By Post News Network
RESHMI YADAV, OP
Jagatsinghpur: In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable broadcasting, Radio Outreach 90.8 FM鈥攂ased in Srirampur village, Jagatsinghpur鈥攈as become Odisha鈥檚 first and only radio station to run entirely on green energy. From transmitters to studio equipment and office systems, the community radio station now runs entirely on solar power. This major shift not only cuts its carbon footprint but also sets a benchmark for media organisations across Odisha and beyond. 鈥淲e are proud to lead this green revolution in media,鈥 said Subrat Kumar Pati, station director of Radio Outreach. 鈥淎s a community radio serving rural Odisha, we believe we must promote sustainable practices鈥攏ot just through our programmes, but through our operations as well.鈥
Established in 2023, Radio Outreach has been a strong voice for local communities, focusing on grassroots issues such as health, education, agriculture, culture and women鈥檚 empowerment. The shift to clean energy further aligns with its mission to build an equitable and eco-conscious future. The green energy initiative was executed with the help of a rooftop solar system.
According to station engineers, the system now meets 100 per cent of the station鈥檚 daily energy needs鈥 even during peak summer operations. Environmental activists and community leaders have praised the move as a model for other community broadcasters. 鈥淭his is a remarkable step鈥攊t proves that even small media units can make a meaningful impact on climate action,鈥 said Basant Manjari Das, a local environmentalist. This milestone cements Radio Outreach鈥檚 role as a media change-maker and a model of community-driven broadcasting.