URBANIZATION IN THE NAME OF DEVELOPMENT’- MEDIAS ROLE INMANIPUR

Abstract

The term ‘Development’ is the need and means which is necessary for a better living of a society. It includes not only economic growth but also human development which consists of health, nutrition, education and a well established environment. Although it is good for a society to develop, on the other hand there are many drawbacks and disturbances faced by the society behind development. Sometimes it becomes a root which affects the human privileges and disturbs the peace and harmony of the society. It might also become a main cause in affecting the environmental changes of the society. Situated in the eastern most part of the country and having a conflict zone development in the state of Manipur is far lacking behind. An all round development of the society is much needed for a state like Manipur to build up a well cohesive society. Media taking the role of an informer and a communicator its role in the development of a society is enormous. It also plays the role of an educationist and a watch dog in every field. Role of media in the development of Manipur is vast and endless. The main objective of this paper is to
highlight the development of Manipur, the role played by media in the development of Manipur and to find out the
settlement and consequences that came after development. Two case studies on development and urbanization has
been taken up by the researcher as research material.