‘Radio Sangam’: Indian Army, locals launch 1st community radio station along LoC in Rajouri

JAMMUL: First community radio station along the Line of Control has been launched in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said, aiming to strengthen information outreach in border areas. The station, named “Radio Sangam,” has been set up by the Indian Army in collaboration with the civil administration and local residents at Keri village, nearly one kilometre from the LoC. Officials told news agency PTI, this is the first community radio station on the LoC, designed to counter misinformation and propaganda from across the border while providing a credible platform to share authentic information and address local issues. Given its strategic location, the station’s broadcasts can also be received in areas across the LoC, they added. The radio station was inaugurated by Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, in the presence of civil society members, administration officials, and local residents. Addressing the gathering, Sharma said the station would promote social awareness, encourage public participation, amplify local voices, and strengthen the connection between the administration and border communities, while also countering cross-border propaganda.(With agency inputs)