"Digital Empowerment: Exploring Citizen Journalism in Rural and Urban India”
Abstract
Citizen journalism has emerged as a transformative force in both rural and urban India, reshaping how news is produced, shared, and consumed. Unlike mainstream media, which often side-lines hyper local concerns, citizen journalism enables ordinary individuals to amplify grassroots issues, making media participation more inclusive. The rapid spread of information and communication technology (ICT), affordable smartphones, and social media platforms has fuelled this growth, offering citizen’s greater agency in shaping public discourse.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Journalism and Media Studies
Media Studies and Communication
Media and Communication Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 15 February 2026
- Language
- EN