Community Radio Mattoli, launched on June 1st 2009, was formally inaugurated on July 25th, 2009, by Sri. M.I. Shanavas M.P, at a public function attended by Bishop Jose Porunnedom, Sri. K.C. Kunjiraman MLA, Sri. Sreyams Kumar MLA, Smt. Sarasamma Teacher, Dr.R. Sreedher, CEMCA (N. Delhi) and many other dignitaries.
Mrs. Silvi Thomas, President - Mananthavady Grama Panchayath inaugurates the Fifth Anniversary celebration of Radio Mattoli and Prathibha Sangamam (Talents Meet) 2014, a unique initiative by Radio Mattoli to honor full A+/A1 winners of 10th and 12th grade public examinations in Wayanad district. .
Ms. P.K Jayalakshmi , Hon.Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Tribes and Youth Affairs inaugurating the free radio set distribution to the tribal hamlets jointly organized by Radio Mattoli and Rajiv Gandhi National Youth Development ( RGNYD ), Sreeperumbathoor at a function held at Pre Metric Hostel in Thavinjhal on 4th August 2013.
Dr. Ajith Prabhu, Joint Director of Kerala State Counsil for Science Technology and Environment speaks at the launching of ‘Krishi Sashtram’, a radio awareness series on the significance of incorporating science and technology in farming and agriculture supported by Kerala State Council for Science ,Technology and Environment( KSCSTE ).
Community radio provides a mechanism for facilitating individuals, groups, and communities to tell their own diverse stories, to share experiences, and in a media rich world to become active creators and contributors of media.In many parts of the world, community radio acts as a vehicle for the community and voluntary sector, civil society, agencies, NGOs & citizens to work in partnership to further community development as well as broadcasting aims.
Radio Mattoli
Name of CRS : Community Radio Mattoli Frequency : 90.4 MHz NGO : Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS) Location and the State : Dwaraka (Wayanad) –Kerala Station Launch Date : June 1st, 2009 Daily Duration of Broadcast :
6am. to 11pm. (17 Hours Daily) Coverage: Wayanad District .
Mattoli is unique
It is the first community radio service in Kerala The only electronic media in Kerala that broadcasts programs in tribal dialects daily The only radio station located in Wayanad district Active involvement of the largest number of Community volunteers Sustainability is ensured with projects and program support from Central and State Ministries and Government Departments
Radio Mattoli 90.4 FM
Radio Mattoli (90.4 FM) is a Community Radio Service (CRS) licensed by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, New Delhi; and situated at Dwaraka (Mananthavady) in Wayanad District of Kerala State.
Community Radio Service focuses on different communities living within its transmission zone. CRS reaches out to every section of the society with special attention to the communities that are marginalized, to ensure that they also find expression through the radio. It provides farmers, tribes, dalits, women and children an opportunity to speak out, and be heard
Vision:
A self reliant, interactive and harmonious society abounding in self respect that seeks its own development, fully harnessing locally available resources, is our vision.
Mission:
Provide an avenue for the free flow of beneficial information aimed at bringing about socio economic changes in the society. The programs aired opens up possibilities for everyone, especially the marginalized sections, to express themselves socially, economically, culturally and spiritually in order to become masters of their own destinies. Radio Mattoli serves as a catalyst for integral development of individuals and societies.
