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@article{202123,
        author = {Pooja O. Murada and Dr. Meenakshi and Dr. R Sreedher,  Padma Shri Awardee},
        title = {Inclusive Broadcasting for Vulnerable Groups},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6107-6121},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202123},
        abstract = {Media inclusion is essential for ensuring equitable access, representation, and participation of marginalized and vulnerable communities within the communication ecosystem. This study examines the role of inclusive and participatory broadcasting in addressing the information divide and promoting social inclusion in rural India. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines a review of policy and academic literature with primary data collected through a structured survey of 700 respondents in the broadcast regions of Community Radio Connect 107.8 FM across the states of Rajasthan and Haryana in India.
Findings indicate exceptionally high engagement with community radio, with 98.7% of respondents reporting regular listenership, highlighting its accessibility and credibility among underserved populations. The results demonstrate that participatory, community-driven media practices significantly improve access to information, enhance social participation, and contribute to the empowerment of vulnerable groups, particularly farmers, women, and members of self-help groups.
The study argues that inclusive broadcasting, when rooted in local contexts and supported by enabling policy frameworks and technological advancements, can effectively reduce communication inequalities and amplify marginalized voices. By offering empirical evidence from grassroots media practice, this research contributes to the discourse on media inclusion as a critical pathway to social equity and sustainable development.},
        keywords = {Accessibility, Aspirational areas, Community radio, Inclusive broadcasting, Marginalised, Media inclusion, Technology, Vulnerable groups},
        month = {May},
        }