Eastern Zone – Jharkhand
Community Radio in Jharkhand reflects grassroots resilience, cultural diversity, and inclusive communication across tribal and rural regions. Stations act as vital platforms for local dialogue, awareness, and participatory development.
Community Radio Ecosystem in Jharkhand
Jharkhand’s socio-cultural landscape includes tribal communities, rural populations, and emerging urban centers. Community radio plays a critical role in amplifying indigenous voices, supporting livelihood awareness, and strengthening access to information. CRS initiatives in Jharkhand contribute to agricultural extension programs, local governance awareness, health campaigns, and youth empowerment efforts. Through participatory broadcasting, stations foster dialogue between citizens and institutions, ensuring transparent communication and grassroots engagement.
Focus on Tribal & Rural Inclusion
Community radio initiatives actively integrate tribal languages, cultural storytelling traditions, and local development narratives. By ensuring representation of marginalized communities, CRS strengthens democratic participation and preserves cultural identity.
Skill & Youth Development
CRS platforms collaborate with educational institutions and community groups to enhance youth skills, vocational training awareness, and digital literacy initiatives, fostering regional growth.
Strategic Development Areas
Livelihood Communication
Broadcasting agricultural, forest-based livelihood, and skill programs.
Public Health Awareness
Promoting community health, vaccination drives, and sanitation campaigns.
Governance Transparency
Encouraging civic participation and policy awareness initiatives.
Growth & Evolution of CRS in Jharkhand
Foundation Phase
Initial establishment of community radio as localized voice platforms.
Expansion Phase
Growth into rural outreach, education awareness, and disaster communication.
Institutional Integration
Strengthened collaboration with educational and development bodies.
| S.No | Name of Organization | Location of CRS | District | State | Frequency | Name of CRS | Validity | Contact Person | Contact No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranchi University | Basic and Applied Sciences Building, Morabadi Campus, Ranchi University, Ranchi - 834008 | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 90.40 | Radio Khanchi 90.4 FM | 10/27/2029 | Dr. B.P. Sinha | 993410739 | radiokhanchi904@gmail.com |
| 2 | Nav Jagriti Yuva Mandal | Village & Post Dabri, PS Bimi | Giridih | Jharkhand | 90.40 | Radio Jagruti 90.4 FM | 12/13/2026 | Rajesh Prasad Verma | 9472720772, 9939121576 | njymindia@gmail.com |
| 3 | Birsa Agricultural University | Kanke | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 107.80 | Birsa Hariyali | 06/05/2027 | B.K. Jha | 9430393445 | basantbkha@gmail.com |
| 4 | Network for Enterprise Enhancement and Development Support (NEEDS) | RTP Campus, Village Madhudih, Block Sarwan, Deoghar - 814150 | Deoghar | Jharkhand | 89.60 | 89.6 Radio NEEDS | 30/10/2027 | Murari Mohan / Dr. Krishnendu Sarkar | 9771405855 | needspostmaster@gmail.com |
| 5 | Active Bhagalpur All About Society | Late Sri Raghunandan Mandal Complex, Godda-Pirpainti Road, Godda - 814133 | Godda | Jharkhand | 89.60 | Radio Active Godda | 08/25/2027 | Md. Imteyaz Khan | 7549000911 | activebhagalpur@gmail.com |
| 6 | Dedicated Society for Education & Science | Dedicated Campus, Sudna (E), Ward No-8, Medininagar (Daltonganj), Palamu | Palamu | Jharkhand | 89.60 | CRS Radio Samrat 89.6 MHz | 12/25/2027 | Er. Binay Kumar Mehta | 8294999090 | bkdicated@yahoo.co.in |
| Total Community Radio Stations in Jharkhand: 6 | ||||||||||
Strengthening Communication Resilience
Community radio in Jharkhand strengthens participatory governance, inclusive development dialogue, and localized communication resilience. Through capacity building, awareness campaigns, and grassroots engagement, CRS ensures that every voice is heard and valued.