Broadcast area Uttarakhand | Frequency 90.8 MHz | |
First air date 21 September 2014; 2 years ago (2014-09-21) Language(s) Hindi
Garhwali language | ||
Mandakini Ki Awaaz or MKA 90.8 is a local community radio station serving about 200 villages in Uttarakhand. The radio was started in 2014 Manvendra Negi. This was the first radio station in Rudraprayag.
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History
The radio got approval from local authority in 2013 and it officially started broadcasting on 21 September 2014 by Manvendra Negi.It was joint venture of a non-governmental organization named Mandakini Ki Awaaz Kalyan Sewa Samiti and Bangalore-based public trust called People's Power Collective. This was also the first radio station in Rudraprayag. In 2014, during the inauguration, Negi said—
We began the trial run in middle of August and we were thrilled with the response. Though we have just begun the regular broadcast, the feedback is encouraging. We are collaborating with the district disaster management department to produce a series of programmes on disaster management.
In September 2015, the radio celebrated its first anniversary. The radio played an important role to send important messages to local people during natural crisis.
Programs
The radio broadcasts programs in Hindi and Garhwali between 7-9 am, 12.30-1.30 pm and 4.30-6.30 pm every day. On Sundays, special live events are broadcast. These programs covers several topics such as education, healthcare, women empowerment, community well-being. The radio also gives local artistes to showcase their talent.