Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Supporting Community Radio Movement in India

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting

The GOI has a policy for grant of License to eligible organisations for setting up of Community Radio Stations. To support the Sector, the Scheme provides financial assistance once the Community Radio is made operational by eligible organisation. The Scheme also has components for capacity building.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to eligible organizations after Community Radio Station becomes operational
  • Support for capacity building and training of staff
  • Help in establishing community-based radio broadcasting
  • Platform for local voices and community engagement

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Registered NGOs and civil society organizations
  • Educational institutions (schools, colleges, universities)
  • Community-based organizations with legal registration
  • Organizations with demonstrated commitment to community service
  • Entities willing to follow Community Radio Stations guidelines and regulations

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Organization Registration Certificate
  2. 2. NOC from Local Authority
  3. 3. Bylaws/Constitution of Organization
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Board Resolution/Approval Letter
  6. 6. Audited Financial Statements

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting

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