The pace of change in the communication sector has been rapid in modern times because of following reasons:
(i) As the pace of change has been rapid in modern times, long distance communication has become far easier without physical movement of the communicator or receiver. Personal communication has immensely improved. The Indian Postal Network, handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards, mails, book packets, registered newspapers and periodicals are all carried through various means of transport. Mail Channels such as Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel etc. have introduced to facilitate quick delivery of mails in large towns and cities.
(ii) The Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD telephone facility has marked as evolution in strengthening telecom networks in India by integrating the development in space technology withcommunication technology.
(iii) Mass Communication, a means of entertainment as well as a medium of creating awareness covers a wide range including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, books, and films. Example : All India Radio (Akashvani), Doordarshan.
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Roadways have an edge over Railways because of following reason :
(i) Road transport is more important than rail transport in many ways.
(ii) Road transport operating cost is cheaper than rail transport.
(iii) Road transport is easy to access in hilly areas whereas in rail transport it's difficult to reach such places.
(iv) Door to door transportation can only be provided by roadways.
(v) Construction and maintenance cost is less in road transport whereas it's more in rail transport.
(vi) Road transport is better than rail transport to transport goods for short distance.
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