• Mukesh Kumar Sharma

Radio is the most effective medium in all communication media. Soon after its invention it got immense popularity and brought a revolution in the communication media. Listeners around the world enjoyed the programmes without any barriers. Radio is called the medium of the masses as it is the most effective and economical medium that everyone can afford. Community radio falls under the community broadcasting category. Broadcasting can be categorised as public service, commercial or private, and community broadcasting. Public service broadcasting is supported and controlled by the state authority. Commercial or private broadcasting is controlled by private persons or enterprises. Community broadcasting is a service that is owned and controlled by the community. A rapid expansion can be noticed in the number and popularity of community radio stations in the last two decades. The reason for this growth is the relaxing of the broadcasting monopolies by the governments by analysing its needs, dissatisfaction towards commercial and public service broadcasting, and the democratisation process in various countries. Community radio originated with the Miners’ radio in Bolivia and Peasants’ Radio Sutatenza in 1947. Realizing the worth of community radio, other countries too joined the movement. Most countries have realised the importance of community radio stations in the development process and started giving full support for these broadcasting. The Indian government also allowed educational institutions Krishivigyan Kendras, NGOs, and other civil societies to operate the community radio stations in the policy released in 2002 and revised in 2006. Community radio is still evolving, and the governments that have not allowed community broadcasting are realising its worth and gradually shedding its control.

Community Radio, Public Service Broadcasting, Commercial Broadcasting, Community Broadcasting, Developmental Process

"Evolution of Community Radio: A Theoretical Purview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.i225-i232, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303835.pdf

"Evolution of Community Radio: A Theoretical Purview", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppi225-i232, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303835.pdf