The seventh 'Community Radio Sammelan' will be held here from August 27-29 during which representatives of community radio stations will discuss experiences and possibilities of programming for raising awareness on sustainable development goals in a better manner.
The 'Sammelan', being organised at Dr B R Ambedkar Bhawan by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, will also witness discussion on various flagship schemes of the government such as the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan and efforts for disaster risk reduction, an official statement said.
Research, production, broadcasting, dissemination of social welfare messages through social media and content management for community radio stations will also be discussed, it said.
The 'Sammelan' will witness participation of all operational community radio stations across the country, the statement said. The theme of this year's Sammelan is 'Community Radio for SDGs'.
Representatives of the community radio stations will discuss experiences and possibilities of programming for spreading public awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals in a better way, it said.
Union minister Prakash Javadekar will on August 28 give awards to community radio stations for their achievements in broadcasting development programmes in various genres including promotion of local culture, most creative and innovative content, community engagement awards, among others.
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