Madhya Pradesh – Central Zone Community Radio Fraternity
Madhya Pradesh, located at the heart of India, represents a diverse socio-cultural landscape enriched with tribal heritage, agricultural communities, and growing educational institutions. Community Radio Stations across Madhya Pradesh serve as critical platforms for participatory communication, enabling local voices to influence development narratives and strengthen grassroots democracy. Through inclusive broadcasting and collaborative engagement, the CRS fraternity in Madhya Pradesh reinforces social cohesion and community empowerment across districts.
Community Radio Ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh
The CRS landscape in Madhya Pradesh spans tribal belts, rural agricultural regions, and urban educational centers. Stations focus on localized programming addressing agriculture advisory, forest rights awareness, public health education, women’s leadership, youth skill development, and environmental sustainability. By broadcasting in Hindi and local dialects, community radio bridges literacy gaps and ensures information accessibility for marginalized communities. The participatory production model allows citizens to co-create content, enhancing accountability and social ownership of media initiatives.
Tribal & Rural Empowerment
Madhya Pradesh has significant tribal populations whose voices often remain underrepresented in mainstream media. Community radio stations play a transformative role by providing culturally sensitive programming that preserves indigenous knowledge, promotes education, and supports livelihood awareness. Through storytelling, folk traditions, and interactive dialogues, CRS platforms strengthen identity, promote inclusion, and encourage sustainable development practices across tribal and rural districts.
Capacity Building & Innovation
Under FCRS initiatives, CRS members in Madhya Pradesh actively participate in skill development workshops, digital broadcasting upgrades, and regulatory compliance training. Emphasis is placed on ethical journalism, content diversity, and technology integration. Stations adopt low-cost digital tools to enhance production quality while maintaining grassroots authenticity. Peer-to-peer mentoring within the Central Zone further strengthens institutional capacity and operational sustainability.
Development Communication & Social Impact
Community radio stations in Madhya Pradesh have contributed to awareness campaigns related to sanitation, maternal health, water conservation, climate resilience, and government welfare schemes. During natural or health-related emergencies, these stations provide reliable real-time information tailored to local contexts. By fostering dialogue between communities and local authorities, CRS platforms reinforce participatory governance and inclusive decision-making processes.
Central Zone Collaboration & Collective Growth
The Madhya Pradesh CRS fraternity collaborates with other Central Zone states to exchange programming models, share policy insights, and build collective advocacy strategies. Through webinars, regional forums, and technical workshops, stations strengthen cooperative networks and align with national community radio objectives. This structured collaboration ensures long-term sustainability, professional growth, and enhanced public trust in community media across the Central Zone.
| S.No | Name of Organization | CRS District | CRS State | Frequency | Name of CRS | Validity | Contact Person | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narmada Samagra Nyas | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Rewa | 03/16/2030 | Kartik Sapre | 9685980112 | narmadasamagra@gmail.com |
| 2 | Jay Santoshi Maa Gram Vikas Samiti | Guna | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Radio Guru | 05/26/2025 | Sanjeev Sharma | 9009228133 | jaisantoshimaa@gmail.com |
| 3 | Maa Purnagiri Mahila Mandal | Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Goonj 90.8 | 09/29/2026 | Kriti Singh | 7999350655 | kratisingh19@gmail.com |
| 4 | Fehmida Jafri Memorial Education & Welfare Society | Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 91.20 | Radio Bindaas | 09/29/2025 | Majhar Ali Jafri | 7000478308 | mazharjafri2@gmail.com |
| 5 | AKS University | Satna | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | AKS Radio | 03/21/2027 | Dr. Rama Shankar Tripathi | 8889237776 | registrar@aksuniversity.ac.in |
| 6 | Mandsaur Institute of Pharmacy | Mandsaur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Mandsaur | 06/02/2029 | - | 9425107457 | principal@mipmandsaur.org |
| 7 | Shri Krishna Shikshan Lok Parmarth Samiti | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Dastak | 06/03/2028 | Sundeep Kulshreshtha | 9425092124 | rd90.8fm@gmail.com |
| 8 | IPS Academy | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 91.20 | - | 11/25/2026 | Dilip Awasthi, Achal Kumar Choudhary | 9826363202 | registrar@ipsacademy.org |
| 9 | Navnirman Janjagriti Mahila Kalyan Seva Samiti | Hoshangabad | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | - | 01/27/2027 | Ram Raghuvanshi | 9425148866 | navnirman.jmks@gmail.com |
| 10 | Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Betul | Chhindwara | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Vanya Radio Biojori | 03/05/2027 | Chandermohan Thakur | 7999686757 | vanya_prakash@yahoo.co.in |
| 11 | Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti (SVSS) | Sehore | Madhya Pradesh | 91.20 | Radio Awaaz | 11/16/2026 | Dhirendra Kushwaha | 9425373168 | svssngobpl@gmail.com |
| 12 | Aashiyana Sanskar Samiti | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | CRS Sanskar FM 90.4 | 06/23/2028 | Raghvendra Singh Patel | 9425357127 | aashiyanasanskarsamiti@gmail.com |
| 13 | People for Animals Jan Kalyan Samiti | Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Radio Life | 07/16/2027 | Shivkant Mishra | 8770454131 | ngo.pfajks@gmail.com |
| 14 | Sumitra Samajik Kalyan Sansthan | Chhatarpur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Bundeli Radio 90.8 FM | 05/13/2028 | - | 9415417499 | sumitra.sansthan@gmail.com |
| 15 | Bhagat Singh Yuva Mandal Bagroda Samiti | Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Time | 12/06/2028 | Anant Singh | 8839074924 | ngo.bhagatsingh@gmail.com |
| 16 | Devi Kalka Shikshan Evam Sanskratik Prasar Samiti | Chhatarpur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Style Radio | 11/01/2028 | Surendra Gupta | 8871783043 | dksspschhp@gmail.com |
| 17 | Government High School Sesaipura | Sheopur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Vanya Radio Sesaipura | 07/16/2028 | Rohit Niranjan | 9140571767 | vanya.sesaipuraradio@gmail.com |
| 18 | Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Nalcha Dhar | Dhar | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Vanya CRS Nalcha | 08/29/2028 | Niraj Mishra | 7000956045 | vanya.nalcharadio@gmail.com |
| 19 | Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Bhabra | Alirajpur | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Vanya Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar | 10/05/2025 | Hemant Choudhary | 9425938113 | parshuramwfs@gmail.com |
| 20 | Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Khandwa | Khandwa | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Vanya Radio | 01/14/2029 | Ajay Kumar Gour | 9425239083 | vanya.khandwaradio@gmail.com |
| 21 | Central India Institute of Technology | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Radio Popcorn | 02/25/2025 | Sanjay Singh Bhadoria | 9893941402 | ciitindore2010@gmail.com |
| 22 | Diksha Welfare & Cultural Society | Dindori | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Vanya Radio CSAN | 11/29/2025 | Hemant Choudhary | 8305444700 | vanya.bhabraradio@gmail.com |
| 23 | Adivasi Chetna Shikshan Seva Samiti | Jhabua | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Tantya Bhil Radio | 07/24/2029 | Benedict Damor | 9425413600 | acsssjha@hotmail.com |
| 24 | Shaskiya Utkrishta Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Betul | Betul | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Vanya Radio Chicholi | 01/14/2029 | Ajay Raj Dhurve | 8817392778 | vanya.chicholiradio@gmail.com |
| 25 | Swaraj Sansthan Sanchalnalaya | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 90.80 | Radio Awaaz Hindi | 05/19/2026 | Sanjay Yadav | 7552660563 | swarajbhavan@gmail.com |
| 26 | RKDF Institute of Science and Technology | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Radio Popcorn | 03/21/2025 | Mrityunjay Singh | 9893448220 | mrityunjaysinghai@gmail.com |
| 27 | The Society for Development Alternatives | Niwari | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Radio Bundelkhand | 07/16/2028 | Gp Capt GS Singh | 1126544100 | mail@devalt.org |
| 28 | Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals | Vidisha | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Kisan Vani Sironj | 04/02/2028 | Jitender Sharma | 9319969042 | jitender.kumar@isapindia.org |
| 29 | Bunkar Vikas Sanstha | Ashok Nagar | Madhya Pradesh | 90.40 | Chanderi Ki Awaaz | 05/24/2025 | Swadesh Samaiya | 9425768634 | chanderikiawaaz@gmail.com |
About Community Radio Services (CRS) in Madhya Pradesh
Community Radio Stations in Madhya Pradesh operate across districts including Jabalpur, Guna, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna, Mandsaur, Ujjain and others. These stations focus on education, agriculture, rural development, youth engagement, and social awareness.
All listed stations hold valid Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) as per official record dated 17.01.2025.