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Radio City goes green on World Environment Day

 

MUMBAI : Radio City 91.1 FM is observing World Environment Day on 5 June through a host of interactive community mobilisation initiatives with listeners in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Lucknow. With the single objective of enhancing awareness on current environmental concerns and propagate the importance of a cleaner, greener and pollution free environment, Radio City has lined up a series of on ground activities and special programming features in each of these cities.

To celebrate the endeavours of socially responsible citizens of Delhi, Radio City, Delhi is joining hands with Swechha (We for Yamuna) and the British Council India to usher in 'Yamunotsav - the celebration of the spirit of Yamuna'; to draw the attention of Delhiites towards critical environmental concerns. To rediscover the relationship with the environment, Yamunotsav, will also be celebrating a cultural evening on 4 June at the British Council Theatre, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi from 6:30 pm onwards. One of the major attractions of the evening is the premier of the film Wasted, a documentary produced by Swechha that traces the journey of waste produced from households to final destination, viz. landfills and beyond. The film is an attempt to draw the attention towards, the culture of producing waste and, the ignorance of the adverse social and ecological effects associated with the same.

Another major highlight of the evening is a musical extravaganza featuring Rahul Ram (of Indian Ocean fame) in concert with Jigri. While Rahul Ram has enthralled millions across the globe with his unmatched musical talent; Jigri, a part of Swechha is a band with a cause; striving to spread the message of social citizenship. Listeners can also catch the band Jigri perform live in the studios on 5 June 2007 on the Radio City's Breakfast Show from 9 to 10 am.

Driving home the idea of conserving environmental resources, Radio City, Bangalore in association with Suntechnics Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd organised a walkathon in Bangalore on 5 June 2007 from 8 to 9 am at Cubbon Park. Joining listeners for the Walkathon, RJ Pavithra from Radio City 'You & Me' spread awareness about this cause among the people of the city.

Spreading the message 'We Care', Radio City, Lucknow is conducting the 'Go Green with Radio City' contest live at Fun Republic, Gomtinagar with RJ Meenu and RJ Amir on June 5 from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. As part of the contest, listeners are invited to go green with their imagination and dress up innovatively in the most eco-friendly manner. The most innovatively dressed participant stands to prizes worth Rs.5000 from Radio City while other participants will win saplings and a chance to go live on-air with Lucknow on Radio City 'Joyride'.

Doing its bit for environmental conservation and social consciousness, Radio City, Mumbai will give away saplings to listeners on 5 June to together usher in a vibrant greener tomorrow.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rana Barua, National Head - Marketing, Radio City 91.1 FM said, "Through such initiatives our idea is to connect with people on a much larger humanitarian level. We are not only innovative infotainers but also are a conscientious organization sensitized to the needs to the society we live in, committed to take the initiative. Towards this, we have taken up compelling social causes such as World Environment Day and are certain that together with our listeners, we will make a commendable and memorable difference!"

A sustained focus on understanding listeners and leveraging the synergies of music expertise and innovative programming, allows Radio City to deliver a unique listening experience and be an integral part of the lives of listeners across markets. Aggressively looking at spreading the Radio City experience to new markets across the country, Radio City 91.1FM is committed to growing the market and creating superlative content for premium audiences.

 
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