NEW DELHI: A total of 227 applications for community radio stations are at various stages of inter-ministerial clearances.

According to Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry Manish Tewari, 148 Community Radio Stations (CRS) are operational in the country.

He said a review of the functioning of Community Radio Stations (CRS) is a continuous exercise in the Ministry which has examined issues concerning the growth and functioning of community radio stations in India.

A detailed report about the operating CR Stations has been brought out in the form of CR Compendium, which is available on the Ministry’s website.

An Inter Ministerial Committee has also been constituted to review the functioning of this sector. This Committee meets regularly and takes stock of the progress made and challenges being faced by the Community Radio Stations.