Community Radio for Grassroots Development

Community radio stations are a non-state, non-market venture, community owned and community managed alternative medium of communication across the globe. The ownership, management and control of community radio stations by the educational institutions and community based organizations have provided them new public space and opportunities for participatory communication and development. The present book 'Community radio for grassroots development' contains both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the management, accessibility, utility and gratifications of community radio. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of the community radio with a focus on the empowerment of marginalized sections of society. About the Authors Dr. Dileep Kumar M has obtained Master’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication in 2012 with First Class and Distinction and PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mysore in 2017, Karnataka State. He has gained about 12 years of experience in teaching, research, publication, extension and training activities in reputed institutions. He has published about 82 articles in the leading national and international professional journals and presented about 54 papers in national and international seminars/conferences. Prof. B. P. Mahesh Chandra Guru has served for about four decades as a journalist, development researcher, media scholar and social activist in the country. He has served as Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Director of Students Welfare, Program Coordinator of National Service Scheme, Examiner of Karnataka Public Service Commission/Union Public Service Commission, Member of Board of Appointment in various universities, Member of Karnataka Media Academy and Member of Peer Group of National Assessment and Accreditation during the last four decades. He has published widely in academic journals of repute in India and abroad.