India SCO On Mass Media Cooperation
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Why in News ?
The Union Cabine given its ex-post facto approvalfor signing and ratification of an Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Mass Media between all the Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
- The Agreement was signed in June, 2019
Key Facts
- The Agreement shall promote equal and mutually beneficial cooperation among associations in the field of Mass Media.
- Each Side shall, on the basis of reciprocity, facilitate the activities thereby ensuring equity.
- The Agreement would provide an opportunity for the Member States to share best practices and new innovations in the field of Mass Media.
Areas Of Cooperation
- Creation of favourable conditions for wide and mutual distribution of information through the Mass Media in order to further deepen the knowledge about the lives of the peoples of their States.
- Cooperation among the Editorial Offices of the Mass Media of their States, among the relevant Ministries, Agencies and Organizations working in the field of the Mass Media.
- Promote equal and mutually beneficial cooperation among professional associations of journalists of the States.
- Assist in broadcasting of television and radio programs and programs, distributed legally within the territory of the State of the other Side.
- Encourage the exchange of experience and specialists in the field of Mass Media
Mass Media and its role
- Mass Media is the means of communication that reach large numbers of people in a short time, such as television, newspapers, magazines, and radio.
- Mass media is a significant force in modern culture.
- It played a significant role in shaping public perceptions on a variety of important issues, both through the information.
- The mass media helps people to remain informed and updated about the various news, events, social activities, lifestyle, entertainment, and advertisements irrespective of the geographical barriers.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
- Creation of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai China by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter, formally establishing the organisation, was signed in June 2002 and entered into force on 19 September 2003.
- Member States : China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan
- All SCO members, except for China, India & Pakistan, are also members of the Eurasian Economic Community.
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