Vol 4 Issue 2 March 2017-April 2017
Prof. Rameshwari Pandya, Ms. Vrunal Wasulkar, Ms. Pooja Mistry
Abstract: Community Radio Station is one innovative idea which started with the help of a ‘Basic Radio’ and has brought revolutionary changes in the lives of people. Earlier Radio used to be a National Broadcaster. Community Radio is for the community, about the community and by the community. Firstly, Community Radio is characterized by the active participation of the community in the process of creating news, information, entertainment and culturally relevant material, with an emphasis on local issues and concerns, current issues, race issues, economic problems, environment, education and many more. Secondly, it is essentially a non-profit enterprise. Thirdly, Community Radio programming is designed by the community, to improve social conditions and the quality of its cultural life. In India, particularly in Gujarat, Community Radio is appreciated by the people and has an active participation to broadcast the shows. (i) Rudi No Radio, is a show run by SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association). It was launched in April 2005 in Ahmadabad district of Gujarat State. (ii) Campus Community Radio was established at The Sardar Patel University of Aanad City, Gujarat, and was also one of the early birds to start Community Radio in Gujarat state. In fact it is the First Campus Community Radio station in Gujarat which has been in the service since 2004.In simple words, "Community Radio Station is a tool to bring communities and people together, give them power of communication to discuss various subjects affecting the community and try to bring positive change in it”.
Keywords: Community Radio, Social Issues, Education and Cultural Life.
Title: Community Radio - Need of the Hour
Author: Prof. Rameshwari Pandya, Ms. Vrunal Wasulkar, Ms. Pooja Mistry
ISSN 2394-9694
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