In a significant initiative aimed at empowering youth and promoting local culture, the Army has established a community radio station, “Sangam 88.8”, in the Doongi block of the border district of Rajouri.
The radio station seeks to provide employment opportunities to local youth while ensuring that people living in border areas have easier access to information about government schemes, social issues and community resources.
RJ Sana, one of the selected radio jockeys, said the initiative holds great importance for residents of border areas where access to information and opportunities is often limited.
“I heard about the Army’s initiative to establish a community radio station in the border area of Keri and felt strongly that I should apply. I started practising, filled out the application form, and waited for the selection process,” she said.
She added that around 200 to 250 candidates had applied for the positions. “The Army’s main objective was to provide employment opportunities to local youth. Secondly, information regarding government schemes and other resources does not easily reach people living in border areas, making this initiative highly significant,” she said.
Another RJ, Jaspreet Kaur, said the community radio station was actively working to spread awareness on various social issues through programmes and skits circulated on digital platforms.
“Our role as radio jockeys is to raise awareness about government schemes and important social issues such as drug abuse and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. We also provide a platform for children and young people to showcase their talent,” she said.
She noted that youth in border areas often have limited opportunities compared to those in metropolitan cities, but initiatives like “Sangam 88.8” are helping bridge that gap by offering them a meaningful platform.
