Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur while explaining the role of media said that accuracy is more important than news speed. He said, authentic information is the big responsibility of the media. , News should be checked before putting it in public domain

Union Minister Anurag Thakur put news in public domain It should be checked before putting in. So that people can get correct and authentic information. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting General, the minister said, the speed at which information is disseminated is important. But accuracy is even more important.

Fake news is spreading fast

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, due to the spread of social media Along with this, fake news is also spreading rapidly. He said, to ensure that the correct information reaches the people, the Government of India has formed a Fact Check team in the Press Information Bureau. Which, after checking the wrong information, conveys the right information to the people.

The role of media is greater in times of crisis becomes important. Minister Anurag Thakur said, media needs to report responsibly on incidents like earthquake, terrorist attacks and fire. Media should ensure that live reporting in case of terrorist attack should not give clue to the attackers and should not promote their evil intentions.

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Tue, Nov 29, 2022, 4: 59 PM IST