Objectives

  • Promote Ethical Journalism:
    To uphold and encourage responsible, fair, and ethical journalism across all districts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Empower Local Journalists:
    To strengthen the voice and rights of district-level recognized journalists by offering them a unified platform for representation and support.
  • Bridge Media and Governance:
    To serve as a communication bridge between district journalists and state or national-level government authorities, ensuring transparency and cooperation.
  • Highlight Grassroots Issues:
    To ensure that local and rural issues—especially those affecting common citizens—get proper attention in mainstream discourse through dedicated media efforts.
  • Protect Journalists' Rights:
    To advocate for the legal, professional, and personal safety of journalists and respond to any threats or challenges faced in the line of duty.
  • Training & Capacity Building:
    To organize workshops, training programs, and seminars to enhance professional skills, digital awareness, and legal literacy of district journalists.
  • Promote Media Literacy:
    To foster awareness among the public about the role and responsibilities of media and counter misinformation and fake news.
  • Celebrate Press Freedom:
    To observe and celebrate National Press Day and other journalism-related events that reinforce the importance of a free and fair press.
  • Encourage Investigative Reporting:
    To support journalists in uncovering truth through investigative stories, especially those that expose corruption, injustice, or inefficiencies in governance.
  • Build Media Network:
    To create a strong network of district-level journalists for collaborative news sharing, story support, and rapid communication during emergencies or public interest crises.