NE NEWS SERVICE
KEVADIA, AUG 15
A community FM radio service was launched at Kevadia in Narmada district, where the world’s tallest ‘Statue of Unity’ of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is located, on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day, officials said.
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An initiative of the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority, this radio station named ‘FM 90 Radio Unity’ will air different programmes, including the biography of Sardar Patel, a programme on Sanskrit shlokas with their translation in local language, and also give information on various projects linked to the ‘Statue of Unity’ and visits of dignitaries to this monument, its official said.
Dr. Jayana Pathak, Yog coach of Gujarat State Yog Board and her group performed Yogasanas at Arogya Van near Statue of Unity in collaboration with the Sardar Patel University. They were seen wearing colours of the tri-colour to celebrate the 75th Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/JKgrSHH9iq
— Statue Of Unity (@souindia) August 15, 2021
Five local tribal youths have been imparted training to work as radio jockeys (RJ) at this radio station, which has a coverage area of 15-20 km around Kevadia, he said.
Hon @PMOIndia’s dream to give a towering tribute to India's unifier Sardar Patel has been realized with the Statue of Unity, says Paryushaben Vasava, president, Narmada district panchayat. She also praised the work of all guides at the World’s Tallest Statue & other attractions. pic.twitter.com/1GahnJhpXT
— Statue Of Unity (@souindia) August 15, 2021
“A soft launch of FM 90 Radio Unity was made today as part of the celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Five local tribal youths have been trained to work as radio jockeys at the community radio station that will have a reach in the 15-20 km periphery of Kevadia,” the official said.
“The radio service will also play songs – largely patriotic and inspirational. Visits of important dignitaries at the Statue of Unity will also be broadcast,” he added.
Managing Director of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL), Rajiv Gupta, said that Radio Unity is a live expression of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-term vision of empowerment of tribal youth and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
“Radio Unity @souindia is a live expression of Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji’s long term vision of empowerment of tribal youth & #AtmanirbharBharat, when we are celebrating Azadi ka #AmritMahotsav to commemorate 75 years of Independence. #happyindependenceday,’ he tweeted.