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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> | ||
| == Listener Community == | |||
| Alfaz-e-Mewat programming is designed to serve the community of the Mewat region, which is primarily inhabited by Meo Muslims, a unique and distinct composite culture. The community radio programming is designed to preserve and strengthen the rich cultural heritage, history, and people of the area, including oral folklore, poetry, music, and storytelling. Kisse or baat, naats and nazms.<ref> Preeti Mehra, , '' http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ '', Retrieved 10 October 2016</ref> | |||
| Villagers, schoolchildren, and local artists take part in radio programs and interviews. Community members manage the station as technicians, producers, and facilitators. | |||
| == Collaborations == | == Collaborations == | ||
| Set up with seed funding received from |
Set up with seed funding received from Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, 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. | ||
| == Making a Difference == | |||
| *Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 13 hours a day <ref></ref>, seven days a week, to households in over 225 villages. | |||
| *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. | |||
| *Villagers are in touch with the needs, aspirations, and views of their neighbors and nearby communities. | |||
| *Awareness campaigns and programs produced at Alfaz-e-Mewat aim at social change <ref></ref> are shared with other community radio stations. | |||
| *Community radio is a “communication lifeline to isolated women” in rural communities. Women broadcasters help to engage and motivate women to speak up and take part in conversations about local issues. Twenty percent of callers to live programs are women.<ref> Murada, Pooja and Grover, Manchanda Arti, , ''http://rmi.sagepub.com/", Retrieved 24 October 2016</ref> <ref></ref> | |||
| *Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 shares listener’s needs with government administrative services and bridges the information gap between the people and the state <ref></ref>. | |||
| == Programs == | == Programs == | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 24 October 2016
| 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.
Listener Community
Alfaz-e-Mewat programming is designed to serve the community of the Mewat region, which is primarily inhabited by Meo Muslims, a unique and distinct composite culture. The community radio programming is designed to preserve and strengthen the rich cultural heritage, history, and people of the area, including oral folklore, poetry, music, and storytelling. Kisse or baat, naats and nazms. Villagers, schoolchildren, and local artists take part in radio programs and interviews. Community members manage the station as technicians, producers, and facilitators.
Collaborations
Set up with seed funding received from Ministry of Agriculture, 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.
Making a Difference
- Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 13 hours a day , seven days a week, to households in over 225 villages.
- Calls received by the station demonstrate that listeners are more aware of entitlements and best practices in water conservation, sanitation, health, education, and agriculture.
- Villagers are in touch with the needs, aspirations, and views of their neighbors and nearby communities.
- Awareness campaigns and programs produced at Alfaz-e-Mewat aim at social change are shared with other community radio stations.
- Community radio is a “communication lifeline to isolated women” in rural communities. Women broadcasters help to engage and motivate women to speak up and take part in conversations about local issues. Twenty percent of callers to live programs are women.
- Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 shares listener’s needs with government administrative services and bridges the information gap between the people and the state .
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.
- Preeti Mehra, "All we hear is… Alfaz-e-Mewat", http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/ , Retrieved 10 October 2016
- Murada, Pooja and Grover, Manchanda Arti, Women’s Voices: Engaging the Excluded, http://rmi.sagepub.com/", Retrieved 24 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.