COVID-19: I&B ministry asks states to ensure ‘operational continuity’ of print, electronic media

Team Udayavani, Mar 24, 2020, 5:03 PM IST

New Delhi: Pointing out that newspapers are safe, the Centre said that newspapers are safe and stressed that proper functioning of these networks is required to create awareness among people.

In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and union territories on March 23, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed to ensure “operational continuity” of print and electronic media in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

The ministry said robust and essential information dissemination networks like TV channels, news agencies “are of utmost importance to ensure timely and authentic information dissemination”.

Noting that proper functioning of these networks is required not only to create awareness among people but also keep the nation updated of the latest status, the letter said false and fake news need to be avoided.