MUMBAI: Mumbai’s Radio City 91.1FM’s â€?Gift a Diwali – A City Smile initiative’ in association with CRY (Child Rights and You) concluded on the auspicious occasion of Diwali today. Starting October 13-26, 2008, the FM station had embarked on this unique drive for Mumbai’s Radio Cityzens to contribute a memorable Diwali to make child rights a reality nationwide.
As part of this drive, Mumbai’s Radio City 91.1FM collected Rs. 2,64,325 which was presented to Ms. Smita Das, GM, CRY by RJs Harssh and Archana, hosts of â€?Whatte Fun Mornings’ today. Ms. Das thanked the city of Mumbai for stepping forth to support this cause. She also went on-air on â€?Whatte Fun Mornings’ with RJs Harssh and Archana and spoke on how this contribution would make a difference to the cause of Child Rights in India.
Speaking on the success of this drive, Mr. Rana Barua, Executive Vice-President and National Head – Programming and Marketing, Radio City 91.1FM said, The success of our â€?Gift a Diwali’ initiative has made our Diwali all the more memorable this year. It is most heartening that we along with our listeners, have made a difference to the lives of children across the country by coming together as a community and gifting them a brighter Diwali. Mumbai has indeed done us proud by extending their selfless support to â€?Gift a Diwali’ and I’m certain this contribution will assist CRY immensely in their campaign on Child Rights….
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Elaborating on Radio City’s â€?Gift a Diwali’ initiative Ms. Smita Das, General Manager, CRY said, We are very happy with Radio City’s efforts in connecting Mumbaikars to the cause of child rights. I on behalf of CRY would like to thank all of Mumbai for their contribution to the rights of all children in India today. This contribution will go towards ensuring that children everywhere have access to free, quality schooling as well as all basic services, which is their right!…
