Trishakti Corps launches Sikkim’s first border Village Community Radio in East Sikkim

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><b>GANGTOK,:</b> The Indian Army has established 88.4 FM Radio Sikkim Sundari, Sikkim’s first Border Village Community Radio Station in East Sikkim, to improve communication and information access in remote high-altitude border areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Dedicated to the citizens of India in Sikkim, the station addresses challenges of geographic isolation, harsh weather, and limited mobile and internet connectivity. It aims to bridge the information gap by providing reliable and timely communication, a press release informs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The radio station will broadcast local news, weather updates, and information on government schemes, while also promoting regional culture and addressing community issues. It will provide an opportunity for local youth to participate, develop communication skills, and contribute to community engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The station was inaugurated in the presence of senior officers of Trishakti Corps, representatives of the civil administration, and members of the local community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The station will host programmes on agriculture, education, and community development.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">A senior military official stated that the initiative will help connect communities, amplify local voices, and support development in remote areas, the release mentions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_GoBack"></a><span lang="EN-IN">&nbsp;</span></p>

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