Write an essay on "Importance of media and press" in about 100 words?

Answer 1

PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICE


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Parliament, the Government and the people communicate with each other through the Press and other mass media, which includes the electronic media, viz. television, radio and film. By law and convention, what applies to the Press applies to the other media as well. Among the mass media, the Press plays an important role in parliamentary life. The Press has two main aspects, as a part of what is known as information industry and as a factor in the formulation of opinion. In both respects, it has to act with responsibility to be effective or reliable. The Press is still the main medium of mass communication. Besides its educative role, it can help in exposing the weaknesses of the democratic system and point out how these can be rectified. Often the Press struggles hard to unearth the administrative lapses, scandals and shortcomings, gives expression to public grievances and difficulties and reports on how policies are being carried out. Most of the raw material for parliamentary questions, motions and debates comes from the daily Press and this is an important instrument on which a member of Parliament relies. Simultaneously the Press keeps the people informed of what is happening in Parliament. This two-way traffic enables the Press to maintain an important and strong link between the public and the Parliament.

It is of paramount national importance that the proceedings of Parliament are communicated to the people who are interested in knowing as to what laws are passed by the Parliament. The Press can discharge this function effectively only if it enjoys, what is termed as "Freedom of the Press".

Freedom of the Press has not been expressly provided for in the Constitution, but is implicit in the Fundamental Right pertaining to the Freedom of Speech and Expression guaranteed to the citizens under article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution of India. The term "Freedom of Speech and Expression", includes the liberty to propagate not only one’s views but also the right to print matters which have been borrowed from someone else or are printed under the direction of that person and also includes the liberty of publication and circulation. Every right carries with it a responsibility. Likewise, every freedom carries with it an obligation. It is primarily for the Press itself to determine what are its corresponding responsibilities and obligations.

Considering the space that is devoted in the Print media to parliamentary matters and the volume of information that is given, the Press in India fulfils a great need, felt alike by the members of Parliament and the public. It is through the Press and other mass media that Parliament enjoys so much publicity and it is through them that Parliament gathers information which helps it to supervise and control the Executive effectively. The Press is often called an extension of Parliament.

Privileges of the Press

In its relations with Parliament, the Press enjoys some privileges. Indeed, our Constitution confers absolute immunity from proceedings in any court of law on all persons connected with the publication of the proceedings of either House of Parliament, if such a publication is made by or under the authority of the House. The statutory protection given in this regard applies to the publication in newspapers or broadcasts by wireless telegraphy of substantially true reports of any proceedings of either House of Parliament, provided such reports are for the public good and are not actuated by malice. It has also to be noted that this protection has been given within the overall limitation that Parliament has the power to control and, if necessary, to prohibit the publication of its debates or proceedings and to punish for the violation of its orders. Generally, there are no restrictions imposed on reporting of the proceedings of the Houses. But, if the proceedings of the Houses or for that matter, of its Committees are reported mala fide or if there is any gross misrepresentation or suppression of the speeches of particular members, it is certainly a breach of privilege and contempt of the House warranting punishment. Similarly, the Press cannot publish the proceedings or evidence given before or any document presented to a Parliamentary Committee before these have been laid on the Table of the House. The Press is not expected to disclose the proceedings or decisions of a secret sitting of the House till the ban or secrecy has been lifted. It has also to ensure that portions of debates expunged from the proceedings of the House by the Presiding Officer are not published. In other words, there can be no freedom of the Press at the cost of privileges of Parliament.


Media Coverage

Publicity arrangements through print and electronic media of the parliamentary functions including calls on the Speaker, Lok Sabha; Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha; Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha by foreign dignitaries/ parliamentary delegations; meetings between foreign elegations with Indian MPs; visits abroad of Indian Parliamentary Delegations; National and International Parliamentary Conferences, Seminars, Symposia, Press Conferences of Speaker, Lok Sabha; Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha; Chairmen of Parliamentary Committees; Unveiling of Statues/Portraits; Floral Tributes to the National Leaders at their portraits installed in the Central Hall, addresses of dignitaries in PH/PHA/PLB, Release of books by Speaker, Lok Sabha and other dignitaries and other functions attended by them are also made. Special invitation letters/ passes are issued to the correspondents/photographers to cover the functions. Press Releases and photographs of all the functions/meetings held in Parliament House Complex are issued to media for wider coverage. The relevant Press clippings of all these functions are maintained for record.

Doordarshan and All Indi a Radio are particularly requested for telecasting/broadcasting of all parliamentary functions held in the Parliament House precincts. Photo coverage of all the functions is made through Photo Division, Photo Sections of PTI and UNI, official photographers and photographers accredited to Press Information Bureau. Photographs of all these functions are obtained for publicity/ presentation/record.

In the case of International Parliamentary Conferences/ Seminars/Symposia held in New Delhi, all the abovementioned arrangements are made in close cooperation and in consultation with the other concerned Branches of the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, Secretariats of International Organisations and the Press Information Bureau. In addition, the following arrangements are especially made with regard to International Parliamentary Conferences/ Seminars/Symposia:


Facilities to Media

Parliament’s relation with the media is very cordial. The Press & Public Relations Wing maintains a close liaison with the Press and the various Government publicity organisations and communication media for the dissemination of information to the public on the business transacted by the Lok Sabha and also by its Committees.

This Wing provides all facilities to the correspondents of the mass media covering Parliament. These facilities include allotment of three Press rooms in Parliament House for media representatives, supply of parliamentary papers, daily agenda, Committee reports, other papers laid on the Table of the House, etc. to all accredited correspondents of parliament (about 450 in number). Xerox and fax facilities for functional use are also available to media persons free of cost. The facility regarding simultaneous interpretation of the proceedings of Parliament are also available to the correspondents of mass media, in the Press Galleries of both the Houses of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. A separate Work Station for mediapersons with 10 computers, one TV set and a telephone connection has been provided in Parliament Library Building to enable them to file their stories on parliamentary proceedings, events and activities.

Answer 2

Essay Press

Answer 3

Media the 4th symbole of democracy. Today media is playing an important role to help masses updated with everydays happenings around them. I myself from journalism field and I can understand how imp media is in todays world. We get info bcoz of media, the best eg I can say is RTI (RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT) NDTV , played an important role for acommon man to understand what RTI is & how important it is. Wheather its a crime story terrorism, politics we can find the facts. During election media showing the repo0rt on politician & thier work in their area help us 2 choose ur candidate.
Media is a need of common man.

Answer 4

media is used to provide information to large audience,such as general public.

Answer 5

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