its formation with the Community & Social Service in Abu Road. Over the past year initiatives from the Brahma Kumaris, who ,the society has entered into are pioneers in spiritually empowered partnerships and understandings movements. It is a Registered Body, under the Societies Registration Act XXI with several oragnisations across of 1860, with the All India Refistration No. the country to further its objective S/401/2013. It came into existence on of societal progress. 29-04-2013 with the registered office at Pandav Bhavan, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, and the Administrative office at Pandav Bhavan, Mount Abu (Rajasthan).

Come, join us in our initiatives. To donate, please visit www.radiomadhuban.in/donate

Annual Report 2015 45 Community Development Projects

Youth Empowerment Session Skill Development Training Motivational Talk

Madhav University, Pindwara CIT, Abu Road St. Paul’s College, Abu Road

Case Story Shikhar

am Ajay Solanki and she is my sister Payal Solanki. Empowering youth to excel We are students of B.Sc. program at Adarsh College Project Shikhar aims at youth skill and personality development I in Abu Road. We live in Manpur, where we help our by enabling them to recognize and harness their inner potential. mother in tailoring to earn a meager family income. This endeavor offers them the competitive edge much needed in the modern age. It thus exposes them to a multitude of We attended the ‘Designing your own Destiny’ and career opportunities and enhances their employability. Radio ‘Goal Setting’ sessions organized under project Shikhar Madhuban launched this project to encourage the local youth and that changed our lives. We had attended several of Abu to dream big and support them in their journey towards lectures and speaker events in college before but this excellence in life. was different. This gave us a new positive outlook in life and filled us with enthusiasm and energy to achieve Since the beginning, education has been a key focus area greater heights. for Radio Madhuban. Over the years, several projects and village outreach programs have been successfully completed The sessions and workshops instilled in us the to cater to educational needs of youth. However, during confidence that helped us to go live on-air on ‘Youth community interactions, a need was felt to also introduce some Junction’ show on Radio Madhuban. Today we have learning tools that would encourage the youth to participate set our goals and are ready to take the leap. in community service and enable them to use the existing platforms for making a difference in their society.

For this project, Radio Madhuban team associated with a Delhi based entrepreneur Mr Ashish Ruwatia and created tools and learning modules that would encourage the youth to shine in life.

The team also shared inspiring stories, biographies and examples to motivate the youth to adopt a value-based living. Several sessions on communication skills and presentation skills were also conducted to focus on smart learning.

In the pilot stage in July, Radio Madhuban organized a three hour workshop in Adarsh College on “Overcoming Limiting

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Project Name

Poeple Workshops SHIKHAR 910 Impacted 12 Organized

300 610 Organized By Girls 32.9%Boys 67.1% Participated Participated RADIO MADHUBAN

In Association With The workshops included motivational talks, interactive activities and engaging LOCAL sessions on success, time management, COLLEGES effective goal setting, building self- confidence, designing the destiny and power of positive thoughts etc. Start Date

Belief System” which was attended by 120 JULY 23, 2015 students. This session ended with a Q&A round that added to the success of the session. The project was then scaled-up and a variety of sessions were organized in August and September in four more institutions namely Chartered Institute End Date of Technology, St. Paul’s, SMCC College, and Madhav University. Students and faculty who attended the workshop had overwhelming and SEP 1, 2015 encouraging feedback for the project.

The project was so designed that each student attended at least three workshops on different Focus Area topics. The students were positively impacted and always left with an enthralling energy to make a difference in their lives. YOUTH SKILL

This has helped to not only enhance the DEVELOPMENT employability of Abu Road college students but also prepare them to confidently face interviews and competitive exams with a positive attitude. Target Group COLLEGE STUDENTS

Team Radio Colleges Covered Madhuban during a workshop in Adarsh 5 College, Abu Road.

Format Used INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Annual Report 2015 47 Hamari Sarkar Hamare Adhikar Strengthening democracy and governance at the grassroots

Narrowcasting in Community Formative Research Survey Program Launching

Mahikheda, Abu Road Kyariya Village, Abu Road Chandela Village, Abu Road

Radio Madhuban launched a community intervention titled Case Story “Hamari Sarkar Hamare Adhikar” (Our Government Our Rights) revolving around the concepts of democracy, accountability, citizenship and public participation in governance. Focused on e are housewives from Mahikheda village and spreading awareness about Rights and entitlement for the tribal engage in farming during the day with our community in Abu Road, this project aims to enhance pluralism husbands. Our village is un-electrified, lacks easy and strengthen democracy in the community. W access to drinking water and is not connected to other villages by road. Ideosync Media Combine selected Radio Madhuban among 20 CRs from India to receive a small grant to support this local We complained several times about this dire situation to social intervention. the Sarpanch but in vain. In fact, the villagers also face an accute alcohol menace but the authorities do not take Abu is a region with about 70% tribal population and the lack action against it. Earlier, we were unaware of PESA Act of access to information presents a tremendous challenge to and did not know it is applicable to our village. creating an environment where individuals can practise active citizenship and create a truly vibrant democratic society. Based After the narrowcasting programs done by Radio on the formative research, including nine in-depth interviews Madhuban, we realized that all our problems can be and seven focus group discussions at Kyariya village, the team solved by forming a Gram Sabha. This is also the key to at Radio Madhuban decided to act and advance the benefits village development and social progress in the region. We of the PESA Act, the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) also attended the model Panchayat session organized Act of 1996 to the local community. by Radio and are now working towards building a Gram Sabha in Mahikheda. Detailed quantitative research conducted on 250 families spread across 12 villages to prepare a baseline study revealed that over 80% of the tribal people are absolutely unaware of the provisions of the PESA and about 20% have only a little knowledge about it. No doubt that illiteracy and poverty have severely impacted the region by keeping it isolated from the process of development.

The team designed and produced 14 episodes of a magazine show consisting of a skit, songs and interviews based on stories collected from the community that were broadcast twice a week from 22nd September onwards.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Project Name HAMARI SARKAR Months of In-Depth HAMARE ADHIKAR 2 Community Research 9 Interviews Organized By Focus Group Villages 7 Discussions 30 Covered RADIO Narrowcasting Families 25 Events 250 Surveyed MADHUBAN

People People In Association With 2200 Participated 35800 Impacted IDEOSYNC 1826 374 Women 83%Men 17% MEDIA COMBINE Participated Participated Start Date JAN 7, 2015

This project was supported by UNDEF for End Date strengthening democracy.

Over 60 villagers attended the program, along FEB, 2016 with Block Coordinating Officer Virender Triedi in Chandela village, organized to announce the broadcast of this show. Different elements of the PESA Act and scenarios where it can be Focus Area implemented to solve a local issue were included in these episodes. TRIBAL RIGHTS

To enhance the impact, 18 narrowcasting events were organized in five villages after the on-air broadcast. Two in-depth interviews and four focus Target Group group discussions were conducted to gauge the impact of the project. Over 150 villagers attended the mega community program and workshop TRIBAL was organized in Mahikheda village of Bahadur Panchayat. A group of local women performed COMMUNITY a skit ‘Rashan Ki Dukan’. In the workshop, the participants were given different problems like illegal sale of alcohol, imposition of social penalty in case of accidental death (Mautana Pratha) and Villages Covered learnt to solve them innovatively using PESA Act. 30 This Project had a huge impact on the community and their understanding of PESA

Format Used

RJ Usha doing a survey for quantitave research IDIs, FGDs, for the project in Manpur Village SURVEY, NARROWCASTING

Annual Report 2015 49 Fighting For Social Justice A movement against Live-in Relationships

Program for Govt. School Girls Community Program Program for Local Women

Badli Village, Udaipur Mamer Village, Udaipur Chandela Village, Abu Road

The tribal communities of Abu have nurtured some old traditions Case Story that are hampering the morals and values of the entire community. Volunteers of Radio Madhuban brought to light the prevalent practice of live-in relationships in the region. In many am Hokli Bai from Mamer village. Child marriage is a villages it is common for a young boy, still in his teens, to marry custom in our village that has adverse effects on our lives. an even younger girl, only to have physical relations. In most I I eloped with a young boy during a local fair when I was cases, the boy soon leaves the girl with a baby and takes up a 12 years old. My first child was born when I was only14. job in the city and marries again. And surprisingly, families turn a blind eye to this custom. Elders and family members not only support this tradition but also merrily participate in ceremonies to A campaign was launched to address this grave issue and engage in drinking alcohol and smoking tobacco. I sensitize the local people about ill-effects of child marriage had to go through a lot of difficulties and struggled to and live-in relations. Our community resource person, Vinod, sustain my family. It put a lot of emotional, physical and who is our volunteer RJ and part of Community Projects team, psychological stress on us. immediately initiated public discussions in small groups with After the outreach programs organized by Radio young people in different villages. Madhuban, I realized that I must help spread this message among the community and share my experience to Social media was used to reach out to the people of the region motivate others to not fall prey to this system. My elder son and share news about these programs and awareness about is in 12th standard and I am happy that he is focused to the issue at hand. A lot of people connected with our team and make a career. My family wanted to marry him when he requested that programs be conducted in their village through was young, but I stopped him from getting married early. social media.

The campaign included community engagement at all stages of execution and implementation to maximize the impact. The first program was organized in Kotada, Udaipur, on 4th March 2015 in which about 70 villagers, members of the Panchayat and several students of Govt. Secondary School participated. The damaging consequences of early marriage and unprotected sexual relations were stressed upon and the implications of the trend of live-in relations were also discussed. Some inspired young students present there motivated the villagers to put an end to this unjust practice.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Project Name FIGHTING FOR

Villagers MIn of SOCIAL JUSTICE 3120 Impacted 720 Broadcasting Organized By People 780 Participated RADIO MADHUBAN 520 260 Women 66%Men 34% Participated Participated In Association With LOCAL COMMUNITY The news about the campaign spread in surrounding villages and team Radio Madhuban was invited to organize the second program under this campaign in Mamer Panchayat of Start Date Kotda village. Despite opposition and resistance from the local community and family and friends MARCH 4, 2015 at times, the team at Radio Madhuban was successful in motivating several young individuals.

Our team organized seven outreach End Date programs in Girwar Panchayat, Chandela village, Kankariya village and Bahadurpura JUNE 4, 2015 village.

Witnessing the effectiveness of these programs, Child Protection Officer at Seva Focus Area Nidhi Foundation in Palanpur, Mr Ramesh Pataliya invited our team to organize a SOCIAL EVILS program at Mandaliya Village.

During these events, several people came Target Group forward to discuss their stories and personal experiences with early marriage and the trend TRIBAL of live-in relations. Many social activists and active young individuals connected with Radio COMMUNITY Madhuban to end this unjust practice. In fact, people’s constant support shaped this campaign into a movement that not only addressed issues of child marriage and live- Villages Covered in relations, but also stressed on women empowerment and family values. 8

A young couple that attended our outreach Format Used programs and shared their experience in Kankariya Village COMMUNITY EVENTS

Annual Report 2015 51 Safar Apne Shahar Ka The first ever documentary of evolution of Abu

In-depth Interview Community Research In-depth Interview

Kivarli Village, Abu Road Brahma Swaroop Bhatnagar, Abu Road Siyava, Abu Road

In an effort to share stories of incidents that took place in the With Radio Madhuban mountainous realms of Abu during the freedom movement created history by with the young generation of today, Radio Madhuban set out 2 COMMUNITY broadcasting the first to produce the first ever radio documentary of the evolution of ever documentary Abu, an account from pre-independence to the modern age. INTERNS on the history and The Indian history of independence and tales of its rich cultural evolution of Abu Road. heritage are famous in all parts of the world. Indian struggle for Start Date freedom from British rule was truly a unique movement of united Senior journalist and action that has shaped the country’s modern landscape. This publisher of local freedom struggle is well documented and studied as a national JUNE 19, 2015 newspaper “Guru movement towards a collective future, but the effort and contribution of people in small pocket cities like Abu go largely Shikhar Times“, Mr K.K. unnoticed by the masses. In fact, the role of Abu in the Indian End Date Mishra, commended freedom struggle and its evolution from the pre-historic era to the modern day is only known to a limited people and does not AUG 15, 2015 Radio Madhuban’s have a well-documented record. efforts of producing such a detailed This project was aimed at enabling the local youth to take pride Focus Area in their city and its role in securing the freedom the country account of the region’s enjoys today. Team Radio Madhuban worked tirelessly to past. collect personal and authentic accounts from people who HISTORY OF were present when all this happened and those who could provide useful knowledge of the early life of people of Abu. ABU ROAD

The team conducted in-depth interviews with senior citizens, journalists, local authorities and historians who offered Villages Covered meaningful information about the daily affairs of Abu in the early days. The team also visited ancient sites and old SIYAVA, ABU monuments in the surrounding villages to gather facts and stories about them. Several elements of qualitative and quantitative research were incorporated to streamline data ROAD, KUI, and verify the findings.

Two months of dedicated effort and collective research led KIVARLI, to the production of the first ever radio documentary of the evolution of Abu. This was broadcast as a special show on the KAROLI Independence Day of India.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Sunte Raho, Muskurate Raho Increasing Radio Awareness through Narrowcasting

Narrowcasting Events

Danvav Kyara Ore

Listeners In an attempt to increase awareness about Impacted the presence of Radio in the community, Radio Start Date 1000 Madhuban launched a project on the World Radio Day that included recording of community voice for broadcasting and narrowcasting to engage people in FEB 13, 2015 1200 Participants the activities of Radio. End Date Recording On 13th February, team Radio Madhuban educated 11 Events the local community about the importance of media and especially radio in life. Celebrations were OCT 12, 2015 Narrowcasting organized in Govt. Upper Primary School, Manpur, to Events encourage students to listen to radio and gain valuable 5 information on matters of daily significance. A puppet Focus Area show was organized by the team on the theme of ‘Community Radio Station’ and all the villagers present RADIO enjoyed watching the show. The aim of these activities During this project, our was to spread awareness about Radio Madhuban AWARENESS team met with young and also bring the community closer to its team. Radio children and adults awareness campaign was organized in Khedat village to include the community members in the process of from tribal families development through radio shows and programs. Villages Covered and recorded their Our team continued with this effort and went to DANVAV, songs, stories, poems different schools in Danvav, Umarni, Ore, Mudarla, and conversation to Kyara, Amthala, Panduri and Karoli villages to record broadcast on radio. community voice. Many young children recorded UMARNI, ORE, their songs and stories in local language. This gave a platform to the community to showcase their talents and creativity. During these visits, several new listeners MUDARLA, connected with our team and shared their love for the radio. The recordings were edited and broadcast on KYARA, radio. During the same time, our team went to schools and villages again to also narrowcast the same show. Children were very excited to listen to their recordings AMTHALA , on radio. PANDURI, Teachers also use Radio programs to enhance the general knowledge of their students. This initiative increased awareness about the radio and also KAROLI connected many new listeners with the station.

Annual Report 2015 53 Project Axshya A Tuberculosis-free nation

Awareness Program for Kids Students During Skit Program Launching

Kothumiya Phali, Abu Road Mordu, Abu Road Chandela, Abu Road

Physician Dr. T N Singh from Ahmedabad To make Abu Tuberculosis-free, Radio Madhuban and Dr Dewda of Mt. Abu were key People partnered with a Chennai based organization REACH resource persons for this project. Radio Participated to join its initiative Axshya. The project was aimed at 371 Madhuban also organized village improving community awareness of Tuberculosis (TB) outreach programs for spreading through the production and broadcast of effective and awareness about causes and preventive 241 accurate episodes on various TB-related themes. measures for TB with the support of Dr

Women Kanak Srivastava of RNTCP. The use of 68% Over the years, Radio’s partnerships with local hospitals Participated audio visual aids to educate people for awareness drives in villages and associations with about TB added value to these programs. medical colleges in the region to engage young doctors and nurses in community service have brought 130 During this project, several TB related out a significant improvement in the level of health themes were touched including Men of the local people. However, the local society faces 32% general information, causes, symptoms Participated a constant challenge of widespread addiction and and preventive measures along with alcoholism that has hindered its progress. information about available medical support. During an outreach program, the volunteers of Radio

Madhuban realized that the villagers enjoy and freely This project created a huge impact on engage in smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol in Our team also the community. Several listeners called- public gatherings and community events. Addiction is encouraged students in to pledge to give-up tobacco and also on an all-time rise in the region. The impecunious alcohol and also spread awareness from local colleges masses often turn to cheap local drugs and fall prey to among their peers. A brief study fatal illnesses. Several cases of tuberculosis have been to come together to conducted afterwards showed a large reported in the region along with cases of cancer and increase in the number of people who support this cause. other diseases. were aware about TB. They prepared a street play about TB. This Taking a step forward, Radio Madhuban produced innovative and creative audio capsules and interviews was a key attraction that were broadcast between 1st January and 23rd for villagers during February 2015. The team put in tremendous effort outreach programs in to produce content in a variety of formats like skits, drama, interviews and talk-shows in local languages which the Sarpanch about TB-related themes. Dr Vimla Tiwari from Mumbai and other villagers and volunteers of DOT vaccine volunteered to participated in large help in the production of these audio capsules. The experiences of community members were also shared numbers on-air to encourage listeners to give up drugs and tobacco.

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Live From Community

JAN FEB APR • RM Anniversary, Conference Hall • Mahashivratri Mela, Abu Road • Cyclethon, Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu • Republic Day from Community • Cyclethon, CIT • Man Ki Baat, PM Modi LIVE MAY AUG SEP • International Marathon • Independence Day • Teachers Day show by Prime Minister • Hamara Abu, Municipality, Mt. Abu • Universal Brotherhood Day Marathon & President OCT DEC • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan • World AIDS Day from Community • Vidhik Karyakram, Abu Road • Ramleea on Dussehra

Annual Report 2015 55 Radio Madhuban is nurturing young enterprising leaders with a strong moral foundation by engaging them in community service and inspiring them to make a difference.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM WHAT MAKES US STRONG Annual Celebrations 2014 Team Radio Madhuban Radio Jockeys Interns 6People in Spotlight

Annual Report 2015 Annual Celebrations 2014

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Chief guest Mr Debabrat Das, Joint Secretary, and encourage the community Niti Ayog, and guest of honor Ms Hamsika Iyer, heroes, Radio Madhuban awarded celebrated its 4th annual day Bollywood singer, graced the occasion with the ‘Ashta Ratan’ trophies to eight on 19th January, 2015 with the their presence. Mr Manohar Vishnoi, BDO, Abu people for their exceptional efforts. theme “Khushi” in Shantivan Road, Mr Suresh Thinger, Municipal Chairman, Exhibition and information stalls Mt. Abu, and Justice V. Eswaraiah, Honorable on water conservation, energy Complex of the Brahma Kumaris Chairperson of National Commission for conservation and de-addiction in Abu Road with over 1,500 Backward Classes, were also present to mark the were put up to spread awareness guests from the local community. momentous occasion. among the community. The entire program was broadcast live on This event was an accolade to Students from local schools and colleges gave Radio Madhuban & Peace of Mind all the people who have made a variety of scintillating cultural performances. TV Channel. Those who could not A group of young musicians took advantage be part of the celebrations enjoyed this progress possible with their of the platform and gave their first live stage it live on radio and sent messages sheer commitment and charging performance. to the studio. enthusiasm. As part of the celebrations, different competitions were organized in the community like speech competition, ‘Just a minute’ and a quiz for farmers. To recognize their contribution

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Team Radio Madhuban

Yashwant Patil Tulsi Chattwani Krishnaveni Katakam Station Manager Programme Head Production Head

Rohit Gupta Raghav Chawla Pabitra Mallik Technical Head Media & Design Head Production Coordinator

Subhashree Behera Simanchal Choudhuary Hrishikesh Angadi Programme Scheduler Audio Editor Photography & Video

Annual Report 2015 59 Radio Jockeys

RJ RJ Rj Food for the mind Youth Ghazals and Indian Dharmistha Leadership Vinod Classics Vishal

Suprabhat Youth Junction Mehfil

RJ RJ RJ Breakfast Show Listener’s Choice Old Classics Swaranjeet Shrinidhi Sawarnlata

Nayi Kiran Khushi Ke Trane Naye Nagme Purane

RJ RJ Women Youth Weekend Breakfast RJ Usha Mona Empowerment Empowerment Show Subhalaxami

Good Morning Aashiyana Jiyo Zindagi Abu

RJ RJ Value based RJ Community Poem Music & Culture Vivek Prabha Entertainment Geeta

Aapki Baat Panditayin Sangeet ki Vivek Ke Sath Duniya

RJ RJ Bedtime Stories RJ Amrutdhara Essence of Devotion Sudha Bhakti Gyaneshwar

Good Night with Dadi Maa

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM RJ Udaan RJ For Children RJ For Children Satakshi Kids Special Vedant Prince

Udaan

Interns

Radio Madhuban selected two students of mass communication course Abhishek of Agrasen College, Raipur, and Nikita of Pacific College, Udaipur to do an internship with an aim to train them in community broadcasting and radio station management. They helped our Community Development Team in the ‘Safar Apne Shahar Ka’ project to expand our outreach. Nikita Abhishek People In Spotlight

Nisha Shyamali Harish Vaidy K C Jingar Graphic Designer Sangeet ki Duniya Sehaj Swasthya Opno Smaj

Annual Report 2015 61 Radio Madhuban is fighting social evils and promoting value-based community living in Abu to nurture households.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM OUR 7WELL WISHERS

Annual Report 2015 Our Well Wishers

Radio Madhuban has proved to be a highly successful vehicle for carrying spiritual entertainment, music, information and education to the tribal areas and a wide range of rural areas in Rajasthan, in particular, but even further out. It really is wonderful to have such a dedicated team that constantly desires to do a little more for the community. Not many people are willing to make a commitment in this way. Radio Madhuban has now completed five years of operations and may it continue to serve in this way! All our very good wishes are with you! I am sure the outreach will be to more and more communities and individuals will take a huge amount of benefit.

BK Jayanti European Director, Brahma Kumaris

Radio Madhuban has greatly influenced the life-style of the Indian rural community, particularly in Rajasthan. While promoting values, peace and harmony in the society, it has also brought awareness about critical matters like child marriage, girl education, governance and addiction. Its rigorous campaigns have led to a positive change in the community. The music and shows broadcasted on Radio Madhuban have ignited young minds and I wish that Radio Madhuban continues its invaluable services to Abu.

BK Mruthyunjaya Executive Secretary, Brahma Kumaris & Vice-Chairperson, Education Wing

Radio Madhuban has been promoting several development initiatives in the local community through its dedicated efforts. The entire team of Radio Madhuban has been actively taking up new tasks for upliftment of Abu Road society. On behalf of the entire team of Godlywood studio, I congratulate Radio Madhuban on completing four years of service and extend our support and cooperation for future activities.

B.K. Harilal Bhanushali Executive Director, Godlywood Studio, Abu Road

I wish that Radio Madhuban is successful in effectively creating an impact in the local community through its dedicated efforts. The team is doing commendable work by uplifting values and morals in society. Radio has something for everyone. In these years, it has become the key to solving problems of the community, light for every shadow of evil practices and relief from sorrow of loss for people. I wish the team a very best for future.

B.K. Vijayan Madhu Engineering Company Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM I had the pleasant experience of visiting Radio Madhuban studios this year. Radio Madhuban is constantly striving to bond with the local community and to cater to their needs. The spiritual guidance given by Bramha Kumaris institution is well known to the world. The efforts of the Radio team are laudable. The dynamism shown by the young staff members at the studios is worthy of appreciation. I wish them all the success.

Dr R A Padmanabha Rao Rtd. Additional Director General, Doordarsan, New Delhi

I am extremely happy to note that Radio Madhuban is completing five years of service to society in and around Abu. The station has come a long way and a lot of local community is being engaged by the station in its programs. Even the physically-challenged, including the visually-challenged, find their due place in Radio Madhuban. I hope that their experience does not end in just empowering the local community but is useful to all community radio stations in India. Looking forward to the day when Radio Madhuban becomes a household name in the CR sector.

Dr. R. Sreedher Media expert and Community Radio Practitioner, New Delhi

Kisan Sanchar’s noble mission of a climate smart village project got wings after joining hands with Radio Maduban. We acknowledge the kind support of Radio Maduban for providing free airtime using which Kisan Sanchar is able to broadcast content related to weather, agriculture and grassroots innovations. We wish a great success to Radio Maduban and its entire team for helping farmers by providing knowledge-based radio programs that enhance knowledge networking among them. We are thankful to Radio Maduban Community Society for helping Kisan Sanchar by sharing its resources for serving the farmers at large.

Kamal Jeet Director, Kisan Sanchar, New Delhi

I had the opportunity to visit the studios of Radio Madhuban several times during the year gone by. The sincerity, dedication, knowledge and creativity of your team and technological advancements of the studios are especially commendable. Radio Madhuban is a role model for every other community radio in the country. I wish that Radio Madhuban continues to scale new heights and set glorious traditions of community service.

Dr D P Singh Chairman & MD, Kamalvani Radio, Rajasthan, General Secretary, FCRS, New Delhi

Annual Report 2015 65 As co-learners in the journey to continuously improve our services to bring about social change, it gives us immense pleasure to have been associated with you and the CR movement in the country. Radio Madhuban’s focus on education, sustainable development, women and youth empowerment are appreciable and an inspiration to Bol Hyderabad. Best wishes on completing yet another year of successful community broadcasting and let’s both continue to create waves!

B Naveen Sen Radio Station Coordinator, Bol Hyderabad 90.4 FM Hyderabad

Best wishes to the team of Radio Madhuban 90.4 at entering their sixth year of broadcasting as a community radio. I am sure that the service that Radio Madhuban has done during the past five years has shaped the team well to make its projects and programs more effective and meaningful for the community. Congratulations on your achievements so far and I wish that it should continues and extends further towards the community.

James Rajasekaran.E Station Manager, Pard Vaanoli 91.2 Mhz. Tamil Nadu

We, the entire Radio Brahmaputra team, offer our best wishes to Radio Madhuban on this great moment of celebration. Hope the station will continue its journey by creating an example for upcoming community radio stations and provide meaningful services to society and the nation.

Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan Station Manager, Brahmaputra Radio, Assam

I congratulate Team Radio Madhuban for giving a voice to the local community and contributing to the movement of community development. Radio Madhuban’s work as a media center for information and entertainment is noteworthy along with its projects for development of tribal community. May you continue to make a difference through the positive changes you create.

Yuvraj Station Manager, Vasundhara Vahini Radio, Maharashtra

Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM Congratulations on completing five years of enlightening, entertaining and multidimensional community service. All shows broadcasted on Radio Madhuban 90.4 FM are interesting and attractive. I give my best wishes to the entire team of Radio Madhuban to achieve paramount success and become an excellent paradigm of dignified mass communication.

Rajendra Kumar Sharma Block Elementary Education Officer, Abu Road

It’s been a wonderful association which the St. John’s School family has shared with 90.4 FM Radio Madhuban. I sincerely appreciate the contribution and commitment of their utmost professional team who always shares a positive exposure with the listeners. The efforts put in by this Community Radio for designing apt and useful on-air shows has helped raise awareness on important social issues among people from all walks of society. The involvement of the public for the various programs has also been remarkable. May 90.4 FM Radio Madhuban continue to spread peace among the community though its future programs also.

K A Shyam Kumar Director, St. John’s School, Abu Road

It gives me immense happiness and joy to congratulate Radio Madhuban on completing its 5th year of operation. Radio Madhuban has not only undertaken several impactful projects but also established a strong connection with the local community. Its aspiration to promote social well-being of people and help them come out of the cocoon of backwardness and stagnation is praise worthy. Radio Madhuban has also been associated with our institution at various events and has provided a platform to our students to showcase their skills. I wish the team a glorious future and hope that they continue to promote national unity, harmony and peace.

Kishore Gandhi Director, Chartered Institute of Technology, Abu Road

We have taken so many efforts to improve our students’ capabilities. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of Radio Madhuban. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated team of Radio Madhuban for giving us such attention and time. Our gratitude and appreciation also go to the enthusiastic team of Radio Madhuban that has willingly helped our students with their knowledge.

Amitesh Saxena Adarsh College of Professional Studies, Abu Road

Annual Report 2015 67 This year Radio Madhuban focused on the following areas of social development:

Education

Social Evils

Art & Culture

Human Rights

Values & Morals

Health & Hygiene

Youth Leadership

De-addiction

Women Empowerment

Sustainable Development

Governance & Democracy

Children Personality Development Women in villages still walk for miles to collect drinking water. Lack of toilets is also a challenge for the community. In 2016, Radio Madhuban will try to address these problems and find innovative solutions to promote sustainable development in Abu.

Radio Madhuban 90.490.4 FMFM On-Air Timetable

Programs on weekdays Monday to Friday

6:00 to 7:00 am 7:00 to 10:00 am 10:00 to 11:30 am 11:30 to 12:00 noon Suprabhat Nayi Kiran Aashiyana Awakening with Brahma Kumaris

12:00 to 1:00 pm 1:00 to 4:00 pm 4:00 to 5:30 pm 5:30 to 6:00 pm Repition of Weekend Udaan Jiyo Zindagi Youth Junction Programs

6:00 to 7:00 pm 7:00 to 8:00 pm 8:00 to 10:00 pm 10:00 to 10:30 pm Filler Mera Gaon Mera Anchal Khushi ke Nagmein Goodnight with Dadi Maa

Weekend programs Saturdays

6:00 to 7:00 am 7:00 to 9:00 am 9:00 to 11:00 am 11:00 to 12:00 noon Amritdhara Good Morning Abu Aashiyana Panditayin

12:00 to 1:00 pm 1:00 to 1:30 pm 1:30 to 2:00 pm 2:00 to 4:00 pm Rhythm of Life Vishwa Darshan Opno Samaj Udaan Kids Special

4:00 to 5:00 pm 5:00 to 5:30 pm 5:30 to 6:00 pm 6:00 to 7:00 pm Vishesh Mulakat Career Options Kanun ki Baat Jankari Express

7:00 to 8:00 pm 8:00 to 9:00 pm 9:00 to 10:00 pm Mera Gaon Mera Anchal/ Aapki Baat Vivek ke Sath Tarane Naye Purane Hamara Abu

Weekend programs Sundays

6:00 to 7:00 am 7:00 to 9:00 am 9:00 to 10:00 am 10:00 to 11:00 am Amrutdhara Good Morning Abu Aapka Swasthya Vande Mataram Aapke Hath

11:00 to 12:00 noon 12:00 to 12:30 pm 12:30 to 1:00 pm 1:00 to 2:00 pm Panditayin Sangeet ki Duniya Vishwa Darshan Salaam-E-Zindagi

2:00 to 4:00 pm 4:00 to 5:00 pm 5:00 to 6:00 pm 6:00 to 7:00 pm udaan Kids Special Spotlight Values Samay ki Maang Filler

7:00 to 8:00 pm 8:00 to 9:30 pm 9:30 to 10:00 pm Mera Gaon Mera Anchal Mehfil Opno Samaj

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