Appan Samachar

Appan Samachar (Hindi: अप्पन समाचार) is an Indian news program produced entirely by rural women and school girls. It is based in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.[1][2][3][4]

Appan Samachar
Firebrand Women Reporters of Appan Samachar
Founder(s)Santosh Sarang
EditorRinku Kumari
Founded6 December 2007 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Websiteappansamachar.com

It was launched in 6 December 2007[3] at Muzaffarpur. It broadcasts to about a hundred villages in Paroo, Sahebganj, Saraiya, Marwan, Kanti, and Mushahari.

It was founded by Santosh Sarang.[1][2][4] The key people consisting Appan Samachar Team are Rinku Kumari, Amritanj Indiwar, Siddhant Sarang, Rajesh Kumar, Pinki and Khushboo.[5]

See also

References
  1. Tewary, Amarnath (21 December 2007). "The village women's news programme". BBC News. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  2. Kumar, Ruchir (7 March 2008). "When news is just around the corner". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  3. Singh, Rajnish (6 March 2008). "A news channel run exclusively by girls in Bihar". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  4. Kumar, Sanjay (14 February 2011). "Revolution in a Bihar Village". The Diplomat. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  5. ANI (22 November 2015). "Girls from 'Appan Samachar' make headlines in Bihar". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
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