SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on the Adult Continuing Education Centre in the Amritsar Central Jail; tip of the day - wash your hands; story of a blind man, Ranchhodbhai; vox pops on what dalit people dream; helpline - information about breast cancer

SAT PRABHAT

Good news on Waukegen teen who earns national attention for her effort to help young victims of sexual abuse; heritage story on Gandhi Ashram; tip of the day - don't spit; helpline - what kind of products can be used for sensitive skin; vox pops alcohol and drug addiction; information of the day - where candy comes from

SAT PRABHAT

Good news on home rule unleashed against liquor and lust - the Andhra Chapter; helpline - career counseling in medical field; power breakfast - khakhra & sprouts; celebrity guest Hersha Bhavasal; tip of the day - sticker reminder notes ; breaking superstitions - don't cut hair on Tuesdays; word of the day - ADAD CHHANTVA (magic)

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with Geetaben Oza (Program Manager and Documenter, Behavioral Science Centre, expert in human rights for backward class people)

Water: Public government partnership between the village of Vasadava, the Water and Sanitation Management Organization and NGO Swati have built underground storage tanks to ensure year-round water supply.

Water: Harvesting water in a multi-story building.

Health: Jilla Gram Panchayat Health Scheme offers “anti-malarial medicine soaked mosquito nets” for pregnant women.

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on children of brothels in Bihar who perform street plays expressing that they don't want to follow in their mothers' footsteps; heritage story on Sundarvan; vox pop on girl education; helpline - breast cancer awareness; tip of the day - recycle your mobile; word of the day - XIPRA (khichadi)

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with R. P. Mehta (Director, Center for Entrepreneur Development, expert on entrepreneurial issues)

Success Story: Manjula Mistry-embroidering a future.

Health: Jilla Gram Panchayat Health Scheme offers information and guidance to village women.

Self Help Group: Leelaben and Manguben of the Shri Harshid SHG saved Rs 50 each month and have taken a loan of Rs 15000 to start a convenience store.

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with Natubhai Barot (Director, Sarvangin Gramvikas Sanstha, expert on women’s financial self help groups)

Success Story: Ranjanben Thakker starting afresh after disaster.

Economic Empowerment: SEWA Bank helps women tied over financial need for domestic activities.

Health: The Manta Kit, for the safety of pregnant women, a project under Jilla Gram Panchayat Health Scheme.

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on student volunteers of Road Safety Patrol regulating traffic in front of St. Anne's Higher Secondary School ; helpline on second-hand smoke effect; tip of the day – stop spitting; word of the day GHANCHAKKER (going mad); art story of Ashwin Modi's paintings; celebrity guest Raju Barot

SAT PRABHAT

Good news on village women who is taking initiative to clean streets - fining those who break the rules; art story on painting; celebrity guest Manju Mehete; helpline - menstruation questions; phrase of the day - NEV NA PANI MOBHE CHADAVAVAPublish Post

The SAT Chat Show

Sex Education

Many states in India are banning sex education on the grounds that “it is against our culture”. It is unclear whether sex is against our culture or knowledge of it. So what does the youth think about this?

• Students: Hitesh Srimali, Valmik Shukla
• NGOs & Experts: Hemangini Gaikwad (Educator), Parul Patel (Educator), Shylup Parikh (Principal, Anjuman Islam School)
• Civil Society & Parents

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with Nishitbhai Mehta (CEO, Entrepreneur, with inclusive employment for disabled people)

Success Story: Physically challenged but undaunted, the story of Hansaben.

Health: Government aid for below poverty line pregnant women.

Success Story: Turning household cooking skills into gold, the story of Induben Khakhrawla.

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Mr. Nazarit; heritage story on Vishala Museum; vox pops on exam styles; helpline - information on birth control pills and how it affects the body; tip of the day - using paper efficiently, word of the day - TAGGARD

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on HIV/AIDS Awareness; heritage story on Dada Harini Vav; vox pop on Right to Information act; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – reuse paper and save trees; phrase of the day KALJA NU KHASELU ( whimsical)

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on transforming farming with organic fertilizers; heritage story on Ahmedabadni Gufa; vox pop on the pros and cons of school uniforms; helpline on skin care; tip of the day – be kind to one person every day; word of the day KHALATO

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on Kerala women getting together for co-operative farming; heritage story on Hastibibi No Gokhlo; vox pop on cricket; helpline on how to beat the heat; tip on saving water; word for the day ASTODIA

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of municipal sweepers cont. – discussion with authorities and citizens.

• Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Mr. Zalawadia (Municipal Commissioner), Dr. J.V. Solanki (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Dharmendra Patel (Public Health Superintendent), Dr. G.T. Makwana (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on a women’s dairy movement that is transforming rural Madhya Pradesh; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with psychologist Ratna Bilwani; helpline on career counseling for courses in the polytechnics; tip of the day on raising issues using SMS's; phrase of the day CHALTA BALADNE AAR NA GHONCHAY (don’t curb a running horse)

The SAT Chat Show

Special

Issues of municipal sweepers – discussion with authorities and citizens.

• Municipal Sweepers: M.J. Fancy, Harish Bachubhai, Harish Makwana (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Authorities & Experts: A.K. Shah (sanitation superintendent), M.C. Dave (Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Jayantibhai Makwana (Director, Solid Waste, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Mr. Zalawadia (Municipal Commissioner), Dr. J.V. Solanki (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation), Dharmendra Patel (Public Health Superintendent), Dr. G.T. Makwana (Deputy Health Officer, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation)
• Civil Society

SAT PRABHAT

Good news story on the Apsara Self Help Group in Kerala; power breakfast with Chef Khanna; celebrity morning with sculptor-writer Esther David; helpline on rural entrepreneurship; tip of the day on why not to be rude; word of the day UTSAL

Tankshal

Aditi Desai in conversation with Indu Kapoor (Director, Centre for Health, Education Training and Nutrition Awareness, expert on women’s health education)

Health: Malaria awareness for pregnant women.

Water: Why safe drinking water is essential.

Success Story: How Rajeshwari Patel started her own small shop with a low cost loan from SEWA Bank.