COMMUNITY RADIO
The word community is derived from the Latin word "communes" which means - shared in common.
A community is commonly considered as a social unit which has something in common,such as norms,values,identities.
The term "Radio" was derived from the Latin word "Radius"-spoke of a wheel,beam of light.
Radio is the technology of using radio waves to carry information,such as modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves,transmitted through space.
The community radio can be managed by non-profit making organisations such as KVKs, SAUs having a proof record of three years of service to the local community.
Principles of community radio -
- Access
- Participation
- Self-management
- Community mended
- Accountability
Basic characteristics of community radio-
- It encourages participation
- It offers the opportunity to any member
- It uses technology appropriate to the economic capability of the people
- It promotes and improves problem solving
Rules of community radio-
- License will be granted for FM transmitters for power of 50W or less
- License shall furnish a Bank guarantee for a sum of Rs.25000 at the time of grant of permission agreement
- It should have an ownership and management structure
- Programmes for broadcasting should be relevant to the educational,social and cultural needs of the community.
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