Akashvani chief Jain lauds AIR Kohima’s multi-dialect broadcasts

DIMAPUR — Director General of Akashvani (All India Radio) Rajeev Kumar Jain lauded Akashvani Kohima for its unique contribution to public broadcasting.

Speaking during an interaction with staff at the office of Akashvani Kohima on his second day of visit to Nagaland on November 7, the DG said the station is among the few in the country that regularly airs news and programmes in multiple dialects — the highest in the network.

Jain said this multilingual outreach makes radio a true people’s medium, helping preserve linguistic diversity and strengthen Akashvani’s connect with communities.

He reaffirmed Akashvani's commitment to public service broadcasting and cultural preservation.

Noting that Akashvani’s strength lies in its talent pool of skilled presenters, he highlighted the importance of continuously integrating fresh talent while retaining experienced voices.

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He encouraged staff to create unique content and explore untold local stories that reflect the region's rich culture.

The DG also held a review meeting of sections including programme, news and engineering.

Earlier in the morning, the Director General joined the staff of Akashvani Kohima in mass singing of Vande Mataram at the Akashvani office premises to commemorate the 150 years of India’s National Song, ‘Vande Mataram.’

Later during the day, Jain called on Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen at his office, New Secretariat, in Kohima.

Accompanied by officials of Akashvani Kohima, he apprised the chief secretary of the functioning of the Akashvani network and briefed him on the various programmes and news broadcasts of Akashvani Kohima.

In the evening, the DG paid a visit to Doordarshan Kendra Kohima, where he inspected the studios and interacted with staff.