Story number 2 for 15 Mar 2001

(India)–Meanwhile, as Christians in India struggle with increasing persecution, missionary radio leaders are hoping to launch local Christian radio in that predominately Hindu nation. HCJB World Radio’s President Elect David Johnson. “Legislation in India has changed within that last two years that now allows for private radio. And, so there is an organization based in India who has applied for some licenses and we would come in as assistance to them to help to establish that kind of a ministry in India.” Johnson is hopeful that they’ll receive license approval soon. Johnson says they’re seeking funds to make sure the plan moves forward. “It costs us anywhere between $20,000 to $30,000 normally, to put in an FM radio station in the city. And, so, in India right now I think five applications are in, so we’re going to be needing some funding there.”