WATCH DOGS

Foundation for media professionals (FMP) has initiated Discussion on Corruption in media on Thursday and tried to identify whether Media is a Watch dog or a Lap Dog, Discussion Panel included experienced media professionals from various print and electronic media houses.

Nehru Library auditorium at Theen Murti Bhavan in Delhi has become a debating platform on CORRUPTION IN MEDIA, the fourth pillar of Indian constitution

Discussion hosted by Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, a journalist with over 20 years experience in print, radio and television.

Bharat Bhushan editor in chief Mail today explained the underlined structure in corporate media organisations based on viewership and investments. Bhushan described the difference between good editors and bad editors in making worthy news, suggested the journalists to choose the best way to protect public interests.

Gopikrishna from PIONEER who disclosed 2G SCAM shared his research work involved in bringing the Spectrum distribution issue to forefront, Gopi explained the Dual policy designed in issuing Telecome licences for TATA and Reliance in 2007.

Shalini Singh from Times of India expressed her anger on the corrupted policies made by the government and the challenges faced to disclose those policies.

Sunil Jain editor of the financial express said ‘’ If u want be a good journalist try to be a reporter but not as an editor’’. Mr Prabhal, correspondent shared the whole episode of ADARSH housing Society Scam.

Josef Joy and Jagadeep spoke about the Internal Democracy in media, the responsibility of media to act according to peoples interests and not for their personal agendas.

The Discussion summary has given a clear opinion on the Commitment of a journalist to be a Watchdog. Auditorium filled up with Young and experienced Journalists and filled in the spirit of good journalism.

After a question and answer session FMP and the Discussion panel interacted with students from various Journalism schools.