Establishment OfCRS

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Community Radio Station(CRS)

in

IndiaPolicy, Establishment and Management

Prof V K Arora


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Introduction

Radio has been found be an effective medium of

communication, with a potential to reach wider

audience than any other medium.

It can cut across geographic, cultural and literacy

barriers and has ease of accessibility and cost

effectiveness.

Community Radio is defined as having three aspects:

non-profit making, community ownership and

control, and community participation.


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Introduction

contd

Community radio is not doing about

something for community but about the

community doing something for itself i.e;

owning and controlling its own means of

communication. As Community Radio is

owned and managed by the community,

community members participate in planning,production as well as dissemination of

content.


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Introduction

contd

A community radio station is one that is operated in the

community, for the community, about the community and by the

community. Community Radio broadcasts with the objective of

serving the cause of the community in the service area and allows

greater participation by the civil society on issues relating todevelopment and social change.

Programmes for broadcast are relevant to the educational,

developmental, social and cultural needs of the community along

with some entertainment through playing music. General objectives

of the community radio is to give voice to the people who normally

have no access to the mass media nor opportunity to express their

views on community development.


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Introduction

contd

In December 2002, the Government of India approveda policy for the grant of licenses for setting up of Community Radio Stations to well established

educational institutions including IITs/IIMs. The matter has been reconsidered and the

Government has now decided to broad base the policyby bringing Non-profit organisations like civil societyand voluntary organisations etc under its ambit in

order to allow greater participation by the civil societyon issues relating to development & social change.


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Introduction

contd

Community radio stations typically cover a small

geographical area with a coverage radius of up to

10 Kms and are run on a no-profit basis. They

serve a wide range of communities, targeting

diverse audiences from rural to inner city areas

with content ranging from community news and

information to religious issues to traditional folk,music and local, regional and national issues.


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Introduction

contd

The stations involve volunteers in various jobs,

including as anchors/presenters and content

providers. The average station can report the

involvement of more than 100 volunteers over ayear.

One of the most satisfying achievements can be

watching people who initially come to CRS withlittle or no broadcasting experience being

transformed into very competent community radio

broadcasters.


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Benefits

A community radio station can provide services for

minority groups.

Communities can be offered radio time slots to

broadcast dedicated programmes, enabling them to

have a voice by raising issues that are relevant to

them and promote better understanding of each

others culture, religion and issues which can bring

about better community cohesion, enabling

celebration of cultural diversity and understanding.


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Benefits

contd

The CR stations can also provide services for rural

communities; the CRS can Create a new focus for the area

through the medium of radio, by linking the various

communities within the associated towns which may be a

great achievement.

Community Radio Stations in addition to providing unique

content can deliver wide social gains to people in the areas in

which they broadcast. This includes offering training and skill

opportunities, contributions to local education and providing avoice to those, such as Sarpanch, older people, Women or

Speakers of minority languages, who may find it harder to

access the media.


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Benefits

contd

CRS station reaches parts of the community that other

stations and community groups cannot reach; for example the

house-bound and severely disabled. Without the station they

would not be able to participate in local discussions and

debate.

The stations in partnership with NGO groups can create a full-

time training programme for prison inmates including the

production of programmes for broadcast on the community

radio station. The scheme can provide encouragement,motivation and support to prisoners who continue to develop

their skills, post release, which has contributed towards a

break in their cycle of re-offending.


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Benefitscontd

Broadcasting educational & information programmes

Broadcasting common interest programmes

Give a chance to students to learn about mass

communication at the University stage

To train the students in developing their skills on

public speaking,singing, debates,RJ, dramas etc.

To start optional courses in the college in the field of

mass communication and use of broadcasting equipment


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Ours USP

The team is headed by a broadcast professional, having more than 30

years experience with the All India Radio and Doordarshan and Former

Director of the top most media production centre- Electronic Media

Production Centre at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),

New Delhi. He was responsible for conceptualizing to commissioning ofmany innovative media services in education. He has wide experience of

management of FM Radio Stations (Gyan-Vani), Satellite TV channels,

video conferencing systems, capacity building, Production,training of

personnel for audio/video production, ODL, e-learning etc. He is

advisor/consultant in media to various government /educational

organisations.


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Totally Professional

The quality of project shall be of no match to others as we shall

commission the project integrating quality equipment and provide

comprehensive maintenance at most competitive rates.

Have collaboration with M/s Technomedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd; New

Delhi who commissioned the first CRS in India at Anna University,Chennai. A number of FM Radio Stations, TV Studios/Channels and CRS

have also been commissioned by them in India and abroad.

Technomedia Solutions P Ltd incorporated in July 2002 offers total

consultancy, turn key solutions, professional services and new &

innovative customized solutions and products for the electronic mediaindustry. Technomedia Solutions P Ltd is one of the leading end to

end system solution providers in India for Radio and Television Media

industry.


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Credentials of M/s Technomedia India Pvt Ltd

Technomedia solution provides total integrated solutions to suit the

requirements ofBroadcasters. The process involves support right from

planning and conceptualization to the installation, integration and

commissioning on turnkey basis. Technomedia has been instrumental in

setting up host of Radio and Television services from studio set up toTransmitters for diverse customers like of Radio Mirchi of Times of India

Group, Suryan FM and KAL Radio of Sun TV, RED FM and Radio Mid-Day,

Malar Publications, Malayala Manorama, Shripuran Multimedia, Radio

Today (Dhaka, Bangladesh), ZEE TV, IGNOU, HFCL, ESSEL Shyam,

Infosys,Network18/CNBC etc..

Since its inception to till date, we have achieved appreciable business

growth in the specialised fields of media industry. The company has

pioneered in introduction of various technologies of its own and its

overseas business partners in media houses in India


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Expertise and Achievements

Technomedia provides total consultancy in the field of FM broadcasting

from conceptualization to commissioning and also on turnkey basis.

Technomedia has completed the FM project for Radio Mirchi (Phase II) in

Bangalore, Hyderabad & Jaipur in record time of 2 months including

supply, installation, commissioning & testing. Radio Mirchi became thefirst one to come on air in PhaseII.

Technomedia is providing total consultancy to South Asia, Kal Radio, Malar

Publications & Ananda Offset.

Technomedia has completed FM project for RADIO TODAY 94.2 FM in

Dhaka / Bangladesh on turnkey basis.


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Expertise and Achievements

Technomedia team has set up many private FM Radio Stations viz. RED

FM, Radio Mirchi of Times of India Group, Suryan FM of Sun TV and

Vishaka FM. : 14 out of 21 stations of Phase I.

Technomedia is providing transmission services (O&M) of the FM stations

in various parts of India for our clients like Times Group, SUN TV, MalarPublications, Malayala Manorama etc.

Technomedias team of senior engineers for such FM assignments have

more than 10 years of experience of setting up and maintaining FM Radio

stations in All India Radio.

Technomedia has set up digital encoding and multiplex chain of equipment for TV uplink earth stations of IGNOU - Delhi, Doordarshan

Kendra - Mumbai, Doordarshan Kendra - Shillong, Asianet, Zee TV Delhi,

Kolkata and Mumbai, Essel Shyam Delhi, Sadhana TV, TV Live, Dish Asia

etc


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Community FM projects completed

Audio Visual Research Centre Anna University, Chennai

Kongu Engineering College Perundrai, Erode

Nila FM for MV College of Engineering, Pondicherry

Erode FM for Erode Engineering Sengnthur College

Vasundhara Vahini for VIIT Baramati (Pune)

Vidyavani FM for Pune University

JIMS FM for JIMS Delhi

Mica FM for Mudra Institute of Mass Communication, Ahmedabad

Singhad Institute ofBusiness Administration & Rearsearch, Pune Salaam Namaste, IMS,Noida.

KSR College of Institute Trichengode Tamil Nadu. (In progress)

-- Kamalnishtha Sansthan, Rajasthan (in progress


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Hardware Set Up Proposed for Campus Radio

The hardware equipments for the college Campus Radio will

be installed in a separate room to be developed as Studios i.e.

On air studio, Recording studio Transmitter room including

sound lock. The studios will be provided with complete

acoustic treatment to provide the required reverberation time

of 0.4 to 0.5 seconds, noise characteristics of 30 dB or better

and sound insulation as required. The acoustic treatment of

the studio is also required to improve clarity of the sound

signals and to free them from extraneous noise. The followingworks would be undertaken.


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contd

Acoustic treatment on all side walls of the studios.

Floor treatment with PVC floor tiles.

False ceiling with acoustic Tiles

Sound proof door in the studios and sound lock room.

Specially designed technical furniture (studio table, presenters chair and

guest chairs) in the studios.

Sound Proof observation window between the two studios

A normal panel swing door in the Transmitter room.

Miscellaneous civil & electrical works

Earth pits & equipment earth and tower earth with copper strip


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Ventilation / Air Conditioning

Each studio would require air -conditioning capacity of 1.5 tons. to take off

the heat generated from equipment and personnel inside the studio. The

A/C unit would be a low noise split type providing the required air

conditioning to maintain a room temperature of about 22 degrees Celsiusin all types of weather conditions. 1.5 Ton Split Type will be required for

Transmitter room.

Un-interrupted Power Supply (UPS)

A UPS of 3 KVA rating with about 15 minutes of backup would be provided

for the essential equipments of the studio during power supplyinterruptions. The UPS would provide protection against surges &

overload and automatic voltage regulation to keep the output voltage

stable all the time.


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5. Transmitter Set Up:

The heart of the FM station for community services is a low

power FM transmitter having 50-Watt output power. This will

work on a broadcast dipole antenna of 2 bays mounted on top

of 30 Mts. high tower from ground level. If there is a highbuilding (3, 4 stories) available in the campus & suitable space

is available on the terrace, a tower of lesser height could be

mounted on the existing building. The cost of the tower in the

proposal can be worked out accordingly. The approximate

area required for transmitter, two studios and support staffcum reception etc would be about 700 sq. ft.


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Equipments for Studios Transmission SystemThe following facilities are being provided:

1.ON AIR STUDIO 1 No.

2. PRODUCTION / RECORDING STUDIO 1 No.

3. TRANSMITTER ROOM / LINK ROOM 1 No.

4. Sound Lock Room 1 No.5.3 KVA UPS supply system 1 No.

6. Air condition units 1.5 Ton Capacity 3 Nos.

Studio system comprises of on-air console, playback equipment and good

quality microphones to the presenters and guest speakers. Playback and

recording could be performed using new PC based systems, which arealready popular in the sound and TV broadcasting networks. The program

operations are completely automated, as the system is software

controlled, The studio playback arrangement could be entirely based on

PC systems with CD players & cassette players serving as backup.


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There will be a modern type of studio, which will be using

Hard disc system with computers for recording, editing,

scheduling and play back of programs . The system will consist

of one PC for production/editing and one for ON AIR as given

in proposal. We shall get the selection of best equipment with funds

available with your institution, help to provide Technical

Specifications, get the best quote/invoice. The order shall be

placed by your institution to the vendors directly(to save extraVAT to be paid change of State)

Freight shall be charged as per actual, taxes extra as

applicable


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7. Regulatory Authorities/Acts

On grant of license by Ministry of I & B, wireless planning commission (WPC),Ministry of Communication, Government of India must be approached for

SACFA clearance (relating to site for transmission), frequency allocation,

permission to import of radio frequency equipment and permission for

wireless transmission.

Step1: Submit duly filled prescribed form for frequency allocation to WPC,

Min. Of Communication, Govt. of India

Step2: Apply for SACFA (Special Advisory Committee for Frequency

Assignment) clearance in prescribed form issued by WPC

Step3: Submit duly filled form for import of RF equipment used for FM

broadcasting if any.

Step4: Submit duly filled form for obtaining permission to carry out wirelesstransmission.

N.B. We would assist in filling up the various forms with relevant data and help in the

process for obtaining the necessary approval and permissions The necessary fees

imposed by Min of I & B ,WPC for the same shall be paid by the institute.


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Ours responsibilities

Our offer provides for a turnkey solution. It includes

i. Inspection of the site a fix the area for tower & studio.

ii. Designing the complete station.

iii. Help in getting clearances from Ministry of I&B and WPC.

iv. Prepare the drawings to carry out civil & electrical modifications of the

Studio set up.

v. Short-list the equipment as per specifications and requirements.

vi. Help to Purchase, prepare Purchase Orders for the supply of equipment

which needs to be issued by Institute.

vii. Carry out equipment installation.

viii. Carry out testing & training to Institutes authorized personnel

ix. Commissioning of the project & handing over.


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Institutes Responsibilities

i. Write to the authorities for license as per procedure

ii. Apply for SACFA clearance

iii. Choose the option & place supply order for equipment

iv. Clear the en-marked rooms for studio and transmission set up and

hand over for preparing civil and electrical modification drawings.The modification works will be carried out by the institute through

their agency as per lay out drawings. Space and area for tower

installation is also to be clearly marked and handed over for

installation of tower. The space for Earth system is to be earmarked

by the institute.v. 10 KVA power supply load connection is to be provided for the

studio set up and standby DG supply if required by the institute.


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Project Activities

Action Plan:

i.Upon receipt of supply order we will take immediate action for

Institute to apply to concerned authorities seeking for radio license

& apply for SACFA clearance and shall obtain exact geographical

coordinates for this purpose.ii. Shall prepare all civil & electrical drawings to start these works.

iii. Shall prepare detailed equipment drawings for installation & wiring.

iv. Shall prepare supply order for supply of equipment and tower

erection

v. Carry out Installation of equipment, testing & imparting training to

nominated personnel of Institute.

vi. Commissioning of the campus radio station


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Stages to the Application process

Step 1: Filling up the Application Form and submitting the requisite

documents to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (CRS

Cell), Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.(LOI)

Step 2: Applying to the Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing

(WPC) for Frequency Allocation;

SACFA (Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency

Allocation) Clearance

Step 3: Signing of the GOPA (Grant of Permission Agreement),

Step 4: Applying for the (WOL) Wireless Operating License to the

Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing (WPC),


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Applying for LOI

Earlier, the CRS applicants had to fill in a physical form,recently, the Ministry of I& B, GOI, has decided that an

online application form may be filled. The new online form

has been designed to facilitate a self explanatory, self

contained application form which ensures faster delivery

and access.

Documents needed for filling up the CRS LOI form:

1. A valid email address

2. GPS (Global Positioning System) Data for the details of the

longitude and latitude of the exact spot where organization

would like to locate the CR Tower in the correct format.


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Documents needed for filling LOI

A. In case of Educational Institutions:

3. The proof of recognition

4. Whether the educational institution is government/

private/ government aided

5. Whether recognized by:

Central Government b) State Government (Kindly furnish

details with documentary proof)- as a pdf file or

scanned like copies of gazette notification/legislation/cerificate from the competent regulatory authority


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6. Profile of the Institution:

7.Bio -Data in the prescribed form as given as annexure II in the applciationform for all the office bearers/members of the governing body in theformat as under:

i) Name

ii) Date ofBirthiii) Parentage

iv) Nationality

v) Permanent Address

vi) Residential Address

vii) Official Address

viii) Passport Number (if any)

ix) Qualification

x) Experience

xi) Signature and name of the authorized signatory with Official Seal


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8.Details of the Community/ Area proposed to be

served map from the district authorities.

9. Certificate under 12 A of the Income Tax Act or any

other document in support of the institution being anot for- profit organization.

10. Nationality

11. A basic survey report of about 1000 communitymembers to be covered by CRS.( summary )


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Kindly note:

Would need the soft/scanned copies of each and every documentfor processing your online application, without the soft copies ofthese documents the application form would be incomplete andhence, not acceptable to the Ministry of Information and

Broadcasting, GOI. While Educational Institutions would need the Acts of Parliament/

State Legislatures,and the Annual Reports of the last three years(from the date of application of the CRS); Civil SocietyOrganizations/ Non- Governmental Organizations would need toprovide soft copies of their registration Certificates as well as

audited Statement of Expenditure for the last three years. The Civil Society Organization/ Non Governmental Organization

should also have been registered for at least three years prior to thedate of application.


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Applying for DL and SACFA

At Step I

While submitting the Application Form to the Ministry of Information &Broadcasting online, you would need to furnish details of the draft (INR 2500,drawn in favour of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, GOI) and submit an ecopy, while the physical draft needs to be sent to the Ministry.

At Step 2

While submitting the Application Form for Frequency Allotment a draft of INR1000 in favour of Pay & Accounts Officer (HQ), Department of Telecommunicationpayable at New Delhi

At Step 4

While applying for the Wireless Operating License (WOL) a draft of INR 19,700/20200 in favour of Pay & Accounts Officer (HQ), Department of Telecommunication, payable at New Delhi would be required.

All the hard copies/ physical drafts would have to be mailed to their respectivedestinations even after submitting the scanned copies and other details online.

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