Radio Sagarmatha was founded with the pointed objectives which have been summarized as follows:
- To promote open public discourse on issues of public interest as part of the effort to carry out advocacy for social justice
- To set standards in public-interest broadcasting
- To produce a pool of journalists in community broadcasting
- To educate the masses in issues of their interests
- To contribute to the proliferation of community radio stations in the country
- To sensitize government and policy-makers on issues from constitutional process to gender relations
- To facilitate the democratization process by increasing access to information to the people including women and excluded groups as a responsible community radio.
- To strengthen democratic culture, peace, sustainable development and the environment.
WHY IT STANDS OUT?
The number of community radio stations in Nepal has crossed 130 since 1997. (Add to it more than 104 commercial ventures.) But, as listeners of Radio Sagarmatha testify, it is the most popular and credible one around. It is hugely popular for reasons ranging from authenticity of news to healthy programs. It is known for its expertise to conduct public debate on issues of public concern. This is done by inviting senior government functionaries like departmental secretaries and ministers as well as members of parliament. The importance of such talks is they cannot leave studio without coming up with commitment on the issue. This is done with a view to ensure two-way communication between the listeners and the concerned government authorities. The efforts have fortified the credibility of the radio no end. One can say that there is something quintessential about it. Being a community radio it is noted for the following features:
- Free from crass commercialization
- Free from political biases in its news bulletins and programs
- Committed to promote legitimate politico-socio-economic causes
- Known to pick up issues rarely visited by others
- Known for programs for every section of society
- A good and highly balanced program grid
- 1000 watt transmitter with digital broadcasting facility
- Over 25,000 sound tracks, a rarity in itself.
- Programs produced in multiple formats
- Listeners range from policy makers to farmers
- Has the longest history, vast human resources and respectable think-tank
- Gives voice to the voiceless section of society
- Digital high quality studio, recording and editing equipment
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