Northern Zone – Chandigarh
Chandigarh represents a strategic hub for community broadcasting within the Northern Zone of FCRS. As a Union Territory with strong educational and institutional presence, Chandigarh’s community radio ecosystem promotes academic dialogue, youth leadership, public awareness campaigns, and inclusive civic engagement. Through structured programming and participatory communication models, community radio stations in Chandigarh bridge institutions and communities with credible, locally relevant information.
Academic & Institutional Broadcasting
Chandigarh hosts community radio stations operating from universities and educational institutions. These platforms focus on research dissemination, student discussions, skill development awareness, and academic extension programs. Through interactive programming formats, these stations encourage youth participation and knowledge-sharing aligned with FCRS objectives.
Urban Community Engagement
Unlike rural-dominated CRS ecosystems, Chandigarh’s model integrates urban social issues including waste management, environmental sustainability, digital awareness, and civic responsibility. Community radio serves as a bridge between public administration and citizens by broadcasting verified public information and awareness initiatives.
Youth Leadership & Innovation
Community radio initiatives in Chandigarh actively involve students and young professionals in content production, anchoring, and social reporting. This approach nurtures leadership skills, communication competence, and technical knowledge, preparing youth contributors for professional media and development sectors.
Public Policy & Awareness
As an administrative capital, Chandigarh’s CRS platforms often collaborate with public departments to disseminate information about health programs, social welfare schemes, digital governance services, and civic initiatives. This enhances transparency and ensures citizens remain informed.
Technical Capacity & Networking
Under FCRS guidance, Chandigarh community radio stations benefit from technical workshops, policy discussions, and collaborative networking. These initiatives strengthen operational efficiency, content quality, and regulatory compliance while encouraging innovation in participatory broadcasting.
Role within FCRS Northern Zone
Chandigarh contributes significantly to strengthening Northern Zone representation by supporting inter-state collaboration, content exchange, and training initiatives. Its institutional framework provides a strong foundation for capacity building and community engagement across the region.
| S.No | Name of Organization | Location of CRS | CRS District | CRS State | Frequency (MHz) | Name of CRS | Validity of GOPA | Contact Person | Contact Number | Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Vivek High School | Vivek 90.4 CRS, Sector-38 B, Chandigarh (160036) | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 90.40 | VIVEK 90.4 CRS | 03/30/2026 | Ashish Tandon | 9888324878 | vivekfm@gmail.com |
| 28 | Panjab University | Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, Sector-14 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 91.20 | Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz | 08/18/2025 | Dr Sumedha Singh | 8528654459 | scs@pu.ac.in |
| 29 | Satguru Foundation | SCO 181/182, Sector 8 C, Madhya Marg | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 90.40 | Desh Bhagat Radio | 03/29/2027 | Gagandeep Sassan | 9501095010 | deshbhagatradio@gmail.com |
| 48 | ITV Foundation | The Piccadilly Hotel, Sector-22B | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 90.80 | Capital FM | 12/25/2027 | Kartikey Sharma | 9654085690 | itvfoundation@outlook.com |
| Total Community Radio Stations in Chandigarh: 4 | ||||||||||
About CRS in Chandigarh
The Community Radio Stations (CRS) in Chandigarh operate under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. These stations primarily serve educational institutions and community organizations by broadcasting educational, cultural, and public awareness programs.
All listed stations hold valid Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) as per official records dated 17.01.2025.
Strengthening Institutional & Civic Communication
Within the FCRS framework, Chandigarh stands as a model of structured, institutional community broadcasting. By integrating youth participation, technical innovation, and collaborative governance engagement, Chandigarh’s community radio ecosystem strengthens participatory democracy and informed citizenship. Its strategic role within the Northern Zone enhances regional cooperation and ensures sustainable growth of community radio platforms.