Role of community radio in development of the society: an analysis of FTII community radio 90.4 fm, Pune

Abstract

This is a research that describes the role of community radios as a fairly recent model of media delivery in the urban and rural areas of India within the theoretical context of the methodology of participatory science. India is facing the twin challenges of its efficacy and recognition by its audience in the development of this alternative media. The study seeks to explain the role of community radio to allow its audience to be inspired by encouragement for self-dependence, resilience, and self-development. A study of a community radio station ( FTII Radio 90.4 FM), located in rural Pune, is conducted with data obtained from an interpretative point of view of the public in the urban area in India, using qualitative and quantitative techniques. In addition to addressing the role of community radio in mobilization and social transition, the collectively examined statistics, studies, and comments offer a path forward in the shape of recommendations for better functioning of community radio stations in India.