[cr-india] query to setup radio station

[sajan venniyoor]

The complete process for setting up a CR station under Indian conditions -
while not exactly rocket science - will keep you occupied for the better
part of a year. Let's take it step by step.

The first thing to do is to wait for the new CR policy to come out. Give it
a couple of days - it is almost ready. Yes, the new policy allows registered
NGOs to apply for a CR license in their operational area, provided they've
been registered for 3 years and have 'a proven record of at least three
years of service to the local community'.

I suggest you keep an eye on the Information & Broadcasting Ministry's
website, where the policy - along with licensing procedures, application
forms etc - will be posted: www.mib.nic.in. If you still need any
clarifications, let us know.

Abhay, unless you are an NGO or registered society or public trust or
something along those lines, you can't apply for a CR license. Like I said,
you need to be a registered body with a 'proven record' of service to the
local community. If you are keen to use radio in Ludhiana, tie up with a
local NGO with a need for - and interest in - community communications.

Setting up a CR station could cost you anything between 10,00,000 to
20,00,000 INR, though I'm told it can be done for much less (Don't bet on it
- there are hidden costs). Another possibility would be to apply for a
commercial
FM license, which should be offered in Ludhiana shortly, in Phase III of FM
licensing. We are talking big money here - you'll have to start with a
couple of crores of rupees. But you will earn big bucks, too, if you are
into that sort of thing.

Sajan


On 11/29/06, Sanjeev Jain <sanj1966 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Forum,
>
> Please share with us the complete process of setting
> up Community Radio. Can this be done by a registered
> NGO for thier operational Area. Kindly share with the
> links from where we can get the information.
>
> regards,
>
> Sanjeev Jain
> Mumbai
> --- abhay_singhal at iitb.ac.in wrote:
>
> >
> > hi!
> > this is abhay singhal, student from iit bombay.
> > my hometown is in ludhiana and i along wid few of my
> > friends wish to setup
> > a radio station at ludhiana. so please guide me how
> > to go for it and also
> > suggest me the approx. budget for the same. hope to
> > get a reply soon.
> > thanking you
> > yours truly
> > abhay singhal
> > iit bombay
> >
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