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September 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Radio One, India’s only music station, joined hands with Navjyoti Foundation which works towards the uplift of the underprivileged children for a special morning show this Teachers Day to salute their spirit. This was Radio One’s way to recognize teachers’ invaluable contribution to the society, by highlighting their selflessness in shaping young minds.

The special morning show was done by MJ Prateek of Radio One from the Karala branch of Navjyoti Community College by 7am - 11am. MJ Prateek had an interaction with the students and teachers there.

Debojit Saha (Programming Head (North) and National Client Solutions, Radio One) commented on the occasion “We’re delighted that Radio One’s core proposition of “music’ can be dovetailed so beautifully in making special people feel even more special. Students dedicating songs to their teacher was such a heartwarming experience. Music is such a binding force, and we’re really happy that Radio One could play a role in strengthening this bond between students and their teachers”

Navjyoti Community College, a part of Navjyoti Foundation runs under the guidance of Dr. Kiran Bedi(Retd. IPS Officer).

The aim of Navjyoti is to make these students self-reliant. Dr. Kiran Bedi under who’s leadership this college is run said, “Teaching is still the most respected and trusted profession all over the world. Students trust their teachers and imitate them so everyone who’s teaching should never break this trust. Teachers should be honest and every one should try to inculcate the habit of self - teaching.”

About Navjyoti India Foundation:

Navjyoti India Foundation, commenced its operations in 1988. Their first step were community development initiatives, including Navjyoti Pathshala, Gali School, Balwaris, learning centres, remedial education, night schools for children of different age groups and vocational training program for women empowerment, Navjyoti has taken a step ahead by getting itself registered with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) with the name of Navjyoti Community College (NCC) on 17th June

NCC envisions to widening and strengthening opportunities for creating human capital by enhancing employability skills of the deserving and underprivileged through transformative education thereby making them productive members of the society. It is a community based institution of higher education comprising of various courses, to focus on skill development of the students, which will lead them towards productive employment.

About 94.3 Radio One:

Launched in June 2006 94.3 Radio One is a joint venture of BBC WORLDWIDE AND MIDDAY MULTIMEDIA and has 7 metro stations operating in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. Fully aware that MUSIC specialization is the need of the hour, RADIO ONE is offering its listeners a differentiated and involving music listening experience.

– Sampurn Wire