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Time of India
6 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
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala child rights panel all set to launch Internet radio for children
Come June 18, children in the State can listen to an Internet radio being launched by the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KeSCPCR) exclusively for them. Radio Nellikka will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Programme schedule The Internet radio will begin with four hours of programming initially that can be heard from anywhere in the world. New programmes will be broadcast from Monday to Friday while repeat programmes will be aired on Saturday and Sunday. The idea of Internet radio for children was first conceived during the previous tenure of KeSCPCR chairperson K.V. Manoj Kumar, who, inspired by various local radio groups among children, thought of translating the idea to a wider canvas, especially considering the commission's reach. The idea is finally coming to fruition in Mr. Kumar's second tenure. The launch of the radio assumes greater significance especially against the backdrop of growing mental health challenges, ills of substance abuse, perils of cyberdom, increasing social media addiction and rise in suicides by children. Mr. Manoj Kumar says that as the commission has its objective creation of a child-friendly Kerala, messages and promotions towards that, laws related to children, commission's orders, and children's rights and responsibilities will all be dealt with during the various programmes intended to reach children through parents. The idea is to reach out to people through messages on children's protection, education, and empowerment. The commission also hopes to put across its orders to society without risks of misinterpretation through the radio, says Mr. Manoj Kumar. Speeches by prominent personalities and interactions with experts will be broadcast to examine aspects related to child safety and prevention of violence and abuse against them. The commission will prepare segments related to its orders and news and other official matters. An internal committee has been formed to analyse the programmes broadcast. However, the commission intends to educate as well as entertain through the initiative. Even then, directions have been given to ensure that the content is child-friendly. Listeners can tune in to the radio aby time that suits them. The programmes will be ad-free. From 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., they can hear Right Turn, a programme on children's rights and laws. It will be followed by a phone-in programme 'Immini valya karyam' that will feature real-life stories, conversations, and interactions. 'Akaashadooth' can be heard from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Children, parents, and teachers will share their joys doubts, and troubles through letters in this slot. Uncle Boss from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. is a radio chat where questions can be asked by children to their problems and apprehensions. All these programmes will be repeated the same day. To reach 25 lakh families The commission hopes to reach out to 25 lakh families in the State initially. Radio Nellikka can be downloaded from Play Store on Android phones and App Store in iPhones. On computers, go to E-mail radionellikka@gmail,com for sending mails for 'Akaashadooth' and call 9993338602 for 'Immini Valya Karyam' and 'Uncle Boss.'
