*Sangham Radio making waves * This first all-women community radio in Asia being aired from Medak district in Andhra Pradesh is a genuine story of rural and women empowerment. Ramesh Menon reports from Medak.
16 May 2010 - A new wave of enthusiasm mingled with a sense of achievement is breezing through Medak district of Andhra Pradesh. Tucked away in Pastapur is Sangham Radio, a unique community radio experiment run by two Dalit women. These days, when the villagers tune in to this radio station, they hear their voices, concerns, songs, and solutions to everyday problems. As the airwaves waft their voices through neighbouring villages, liberated is how they feel. This new-found thrill, however, is rooted in nothing less than a decade of passion, pursuit, and perseverance. [Read the full story in India Together here: http://www.indiatogether.org/2010/may/med-sangham.htm ]
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