Welcome to Radio Hirakhand

A Community Radio Station

ABOUT US

The community radio initiative by SUPRATIVA at Sakhipara, Sambalpur, Odisha (India) is serving communities of interest groups located in its vicinity. The Community Radio Station, Radio Hirakhand 90.8FM started in 2018, it broadcasts contents that are popular and relevant to local and specific audience. The station is exclusively operated, owned and influenced by the communities they serve.

The station airs programme on themes like livelihood and skill development, education and learning, health and nutrition, agriculture, human rights, good governance, environment and climate change, disaster management, science popularization, folk entertainment etc.

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CREATIVE CONTENTS

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BROADCASTING HOURS

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RADIO LISTENERS

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SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES

OUR PROJECTS

We are working on these charitable projects that had put impact on the society

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    SADAK SURAKHYA JIBAN RAKHYA

    Aiming to create public awareness on road safety issues and traffic rules, Radio Hirakhand launched a Road Safety Awareness Campaign, Sadak Surakhya Jiban Rakhya with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways,

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    EMPOWERING ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH

    The radio campaign, ‘Empowering Adolescents and Youth through Community Radios in Odisha’, was assisted by Young India and UNICEF.

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    SAMAVESHI SHEHER

    Samaveshi Sheher is a radio programme which focuses on residential, occupational and social issues of urban poor communities.

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Broadcasting Schedule

Morning (07:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

  • Alati (ଆଲତି): Dharma charcha, nitibani, bhajan, weather forecast, birthday wishes
  • Jeevan Rekha (ଜୀବନ ରେଖା): Programme on health education and awareness
  • Sur Sangeet (ସୁର ସଂଗୀତ): Programme on old and new Hindi songs
  • Gun Gun (ଗୁନ ଗୁନ): Storytelling, songs, role play and drama
  • Chasa Basa (ଚାଷ ବାସ): Farming and agriculture programme, interactive session among local farmers and subject experts
  • Sadak Suraksha (ସଡକ ସୁରକ୍ଷା): Road safety awareness and education programme

Midday (12:00 PM - 05:00 PM)

  • Sambalpuri Kanhar (ସମ୍ବଲପୁରୀ କହଁର): Programme based on Sambalpuri songs with important information
  • Hirakhandara Hira (ହୀରାଖଣ୍ଡର ହୀରା): Motivational programme by meeting with people who have excelled in their life
  • Kabita Asara (କବିତା ଆସର): Interviews, discussion with poets and reading of their poems
  • Echir Michir (ଇଚିର ମିଚିର): Children based programme, moral storytelling, singing of rhymes/songs

Evening (05:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

  • Aini Barta (ଅଇନି ବାର୍ତ୍ତା): Legal awareness programme for common people regarding their rights and duties
  • Ajira Kunuhan (ଆଜିର କୁନୁହଁI): Interview with noted personalities/citizens from community on different issue based topics.
  • Abhula Geet (ଅଭୁଲା ଗୀତ): Unforgettable songs of legendary singers and composers
  • Sarkari Yojana (ସରକାରୀ ଯୋଜନା): Information about Government welfare schemes, programmes and policies

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Impact of our Activities on the society

A good initiative on innovation in community radio in Sambalpur. Farming Community will be benefited through radio programme.
Nabin Kumar Mishra
Veterinary Officer
Very nice. Requirement of one Community Radio Station for Sambalpur is now fulfilled. All the best.
Hussain Rabigandhi
Writer
Great initiative. Radio Hirakhand is showing an example for promotion of art, language & literature among the people of Sambalpur.
Radhakanta Bhoi
Poet
I am very happy. Thank you for inviting me to studio and recording my programme.
Kahkasha Parween
Child Artist
I have found that all staff are very cooperative and supportive. Good and positive work environment
Damodar Panda
Journalist
It is not just a community radio giving opportunities to people to express their views on various subjects but also serving the poor and the needy, giving a good message to the society
Snehalata Devi
Advocate
Radio is always with the people who are in need…… whatever the situation may be. Thanks for good work.
Tejraj Dharua
Listener
Thanks a lot to Radio Hirakhand. I enjoyed throughout my radio discussion. Some indelible memories of the past became fresh. How time passed away I could not know. Great initiative, may God bless you all.
Hari Shankar Sahu
College Principal
I wish Radio Hirakhand to prosper beyond imagination. My support will be there always. Thanks a lot.
Ramkumar Munda
Radio Programmer
Your dedication was unmatched and your determination was inspiring. Thanks for bringing talents from Sambalpur to the forefront. All the best sir!!
Indubhushan Mahapatra
Education Specialist
Radio Hirakhand is serving local people and making programme keeping their interests in mind. Thank u Radio Hirakhand.
Rajendra Satnami
Social Worker
The station is initiating a very good programme on the Heros of Sambalpur area. People will know about their lives and contributions
Deepak Panda
Writer
The real human-interest report. Good job. The District Administration should take necessary action for their relief of poor people.
Pramod Mahapatra
TV Reporter
Giving voice to voiceless people and serving as a mouthpiece of the marginalized communities. Broadcasting program in local language is gladly accepted by the listeners.
Yugal Kishor
Development Consultant
Barshaa Bhijaa Raati song is a genuine romantic track.... Broadcasting of this song in Radio Hirakhand has made it popular among the young people.
Jyoti Prakaas Das
Engineer
A stage which is giving opportunities to local people to make radio programme. Thanks to Pinky Pradhan for making the contents useful and interesting
Rajesh Swain
Youth Leader
Radio Hirakhand is a radio platform that has its own identity. It has always been successful in trying to do something new. Not only that, but the center has been active in the public interest and has become an example for the community.
Arnnapurna Das
School Teacher