The book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the International conference organized by the Media Research Centre on the theme of communication policy and strategy for development. The chapters of the book comprise of ancient communication policy of Bharatavarsha to the modern-day digital methods of communication. The chapters also raise pertinent questions regarding whether a unified communication policy is possible for India? Discussions have also centred on social inclusion, children, education, human development, behavioural change to mention a few. Views regarding communication policy from specific countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan has also been included to give a broader outlook to policy and strategy. Cases about digital policy, polio, cashless transactions, higher education and a few others has been discussed from the Indian scenario. This book would help communication and media scholars, policy studies to understand the necessity of a policy and its implications on the larger society.