 The test transmission of Puduvai Vaani – Community Radio Station was started on 23 August 2008.This was yet another initiative by Prof J A K Tareen.It was inaugurated by Shri V Narayanasamy, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Planning & Parliamentary Affairs on 27 December 2008 in the presence of Shri P Chidambaram, Hon’ble Union Home Minister.