Eastern Zone – Bihar
Community Radio Stations in Bihar represent a powerful grassroots communication network that strengthens democratic participation, promotes rural development, and supports inclusive social dialogue. Across districts, CRS platforms bridge information gaps by delivering reliable, locally relevant, and culturally contextualized programming in multiple regional languages. These stations empower communities through participatory broadcasting, ensuring that rural voices, youth perspectives, women-led initiatives, and marginalized groups are represented within mainstream development conversations.
Community Radio Ecosystem in Bihar
The community radio ecosystem in Bihar has steadily evolved into a structured communication framework aligned with developmental priorities. Stations collaborate with local institutions, agricultural universities, social organizations, and civil society networks to deliver structured content on governance awareness, rural entrepreneurship, disaster preparedness, health education, and digital literacy. Through transparent communication and interactive programming, CRS initiatives contribute to knowledge dissemination and community capacity-building.
By integrating traditional storytelling formats with modern broadcasting tools, community radio platforms in Bihar ensure information accessibility in remote and semi-urban regions. The participatory nature of these stations strengthens social cohesion, encourages accountability, and enhances awareness of government schemes, public welfare initiatives, and sustainable development practices across districts.
Strategic Development Focus Areas
Rural Development & Agriculture
Community radio stations provide seasonal advisories, climate adaptation strategies, sustainable farming guidance, and market intelligence tailored to Bihar’s agrarian landscape. Through expert interviews and farmer-led discussions, CRS strengthens agricultural resilience and rural economic sustainability.
Youth & Educational Engagement
CRS platforms collaborate with academic institutions to promote skill-based education, career counseling, competitive exam awareness, and digital literacy initiatives. Youth volunteers actively participate in content production, fostering leadership and communication skills.
Women Empowerment & Social Inclusion
Structured programming supports gender equity, financial literacy, maternal health awareness, and entrepreneurship development. These initiatives encourage women-led narratives and amplify underrepresented community voices across Bihar.
| S.No | Name of Organization | District | State | Freq | Name of CRS | Validity | Contact Person | Contact No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayodhya Lal Kalyan Niketan | Gopalganj | Bihar | 90.40 | Radio Rimjhim | 07/13/2028 | Kripa Shankar Srivastava | 9939395151 | societyalkn@gmail.com |
| 2 | Lokhit | Bhagalpur | Bihar | 90.40 | Radio Active Bhagalpur | 08/02/2025 | Sandeep Pandey | 7549000912 | radioactivebhagalpur@gmail.com |
| 3 | Snehi Loktan Sansthan | Siwan | Bihar | 90.40 | Radio Snehi | 05/17/2025 | Madhu Sudan Pandit | 9334069148 | radiosnehi@gmail.com |
| 4 | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Agwanpur (Barh) | Patna | Bihar | 91.20 | Krishi Vigyan Kendra Agwanpur | 11/14/2026 | Dr. Kumari Sharda Pankaj Kumar Ray | 9931312288 | drshardabu@gmail.com |
| 5 | Bihar Agriculture College (KVK Sabour) | Bhagalpur | Bihar | 90.80 | FM Green | 02/10/2029 | Ishwar Chandra | 9835354718 | 90.8fmgreen@gmail.com |
| 6 | Mayur Kala Kendra | Saran | Bihar | 90.80 | Radio Mayur 90.8 FM | 10/26/2025 | Abhishek Arun | 8210515430 | mayurkalaendra@gmail.com |
| 7 | Dhenu Chiraiya Lok Seva Sansthan | Gopalganj | Bihar | 90.80 | Radio Varsha 90.8 MHz | 04/18/2027 | Parshuram Prasad Yadav | 9931872109 | parshuram841425@gmail.com |
| 8 | Asadullah Foundation | Siwan | Bihar | 91.20 | Voice of India | 03/05/2027 | Mohd. Ali | 9234569686 | asdfngo@gmail.com |
| 9 | Prachar Prasar | Madhubani | Bihar | 89.60 | Radio Madhubani | 09/29/2025 | Raj Kumar Jha | 9811756560 | prachrawallas@gmail.com |
| 10 | Supramental Foundation | Vaishali | Bihar | 90.00 | Radio Goonj | 08/16/2027 | Rajesh Kumar | 9835039435 | 108rajeshkumar@gmail.com |
| 11 | Gyan Bhairav Foundation | Siwan | Bihar | 90.80 | Radio Gyan Bhairav | 03/21/2027 | Sanjeev Kumar Mishra | 9939205814 | narendramishra@gmail.com |
| 12 | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Manpur (Gaya) | Gaya | Bihar | 89.60 | KVK Manpur | 11/29/2026 | Rajeev Singh | 9431204379 | kvkmanpurgaya@gmail.com |
| 13 | Jago Gaon | Begusarai | Bihar | 90.00 | Jago Gaon 90.0 FM | 07/01/2029 | Somesh Kumar Choudhary | 7004807350 | jagogaon@gmail.com |
| Total Community Radio Stations in Bihar: 13 | |||||||||
Strengthening Community Communication
Community Radio in Bihar plays a strategic role in strengthening participatory governance and public awareness mechanisms. By fostering local dialogue, promoting civic engagement, and supporting evidence-based development communication, CRS platforms contribute to long-term social impact. The integration of institutional partnerships, youth participation, and rural outreach initiatives ensures that community broadcasting remains responsive, inclusive, and development-oriented across the Eastern Zone.