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News18•25-01-2026, 19:53

Dr. Sridhar Ramamurthy, Father of Community Radio, Honored with Padma Shri

  • •Dr. Sridhar Ramamurthy, known as the Father of Community Radio in India, received the Padma Shri award.
  • •He expressed gratitude, stating the award recognizes 50 years of dedicated work in broadcasting, including Akashvani and Doordarshan.
  • •Ramamurthy launched India's first education-based TV channel, Gyan Darshan, and FM radio, Gyan Vani, at IGNOU.
  • •He also established the country's first community radio at Anna University, inspiring over 550 licensed stations nationwide.
  • •At 78, he continues to innovate, working on projects for senior citizens and transgenders, believing radio will evolve with visual effects.

Why It Matters: Dr. Sridhar Ramamurthy, a pioneer in Indian broadcasting, received the Padma Shri for his 50-year contribution to radio and education.

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