Patna: The Bihar government has launched a dedicated radio service, Bihar Krishi Radio, aimed at empowering farmers with vital information on agriculture, weather updates, and government schemes. The service also features stories of successful farmers, women’s roles in agriculture, and nutrition-related programs. Broadcasts run daily from 10am to 4:15pm.
Diverse Programming for Farmers
Bihar Krishi Radio offers a variety of content tailored to farmers’ needs. Alongside weather and agricultural updates, the service includes programs on horticulture, expert advice, and agricultural innovations. In the evenings, from 5pm to 5:30pm, the station airs traditional farming folk songs and entertainment programs. Repeat broadcasts of earlier segments follow at different times.
Dialogue with Farmers
The initiative emphasizes direct communication with farmers through interactive sessions. After each program, listeners can enjoy catchy radio jingles. Weekly themes include youth in agriculture on Mondays at 2pm, women farmers’ contributions on Wednesdays at 2pm, agricultural markets and trade on Fridays, and a weekly agricultural news bulletin on Saturdays at 10am. Programming changes will be made as needed to address farmers’ evolving requirements.
Daily Schedule Highlights
The broadcast schedule is meticulously designed to provide farmers with a mix of information and entertainment.
Morning Slots:
– 10am–10:15am: Weather and farming updates.
– 10:15am–10:30am: Current affairs.
– 10:30am–10:45am: Updates on government schemes.
– 10:45am–11:45am: Expert talks on agricultural practices.
– 11:45am–12pm: Use of technology in horticultural crops.
Afternoon Slots:
– 12pm–12:15pm: Agriculture Sangini, a program for women farmers.
– 12:15pm–12:45pm: Nutrition-focused podcasts.
– 3pm–3:30pm: Conversations with farmers and their success stories.
– 4pm–4:15pm: Information on government subsidies and schemes.
Evening Slot:
– 5pm–5:30pm: Agricultural folk songs and entertainment programs.
