During his time at the AIR, he recorded countless interviews with scientists such as Dr M S Swaminathan, bureaucrats, and everyday food-growers. He has interviewed at least two guests per episode for every single day for the past 28 years.
"Radio Leh for nearly 50 years has been the voice and conscience of Ladakh," writes the Ladakhi innovator. Here's how radio has made all the difference in our nation!
“Radio is a powerful but underutilised tool. Contrary to common belief, the power of listening is far more impactful than the power of seeing. In today’s world, we seriously need the latter."
Kerabai grew up listening to songs that her mother sang at home and in their field. All these songs are ingrained in Kerabai's memory, and that is the only formal training she has had in singing.
Some of the primary reasons for the state to launch such an initiative are concerns like dwindling farmlands, a lesser number of people taking up agriculture as a livelihood and giving up agriculturally suitable land away for commercial purposes.
To keep up with the modern times, AIR is expanding its reach, with the help of new age technology. Here’s how you can enjoy the radio, without the radio!
Community radio may not be the most mainstream method of connecting with the masses, but it certainly is effective. Abhishek Shetty of Radio Sarang, Mangalore is proof of that!
An effective driver of change, community radio highlights issues in society and encourages audiences to look for solutions. Radio Nazariya is one such initiative changing lives in Ahmedabad.