# How Indian broadcasting turned programmes into community action 2026-08-06T18:11:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Doordarshan’s Kalyani reached 21 states in 17 languages and 18 dialects, creating nearly 2,500 clubs with more than 83,000 volunteers, Hindustan Times reports. Launched in 2002 to address public health concerns, the weekly programme encouraged viewers to form local groups, discuss issues and act together. In Madhya Pradesh’s Bandrabhan, villagers adopted the name Kalyani Gram after completing a malaria-free year. Earlier radio serials, including Jeevan Saurabh and Tinka Tinka Sukh, also drew listeners into discussions on relationships, HIV/AIDS, women’s empowerment and dowry. The model won recognition from WHO and UNAIDS, showing how public broadcasting could build trust beyond the screen. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: All India Radio, broadcasting, community participation, Doordarshan, public health Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/how-indian-broadcasting-turned-programmes-into-community-action/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/how-indian-broadcasting-turned-programmes-into-community-action/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.