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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Pinarayi Vijayan to launch Radio Nellikka for child-friendly communication
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a bid to reach out to the younger generation, Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is launching an internet radio for children. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will officially launch 'Radio Nellikka' from his office on Wednesday. The radio will be available online round-the-clock and will air 4 hours of programmes from Monday to Friday, which will then be repeated on weekends. The content will be both informative and fun. According to the officials, the goal is to create a child-friendly environment and spread awareness about child rights. At a time when issues like mental stress, substance use, online abuse, suicide, and social media addiction are rising among children, Radio Nellikka will spread messages about child safety, education and empowerment. It will also raise awareness about the Pocso Act, and the right to free and compulsory education. The programmes will help people understand what rights children have and how to protect them. Using stories, talk shows and interactive programmes, the authorities want to give children a voice as well as guide them on how to identify and prevent abuse. It will also provide children with a platform to show their talents and speak without fear. People can listen to Radio Nellikka from anywhere in the world without ads. In the first phase, the commission wants to connect with 25 lakh families in Kerala. The radio will reach students and teachers in over 15,000 schools, and members of PTAs, SPC, NSS units, and school clubs. A total of 29,202 balasabhas under the Kudumbashree, 33,120 anganwadis and 464 child care homes in the state will also be part of the plan. The project will also cover 21,900 wards in 1,200 local bodies, along with NGOs and resident associations. The commission believes that Radio Nellikka will help spread child rights awareness to every corner of society. It will be run with the help of women and child development, education, LSG, and SC/ST development departments along with police and excise. The Radio Nellikka app can be downloaded from the Play Store or App Store. People can also listen to it through [ or in cars through AUX cable and Bluetooth. Programme lineup ● 'Right Turn' from 7am to 8am will focus on child rights laws. The programme will be repeated from 4pm to 5pm in the evening ● 'Immini Balyakaryam' from 8am to 9 am is a phone-in show. It will bring children, parents, and teachers together to build social and cultural awareness. It will be repeated from 5pm to 6pm ● 'Aakashadoothu' from noon to 1 will let children and adults share about their stories of happiness, pain, experiences, and everything. It will be repeated from 8pm to 9pm ● 'Uncle Boss' from 1pm to 2pm is a friendly chat show. Children can ask questions, talk about problems, seek advice, and share happy moments. This show will be repeated from 9pm to 10pm
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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
