Radio Mattoli 90.4 FM is a community radio station based in Dwaraka, Mananthavady, in Wayanad. It serves the local communities of Wayanad with programs focused on education, agriculture, health, culture, environment, and social development. It is licensed by India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting as a Community Radio Service (CRS).
Key facts
- Frequency: 90.4 FM
- Launched: 1 June 2009
- Initiated by: Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS)
- Location: Dwaraka, Nalloornadu, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala
- Languages: Primarily Malayalam, along with tribal dialects spoken in Wayanad.
- Broadcast: 24×7 (current operations), featuring over 60 different program formats.
Mission
Radio Mattoli aims to:
- Empower local communities through participatory broadcasting.
- Give a voice to marginalized groups, including tribal communities, farmers, women, and children.
- Promote sustainable development and preserve local culture.
- Encourage community participation by allowing local residents to create and present programs.
Popular program themes
Its programming includes:
- Agriculture and farming advice
- Health awareness
- Education
- Women's empowerment
- Children's programs
- Local news and events
- Tribal culture and language preservation
- Music and entertainment
- Interactive phone-in shows
Community impact
Radio Mattoli has become an important communication platform in Wayanad:
- It broadcasts in tribal dialects, helping preserve indigenous languages and culture.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, it shifted much of its schedule to public health awareness in multiple local languages and tribal dialects.
- Government studies have identified it as one of India's successful community radio stations with strong local listenership.
Contact
You can learn more or listen online through:
Official Radio Mattoli website
Address: Dwaraka, Nalloornadu P.O., Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala – 670645