IGNOU Query
Gyan Vani, IGNOU's network of educational FM radio channels, was established in 2001 with the objective of enhancing and supplementing the teaching-learning process through the mass medium of radio.
Gyan Vani's reach and content
With a range of around 60 km, each Gyan Vani station covers an entire city and surrounding rural areas, serving as an ideal medium to address the local educational, developmental and socio-cultural needs of the people. Content covers primary and secondary education, adult education, technical and vocational education, higher education and distance education.
Interactive Radio Counseling
Gyan Vani provides Interactive Radio Counseling (IRC) facility to enable IGNOU students to interact live on air with teachers, counselors and staff. Phone-in programs allow students to ask questions and clarify doubts.
Content includes both pre-recorded and live programs in the local language as well as Hindi and English. The flavor of content is largely local to cater to the specific needs of communities within the coverage area of each station.
Programming from multiple sources
Programs are sourced from IGNOU as well as other educational institutions, organizations and experts, ensuring a diversity of content.
Promoting lifelong learning
With a focus on learners of all age groups, from school students to working professionals, Gyan Vani aims to promote lifelong learning through the accessible medium of radio.
Reaching niche audiences
By addressing local educational and developmental needs, each Gyan Vani station is able to effectively reach its niche audience within its coverage area. The interactive radio counseling facility further enhances its relevance by providing a two-way communication channel.
In summary, as India's largest network of educational radio stations, Gyan Vani plays a pivotal role in IGNOU's mission of taking education to the masses. By making quality educational content accessible through the radio medium, Gyan Vani seeks to bring about social transformation at the grassroots level.