Bijapur, Dec. 31 -- At a time when the dominance of social media platforms and mobile phones is rapidly increasing across the globe, radio has emerged as a powerful and effective medium in the fight against Naxalism in Chhattisgarh.

In districts like Bijapur, radio not only entertains, informs, and educates people but also plays a crucial role in changing the mindset of residents in remote and sensitive villages. Through regular broadcasts in local languages and dialects, radio programmes are raising awareness of welfare schemes implemented by the Central and State governments.

Radio has proven to be a reliable and trusted source of information in rural areas where internet connectivity remains weak and smartphone access is limited. Com...