ICT and New Media Bridging Technology and Communication

This book covers Information Communication Technology applications in community education, IT enabled services, and government policies. It examines the transition from traditional to new media, knowledge management systems, and digital archiving and also includes:

• Comprehensive study of Information Communication Technology in community education contexts
• Detailed examination of IT Enabled Services and government policy frameworks
• Analysis of traditional media transition to new media platforms and technologies
• Practical guidance on knowledge management and digital archiving systems
• Technical instruction in multimedia concepts, digital audio, and videography

The book also includes practical sections on multimedia concepts, digital audio, videography, web designing using HTML, and CSS for students and professionals in ICT and digital media fields.

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India.

Ashutosh Sharma is working as Assistant Professor and is actively involved in agricultural work at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi. He did B.Sc. (Ag.) and M.Sc. (Ag.) in agricultural extension from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh and Ph.D. from Jawahar Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He has published more than 15 research papers in national and International journals. He is also credited with three books and nine book chapters in his curriculum. He has also received various scientific honors in the field of agricultural extension including Young Scientist, scientist associate award, best young teacher award best agricultural extension worker award, etc.

Deepak Shrivastava, Assistant Professor at BTC CARS, Bilaspur under IGKV Raipur, specializes in Agricultural Extension with over 20 years of research and teaching experience. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and a Ph.D. from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Dr. Shrivastava has contributed significantly to agricultural research with 10 published research papers, attended 20 conferences, and authored 10 Hindi articles. He has actively participated in 10 training programs and organized 20 training sessions, reflecting his dedication to capacity building. His extensive work includes KVK activities, farm research, and 15 radio talks aimed at disseminating agricultural knowledge. Dr. Shrivastava’s expertise bridges academic research and practical applications, making valuable contributions to agricultural development. His work in underutilized crops, combined with his passion for extension services, positions him as a key figure in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.