Noida: During the 8th National Community Radio Sammelan held in Mumbai as part of WAVES 2025, the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards were announced. Community radio station Salaam Namaste received the Third Prize for Most Innovative Community Engagement. The award was presented for the radio program “Maid Didi”.Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan, presented the trophy, certificate, and cash prize to Barsha Chabaria, Station Head of Salaam Namaste, during the event.
Barsha Chabaria stated that Salaam Namaste is the first community radio station in Uttar Pradesh to have received the national award four times. This year, it is also the only community radio station from the state to be honored. She explained that the “Maid Didi” program is aimed at connecting domestic helpers with new skills and training, helping them gain social recognition. The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.The award ceremony was graced by dignitaries including Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan and Dr. Anupama Bhatnagar, Vice Chancellor of IIMC.
Expressing his pride on Salaam Namaste’s achievement, IMS President Rajeev Kumar Gupta said that this success of Salaam Namaste Community Radio is not only a matter of pride for the institution but also reflects its commitment and dedication to society. Vice President Chirag Gupta added that they are proud of the unique identity their radio channel has created at the national level in the field of community engagement. This achievement is an inspiration for the entire IMS family, and they will continue to support such innovative efforts.
Professor Dr. Vikas Dhawan, Director General of the institution, congratulated the team of Salaam Namaste, saying that this accomplishment reflects the institute’s social commitment and values. He praised the platform for consistently empowering the voice of the common people and expressed his confidence that the team would continue to work with the same enthusiasm and energy.