Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation
Drives excellence in public-interest journalism, supporting and empowering media organisations through financial assistance, strategic investments, and interventions
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Programs
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IPSMF-DAKSH Workshop on Justice System Journalism
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Bangalore
States
Karnataka
In collaboration with DAKSH, a civil society organisation dedicated to promoting accountability and better governance in India, IPSMF organised an online workshop titled "Justice System Journalism" exclusively for its grantees. Renowned former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Madan Lokur, led a session on Judicial Reforms at the workshop, which was attended by 27 journalists from 21 grantees. The one-day workshop covered essential topics such as the Indian legal system, fair reporting on the justice system, judicial reforms, and the challenges and responses in court reporting amidst the new normal.
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IPSMF-Alt News Workshop on Fact-Checking
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
In collaboration with fact-checker Alt News, IPSMF organised an exclusive two-day fact-checking workshop for its grantees on June 24-25, 2021. Led by Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha and colleague Jignesh Patel, the online workshop witnessed active participation from 42 journalists representing 16 grantee media organisations. The workshop provided hands-on training, focusing on combatting misinformation, verifying information and images using various tools, ensuring online safety and data protection, and securely archiving web content. The sessions were highly interactive, fostering an intense and engaging learning experience.
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Panel Discussion on ‘The future of News Media & The Role of Independent Media’
District
Bangalore
States
Karnataka
On October 25, 2019, CEO Sunil Rajshekhar delivered a presentation titled "Funding Independent Media" at the BIC in Bengaluru. The presentation highlighted the activities of the Independent And Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF), which offers financial assistance and mentorship to digital media organisations engaged in producing and sharing public-interest information through serious and independent journalism.
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Registration Details
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Registration Number
GAN-4-00099-2015-16
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CSR Form 1
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About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2015
Impact
IPSMF has supported numerous independent digital media outlets in India that produce investigative and public interest journalism on important social issues.
Vision and Mission
IPSMF aims to promote excellence in independent, public-spirited and socially impactful journalism in India.
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Headquarters
4/6-1, 1st Floor, Millers Road, High Grounds, Vasanth Nagar, Opp Manipal Hospital
Directions, Bangalore, Karnataka -
Offices in Cities
Bangalore
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Trust
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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