Empowering the Voiceless: Role of Community Radio in Rural Development

By : Geetha M. , Gomathy V. , G. Arul Oli

Page No: 6-11

Abstract
Mass media has long served as a powerful tool for social transformation, and community radio represents a unique and innovative extension of this medium. Operated by non-profit organisations and typically covering limited geographic areas, Community Radio Stations (CRS) play a vital role in grassroots development. These stations are instrumental in educating and empowering rural populations by delivering locally relevant content. Their programming primarily focuses on agriculture and allied sectors, women’s empowerment, and the promotion of education among rural students, thereby contributing significantly to inclusive rural development and social upliftment.

Authors :
Geetha M., Gomathy V. and G. Arul Oli : Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2025.40.1-4.2