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Kashmir To Kanyakumari And Gandhi Nagar To Guwahati
As an industry organization, the News Broadcasters Federation, we are founded and funded by the television channels and digital news outlets in almost every single language and region of India, which keep the citizens abreast of the latest developments even from the smallest cities and towns. Our NBF members deliver news and information to more than 100 crore viewers from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gandhi Nagar to Guwahati.
About Us
Established in 2019 to promote excellence and integrity in news broadcasting, the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) serves as a vital hub for broadcasters to collectively address challenges, share insights, and champion the values of transparency and accountability in journalism.
By providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration, the NBF fosters a sense of unity within the industry, encouraging members to uphold the highest journalistic standards while adapting to the rapidly changing media landscape. Through its initiatives, such as workshops, seminars, and industry forums, the NBF empowers its members to navigate complex issues, embrace technological advancements, and maintain the public’s trust in an era where information dissemination holds immense influence.
As a steadfast advocate for the crucial role of news broadcasting in a democratic society, the NBF plays an indispensable role in shaping the future of the media while safeguarding the fundamental principles of credible and unbiased reporting.
About DNF
Digital News Federation (DNF) - an exclusive organization, is a division within NBF, that works to uphold editorial freedom and ensure the business interests of online news platforms. DNF is instrumental in promoting responsible, ethical, and high-quality journalism in the digital age while safeguarding the interests and rights of digital news professionals and organizations.
About NBF-PNBSA
NBF -PNBSA is the only formally-recognised and officially registered Level-II Self-Regulatory for TV News Channels as per Rule 18 of the CTN (Amendment Rules 2021) and Digital News Platforms as per Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
NBF-Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBF-PNBSA), oversees fair reporting by its member companies. The vision of the NBF-PNBSA is to establish a trusted, thriving, free and responsible press, reinforced by independent and effective regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS NBF ?
News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) is the largest association of news broadcasters across India representing combined interests and perspectives on crucial matters related to the news broadcasting industry.
WHY IS NBF FORMED?
NBF is formed to promote, aid, help, and encourage the news broadcast industry by taking effective steps to represent linear, non-linear, and digital broadcast companies and associated companies/ sectors/ industries and to conduct educational/ awareness programs to enhance the business of news broadcasting.
WHAT DOES NBF AIMS TO DO?
The News Broadcasters Federation will ensure and act as a unified voice of the industry and will carry on advocacy and outreach work to ensure the government and other stakeholders involve NBF in every policy/ regulatory issue that directly/ indirectly impacts the industry. None of the main objects should be carried out on a commercial basis.
HOW DOES NBF WORK?
Arnab Goswami, Editor-In-Chief and Managing Director of Republic TV, is the current Founding-President. The five vice-presidents are — Jagi Mangat Panda of OTV; Shankar Bala of Fourth Dimension Media; Sanjive Narain, Chair and Managing Director of Prag News, Kartikeya Sharma of ITV Network, and Barun Das of TV9 Network. The NBF’s executive office is based in Delhi and run by the Secretary-General, R. Jai Krishna.
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