What you get
The Scheme encourages more and more Community Based organisations to come forward and setup Community Radios in larger public interests. Financial assistance is provided once the CRS is made operational by Licensee.
Who can apply
An organisation desirous of operating a Community Radio Station (CRS) must be able to satisfy and adhere to the following principles:; It should be explicitly constituted as a ‘non-profit’ organisation and should have a proven record of at least three years of service to the local community;; The CRS to be operated by it should be designed to serve a specific well defined local community;; It should have an ownership and management structure that is reflective of the community that the CRS seeks to serve;; Programmes for broadcast should be relevant to the educational, developmental, social and cultural needs of the community;; It must be a Legal Entity i.e. it should be registered (under the registration of Societies Act or any other such act relevant to the purpose);; NGOs, registered societies and Public Charitable Trusts shall be registered on NITI Aayog's NGO Darpan portal and the applicant shall provide its Unique ID along with the application.
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who Can apply for financial assistance.
Only Operational Community Radio Stations can apply once they setup and have completed 3 months of broadcasting after obtaining license for CRS
I am and NGO. Can I apply for Financial assistance
Yes you can apply provided you have license to operate a Community Radio Station.
How to obtain License for Community Radio
If you are eligible organisation you can apply online