Amazon Quiz (August 4, 2021) – National Community Radio Awards is instituted by which ministry in India?
1. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2. Ministry of Co-operation
3. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
4. Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
National Community Radio (CR) Awards was instituted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the year 2011-12 with an aim to encourage innovation and healthy competition amongst Community Radio Stations (CRSs), which are very useful in spreading the awareness about various schemes of the Government.
Community Radio Movement has emerged stronger in India over the years and as on date, there are 327 operational CRSs that are spread across various states in the country.
According to Press Information Bureau “CRs are focused on local issues for the benefit of the local community in a radius of 10-15 Kms. These stations are run mostly by the local people who host talk shows, play local music and sing local songs. Locally respectable people convey important messages related to the problems faced by the community. Therefore, being community centric, they have a much greater impact on the minds of the people. These Community Radio stations have played a significant role in communication during COVID pandemic.”
8th Edition of the National Community Radio Awards were held earlier this year and awards were given in following four categories:
i) Thematic Award
ii) Most Innovative Community Engagement Award
ii) Promoting Local Culture Award
iv) Sustainability Model Award
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