Radio Saathi

Radio Saathi is a self-paced, self-taught training kit for beginners in Community Radio (CR) Stations. It aims to cover the fundamental principles of CR functioning and also describes the dos and don’ts of the National CR Policy (2006). It is designed in an interactive video format to enable better learning and also engage the user in a playful method.

It essentially has two sections, namely, topic modules and CR station profile.
The modules cover the following topics with a goal to orient a user:
1. Introduction to Community Radio
2. Choice of Topic and Radio Formats
3. Radio Programme Production
4. Post-Production (Editing)
5. Broadcasting & Narrowcasting
6. Radio Station Management

Features for Individuals:
The app has content in video format, hence making it literacy neutral
The app allows multiple users to login and enabling them to track their individual progress on the same device.
The app can run in offline mode.
The app has multiple-choice quizzes and further reading materials for each module

Features for CR stations:
The app has an open design, much like a oral Wikipedia, allowing any station to add/remove/modify modules without any coding efforts
Also, the app allows the branding elements to be customized for each station. Like Logo, Team members etc.

Current Release:
The content in this version is in Hindi and is available for free use under Creative Commons (CC-SA), and has to be loaded through an SD-card.
For any further queries, obtaining the SD-card, or downloading relevant material please visit: http://www.mixorg.com/radio-saathi/