Akashvani Raipur holds commemorative walkathon
Raipur marked the 90th anniversary of All India Radio on Friday with a walkathon organised by the local Akashvani station, officials said. The event drew current employees, retired officials, news readers, listeners and prominent city residents in a morning procession that began at the Akashvani building in Civil Lines and concluded at the station premises after traversing several city routes.
- When: The walkathon began at around 7:00 am on May 15, 2026, according to Akashvani.
- Who participated: Station staff, former employees, news presenters and members of the public took part.
- Purpose: To commemorate the service and reach of All India Radio over nine decades.
The Raipur event was part of nationwide observances to mark the founding of All India Radio on 8 June 1936. Akashvani noted the celebrations were intended to recall the broadcaster’s enduring role as a source of news, entertainment and public-service programming across languages.
“Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya”
Akashvani emphasised that the broadcaster continues to be relied upon for news bulletins in multiple languages, alongside music, entertainment and motivational or public-utility programmes. The walkathon in Raipur was described by organisers as both a tribute to the organisation’s legacy and an opportunity to engage listeners and the city’s civic community.
Local significance and outreach
Organisers told reporters the event aimed to highlight Akashvani’s local connect in Chhattisgarh’s capital. All India Radio’s city stations often serve as a primary medium for rural and urban listeners alike, relaying government advisories, cultural content and regionally relevant information. The Raipur walkathon was presented as an expression of that continuing public trust in broadcasting, said Akashvani.
Participants included a mix of current and former employees and community listeners, demonstrating cross‑generational engagement with the station. By organising a public walk through central parts of the city, the station sought to place its anniversary within the everyday life of Raipur rather than confining observance to internal ceremonies.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Walkathon to mark 90 years of All India Radio |
| Date & time | 15 May 2026, started around 7:00 am |
| Start point | Akashvani building, Civil Lines, Raipur |
| End point | AIR premises, Raipur |
All India Radio, operating under the motto “Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya”, has historically been a major broadcaster for India's many linguistic communities. In Raipur, as elsewhere, the station provides bulletins and programmes in several languages, which organisers said underpins its claim to be one of the country’s most trusted broadcast mediums.
While the walkathon served a commemorative purpose, organisers underlined its outreach value. By inviting listeners and notable city residents, the station aimed to renew public ties and remind audiences of the range of content—from news to motivational and utility programming—still available over the airwaves.
Akashvani’s report did not specify the exact routes covered during the procession beyond noting it passed through various city roads before returning to the AIR premises. The station also did not provide a list of individual dignitaries present or post-event attendance figures in its brief release.
The Raipur walkathon formed part of broader anniversary activities observed by Akashvani stations across the country to celebrate 90 years of All India Radio’s broadcasting history and its continuing role in public communication.
