Recognising the growing impact of the Community Radio phenomenon as a powerful medium of community engagement and empowerment, UNESCO has set up the first ever Chair on Community Media at the Department of Communication, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad, India. Established for an initial period of four years in 2011, the Chair will serve as a knowledge and resource centre delving into the various facets of Community Media.
Prof. Vinod Pavarala is UNESCO Chair on Community Media at University of Hyderabad. As founder-President of the Community Radio Forum of India, he plays an active role in the campaign for democratization of airwaves in India and has played a significant role in drafting the national policy permitting community radio a space on the radio dial in the country. More>>
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Prof. Vinod Pavarala is UNESCO Chair on Community Media at University of Hyderabad. As founder-President of the Community Radio Forum of India, he plays an active role in the campaign for democratization of airwaves in India and has played a significant role in drafting the national policy permitting community radio a space on the radio dial in the country. 