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| '''Alfaz-e-Mewat''' FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a ] station established by the ] in the foothills of the Aravallis housed in a community center in the village of Ghaghas in ], India. The station broadcasts informational programs addressing farm practices, sanitation and health issues, environmental awareness, and rural governance. In areas without radio signals, villagers are able to 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> | '''Alfaz-e-Mewat''' FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a ] station established by the ] in the foothills of the Aravallis housed in a community center in the village of Ghaghas in ], India. The station broadcasts informational programs addressing farm practices, sanitation and health issues, environmental awareness, and rural governance. In areas without radio signals, villagers are able to 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> | ||
| == Collaborations == | |||
| Set up with seed funding received from ], ], under its Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme <ref></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. | |||
| == Programs == | == Programs == | ||
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| Abbreviation | Alfaz-e-Mewat |
|---|---|
| Formation | 28 February 2012; 12 years ago (2012-02-28) |
| Type | Community Radio |
| Purpose | Share, create awareness, and disseminate information on agriculture, water, and soil health |
| Headquarters | Community Center, Village Ghaghas, Block Nagina, District- Mewat- 122108 INDIA |
| Website | www |
Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 (Rural Voices of Mewat) is a community radio station established by the S M Sehgal Foundation in the foothills of the Aravallis housed in a community center in the village of Ghaghas in Haryana, India. The station broadcasts informational programs addressing farm practices, sanitation and health issues, environmental awareness, and rural governance. In areas without radio signals, villagers are able to listen and participate by calling a toll-free number.
Collaborations
Set up with seed funding received from Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, under its Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme , 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.
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
- "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.
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.