What is the role of development journalism in rural development?

Answer 1

In modern age ther is need to inform millions of people quickly and accurately about scientific technical and recent devlopments.the popular publications are eager to publish news of interest of the people. One can develop his ability to get information and write for the people.the scope for news writing is increasing day by day

The agricultural journalism will help in spreading the technical knowledge.this knowledge will help in increasing agricultural production,irrigation facilities,drinking water facilities,public health and sanitation,increase and development of rural industries,spread of education,communication,animal husbandry,child welfare,youth and women welfare work. By developing these areas good and well developed community can be created.

There is large population in India which is unemployed.new knowledge and technology can help in solving this problem and increasing per capita income.with agriculture cottage ans small industries can also flourish.

There is need to increase the productivity in all spheres of development.in agriculture the production can be increased by adoption of new and hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, manures, implements, pesticides and insecticides and by using modern irrigation systems like drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, green house technology etc. in village industries use of modern techniques and methods will enhance the production potential.this will improve the economic conditions of the people.

The cultural development can be brought out by removing the old outdated customs and traditions.new thinking in line with the modern trends is necessary.in order to maintaion good health, balanced diet, cleanliness etc.people need to be educated.

In order to bring develeopment in above areas communication media can play important role.there is great scope for agricultural journalism in bringing these new technology to the attention of the farmers.they can write and publish material for changing the insight of the people.thus agricultural journalism will help in educating the people and boosting the development of the area.publicity to the development programmes will help in creasing participation of the people.