Akashvani Jamshedpur’s National Radio Feature on July 5: Celebrate the City of Steel, Culture & Dreams

Jamshedpur: It is a proud moment for Akashvani Jamshedpur as its special presentation, ‘The City of Steel, Culture, and Dreams: The Multi-coloured Identity of Jamshedpur,’ has been selected for the prestigious All India Program of Features. It will be broadcast on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 9:30 PM. This special radio feature, with a duration of approximately half an hour, will be broadcast simultaneously across all Akashvani stations nationwide.

This radio feature charts the inspiring journey of Jamshedpur—from a small village named Kalimati to a modern industrial city—and its global recognition through the diverse lenses of industry, science, education, sports, culture, environment, tribal heritage, and social values. The feature portrays Jamshedpur not merely as an industrial hub, but as a living symbol of modern India’s development, human values, and national integration.

Key Insights and Special Conversations

The feature includes exclusive insights from prominent personalities across various sectors:

• D. B. Sundara Ramam (Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel): Shares his views on Jamshedpur’s town planning, social responsibility, green growth, and citizen participation.
• Dr. Abhilash (Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee & Principal Scientist, CSIR–National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur): Highlights green metallurgy, metal recycling, environmental technology, and future scientific prospects.
• Prof. Gautam Sutradhar (Director, NIT Jamshedpur): Discusses the institute’s historical journey, research, innovation, and the role of technical education in building a developed India (Viksit Bharat).
• Fr. Sebastian George, S.J. (Director, XLRI Jamshedpur): Expresses his thoughts on global leadership, social responsibility, and value-based education.

Celebrating Local Icons and Legacy

The radio feature also brings forward special conversations with decorated achievers and senior citizens:

• Padma Shri Chami Murmu: Dedicated to environmental conservation and women’s empowerment.
• Heera Manjhi: Renowned tribal artist of Sohrai painting.
• Padma Bhushan Bachendri Pal: World-renowned mountaineer.
• Padma Shri & Dronacharya Awardee Purnima Mahato: Eminent archery coach.
• Mukul Choudhari (Chief of Sports, Tata Steel & CEO, Jamshedpur FC) and Gurmeet Singh Rao (Project Director, Naval Tata Hockey Academy): On sports development.
• Chandreshwar Khan: A veteran enlightened citizen retired from Tata Motors, who has represented India in nearly 40 countries.

Behind the Scenes

Script: Shahid Anwar

Narrator: Taseer Shahid

Presenter: Rajeev Ranjan Tiwari

Coordinator: Rajesh Kumar Rai

The feature weaves together music, sound effects, and a poetic narrative style to present the multifaceted identity of Jamshedpur.

Where to Listen

Listeners can tune into this special national broadcast from anywhere in the world via the News On AIR platform. From the Delhi station, the broadcast will also be available on FM Gold, Akashvani Live News 24×7, Akashvani’s (AIR) official YouTube channel, and the NewsOnAir app.