About JMAGC

Level II Self-Regulatory Body for publishers of news and current affairs content in India.

Who We Are

The Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) is a premier self-regulatory body operating within the Indian media ecosystem. Officially recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, we serve as a crucial bridge between digital news publishers and the public.

Established under the central government mandate that requires all news portals to register under a self-regulatory framework, JMAGC ensures that the rapid growth of digital media is accompanied by a steadfast commitment to journalistic integrity, accuracy, and public responsibility.

JMAGC Office or Professional Meeting

Our Mission

To provide a robust, accessible, and transparent grievance redressal mechanism that empowers citizens while guiding digital news publishers to maintain the highest standards of journalism and adhere strictly to the prescribed digital media ethics code.

Our Vision

To cultivate a trusted and vibrant digital media environment in India where freedom of expression flourishes responsibly, misinformation is actively curtailed, and the public can consume news with absolute confidence.

Our Legal Mandate & Authority

The Journalist and Media Association (JMA) constituted JMAGC to abide by the new digital publishing rules set by the Government of India.

IT Rules, 2021

JMAGC has been officially registered as a self-regulatory body under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Level II Regulation

We function as a Level II Body, performing functions laid down in sub-rules (4) and (5) of rule 12 to redress grievances and ensure publishers furnish requisite information under rule 18.

Code of Ethics Compliance

We monitor registered publishers to ensure compliance with the Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press Council of India and the Programme Code.

The Grievance Regulatory Body

A five-member Grievance Regulatory Body is formed for the member institutions under the Journalist and Media Association.

Chairperson

Hon'ble Justice Vassan

Former Judge, Kerala

Member

Shri Vysakh Suresh

President, Journalist & Media Association (JMA)

Member

Shri Pradeep Karalam

General Secretary, Journalist & Media Association (JMA)

Member

Shri Suresh Dhamodaran

Senior Journalist

Member

Ms. Lekshmi VS

Advocate at Kerala High Court