Community Empowerment Through Media

About the Book

Community Empowerment Through Media explores the transformative role of grassroots communication tools—particularly community radio and digital media—in fostering social change, agricultural development, and rural empowerment across India. The book presents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding how community media can effectively disseminate information, bridge knowledge gaps, and engage underserved populations. It highlights the strategic use of community radio in climate-smart agriculture, women empowerment, and disaster response, while also examining the integration of AI, machine learning, and digital platforms in rural communication systems. Key chapters delve into the use of mobile phones, social media, and print media for agricultural transformation, youth engagement, and participatory development. Through real-life case studies, technological insights, and development perspectives, the book emphasizes the importance of media in building informed, resilient, and self-reliant communities. This work serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, development professionals, and media practitioners dedicated to inclusive rural development and communication for empowerment.

Community Empowerment Through Media by Arpita Sharma Kandpal, Naresh Kumar Kandpal..

158 pages · English · Published 2024

Subjects: Education & Psychology, Agriculture Extension/Rural Development, Social Sciences