In which year was community radio started in India?

Community radio in India was formally permitted in 2002 when the government first opened the airwaves to campus based stations.

The year 2001 predates the enabling policy, so it is too early.

By 2003 the framework already existed, so it does not mark the start.

The year 2004 saw the first campus station on air, but the policy that started community radio came earlier.

The 2006 guidelines later widened eligibility to NGOs and community groups.

Community radio serves local audiences with programmes in regional languages.