
The objective of the Bharatiya Media Foundation is to promote citizen journalism in the country to bring about positive change in society.
- A.K. Bindusar
Founder, Bharatiya Media Foundation.
& Chief Operator, International Media Army. - Social and Political Freedom: To make society aware through journalism and work towards political freedom.
- World Peace: To promote world peace through journalism and foster unity and harmony in society.
- Impartial and Independent Journalism: To make journalism impartial and independent so that society can get accurate information and make informed decisions.
- Opposition to Yellow Journalism: To oppose yellow journalism, which spreads sensational and misleading news.
- Support for White Journalism: To promote white journalism, which presents impartial and truthful news.
Furthermore, the objective of the Bharatiya Media Foundation is that journalism should be seen not as a profession, but as a service to society. The Bharatiya Media Foundation believes that journalism should work in the interest of society and remain impartial and independent.
Citizen journalism plays a significant role in establishing a transparent and clean image government in the country. It not only ensures the accountability of the government but also helps the public in making informed decisions.
Roles of Citizen Journalism: - Information Dissemination: Citizen journalism conveys important news related to the government and public institutions to the public, enabling them to make informed decisions.
- Accountability: It holds the government and other powerful institutions accountable, thereby preventing corruption and injustice.
- Public Debate: Citizen journalism promotes discussion and debate on public issues, allowing the public to be aware of various perspectives.
- Diversity of Perspectives: It presents the perspectives of various sections and communities, leading to the creation of an inclusive and diverse society.
- Impartiality and Independence: Citizen journalism should be impartial and independent so that it remains free from the influence of the government and other powerful institutions¹.
Benefits of Citizen Journalism: - Government Accountability: Citizen journalism makes the government accountable, ensuring that it works keeping in mind the interests of the public.
- Public Participation: It encourages the public to participate in discussions and debates on public issues, leading to the creation of a more democratic society.
- Improvement in Society: Citizen journalism works for the betterment of society, leading to the creation of a more just and prosperous society.
Thus, citizen journalism plays a crucial role in establishing a transparent and clean image government in the country. It not only ensures the accountability of the government but also helps the public in making informed decisions.