6 days ago
Chief minister to launch internet radio for children
T'puram: Chief minister
will launch an internet radio called Radio Nellikka for children on June 18. The radio is being launched as part of a campaign aimed at creating child-friendly environments and ensuring child rights literacy.
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It will be run by the state commission for protection of child rights.
The move comes because of an increase in issues faced by children such as mental conflicts, drug menace, cyberbullying, suicide and social media addiction. The radio also aims to raise awareness about child ethics, Pocso and the right to free and compulsory education, a press release stated.
The radio can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
Initially, it will have four hours of programming from Monday to Friday, which will be repeated. The weekday programmes will also be repeated on Saturdays and Sundays.
The programmes include 'Right Turn' related to children's rights, a phone-in programme called 'Immini Balyakaryam', an interactive 'Akashadooth' programme to clear doubts and share experiences, and a chat programme 'Uncle Boss'. Memories, experiences, school life, joys and challenges can be shared with the 'Akashadooth' via email (radionellikka@ or WhatsApp.
For 'Immini Balyakaryam' and 'Uncle Boss' programmes, contact 9993338602.
The Child Rights Commission aims to reach 2.5 million families in Kerala. The radio will also reach children through 15,397 schools, 29,202 Bala Sabhas under Kudumbashree, 33,120 Anganwadis under the department of women and child development and 464 child protection institutions in districts and through PTAs, NSS and school clubs.
Radio Nellikka can be downloaded from the Play Store on Android phones and the App Store on iOS. It can also be accessed via
