Mass media includes print media and electronic media like newspapers, radio, and television.
- It helps information reach people from all sections of society and makes the world feel more connected.
- Newspapers have editorials, columns, and supplements that give useful information. They also give readers a chance to share their opinions. In this way, newspapers help in strengthening democracy.
- Akashvani broadcasts many government programmes along with entertainment and awareness programmes. It helps the government communicate and connect with the people.
- Television is an audio-visual medium. It overcomes the limitations of newspapers and radio by showing the real visuals of events to people.
Therefore, the mass media are very important because they play a key role in strengthening democracy.
