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 instit
utions 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. 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. Indian Media Centre focuses on the following five major concerns:
1. Professionalism and ethics;
2. In-service training of media professionals, including those in marketing etc;
3. Improving and strengthening media education;
4. Protecting and defending independence and freedom of media;
5. Highlighting through international networking denial of freedom to media persons and attacks on them anywhere in the country and abroad. IMC is successfully publishing a quarterly magazine - MEDIA CRITIQUE - focused on media trends and analysis. It offers latest developments in Indian and international media to keep media persons informed of developments and trends. It is edited by Delhi-based senior journalist Mr K G Suresh. Its Website - imconweb.com - carries everything that is worth knowing so far as media is concerned.
