Journalist Association of India (JAI) - Support Centres

JAI is a Non-Profit and Non-Govt. organization which fights to protect freedom of speech and expression. It represents journalists in all sectors of media. It focuses on promoting independent and quality journalism.

Protection of Freedom of Speech: Promotes media freedom within the country and world wide. It documents attacks on journalists and dangerous environments for the press.
Welfare: Provides legal and financial support to journalists.
Training: JAI organizes coaching, feedback sessions, and seminars to improve the proficiency of journalists, editors, writers,and others in the media industry.
Promotes Diversity: Works for the representation of women and minorities therefore enhancing pluralism.
Encourages the free flow of information.
Media Concentration: JAI monitors the impact of media conglomerates and advocates for the preservation of media ownership controls.

Contact:

Dr H K Sethi, Secretary General

Email: journalistassociationofindia@gmail.com

National Union Of Journalists (NUJ) - Stakeholders

Founded on January 23, 1972 in New Delhi by eminent journalists, the National Union of Journalists (India) is a national organization dedicated to the cause of journalism. The main aim of the organization is to fight for the rights of media persons. 

Promotes Journalistic Standards and Ethics: NUJ arranges training for journalists in order to improve standards of work. 

Maintains institutes of Journalism at state and national level.

Defends Press Freedom: Promote, safeguard, and defend the professional interests, welfare, and status of journalists.

Establish funds for employment, sickness, death benefits, or other kinds of benefits for members and help members secure employment when necessary.

Legislative Advocacy: Works for and promotes legislation for the economic and professional welfare of journalists.

Representation in Government: Secures representation for journalists in delegations sent abroad by the Government of India or any State Government and on commissions that seek public opinion.

Legal Aid: To build up and administer funds for the provision of legal aid, pension, and other benefits.

Publishing: To conduct, maintain, and publish journals, own and run printing presses for NUJ(I).

International Cooperation: To develop contacts with organizations in other countries having similar objectives, and secure representation for journalists on delegations and commissions.

Address: 7, Jantar Mantar Road Second Floor, New Delhi 110001
Contact: +91 - 9548020874

Press Club of India - Stakeholders

The idea of Press Club of India was first conceived by veteran journalist Mr Durga Das way back in the early 1930s. The Press Club was founded on December 20, 1957 and incorporated as a company on March 10, 1958. It is enshrined in the PCI constitution that the institution is meant to work for media related activities. 

Advocates for the freedom of the press and defends journalists' rights against censorship and other forms of suppression.

Statements & Protests: PCI issues public statements and organizes protests. 

Platform for Debates and Discussion:  It organizes discussions, seminars, and debates on relevant topics related to media freedom and is a venue for press conferences and interaction between various stakeholders..

Legal Assistance: PCI offers support to journalists facing legal challenges, including access to legal resources and advice.

Campaigning: It advocates for better working conditions, fair pay, and the rights of journalists in newsrooms and media houses.

Workshops & Training: It conducts workshops and training sessions for enhancing journalists' skills and promoting best practices in the profession.

Office Address Raisina Road 1, New Delhi-110001 
Phone : 01123719844, 011213034700

Indian Journalists Union (IJU) - Stakeholders

IUJ was established in 1990 with the aim to stand up against each and every act, both by state and non-state actors, aimed to silence the media and gag the truth.

Welfare: IJU works towards the welfare of journalists to ensure better working conditions, better wages, pension schemes and gender equality.

Collective Action: Organizes collective action for issues concerning journalists and joins common cause international organizations to consolidate the fight.

Representation: It voices opinions and demands and has representation in Central and state government institutions related to media. 

Registered Office: F-29 Shankar Market, Connaught Place, New Delhi—110001
Postal Address: 29, Puberun Path, Hengrabari, Guwahati-781006, Assam