About World Development Foundation
WDF is a knowledge-based, global foundation with commitment to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of poor and excluded people throughout the world. It is a charitable trust.
WDF strives to empower the poor by providing education and training for earning livelihood with the use of Radio, TV, Internet and the new media.
- The trust was established vide Registration No. 54217 on November 2003 in Delhi under Indian Trust Act 1982. .
- The trust is registered under Income Tax Act under Section 12 A read with Section 12AA(1)(b), by Director of Income Tax (Exemptions) New Delhi.
- The trust has been granted exemption under section 80G (5) (vi) under Income Tax Act 1961 .
- WDF is an ISO 9001-2000 certified organization.
We have a vision that the broadcasting and communication (ICT) is the most convenient and cost-effective means of sharing knowledge, removal of poverty, empowerment of poor and under privileged, propagating the rights of women and children, providing healthcare to all, etc.
WDF is the approved partner of Media Lab Asia, Min of Communication & IT, Govt. of India.
What we offer
- Community Radio Station Complete solution for use of Community Radio Station for agriculture, farming and livelihood generation for different agriculture Universities/KVKs/NGOs.
- Complete solution for Commercial radio Station/ TV studios/ Satellite broadcasting, Acoustic for studios/ auditoriums/ Halls, Interior decoration.
- Seminar, Workshops & Event Management.
- Audio & Video Content development on various themes.
- Consultancy, Research & Training.
- Computer software development.
Express Learning
If you're looking for WDF Certified Vocational Courses in The Field Of Broadcasting, Media & IT, then you can join the WDF Headquarter at New Delhi or one of the courses regularly conducted by us in assocation with different Universities.Besides various IT courses, the media vocational/professional courses are conducted in the filed of Radio Jockey, Audio/Video Editing, Presenter's course, Radio Station Management, Production etc..
Radio Jockey courses are regularly conducted in various cities across the country in association with Universities, institutes, KVKs etc. see the details of Radio Jockey courses.
Research papers & Publications You can go through some of our publications here.
About radio WDF
WDF develops audio and video content for community, commercial radio/TV stations. albums etc, using highly expert professionals, on a variety of themes namely farming, agriculture, health & hygeine, livlihood generation, folk and commercial entertainment etc in various languagges such as Hindi, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Haryanavi, Chattisgarhi, Maharashtrian etc. This is available for sale. Sample content are broadcast by Radio WDF. You can enjoy it at radio WDF.
The objective of the Radio WDF is to:
- Show case the content,montage,signature tune etc. available for the sale and that can be developed.
- Make people listen to enrich life and showcase a RADIO FOR DEVELOPMENT & COLLABORATION.
- Nurther new talent for eployment & livlihood generation.
- Educate, inform & entertainpeople people in regional languages & dialects. For commercial enertainment log on to Radiodilli an amazing radio station
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World Development Foundation & ASMS Noida organised a workshop on "Community Radio: Opportunities and Challanges" at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida on March 10, 2010
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World Development Foundation organised a National Workshop on "Use of IT and New Media in Science Education" at India International centre, New Delhi on March 17 & 18, 2010 in collaboration with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Media Lab Asia, and Marwah Studios, Noida
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Dr. H. O. Srivastava President WDF in National Workshop on IT & New Media in Science Education
Download Proceedings of the workshop
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Life Time Acievement Awards to Padma Shri H. S. Jolly and Padma Bhaushan Jasdev Singh by WDF
Citation for Life Time Achievement awards for most significant contribution in the field of broadcasting in the post independence era
It is with great pleasure and deep gratitude that I announce the "Life Time Achievement awards" to two most distinguished broadcasters of post-independence era for their tremendous contribution in shaping the course of broadcasting in this country.
The name Padma Shree H. S. Jolly conjures respect and reverence in the minds of many. Padma Shree H.S. Jolly was instrumental in expansion of radio and TV in the country. He is especially remembered for the rapid colour TV expansion in the country by installing 180 TV stations @ of one TV a day, making a world record for which he received the Padma Shree from Govt of India. Sir, there can not be one workshop involving broadcast engineers without admiring your unachievable contribution. you set the path of broadcasting in the country by your untiring effort and great vision. A taskmaster, he executed all the tasks with basic ingredients- consistency and an absolute commitment to excellence. A man of few words and always believing well done is better than well said. Sir, your untiring efforts in the growth and expansion of the broadcasting in this country have touched the hearts of us all and you have shown a path to the future generation.
An important signature in the field of sports commentary, a man to whom the entire nation has lent its ears, a man with a magical charm in his voice, Padma Bhushan Jasdev Singh has the unique distinction of doing commentary of Independence Day functions at the Red Fort for 47 years. In addition, he had made the commentaries of Olympic Games (nine times), Asian Games (six times), World Cup Hockey (eight times), a number of cricket matches and over 250 documentaries. Sir, you not only gave a direction to the way the commentary is done, but you created a passion and patriotism in the field of sports. There are numerous follower and appreciator of your style and charm.
The size and magnitude of contribution of these two visionaries has created a very meaningful impact on the outcome of the broadcasting, on behalf of the people of Broadcast Fraternity, I thank you.
At this occasion, let me quote, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time.
The footprints left by you shall be followed by generations to come.
World Development Foundation is honoured to bestow upon you the Life Time Achievement awards for most significant contribution in the field of broadcasting in the post independence era.
"Life time achievement award" from Dr. H. O. Srivastava, Presdent WDF to Padma Shree H. S. Jolly
"Life time achievement award" from Dr. H. O. Srivastava, Presdent WDF to Padma Bhushan Jasdeo Singh
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"Life time achievement award" for the Year 2010-2011 awarded to Sh. B. K. De, Former Engineer in Chief Doordarshan
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Glimpses of inauguration of Radio Manangement cum RJ Training in association with Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi.
Collobaration
WDF Collaborates with Media Lab Asia, MCIT, Govt. of India.
Media Lab Asia, Ministry & Communication & IT and World Development Foundation start a common website ShrutiSamudaya for Collobative content distribution for CRS
Workshop WDF Conducts Workshop on Community Radio Station in collaboration with Media Lab Asia & Min. of Agriculture.
News & events
Cabinet approves FM phase III
PIB: 7th July 2011------The Union Cabinet in its meeting today has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to approve of the 'Policy Guidelines on Expansion of FM radio broadcasting services through private agencies (Phase-Ill)'. Cabinet has also cleared the proposal of the Ministry for conducting ascending e-auction, as followed by Department of Telecommunications for the auction of 3G and BWA spectrum, mutatis-mutandis, for award of license of FM Channels, as recommended by the GoM on Licensing Methodology for FM Phase-III. .
Please see the details here.
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WDF Grants for Health & Education
WDF provides Four Charity Grants of Rs. 50,000/ each every year (Chandra Bhan Lal grants & Aradhna Grants) for the needy and poor people. The grant is given to individuals for assistance for getting healthcare and education after scrutiny of the merit of applications by a panel of experts.
The education grant for the academic year 2011-12 is now open. Please apply in the proforma and send this to WDF Headquarter.
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WDF retained as Consultant and technical advisor
WDF has been retained as consultant and technical advisor for Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa and Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha.
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Agriculture Knowledge Dissemination System
WDF signs a MOU with Bihar Agricultural University to implement a state wide Agriculture Knowledge Dissemination System.
Please see the details here.
The scheme consists of establishing knowledge centres around Bihar, their connectivity through Broadband, development of content and dissemination. In this connection, a Workshop was also conducted in Patna. Pl. see the details below:
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Community Radio Stations
CRS at CCS Agriculture University Hissar, set up by WDF being inaugurated by Hon'able Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister of Haryana.
WDF commissions CRS for Abid Ali Trust, Hyderabad
CRS at IGKV Raipur, set up by WDF, being inaugurated by Dr. Raman Singh Chief Minister, Chhatisgarh.
WDF comissions CRS for Allahabad Agriculture Institute-Deemed University.
Commercial Radio Station
WDF has competed studio acoustics, office etc.for Red FM Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Kochi, Siliguri & Gangtok.
TV Studios
TV Studios at Bhagalpur completed. Pl. see photo Gallery.
Radio Station Management Software
Radio Management Software WDF developed Radio Broadcasting Software for Community Radio Station in collaboration with Media Lab Asia. Download Manual
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Glimpses of National Workshop on "Use of IT and New Media in Science Education" at India International centre, New Delhi on March 17 & 18, 2010.