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@article{165837,
        author = {Dr. Ramesh Prasad Sahu and Dr. Ashwani Kumar},
        title = {Harnessing the Power of Community Radio Madhuban 107.8 FM for Rural Development in the vicinity of Abu Road},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {1},
        pages = {1838-1842},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=165837},
        abstract = {Community radio stations play a pivotal role in facilitating rural development by serving as a conduit for information dissemination, community engagement, and empowerment. This research paper focuses on exploring the impact of Madhuban Radio on rural development in its vicinity. Radio Madhuban 107.8 FM is a Community Radio Station authorized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. It has been operating in Abu Road, Rajasthan, India since 2011. It is dedicated to promoting the progress and betterment of the local community via the dissemination of information, education, enlightenment, and awakening of the general public. The first community radio station in India is focused on promoting living values and moral growth in all aspects of life. Through qualitative analysis, and content review the paper investigates how Madhuban Radio contributes to various aspects of rural development such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and women's empowerment. The findings shed light on the transformative potential of community radio in addressing the developmental needs of rural communities and fostering inclusive growth.},
        keywords = {Community radio, Rural development, Madhuban Radio, 107.8 FM, Abu Road, Community engagement, Information dissemination, Socio-economic progress, Local empowerment},
        month = {June},
        }