Uttar Pradesh Man Sets Radio Collection Record

Ram Singh Boudh, a 68-year-old resident of Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a Guinness World Record for having the largest collection of radios, totaling 1,257 unique pieces. This collection, which spans from the 1920s to 2010, was confirmed after a year of correspondence with Guinness record keepers, as duplicates were excluded according to their guidelines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recognized Boudh's efforts during his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat', noting its role in increasing public interest in radio. Following this acknowledgment, Boudh received a special invitation to the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. He hopes to establish a radio museum in his hometown to educate future generations about the significance of radio as a communication tool. Boudh, a retired supervisor from the Warehouse Corporation of India, has invested significantly in his collection by purchasing radios from various markets across India.