"Digital Empowerment: Exploring Citizen Journalism in Rural and Urban India”

Author(s)	Mr. SHAGUL HAMEED A
Country	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.
Keywords	Citizen Journalism, Digital Empowerment, Rural India, Urban India, ICT, Hyperlocal Media, Democratic Participation.
Field	Sociology > Journalism / Media
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.69068

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