Objectives of the Editors Club of India (ECI)
1. Protection of Editorial Standards
To uphold the highest standards of Indian editors, ensuring truth, fairness, and transparency in journalism.
2. Empowerment of Editors
To create awareness about the rights and responsibilities of editors, enabling them to uphold media freedom and ethical duties.
3. Safeguarding Media Freedom
To defend journalistic independence against pressure from governments, institutions, or other forces, and to pursue legal action when necessary.
4. Promotion of Ethical Journalism
To strengthen ethics, integrity, and truthfulness in journalism so that every editor works with professionalism and moral responsibility.
5. Combating Fake News and Misinformation
To fight against fake news and misleading information, ensuring that accurate and verified information reaches society.
6. Becoming the Voice of All Sections of Society
To represent the voices of every section of society, especially those who are often ignored or marginalized.
7. Working on Sensitive Social Issues
To focus on sensitive issues—such as religion, caste, gender, and discrimination—to promote awareness and encourage social change.
8. Training Youth in Journalism
To train the new generation of journalists in professional standards and values so they develop into responsible and independent media professionals.
9. Protecting Autonomy of Journalism
To strengthen media autonomy and ensure that journalism remains free from all external influences.
10. Protection of Editors’ Rights
To safeguard the editorial rights and independence of editors, enabling them to report fearlessly and impartially.
11. Improving Media Education
To work towards improving journalism education so young journalists receive better training and can contribute effectively to the media sector.
12. Influencing Public Policy
To engage in effective dialogue for media policy and legal reforms, creating a supportive environment for journalism.
13. Highlighting Social and Environmental Issues
To bring attention to key social and environmental issues, encouraging public discussion and helping find sustainable solutions.
14. Digital and Social Media Education
To provide training in the effective and responsible use of digital and social media, preparing young journalists for modern media challenges.
15. News Verification Panel
To establish a panel responsible for verifying the authenticity of news, ensuring readers and viewers receive accurate information.
16. Resolving Media-Related Legal Issues
To take necessary steps to protect the legal rights of journalists and provide them with legal assistance when needed.
17. Promoting Global Dialogue
To ensure a strong presence of Indian journalism on international media platforms, enabling our perspectives to be heard globally.
18. Empowering Women in Media
To promote the role of women in media and support an inclusive, equal-opportunity journalism environment.
19. Promoting Media Literacy in Society
To enhance media literacy among citizens so they can interpret news correctly and stay protected from misinformation.
20. Promoting Peace & Harmony Through Media
To use media as a tool to promote peace, brotherhood, and collective understanding, reducing societal division and fostering unity.
These objectives clearly define the club’s overall mission and ensure that journalism is not just a profession but a powerful tool to serve society. This will not only strengthen the freedom of the media but also bring positive change in society.