Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations - Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme “Incentive Policy for Setting Up Community Radio Stations” is implemented by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the establishment and operation of community radio stations across the state, particularly in disaster-prone and remote areas.

Benefits
• Under this scheme:
• The maximum grant for setting up new community radio stations will be ₹20 lakh or the actual cost incurred in establishing the radio station, whichever is lower.
• New community radio stations will be provided an operational grant of ₹4 lakh per year for three years.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. Priority will be given to setting up of community radio centres in areas or locations of the district that are not covered by existing community radio stations, as well as in disaster-prone and remote areas.
2. The applicant organization must have at least three years of experience in Uttarakhand.
3. The benefits of this scheme are available only for setting up new community radio centres.
4. The concerned organization must also possess a valid license from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, for operating a community radio centre.
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Required Documents
• Documents are required in accordance with the directions of the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority for availing the benefits under this scheme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Organizations with at least three years of experience in Uttarakhand and possessing a valid license from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, can apply for the scheme.
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Q: What is the maximum financial assistance available under this scheme?
A: A maximum grant of ₹20 lakh or the actual cost incurred in setting up the community radio station (whichever is lower) is provided.
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Q: Is there any additional financial assistance for operating the radio station?
A: Yes. Newly established community radio stations are provided an operating grant of ₹4 lakh per year for three years.
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Q: In which areas will priority be given for setting up community radio stations?
A: Priority will be given to disaster-sensitive, remote, and uncovered areas of the district where community radio activities are not currently operational.
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Q: How can an organization apply for this scheme?
A: Organizations must submit their application, along with all necessary documents, to the office of the Secretary, State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand.
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Q: When can applications be submitted?
A: Applications for setting up a new community radio station can be submitted at any time during the financial year.
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Q: How are applications invited under this scheme?
A: The State Disaster Management Authority periodically issues advertisements inviting proposals from eligible and interested organizations.
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