Eastern Zone – West Bengal
Community Radio in West Bengal reflects intellectual dialogue, cultural vibrancy, and grassroots participation. Stations across the state promote inclusive communication, educational outreach, artistic expression, and community-centered development initiatives.
Community Radio Ecosystem in West Bengal
West Bengal has a rich tradition of literature, performing arts, and intellectual discourse. Community radio stations extend this legacy by offering participatory platforms where citizens engage in dialogue on education, governance, health awareness, and social development. CRS initiatives amplify rural voices, support women-led community groups, and integrate youth-driven programming. These stations act as bridges between institutions and communities, fostering transparency, awareness, and regional collaboration.
Key Strategic Areas
Community radio strengthens cultural preservation by broadcasting regional languages, folk music traditions, and storytelling narratives. By integrating art and development dialogue, stations maintain cultural continuity while promoting modern awareness.
CRS platforms in West Bengal actively collaborate with educational institutions and civic groups to promote literacy initiatives, skill-building workshops, and public policy awareness campaigns across urban and rural areas.
Educational Outreach
Supporting student engagement and awareness programs.
Health & Public Awareness
Community-driven campaigns promoting wellness initiatives.
Civic Dialogue
Encouraging participatory governance and transparency.
| S.No | Name of Organization | District | State | Frequency | Name of CRS | Validity | Contact Person | Contact No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSHM Institute of Media & Communication | Kolkata | West Bengal | 90.80 | NSHM Radio | 09/25/2028 | Sripama Dhar | 8777830769 | nshmradio@nshm.com |
| 2 | Manbhum Ananda Ashram (Nityananda Trust) | Purulia | West Bengal | 91.20 | Nityananda Janavani | 12/26/2026 | Dr. Nirmalya Mukherjee | 8420011313 | mant.kolkata@gmail.com |
| 3 | Salesian College Sonada | Darjeeling | West Bengal | 90.80 | Radio Salesian 90.8 FM | 01/05/2027 | Fr. C.M. Paul | 9007626301 | radiosalesian@gmail.com |
| 4 | Moyna Ramkrishnayan Association | Purba Medinipur | West Bengal | 91.20 | Pallibangla FM Radio | 04/05/2026 | Sasanka Maity | 9732565467 | pallibangla912@gmail.com |
| 5 | Milan Srijan | Jhargram | West Bengal | 90.40 | Radio Milan 90.4 FM | 09/12/2027 | Sayandeep Banerjee | 7432844383 | milansrijan@gmail.com |
| 6 | Vidyasagar University | Paschim Medinipur | West Bengal | 90.80 | Betar Vidyasagar | 11/22/2030 | J.K. Nandi | 3222275297 | registrar@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in |
| 7 | Kalitala Club | Malda | West Bengal | 90.40 | Radio Malda 90.4 FM | 02/17/2026 | Debabrata Saha | 9933301440 | debabratasahamalda@gmail.com |
| 8 | Dakshin Chandpur Child Development Mission | Kolkata (North 24 Parganas) | West Bengal | 91.20 | Sundarban Radio | 09/09/2026 | Sankar Mondal | 9734367847 | dccdm08@yahoo.com |
| 9 | Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed | South 24 Parganas | West Bengal | 89.60 | Muktadhara 89.6 FM | 12/28/2026 | Swati Nandi | 9230592709 | janasanskriti@gmail.com |
| 10 | Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University | Cooch Behar | West Bengal | 89.60 | — | 01/20/2027 | Dr. Devkumar Mukhopadhyay | 9832067488 | registrar@cbpbu.ac.in |
| 11 | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology | Nadia | West Bengal | 90.00 | Radio MAKAUT | 01/31/2027 | Prof. Saikat Maitra | 7019129589 | registrar@makautwb.ac.in |
| 12 | Gitanjali Foundation | Birbhum | West Bengal | 90.40 | Geetanjali Radio | 10/09/2027 | Mr. Raihan Ul Haque | 9475501605 | education.gitanjali@gmail.com |
| Total Community Radio Stations in West Bengal: 12 | |||||||||
Strengthening Participatory Communication
Community radio in West Bengal represents inclusive dialogue, cultural expression, and democratic participation. Through grassroots engagement, capacity building, and knowledge sharing, CRS ensures that community voices remain central to regional development narratives.