Community radio initiatives in rural development

According to various researches done around the globe, it has been proved that Community radio has made a significant impact on various social, cultural and economic aspects of the society and can play a significant role in increasing and promoting participation and opinion sharing, improving and diversifying knowledge and skills and in catering to various information needs of the rural communities, especially in the underdeveloped and developing countries. Community radio when given the right conditions and encouragement can set an example as an efficient developmental tool for the communities as it has done so far in various parts of the world.