[cr-india] "No news is bad news" (op-ed piece by Ram Bhat in The Hindu, 22 Feb)

*No news is bad news * Ramnath Bhat | The Hindu | 22 Feb 2013 *Regulating content on community radio is detrimental to its efforts to engage with local communities* The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) or

Re: [cr-india] "I&B Ministry to increase control over FM radio content" (Source: MM Network)

On 26 October 2012 14:46, ram bhat wrote: > The CR policy is undergoing review at the moment, and we have revised the > clause to now say - broadcast of news and current affairs is permitted. the > policy will be up for approval from the Cabinet. I would have assumed the broadcast of news is t

Re: [cr-india] "I&B Ministry to increase control over FM radio content" (Source: MM Network)

On 26 October 2012 14:46, ram bhat wrote: > The CR policy is undergoing review at the moment, and we have revised the > clause to now say - broadcast of news and current affairs is permitted. the > policy will be up for approval from the Cabinet. I would have assumed the broadcast of news is th

[cr-india] "Jago Mumbai" CR goes off air

*CR Jago Mumbai temporarily goes off-air* Radioandmusic.com, 05 Feb 13 MUMBAI: Even as the government takes phlegmatic measures to improve the state of community radio stations in the country, Mumbai’s first c

[cr-india] unlicensed campus radio station in Hyderabad

[Thanks to Jose Jacob for this link] *Wake up, the college radio is here * R Ravikanth Reddy | The Hindu | 22 Jan 2013 * The college radio is a hit with students of St. Peters College and also coll

[cr-india] "2013 to be a tough year for Community Radio stations"

2013 to be a tough year for Community Radio stations Chandni Mathur | Radioandmusic.com | 8 Jan 13 MUMBAI: Serving the special interests of different communities on an indirect platform, community ra

[cr-india] "What listening to the radio teaches that TV can’t"

What listening to the radio teaches that TV can’t 17 Nov 2012 | Sans Serif As her four-day visit to India, the first in 25 years, winds down, Aung San Suu Kyi has a s

[cr-india] "Spectrum fee for community radio: roll back likely" - PTI News

The PTI News reporton a possible roll-back of the CR spectrum fee hike is illustrated with the image of soldiers displaying captured arms and ammunition and, I assume, an insurgent. I'm afraid the symbolism is

[cr-india] "Community radio under threat as govt mulls auctioning spectrum" - ToI

The Times of India reported yesterday that "Community radio may get a new lease of life" as the telecom ministry is likely to waive the spectrum fee for CR stations. ToI reports today

[cr-india] "Govt to scrap spectrum fee" - ToI

Community radio may get a new lease of life TNN | Sep 21, 2012 NEW DELHI: The telecom ministry is likely to waive off spectrum fee for community radiostations following demands for a roll

[cr-india] CR workshop in Chennai at Loyola College

[Thanks to Arti Jaiman for this link] A story in The Hindu on a state-level CR workshop at Loyola College, supported by UNICEF. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3821035.ece *Community radio: giving a localised touch *R. Keerthana | The Hindu | 25 Aug 2012 People Studies, Loyola

Re: [cr-india] community radio in India - status update

Haryanvi, with a team of community > reporters who generate community content with community participation. > > > --- On *Sun, 19/8/12, sajan venniyoor * wrote: > > > From: sajan venniyoor > Subject: [cr-india] community radio in India - status update > To: "CR Indi

[cr-india] community radio in India - status update

Here is the latest listof operational CR stations, LoI holders, applicants etc, as on 3 Aug 2012. There isn't much to cheer about -- ten years after the first CR Policy was unveiled, we have 135 operational commun

[cr-india] Waqt Ki Awaaz

[From Rakesh Pandey, Shramik Bharti, Kanpur] Dear All, Greetings from Shramik Bharti! Shramik Bharti signed Grant of Permission Agreement (GOPA) with Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GoI to Establish maintain and operate (Waqt Ki Awaaz) Community Radio Station in Village Bairi Dariyav, Ka

[cr-india] "Sectoral Innovation Council of I&B recommends innovation in radio content"

Sectoral Innovation Council of I&B recommends innovation in radio content RadioandMusic.com | 26 Jul 2012 NEW DELHI: The Sectoral Innovation Council of the Information and

[cr-india] "Now, pay Rs 5 lakh and have your own FM station"

[Thanks to Kiran M for the link] *Now, pay Rs 5 lakh and have your own FM station * Rohan Dua, TNN | 15 Jul 2012 CHANDIGARH: In a move to bring FM radio to rural India, the government

[cr-india] TISS announces Post Graduate Diploma in Community Media, 2012-2013

[Mail forwarded by Xonzoi Barbora] Dear friends, Greetings from the School of Media and Cultural Studies (SMCS) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences! And apologies for cross-posting :) We are introducing a new Post-Graduate Diploma programme in Community Media (2012-2013), in addition to our

[cr-india] "Let the communities operate their radio stations"

*Let the communities operate their radio stations, says Dr Sreedher * Ek Duniya Anek Awaaz | 13 July 2012 *Dr R Sreedher, media expert and community media practitioner, who recently retired from the Commonwealt

[cr-india] Don’t hike fee for community licence radio: Aruna Roy

[Thanks to Osama Manzar for this link] Don’t hike fee for community licence radio: Aruna Roy TNN | 8 Jul 2012 NEW DELHI: National Advisory Council (NAC) member Aruna Roy has writ

[cr-india] Marine Weather Radio Broadcast in Kollam

John Swamy, a very experienced sailor and an old friend, is volunteering his services in Kollam (Quilon), Kerala to transcribe marine weather data from the net "into plain language for broadcasting through a community radio station in Kollam." The CR station is Radio Benziger, licensed to Bishop Be

[cr-india] 'Ignoring the voices of the marginalized' - from Amar Ujala, 4 July 2012

[Thanks to Anujaa Shukla for the link and Karan Minz for translating the story from Hindi] Ignoring the voices of marginalized Mukul Srivastava | Amar Ujala | 04 July 2012 In February 1995, the Supreme Co

[cr-india] Border areas to have 33 FM radio channels in Phase III

How encouraging. So it's just community radio they don't trust. If you were a commercial entity (not necessarily a broadcaster -- even a builder or dairy farmer would do), with 26% FDI from, say, China, they'd roll out the red carpet for you in border areas and give you massive concessions to set u

[cr-india] AIR demands more spectrum for setting up 385 new FM transmitters

I don't get this. AIR owns a substantial chunk of the available FM frequencies, 100 MHz to 103.7 MHz being exclusively reserved for the state broadcaster. I can't do the math, but let's assume that some 7 - 8 FM channels can be packed into that band at, say, 400 kHz channel separation. So, unless A

[cr-india] "Community radio takes tentative steps amid serious hurdles"

*Community radio takes tentative steps amid serious hurdles * Manish Kumar | Deccan Herald | 24 June 2012 After almost a decade-long campaigning for a ‘three-tier radio broadcasting system’ in India by some medi

[cr-india] "Local bodies to run community radio stations"

Just what we always wanted -- local government bodies to run community radio. I'm a bit confused as to who has "decided to permit local bodies to run community radio stations" and why the Ministry of Urban Development should be encouraging local bodies to apply for CR licences, but there it is. On

[cr-india] Advisory: Clarification for Community Radio Stations - SERVICE TAX

Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity Government of India *** *ADVISORY: CLARIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS - SERVICE TAX * * * * * It is clarified that the Community Radio Stations (CRS) that wish to apply for DAVP empanelmen

[cr-india] Advisory: New Empanelment Guidelines & Rates for Community Radio Stations (DAVP)

Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity Government of India *ADVISORY: NEW EMPANELMENT GUIDELINES* *& RATES FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS* 1) The M/o I&B, Government of India has issued revised Guidelines for Empanelment of Community Radio Stations (CRS) with DAVP 2) Further, the Ministr

[cr-india] "A letter to Kapil Sibal" - Osama Manzar in the Mint

*A letter to Kapil Sibal * Osama Manzar | livemint.com | 20 May 2012 Dear minister, You are in a unique position which, in some way or the other, is responsible for connecting almost the entire country through the inf

[cr-india] "Community radio: Giving a voice to the voiceless" - column by Farah Rahman in the Mint

[Thanks to Vinod Pavarala for this link ] *Community radio: Giving a voice to the voiceless * *Activists have been demanding a third alternative to

[cr-india] "I&B Min to help in setting up community radio stations"

I was delighted to read that, finally, the I&B Ministry has decided to help non-government organizations "and other bodies" to set up over 1000 community radio stations across the country. This is a welcome change from standing by and wringing their hands while other arms of the government do all t

Re: [cr-india] {CRF India} Re: CR India Map

As Arti has pointed out, Radio Mewat wasn't missed out -- it was wrongly placed in Delhi. Both the JIMS stations are on the map, as also DU and Jamia. (Alfaz-e-Mewat is missing, I think). The problem here is that Maraa has gone by the address of the NGO, not by the location of the CR station. Radi

[cr-india] 'Copyright Bill cleared after differences on statutory licensing ironed out'

According to the story (below), "under statutory licensing, the royalty or remuneration for the author or creator is specified by law or such set negotiation", adding that "the bill allows for charging different rates depending on the use." So, assuming IPRS is out of the equation (or is it?), who

[cr-india] "DoT asked to withdraw hike in spectrum fee for community radio"

[Thanks to Mitu Varma for this link] DoT asked to withdraw hike in spectrum fee for community radio Press Trust of India / New Delhi May 12, 2012 The Information and Broadcastin

[cr-india] "Knocking the air out of a community's lungs"

One of the better stories on the spectrum fee hike for community radio and how it impacts small CR stations across India. Thanks to Rajendra Negi for this link . As always, MoCIT was unavailable for com

[cr-india] "Community radio protests against spectrum fee hike"

*Community radio protests against spectrum fee hike * Himanshi Dhawan, TNN | May 12, 2012 NEW DELHI: A five-fold increase in spectrum fee for community radio stat

[cr-india] Community radios fall silent to protest licence fee hike

*Community radios fell silent to protest licence fee hike * AARTI DHAR, The Hindu, 12 May 2012 *36 operators boycott policy consultation organised by I&B Ministry* Several civil society-run community radio stations across the country fell

[cr-india] AMARC URGES SPECTRUM FEE ROLL BACK IN INDIA

AMARC URGES SPECTRUM FEE ROLL BACK IN INDIA The Asia Pacific Board of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) is deeply concerned at the recent spectrum fee hike imposed by the Government of India. One of the milestones of the Community Radio Guidelines of 2

[cr-india] 'Jaago Mumbai may lose voice over charge hike' - DNA Special

tioned. But how can it be applied to local initiatives like community radio stations,” Sajan Venniyoor of the Community Radio Forum said. The forum, an advocacy group, has protested against the hike and members now plan to boycott a consultation meeting with information and broadcasting ministry off

[cr-india] A Spectrum Story - Sevanti Ninan in Live Mint

A Spectrum Story Talking Media | Sevanti Ninan Live Mint, 10 May 2012 Here is a spectrum story that does not make the headlines. No fancy lawyers arguing on behalf of top-drawer clients, no Rs. 1,000 crore sums to bandy about, no

[cr-india] Strengthening CR -- the World Radio Conference in Sri Lanka

[From MC Rasmin, Sri Lanka Community Radio Forum] The world radio conference under the theme of ‘strengthen the radio movements and empower communities in Sri Lanka’ has taken place in Colombo. A network of community broadcasters, working towards community broadcasting for social development in Sr

[cr-india] Sri Lankan community media portal

[From MC Rasmin, head of Sri Lankan Community Radio Forum] Dear friends in abroad, ** ** As you know that SL is still struggling in finding an attractive and alternative model to trigger the active community radio movement in SL. I think it’s more than enough that most of us glorify the Sri

[cr-india] new Governing Board of the Community Radio Forum of India

Elections were held to the Governing Board of the Community Radio Forum of India on 21 February 2012, at the annual general body meet held in New Delhi. The following CRF members were elected to the Board. 1) Mr. Stalin K 2) Mr. Ram Nath Bhat 3) Mr. N Ramakrishnan 4) Ms. Arti Jaiman 5) Mr. Debarun

Re: [cr-india] ...Meanwhile, discussions on spectrum in another part of the world

Writing in the Times of India (12 Feb), Gurcharan Das -- former CEO of Procter & Gamble India, Harvard Business School alumnus and not exactly a closet communist -- says, "Think of the spectrum like the village commons

[cr-india] "Community Radio: eliminating voice poverty"

*Community Radio: eliminating voice poverty* The Hoot, Feb 09, 2012 Free speech and freedom of expression are the raison d’être of CR anywhere in the world and they are going well beyond their mandates to do so in India, but it is imperative they are given a boost, says DR. KANCHAN K. MALIK. Prac

[cr-india] Alien vs. Predator (or How to Stop Worrying and Love Copyright Bodies)

*About Music Royalties and Copyright Agencies* I'm frequently asked about the right of a community radio station to play recorded music (film songs, mostly). Well, there is nothing in the CR Guidelines that says you can't play popular music over CR stations, but we suggest you keep the *Kolaveri

[cr-india] World Radio Day Observation, February 13

[From Prof. Vinod Pavarala, President, Communty Radio Forum & UNESCO Chair on Community Media] Dear all: 13 February is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcasting, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide acces

[cr-india] Govt. announces First National Community Radio Awards

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, invites nominations for the first *National Community Radio Awards* from outstanding Community Radio Stations in India. The awards would be given in the following categories: - Thematic Award - Community Engagement Award - Award for

[cr-india] Open House Discussion on channel spacing for FM radio - TRAI Consultaion - 19 Jan 2012

This is to inform that an Open House Discussion(OHD) on the consultation paper - “*Issues relating to prescribing minimum channel spacing, within a license service area, in FM Radio Sector in India*” is going to be held on 19th January, 2012 at 2:30 PM at the following venue:** *Lakshmipat S

[cr-india] "TRAI issues consultation paper for FM Radio"

* TRAI's consultation paperis titled, with admirable brevity, "Issues related to prescribing Minimum Channel Spacing, within a License Service Area, in FM Radio Sector in India". As Vickram has pointed out,

[cr-india] "TRAI issues consultation paper for FM Radio"

* TRAI's consultation paperis titled, with admirable brevity, "Issues related to prescribing Minimum Channel Spacing, within a License Service Area, in FM Radio Sector in India". As Vickram has pointed out,

[cr-india] Community Radio Station by C-NES at Dibrugarh, Assam

*Community Radio Station by C-NES at Dibrugarh* *8 Dec, The Assam Tribune * GUWAHATI, Dec 8 – A new radio station – Brahmaputra Community Radio Station (BCRS), on the banks of the Brahmaputra - is being set up by the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) in collaboration with UN

[cr-india] UNESCO picks 13 February as World Radio Day

UNESCO this week approved a proposalfrom Spain to proclaim an annual *World Radio Day. *After consulting a number of stake-holders, they chose *13 February *as World Radio Day. The date commemorates the establishment of U.N. Radio

[cr-india] Radio at the crossroads: Nepal's community radios risk alienating the communities they claims to serve

[Thanks to George Lessard for this link] As we celebrate India's 115th community radio station, here's a cautionary tale from Nepal. Even if we discount the "200 licensed community stations" in the country, Nepal has been a trail-blazer for CR in South Asia, and far ahead of the rest of us in the

[cr-india] ministry workshop for LOI holders, New Delhi, 2 Nov

*India has 115 community radio stations operational* RnM Team, 24 Oct 11 NEW DELHI: Although the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued 349 letter of intent for setting up community radios in the country, only 115 organisations have operationalised their radio stations. Thus, the remain

[cr-india] Supriya Sahu is Jt. Secy., I&B Ministry; UK Varma tipped to be Secretary

*Uday Varma tipped to return to I&B as Secretary* Bhushan Nagpal, www.radioandmusic.com, 12 Oct 11 NEW DELHI: Uday K Varma, who had earlier served as Special Secretary in the Information and Broadcasting Min

[cr-india] Making Waves -- farm radio in Washim, Maharashtra

Farm radio is one of the three categories of low-power FM under India's 'community radio' policy, and it's been largely unsuccessful. This is a pity, because farm radio is a powerful tool for agricultural extension. Success stories like the one below are the exception rather than the rule. If only

[cr-india] Orissa-based community radio - Radio Namaskar made it to the voice of the flood hit population

[Thanks to George Lessard for this link] I've heard that much the same thing has happened in Sikkim, Darjeeling and other parts of the North East (and Nepal) struck by yesterday's earthquake. Power is down, and so are telephone lines -- either jammed or dead. With power and cable systems affected,

[cr-india] "Jammu University to have community radio station soon"

PTI reports that Jammu University is to have a CR station soon, a decision taken by the Council of Jammu University last week. This is rather interesting, because Jammu University was among the earliest applicants for a CR license, way back in 2003-04, if I am not mistaken. Their application was t

[cr-india] RNTC Broadcast Radio Courses - Training the Trainers and Broadcast Management

[Thanks to George Lessard for this info] RNTC is the Radio Netherlands Training Centre at Hilversum, one of the best in Europe. They offer fellowships and such, so it would be a good idea for CR broadcasters and trainers to apply for these courses. (You could also pay for the

[cr-india] Bush Radio facing closure

Bush Radio is one of South Africa's oldest community radio stations, and it's one of the models we studied when drafting India's CR policy. Some of you may remember Tanya Bosch, formerly of Bush Radio, who attended our first Nation

[cr-india] borderline stupidity

Today's Times of India reports that Punjab border farmers still tune into Pak FM radio stations. According to the farmer families on the fringes of Ferozepur, the limited range of "national radio" broadcasts and the absence of any local F

[cr-india] "First Tribal Community Radio Station to go on air at Bhabhra on July 23"

[Thanks to Jaisaktivel for this link] First things first: this is not, by any stretch of the imagination, the "first tribal community radio station" in the world. It is probably not even the first in India. There are literally hundreds of tribal community radio stations in Latin America and North

[cr-india] Phase III of commercial FM radio licensing approved

So, 839 new FM channels will come up in 227 new cities in the next phase of FM licensing. The good news is that news will be permitted on private (commercial) FM radio. The bad news is that only AIR news will be permitted, effectively turning private FM channels into AIR relay stations. Take a lo

[cr-india] "Pakistani Province Reaches Out Through Radio"

Remarkably frank interview with Director for Information & Public Relations, North West (KPK) Province, Pakistan on the govt's plans to set up 24 'community radio' stations in the Northwest Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. They plan to broadcast local news and 'community-driven' content on th

[cr-india] "A village waits for its radio station' (Cheeded, Andhra Pradesh)

*After all the hard work, a village waits for its radio station* Chinki Sinha, The Indian Express, 3 Jun 2011 http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/After-all-the-hard-work--a-village-waits-for-its-radio-station/798823/ New Delhi: The 935 people in this tiny village are waiting to tune in to thei

[cr-india] First community radio station on air in Bangladesh

First community radio on air -- Lokobetar's test run starts in Barguna The Daily Star, 31 May 2011 http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=187959 The country's first community radio named Lokobetar has begun test transmission in the district town of Barguna to build public opini

[cr-india] "Now, community radio service on your mobiles!"

*Now, community radio service on your mobiles!* Source: Niyati Rana, DNA, 23.5.11 Ahmedabad: How does the idea of operating a community radio station with mobile phones sound? Listening to informative programmes, 'airing' advertisements and filtering content generated by community members — all th

[cr-india] Workshop on Broadcasting Science, 2-5 May 2011, New Delhi

Dear All, Vigyan Prasar is organizing a 5-day workshop on broadcasting science, which is open to community radio broadcasters as well. The workshop details and application form are available here: http://www.vigyanprasar.gov.in/InvitationBroadcastingScienceWorkshopMay2011.pdf Sajan -- F

[cr-india] Ambika Soni: DAVP rate hike for Community Radio being examined

Ambika Soni: DAVP rate hike for Community Radio being examined Bhushan Nagpal, 07 Apr 11 http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/ambika-soni-davp-rate-hike-community-radio-being-examined#story * ‘Re 1 per minute rate shameful’ * ‘Community Radio Fund being considered’ NEW DELHI: Admi

[cr-india] On-line DAVP empanelment for CRS is now operational

tation has been operational for at least three months, please register with DAVP as soon as you can. with regards, Sajan Sajan Venniyoor General Secretary Community Radio Forum of India Join the Community Radio Forum. For membership details, please go to www.crforum.in

[cr-india] CR Capacity Building Workshop, 12-14 March 2011, New Delhi

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that the CR Forum, with the support of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, is conducting an advanced capacity building workshop for LoI holders, GoPA holders and recently operationalized CR stations in New Delhi from 12 to 14 March 2011.

[cr-india] DAVP empanelment notice for CRS

start accepting empanelment applications in 3-4 working days. Sajan Sajan Venniyoor General Secretary Community Radio Forum of India Join the Community Radio Forum. For membership details, please go to www.crforum.in

[cr-india] on spectrum allocation

It's instructive to look at the time-lines for issuing wireless licenses for highly sensitive -- and potentially national-security threatening -- uses like, say, community radio on the one hand, and for inconsequential billion dollar pan-India services like telecom on the other. 27 Oct 2003: TRAI

[cr-india] CR Capacity Building Workshop, 6-8 March, Mumbai

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that the CR Forum, with the support of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, is conducting an advanced capacity building workshop for LoI holders, GoPA holders and recently operationalized CR stations at Mumbai from 6-8 March 2011. Our lo

[cr-india] CR Capacity Building Workshop, 17-19 February, Bhuj (Kutch)

Dear all, We are pleased to announce that the CR Forum, with the support of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, is conducting an advanced *capacity building workshop for LoI holders, GoPA holders and recently operationalized CR stations at Bhuj (Kutch, Gujarat) from 17-19 February 2011.*

Re: [cr-india] MIB notice regarding 'CR consultants' & middlemen

ough misty dank corridors", while those who really want to serve their communities seem to be the infrequent and accidental beneficiaries of Galbraith's trickle-down theory ("If you feed the horse enough oats, some will pass through to the road for the sparrows.") Sajan http://comm

[cr-india] MIB notice regarding 'CR consultants' & middlemen

NOTICE TO NGOS / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS / TRUSTS APPLYING FOR SETTING UP OF COMMUNITY RADIO STATION During the meeting of the Screening Committee for CRS, it has been observed that many applicants have enclosed Project Reports along with their application form. Most of these reports have been

[cr-india] I&B Secy hopes community radios will begin sharing software

I&B Secy hopes community radios will begin sharing software RnM Team, 14 Dec 10 http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/raghu-menon-hopes-community-radios-will-begin-sharing-software NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Raghu Menon today said community radio has t

[cr-india] First campus-based CR station in the North East

First community radio service of NE launched The Assam Tribune, 22 Nov 2010 http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov2210/city05 GUWAHATI, Nov 21 – Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday launched the first community radio service of the North East ‘Jnan Taranga’ under the aegis o

[cr-india] Rural Development Ministry calls for EOI for setting up CR stations

Ministry of Rural Development, India, has called for Expressions of Interest for setting up and operationalizing CR stations for Self-Help Groups (SHGs). You can check it out here: http://rural.nic.in/tenders/IEC_%20EOI.pdf 11 Community radio 11.1 *Setting up community radio * Mobilise and motiv

[cr-india] Competition funds open-source media projects

Competition funds open-source media projects in the public interest Nov. 03, 2010 A media innovation contest is accepting project proposals that utilize open-source technology and distribute news in the public interest. The deadline for submissions is December 1 and winners will be announced in Ju

[cr-india] New Audio Tool: Hindenburg - Audio Editing Software

[thanks to George Lessard for this link] * NEW TOOL: HINDENBURG - Audio Editing Software * Transom is always interested in tools that make radio storytelling easier, better, and cheaper. Lately, our Tools Editor Jeff Towne has been testing some alternatives to ProTools and just test-drove Hinde

Re: [cr-india] Chilean miners saved by leaky feeder

Dear Vickram, A group from one of the ubiquitous bastis of Delhi (one of those -- to Sheila Dikshit's refined gaze -- unsightly settlements that were hidden behind large billboards during the Commonwealth Games) met me today and asked for a broadcast solution in their cramped basti: about 20,000 p

[cr-india] Three tribal radio stations coming up in Madhya Pradesh

I suppose one should be grateful to the MP government for not calling them community radio stations though these 'tribal radio stations' are, of course, licensed under the CR policy. These are just three among 8 or 10 radio stations that the MP government plans to set up in local schools, or under

[cr-india] Call for Nominations: AMIC ASIA COMMUNICATION AWARD 2011

[from Sundeep Muppidi, AMIC] *Call for Nominations: AMIC ASIA COMMUNICATION AWARD 2011* Sep.14, 2010 http://amic.org.sg/blog/2010/09/14/amic-asia-communication-award-2011/ *Honoring excellence in media and communications* *Intent:* The AMIC Asia Communication Award recognizes outstanding achiev

[cr-india] Malaysia awards its first community radio licence

Some years ago, at a GKP press conference in KL, I asked the then Minister for Information, Communication & Culture of Malaysia when his government would permit community radio stations in the country. "All our radio stations belong to the people," he said, "so where is the need for community radio

[cr-india] Broadcast Launch of Community Radio in Lalitpur

*Broadcast Launch of Community Radio in Lalitpur* 6 Sept 2010, Citizen News Service http://www.citizen-news.org/2010/09/broadcast-launch-of-community-radio-in.html Alapur, Birdha Block, Lalitpur: Community Radio (CR) achieved another milestone on 3rd September 2010. Its first Community Radio (CR)

[cr-india] status of CR in India

The I&B Ministry has shared with us the latest (25 Aug 2010) figures for Community Radio in India: 1. *Letters of Intent issued: **233* 2. *Grant of Permission Agreements (GOPAs) signed: **110* 3. *Operational CR Stations: **82* - * Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) - 19* - *

[cr-india] Copyright Board goes for revenue share solution on radio-music industry royalty issue

This is going to have interesting implications for Community Radio. In May 2008, the Supreme Court had ordered the hitherto somnolent *Copyright Board *to take a decision regarding music royalty for FM radio. Since India's copyright policy was apparently framed by Dick Turpin, the music industry h

[cr-india] Community Radios connected by satellite network in Nepal

COMMUNITY RADIOS CONNECTED BY SATELLITE NETWORK IN NEPAL http://www.amicaltmedia.net/research.php?pid=31 Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB) has launched Community Information Network (CIN) connecting 105 community radios of Nepal into a single satellite network on 29 th of

[cr-india] number of active CR stations

It was reported earlier this month that 71 community radio stations were operational in India. The ministry has just confirmed that the number has now gone up to 82, as we were able to track down many GOPA holders whose broadcast status was hitherto unknown. We should have 100 CR stations on air b

Re: [cr-india] Just under half of licensed community radio stations are operational

On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Arti Jaiman wrote: They've marked MR Educational Trust as an NGO, which is running Radio Manav > Rachana in Manav Rachna International University. So, now the number of > civil society-led stations comes down to 13 > Well, if Radio Manav Rachna is licensed to the

Re: [cr-india] Just under half of licensed community radio stations are operational

The figures in the news report (below) are out of date. According to the latest figures posted on the I&B Ministry's website (www.mib.nic.in), the current stats on CR, as on 1 July 2010 are: A. No. of applications received : 715 (including 104 against old guidelines) B. Letters of Intent issued :

[cr-india] CR NEWS: e-Newsletter launched

[from Vasuki Belavadi, Dept. of Communication, Univ. of Hyderabad] * * *CR NEWS: E-NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED* The Department of Communication is pleased to announce the release of CR NEWS: tracking community radio in india, a quarterly e-newsletter. The newsletter has been made possible with support fro

[cr-india] Mumbai's first community radio - Jaago Mumbai

Mumbai's first community radio - Jaago Mumbai News X - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW6hZVF-Yw8 Citizens get a platform on city's first *community radio*

[cr-india] 'Jago Mumbai' launches in Khar

Coming soon: a competitor for your morning cuppa Joanna Lobo / DNA / July 9, 2010 http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_coming-soon-a-competitor-for-your-morning-cuppa_1407246 It could be your new morning alarm: a healthy dose of information, fun and music. Adjust your frequency to 90.8 Jago Mu

Re: [cr-india] I&B seeks status info from community radio applicants

hna.wordpress.com > > > *From:* Dr Richie Rego SJ > *To:* Vickram Crishna ; Sajan Venniyoor CR Forum < > venniy...@gmail.com>; "Ram Bhat, CR" > *Cc:* CR Forum > *Sent:* Mon, 28 June, 2010 14:24:16 > > *Subject:* Re: [cr-india] I&B seeks status info

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