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| '''Alfaz-e-Mewat''' FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a ] station established |
'''Alfaz-e-Mewat''' FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a ] station established in 2012 by ] with seed funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, under its Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120306/harplus.htm#8/|title=Community radio Alfaz-e-Mewat launched-Tribune News Service|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://manthanaward.org/community-broadcasting-winner/|title=e-Community Broadcasting Winner 2015-The Manthan Award Digital Inclusion for Development|publisher=}}</ref><ref>http://www.smsfoundation.org/communications/</ref> | ||
| The radio station is located in a community center in the village of Ghaghas in ], India. | |||
| Villagers, schoolchildren, and local artists take part in radio programs and interviews. Community members manage the station as technicians, producers, and facilitators. In areas without radio signals, villagers listen and participate by calling a ].<ref name="dnaindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-radio-revolution-a-look-at-the-device-s-reach-in-rural-harayana-1999914|publisher=dnaindia.com|title=Radio Revolution - A look at the device's reach in rural Harayana | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="indiawaterportal">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/rural-voices-unheard-empowered-report-conference-held-3rd-may-2012-irrad-sesame-workshop|publisher=indiawaterportal.org|title="Rural voices: Unheard to empowered" Report of a conference held on 3rd May 2012 by IRRAD, Sesame Workshop India Trust and UNESCO at Gurgaon|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="thehindubusinessline">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/all-we-hear-is-alfazemewat/article7434673.ece|publisher=thehindubusinessline.com|title=All we hear is… Alfaz-e-Mewat | Business Line|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="communityvoices">{{cite web|url=http://www.communityvoices.in/directory/community-media-profile/1315/|publisher=communityvoices.in|title=Community Media: Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8, Mewat, Haryana | profile by CommunityVoices.in|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref> | |||
| == Listener Community == | == Listener Community == | ||
| The ] region served by Alfaz-e-Mewat has been identified by the Ministry of Minority Affairs as a "minority-concentrated backward district" with problems in basic areas such as water availability, agricultural production, health, literacy, and a lack of awareness about government entitlements and services.<ref name="thehindubusinessline">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/all-we-hear-is-alfazemewat/article7434673.ece|publisher=thehindubusinessline.com|title=All we hear is… Alfaz-e-Mewat | Business Line|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref> Most people in the region are ] Muslims, a unique and distinct composite culture. Because women are often isolated at home in these rural communities, community radio provides "a window to the outside world."<ref name="dnaindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-radio-revolution-a-look-at-the-device-s-reach-in-rural-harayana-1999914|publisher=dnaindia.com|title=Radio Revolution - A look at the device's reach in rural Harayana | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|accessdate=10 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyo.in/politics/women-empowerment-rural-development-mewat-women-entrepreneurs-alfaz-e-mewat-fm-1078-education-employment-panchayati-raj/story/1/6005.html/|title=Why the secret to village empowerment lies with women-DailyO|publisher=}}</ref> | |||
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| Villagers, schoolchildren, and local artists take part in radio programs and interviews. Community members manage the station as technicians, producers, and facilitators. | |||
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== Programs == | ||
| Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 13 hours a day, seven days a week, to households in more than 225 villages.<ref>http://uccommedia.in/news/a-13-hour-broadcast-marks-3rd-anniversary-of-alfaz-e-mewat/</ref> Information and communications technologies increase program reach outside the immediate geographic coverage area. Narrowcasting collects program feedback and facilitates community dialogue. Live streaming, mobile apps, and podcasts provide program content access to and from anywhere in the world.<ref>http://www.similarplay.com/zmq_technologies_pvt_ltd/alfazemewat_storyteller/apps/com.zmq.alfazemewat</ref> | |||
| Set up with seed funding received from Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, under its Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme,<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120306/harplus.htm#8</ref> the station has done many collaborative programs with government ministries and departments at the center and the state, and other partners that has added value to the station’s programming working with multiple stakeholder groups. | |||
| *Villagers hear about and discuss best practices in water management and conservation, health and sanitation, education, agriculture, environmental awareness, and rural governance. | |||
| == Making a Difference == | |||
| *Awareness campaigns and programs discuss social issues that affect citizens. | |||
| *Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 13 hours a day,<ref>http://uccommedia.in/news/a-13-hour-broadcast-marks-3rd-anniversary-of-alfaz-e-mewat/</ref> seven days a week, to households in over 225 villages. | |||
| ⚫ | *Oral folklore, poetry, music, and storytelling programs showcase cultural heritage, history, and people of the area.<ref>Preeti Mehra, , '' http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ '', Retrieved 10 October 2016</ref> | ||
| *Calls received by the station demonstrate that listeners are more aware of entitlements <ref></ref> and best practices in water conservation, sanitation, health, education, and agriculture. | |||
| ⚫ | *Women broadcasters invite women to take part in conversations about local issues.<ref>Pooja Murada and Arti Manchanda Grover,,''http://rmi.sagepub.com/," Retrieved 24 October 2016</ref> | ||
| *Villagers are in touch with the needs, aspirations, and views of their neighbors and nearby communities. | |||
| *Educational programs that cater to children include ] (the Indian adaptation of ]) and Radio School tutoring in science, math, and English. | |||
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| *In daily interviews, experts and individuals share their experiences and achievements in varied walks of life. | |||
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*Listeners’ needs are shared with government administrative services.<ref>http://www.smsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kanoon-Ki-Baat-Press-Release.pdf</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | *Programming is shared with other community radio stations.<ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Alfaz-e-Mewat won the ] for community broadcasting in 2015.<ref>http://manthanaward.org/community-broadcasting-winner/</ref> | ||
| ==Expanding the Reach== | |||
| The information and communications technologies deployed increase the program reach to areas outside the immediate geographic coverage area of the radio station. Narrowcasting serves as a useful tool to collect program feedback and initiate dialogue within the community. Live streaming of the transmission, mobile app <ref>http://www.similarplay.com/zmq_technologies_pvt_ltd/alfazemewat_storyteller/apps/com.zmq.alfazemewat</ref> and availability of select program podcasts provides accessibility of content to and from anywhere in the world. | |||
| ==Awards== | |||
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| == Programs == | |||
| *Tohfa-e-Kudrat: Jal, Jangal, Jameen (A daily program that talks about the gifts that nature has bestowed upon us i.e. water, forests, and soil. The program especially caters to the farming community.) | |||
| *Saaf-Safai aur Sehat (A daily program that covers health, hygiene, and sanitation issues.) | |||
| *Guftgu (A daily program that interviews experts and individuals from varied walks of life who share their experiences and achievements.) | |||
| *Hamse Hai Shasan (A program that talks about various governance issues affecting the people and promotes citizen participation for good rural governance.) | |||
| *Radio School (Tutoring program for school kids on subjects of science, math, and English.) | |||
| *Galli Galli Sim Sim (An educational radio program catering to children from ages 3–8 years.) | |||
| *Waqt Hamara Hai (A program by and for schoolchildren.) | |||
| *Hello Farmaaish (Phone-in program) | |||
| *Kisse Kahani (A program featuring folklore of Mewat.) | |||
| *Sufi Safar (A program looking at the rich Sufi cultural history and music.) | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Abbreviation | Alfaz-e-Mewat |
|---|---|
| Formation | 28 February 2012; 12 years ago (2012-02-28) |
| Type | Community Radio |
| Purpose | Provide a voice to rural communities on development issues and promote local culture. |
| Headquarters | Community Center, Village Ghaghas, Block Nagina, District Mewat 122108 INDIA |
Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a community radio station established in 2012 by S M Sehgal Foundation with seed funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, under its Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme. The radio station is located in a community center in the village of Ghaghas in Haryana, India.
Villagers, schoolchildren, and local artists take part in radio programs and interviews. Community members manage the station as technicians, producers, and facilitators. In areas without radio signals, villagers listen and participate by calling a toll-free number.
Listener Community
The Mewat region served by Alfaz-e-Mewat has been identified by the Ministry of Minority Affairs as a "minority-concentrated backward district" with problems in basic areas such as water availability, agricultural production, health, literacy, and a lack of awareness about government entitlements and services. Most people in the region are Meo Muslims, a unique and distinct composite culture. Because women are often isolated at home in these rural communities, community radio provides "a window to the outside world."
Programs
Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 13 hours a day, seven days a week, to households in more than 225 villages. Information and communications technologies increase program reach outside the immediate geographic coverage area. Narrowcasting collects program feedback and facilitates community dialogue. Live streaming, mobile apps, and podcasts provide program content access to and from anywhere in the world.
- Villagers hear about and discuss best practices in water management and conservation, health and sanitation, education, agriculture, environmental awareness, and rural governance.
- Awareness campaigns and programs discuss social issues that affect citizens.
- Oral folklore, poetry, music, and storytelling programs showcase cultural heritage, history, and people of the area.
- Women broadcasters invite women to take part in conversations about local issues.
- Educational programs that cater to children include Galli Galli Sim Sim (the Indian adaptation of Sesame Street) and Radio School tutoring in science, math, and English.
- In daily interviews, experts and individuals share their experiences and achievements in varied walks of life.
- Listeners’ needs are shared with government administrative services.
- Programming is shared with other community radio stations.
Alfaz-e-Mewat won the Manthan Award for community broadcasting in 2015.
References
- "Community radio Alfaz-e-Mewat launched-Tribune News Service".
- "e-Community Broadcasting Winner 2015-The Manthan Award Digital Inclusion for Development".
- http://www.smsfoundation.org/communications/
- ^ "Radio Revolution - A look at the device's reach in rural Harayana | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ""Rural voices: Unheard to empowered" Report of a conference held on 3rd May 2012 by IRRAD, Sesame Workshop India Trust and UNESCO at Gurgaon". indiawaterportal.org. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "All we hear is… Alfaz-e-Mewat | Business Line". thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Community Media: Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8, Mewat, Haryana | profile by CommunityVoices.in". communityvoices.in. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Why the secret to village empowerment lies with women-DailyO".
- http://uccommedia.in/news/a-13-hour-broadcast-marks-3rd-anniversary-of-alfaz-e-mewat/
- http://www.similarplay.com/zmq_technologies_pvt_ltd/alfazemewat_storyteller/apps/com.zmq.alfazemewat
- Preeti Mehra, "All we hear is… Alfaz-e-Mewat", http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ , Retrieved 10 October 2016
- Pooja Murada and Arti Manchanda Grover,Women’s Voices: Engaging the Excluded,http://rmi.sagepub.com/," Retrieved 24 October 2016
- http://www.smsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kanoon-Ki-Baat-Press-Release.pdf
- http://manthanaward.org/community-broadcasting-winner/
External links
- "Sehgal Foundation". smsfoundation.org. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "EDAA-Alfaz-e-Mewat". edaa.in. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- "Community Media: Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8, Mewat, Haryana | profile by CommunityVoices.in". communityvoices.in. Retrieved 10 October 2016.