Although there is an active existence of National Broadcasting Association for welfare of news channels in India, a number of regional news channels had establish an All India News Broadcasters Association (AINBA) to ensure ethical journalism.
Azad News chairman MS Walia is the chairman of the new organisation, with Total TV chief managing director Anil Gaba as vice chairman.
The other members of the governing body are ID Garg (Gurgaon's Khabrein Abhi Tak), Pushpendra Singh Baghel (Khabar Bharti, Noida), Vikram Newaar (Tazaa TV, Kolkata), A K Sama (Fast News, Rohtak) and Naresh Mehta (Khoj India, Gurgaon).
The association, comprising heads/owners of small and medium news channels, has appointed an interim committee of office bearers in a meeting held in Delhi. Fresh elections will be held within six months to ensure the formation of a permanent committee.
According to the association, this is the first such association or representative body of regional news players in the country, which will work towards creating a level playing field in the country at par with the national news channels.
"Apart from focusing on the problems of the industry, the association will work towards ensuring clean and ethical journalism, and work towards curbing paid news and ensuring guidelines for self-regulation. The association will also work towards creating a platform for news syndication and exchange amongst member organisations, collective marketing and distribution," the press release read.
Source: http://cablequest.org/news/national-news/item/5094-cq-regional-news-channels-brings-fresh-news-association-%E2%80%98ainba%E2%80%99.html
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