Indian Media Centre

INDIAN MEDIA CENTRE

A brief introduction

Independent, critical and assertive media is an integral part of a participative democracy. Only a powerful and robust media can perform the duties expected of the fourth estate of a democratic polity. Ironically, there has been an explosive growth of media and its influence on the Indian society even as it is losing credibility and respect at an alarming speed.

Although there are countless institutions and trade unions trying in their own ways to protect and defend independence and freedom of media and improve its quality, a compelling need was felt to have an independent and powerful professional institution comprising Publishers, Editors, Senior Journalists, Media Educators, Public Relation Executives and concerned citizens to come on a common platform to meet the challenges Indian media faces. Indian Media Centre is a humble attempt to play that role. It is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to the highest standards in journalism - print, electronic and Internet. It was launched in 2005 by a team of media professionals and concerned citizens in their quest for professional excellence.