Kochi's First Community Radio Station, Radio Kochi operating on 90.0 MHz (50 Watts) will be inaugurated on Fri 16 July 2021 at 4.30 pm. It is operated by St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, Kerala.
Radio Kochi 90 FM will be broadcasting a wide range of programmes for people of all ages focussed on following topics :
- Climate change and food security
- Environment and sustainability
- Disaster Management
- Coastal area management and significance
- Education
- Empowerment of women and children
- Health and nutrition/hygiene
- Energy management and sustainable energy
- Promotion of science and technology
- Promotion of arts and culture
- Skill development and livelihood
- Agriculture and farming etc
Their website is http://radiokochi.com
Listeners around Kochi may look out for test broadcasts till the inauguration.
As per sources test transmission is going on for last 2 months.
(Jose Jacob)