Empowering the Rural Farming Community

A Case of Community Radio in Jharkhand


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Authors

  • V. Madhava Rao
  • R.R. Hennon
  • Rajashree Padhi
  • P. Anuradha National Institute of Rural Development

Keywords:

Rural Farming Community, Palamu district

Abstract

The present paper is an outcome of a detailed study based on Chala Ho Gaon Mein Community Radio initiative of Palamu district of Jharkhand. The study was conducted to understand the impact of the. Initiative upon the rural farming community of the specified region. The objective of the paper is to highlight the role of the government in facilitating the community radio for the empowerment of the rural community of Palamu district of Jharkhand. With the new legislation of the Government of India on Community Radio, Chala Ho Gaon Mein Initiative became a vibrant means of information dissemination, a significant platform for people's participation and a forum for expressing their day to day grievances and resolving it locally. 'Chala Ho Gaon Mein' is a unique experiment in using media technologies, especially radio, for development and empowerment of marginalised, rural communities.

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Submitted

30-08-2025

Published

10-01-2014

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2013)

Section

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How to Cite

V. Madhava Rao, R.R. Hennon, Rajashree Padhi, & P. Anuradha. (2014). Empowering the Rural Farming Community: A Case of Community Radio in Jharkhand. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 14(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/171191