The History of Indian Electronic Media: An Overview of the Significance of Radio and Television Broadcasting

Keywords: Broadcasting, Electronic Media, Frequency Modulation, Information, Radio, Radio Rural Forum, Satellite Channel, Television, Vividh Bharati

Abstract

The article entitled ‘The History of Indian Electronic Media: An Overview of the Significance of Radio and Television Broadcasting’ narrates the arrival and the development of electronic media specially radio and television broadcasting in India. Along with the historical perspective, the article also focused on the roles and significance of electronic media in the social development of India. It describes how electronic media arrived, struggled and support in the social development of India in multidimensional ways. The article analysed several contents and provides a brief description of the significances of radio broadcasting in India while on the other it provide a contrast by providing the description of the growth and significance of television in India.

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Published
2025-09-30
How to Cite
Sinha, S. (2025). The History of Indian Electronic Media: An Overview of the Significance of Radio and Television Broadcasting. Social Empowerment Journal, 7(3), 54-70. https://doi.org/10.34118/sej.v7i3.4340
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