Radio in Jharkhand

Radio in Jharkhand also forms an inevitable part of entertainment. All India Radio in Jharkhand covers the entire territory of Jharkhand and help the people of Jharkhand to spend their leisure time.

The folk culture of Jharkhand is marked with folk dances and folk songs. But, due to the scarcity of time in modern lifestyle: the folk songs and dances in Jharkhand have given way to other modern forms of entertainment such as television and radio. The modern lifestyle is more demanding: therefore, it leaves very little time for the people of Jharkhand to indulge in entertainment and recreation. The folk culture, as we all know, is elaborate; therefore, it becomes difficult for the urban people of Jharkhand to indulge in it.

Moreover, people from the rural areas cannot afford to buy television sets. For them radio is the most informal medium. Since the year of 1999, the All India Radio in Jharkhand has been running programs in the local dialects. At some places in Jharkhand, radio is the only available source of entertainment for the people. Since the language used is very informal, so it is much closer to the people’s heart.

In this respect, TV and radio at Jharkhand has become an alternative for the people of Jharkhand for entertainment and recreation. The All India Radio and many other FM channels operating in Jharkhand have, indeed, made it easier for the people of Jharkhand to enjoy the sweet melodies. The radio service of Jharkhand is a boon for the people of Jharkhand in the hustle and bustle of the contemporary lifestyle.