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India Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
CBSE to launch community radio station for students and teachers
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is preparing to set up a dedicated community radio station for students, teachers and other stakeholders. Officials confirmed that the proposal received approval during the board's recent Governing Body part of the plan, the CBSE will apply for a community radio licence in the coming months. Consultative meetings with stakeholders and technical experts are expected over the next six months to finalise the application and outline the content structure. Financial planning for the project is also under senior CBSE official said the initiative will expand the board's communication channels. 'Once the licence is procured, we will work out the modalities for the content that will be broadcast,' the official noted. The CBSE already operates 'Shiksha Vani', a podcast platform launched to share subject-related audio material for students of classes 9 to 12. Available on the Google Play Store, the platform has uploaded nearly 400 episodes in line with the NCERT proposed community radio station will function differently from existing platforms. It will be a live, interactive medium, capable of delivering information, guidance, and educational updates directly to its audience. The plan is to create programming relevant to the needs of CBSE's large and diverse community across radio is recognised as a third tier of broadcasting in India, distinct from public and commercial radio. Designed for local communities, these low-power stations allow content in local languages and dialects, which can increase engagement. They also give space to voices often excluded from mainstream media, including marginalised groups, and can cover subjects such as education, health, agriculture and social currently has 540 licensed community radio stations, run mainly by non-profit bodies such as educational institutions, NGOs and registered societies. The government promotes such stations in rural and remote areas through various schemes, seeing them as a tool for inclusive CBSE, the move could strengthen its outreach, especially in regions where internet access is limited. With millions of students and teachers under its ambit, a dedicated radio platform may help bridge information gaps and encourage participation in educational the licensing and planning process stays on track, the CBSE community radio could be on air in the near future, marking a first for a national education board in India.- Ends
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
CBSE to set up its own community radio station
AI image NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon come up with a community radio station exclusively for its students, teachers and other stakeholders, according to officials. The proposal was approved in the recent Governing Body meeting of the board, where it was decided that the application for procuring a license be moved. "The proposal to set up a community radio station was approved by the board's Governing Body. It was decided that consultative meetings will be held in next six months with stakeholders and experts for preparing and processing application for community radio license detailed, " a senior CBSE official said. The board has also decided that financial implications be worked out, the official added. The CBSE already runs a podcast called Shiksha Vani which disseminates timely audio content for various subjects of grades 9-12 in a lucid and seamless manner. CBSE-Shiksha Vani is available on Play Store for Android phone users. Shiksha Vani has, so far, uploaded approximately 400 pieces of content in accordance with NCERT curriculum. "The modalities of the content which will be broadcast on the community radio station will be worked out once the license is procured," the official added. Community Radio is an important third tier in radio broadcasting, distinct from public service radio broadcasting and commercial radio. Community radio stations are low-power radio stations, which are meant to be set up and operated by local communities. It provides a platform to air voices among the local community, especially marginalised sections of society, on issues concerning health, nutrition, education, agriculture etc. Moreover, since the broadcast is in local languages and dialects, there is a possibility of more connect among people. According to official statistics, there are 540 commissioned community radio stations in India. These stations are operated by non-profit organisations like educational institutions, NGOs and societies. The Indian government has been actively promoting the growth of community radio, particularly in rural and remote areas, through various initiatives and schemes.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
CBSE to set up its own community radio station
The CBSE already runs a podcast called Shiksha Vani which disseminates timely audio content for various subjects of grades 9-12 in a lucid and seamless manner.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
CBSE to set up its own community radio station
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will soon come up with a community radio station exclusively for its students, teachers and other stakeholders, according to officials. The proposal was approved in the recent Governing Body meeting of the board, where it was decided that the application for procuring a license be moved. "The proposal to set up a community radio station was approved by the board's Governing Body. It was decided that consultative meetings will be held in next six months with stakeholders and experts for preparing and processing application for community radio license detailed," a senior CBSE official said. The board has also decided that financial implications be worked out, the official added. The CBSE already runs a podcast called Shiksha Vani which disseminates timely audio content for various subjects of grades 9-12 in a lucid and seamless manner. CBSE-Shiksha Vani is available on Play Store for Android phone users. Shiksha Vani has, so far, uploaded approximately 400 pieces of content in accordance with NCERT curriculum. "The modalities of the content which will be broadcast on the community radio station will be worked out once the license is procured," the official added. Community Radio is an important third tier in radio broadcasting, distinct from public service radio broadcasting and commercial radio. Community radio stations are low-power radio stations, which are meant to be set up and operated by local communities. It provides a platform to air voices among the local community, especially marginalised sections of society, on issues concerning health, nutrition, education, agriculture etc. Moreover, since the broadcast is in local languages and dialects, there is a possibility of more connect among people. According to official statistics, there are 540 commissioned community radio stations in India. These stations are operated by non-profit organisations like educational institutions, NGOs and societies. The Indian government has been actively promoting the growth of community radio, particularly in rural and remote areas, through various initiatives and schemes.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
CBSE to set up its own community radio station
New Delhi, The Central Board of Secondary Education will soon come up with a community radio station exclusively for its students, teachers and other stakeholders, according to officials. CBSE to set up its own community radio station The proposal was approved in the recent Governing Body meeting of the board, where it was decided that the application for procuring a license be moved. "The proposal to set up a community radio station was approved by the board's Governing Body. It was decided that consultative meetings will be held in next six months with stakeholders and experts for preparing and processing application for community radio license detailed, " a senior CBSE official said. The board has also decided that financial implications be worked out, the official added. The CBSE already runs a podcast called Shiksha Vani which disseminates timely audio content for various subjects of grades 9-12 in a lucid and seamless manner. CBSE-Shiksha Vani is available on Play Store for Android phone users. Shiksha Vani has, so far, uploaded approximately 400 pieces of content in accordance with NCERT curriculum. "The modalities of the content which will be broadcast on the community radio station will be worked out once the license is procured," the official added. Community Radio is an important third tier in radio broadcasting, distinct from public service radio broadcasting and commercial radio. Community radio stations are low-power radio stations, which are meant to be set up and operated by local communities. It provides a platform to air voices among the local community, especially marginalised sections of society, on issues concerning health, nutrition, education, agriculture etc. Moreover, since the broadcast is in local languages and dialects, there is a possibility of more connect among people. According to official statistics, there are 540 commissioned community radio stations in India. These stations are operated by non-profit organisations like educational institutions, NGOs and societies. The Indian government has been actively promoting the growth of community radio, particularly in rural and remote areas, through various initiatives and schemes. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
