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All India Radio launches 101.9 MHz FM service in Udupi, expanding coastal Karnataka coverage
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:31 AM
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All India Radio (Akashvani) has inaugurated a new 101.9 MHz FM channel in Udupi, extending its reach along Karnataka's coast. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the launch ceremony.
All India Radio, popularly known as Akashvani, officially started broadcasting on 101.9 MHz from Udupi on Thursday, marking the latest step in its plan to cover the entire coastal belt of Karnataka. The new FM service will carry a mix of music, news, and regional programmes tailored to listeners in the Udupi and surrounding districts.
The inauguration was attended by Union Minister for Railways and Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw, who praised the broadcaster’s role in strengthening regional connectivity and cultural outreach. Vaishnaw highlighted that expanding FM networks aligns with the government’s broader digital inclusion agenda.
The 101.9 MHz frequency will operate under the FM Radio Service (M) Rules, offering clearer audio quality and local content that reflects the linguistic and cultural diversity of the coastal region. Residents can now tune in for timely news bulletins, weather updates, and entertainment without relying on distant transmitters.
Akashvani officials said the Udupi station will collaborate with local artists and community groups to produce programmes that promote regional heritage. The launch is part of a larger rollout that aims to bring FM services to other underserved coastal towns in the state.
Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback through the station’s interactive platforms, helping the broadcaster fine‑tune its content to audience preferences.
The inauguration was attended by Union Minister for Railways and Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw, who praised the broadcaster’s role in strengthening regional connectivity and cultural outreach. Vaishnaw highlighted that expanding FM networks aligns with the government’s broader digital inclusion agenda.
The 101.9 MHz frequency will operate under the FM Radio Service (M) Rules, offering clearer audio quality and local content that reflects the linguistic and cultural diversity of the coastal region. Residents can now tune in for timely news bulletins, weather updates, and entertainment without relying on distant transmitters.
Akashvani officials said the Udupi station will collaborate with local artists and community groups to produce programmes that promote regional heritage. The launch is part of a larger rollout that aims to bring FM services to other underserved coastal towns in the state.
Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback through the station’s interactive platforms, helping the broadcaster fine‑tune its content to audience preferences.