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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is the Indian Army. The Indian Army launched its first community radio station ’Radio Chinar’ on Saturday in Sopore of Baramulla district in North Kashmir to bridge the gap between jawan and awaam (people). Hence, Option 4 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anna FM was India’s first campus “community” radio station. And, as per the latest Community Radio Policy Guidelines (2006), Anna FM falls well within the definition of Community Radio. Launched on 1 February 2004, it is run by the Education and Multimedia Research Centre (EM²RC).

Detailed explanation-3: -Sreedhar, community radio pioneer. Dr. Sreedhar has more than forty years of experience in radio and television, specializing in radio production, science communication, and community radio. Hailed as the father of community radio in India, he set up the first community radio station in Anna University, Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-4: -KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 04, 2022: Ladakh’s first Community Radio Station Rgazom (90.8 MHz) was today inaugurated by Lt.