Overview
- The 8th National Community Radio Conference, organized by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, took place on May 3, 2025, in Mumbai.
- Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan presented the 10th National Community Radio Awards, honoring 12 stations for their contributions to local storytelling and community engagement.
- The conference brought together representatives from over 400 community radio stations, with India now hosting 531 licensed stations nationwide.
- Community radio was emphasized as a crucial tool for welfare outreach, cultural preservation, and promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development initiatives, particularly for women and tribal communities.
- WAVES 2025, launched alongside the conference, aims to foster innovation and position India’s creative economy as a key growth sector in the coming years.