Bhopal: The Government of Madhya Pradesh decided to open community radio centres in tribal dominant areas. The centres will not only preserve their culture but would also lead to their educational, social and economic progress.

“These community radio centres would be totally of the tribals, by the tribals and for the tribals," an official of the state's Tribal Welfare Department said.

According to the official, this would go a long way in keeping the tribals living in almost inaccessible areas informed about the schemes aimed at their welfare.

The radio programmes would be prepared in Gondi, Bhili, Korku and other tribal dialects, reports IANS.

“The first of these centres are being set up in 10 districts of the state for the first time in the country,” Vanya Managing Director Sriram Tiwari said.

Vanya is an undertaking of the state Tribal Welfare Department.