First community radio station along LoC comes up in J&K's Rajouri

Why in news

The Indian Army inaugurated 'Radio Sangam,' the first community radio station along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district to counter cross-border misinformation.

Background

It was established through a collaboration between the Indian Army, civil administration, and local residents.

Facts for Prelims

• FactRadio Sangam is the first community radio station established along the Line of Control (LoC).
• PostThe inauguration was attended by Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of community-based communication platforms in countering misinformation and enhancing internal security in border regions like Jammu and Kashmir.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Information asymmetry: Countering cross-border propaganda through localized, authentic information dissemination
• Civil-military synergy: Collaborative governance model involving the Indian Army, civil administration, and local residents

Keywords: Information Warfare · Counter-Propaganda · Civil-Military Cooperation · Border Management · Community Engagement

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