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National Editorial Independence Shield
To protect the editorial independence of every editor in India and safeguard journalism from institutional, political, corporate or external interference, pressure, censorship, intimidation and suppression.
National Commitment
A national commitment to independent, ethical, secure and future-ready journalism across India.
Our National Commitment
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To protect the editorial independence of every editor in India and safeguard journalism from institutional, political, corporate or external interference, pressure, censorship, intimidation and suppression.
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To build a national system for identifying, verifying and addressing fake news, propaganda and disinformation through AI-enabled technology, professional verification and reliable official sources.
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To establish strong legal protection for editors and ensure that threats, attacks, misuse of legal processes and retaliatory actions cannot silence independent journalism.
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To promote a transparent, balanced and accountable media policy framework that protects press freedom while strengthening responsible media governance.
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To develop the next generation of strong, ethical and technologically capable editorial leaders through world-class training and capacity building.
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To modernize Indian newsrooms with advanced technology, AI, data journalism, verification systems and cybersecurity capabilities.
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To create a constructive institutional bridge between government and media while protecting press freedom, encouraging dialogue and strengthening democratic accountability.
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To empower regional and rural editors and bring grassroots journalism into the national media ecosystem with equal opportunity, technology and resources.
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To ensure that no editor stands alone during legal, administrative or professional crises by providing timely legal guidance, emergency support and access to a national network of lawyers.
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To strengthen ethical journalism by promoting truth, fairness, sensitivity, accountability and public interest as the core values of Indian media.
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To strengthen editorial leadership that protects freedom of expression, civil rights, social justice and an independent, fair and balanced media environment for every citizen and every voice.