EDMC Launches India’s First Digital Journalism Certification
The initiative aims to restore credibility and ethical standards in India’s fast-growing digital media sector.
- Erasmus Digital Media Council introduces certification for digital journalists and media outlets.
- Program promotes transparency, accountability, and responsible journalism online.
- Individual creators, YouTube channels, and news portals eligible for certification.
- Applications open at www.newscertification.org with expert evaluation and annual review.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 8th Nov: In a landmark move to enhance trust and accountability in India’s digital media space, the Erasmus Digital Media Council (EDMC) has launched the nation’s first-ever certification program for digital journalists and media platforms. Registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, the EDMC’s non-profit initiative aims to establish clear ethical and professional standards for online journalism.
The certification program is open to individual journalists, digital media houses, YouTube news channels, and content creators across social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). The council’s initiative comes amid increasing concerns about misinformation and unverified content circulating on digital platforms.
India’s expanding online landscape, with over 500 million internet users, has seen rapid growth in digital journalism. However, this growth has also led to challenges in maintaining authenticity and ethical reporting. The EDMC’s certification seeks to address these concerns by recognizing credible journalists and platforms that adhere to responsible reporting standards.
Applicants can access the certification program through the official website www.newscertification.org
. After registering, they can apply either as individuals or as media organizations. The portal provides details on eligibility criteria, documentation, and certification procedures.
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of senior journalists, ethics experts, and digital analysts, who will review aspects such as content accuracy, journalistic principles, fact-checking, and transparency. Successful applicants will receive an annual certification, renewable upon continued compliance with EDMC’s standards.
The EDMC’s initiative represents a transformative step for digital journalism in India, aiming to empower audiences to identify credible sources while promoting ethical practices across the media ecosystem.
