{"id":3956,"date":"2026-07-03T05:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gramdarshan.com\/?page_id=3956"},"modified":"2026-07-03T05:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T10:20:47","slug":"coe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gramdarshan.com\/?page_id=3956","title":{"rendered":"COE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>CODE OF ETHICS<\/h1>\n<h2>Gramdarshan.com<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Last Updated: July 3, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Gramdarshan.com<\/strong>, we are committed to practicing responsible, independent, ethical, and public-interest journalism. This Code of Ethics establishes the principles and standards that guide our editorial decisions, reporting practices, and professional conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to serve the public interest by delivering accurate, fair, and trustworthy journalism to rural and urban communities across India.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. Commitment to Truth and Accuracy<\/h2>\n<p>Gramdarshan.com is committed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Publishing factual, accurate, and verified information.<\/li>\n<li>Making reasonable efforts to verify information before publication.<\/li>\n<li>Distinguishing clearly between news, opinion, and analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding deliberate misinformation, disinformation, and misleading content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accuracy remains our highest editorial priority.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2. Editorial Independence<\/h2>\n<p>Our editorial decisions shall remain independent of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political influence,<\/li>\n<li>Commercial interests,<\/li>\n<li>Government pressure,<\/li>\n<li>Personal relationships,<\/li>\n<li>Financial considerations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Editorial content and news coverage shall not be influenced by advertisers, sponsors, political organizations, or special interest groups.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>3. Fairness and Impartiality<\/h2>\n<p>Gramdarshan.com strives to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Present all relevant viewpoints fairly.<\/li>\n<li>Provide balanced and unbiased reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid discrimination based on religion, caste, gender, ethnicity, language, or political affiliation.<\/li>\n<li>Give individuals and organizations an opportunity to respond whenever reasonably possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>4. Public Interest Journalism<\/h2>\n<p>Our primary responsibility is to the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to reporting on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rural development,<\/li>\n<li>Gram Panchayats,<\/li>\n<li>Local governance,<\/li>\n<li>Public welfare,<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture,<\/li>\n<li>Education,<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare,<\/li>\n<li>Crime and law enforcement,<\/li>\n<li>Social justice,<\/li>\n<li>Governance and administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We believe that every citizen&#8217;s voice deserves to be heard.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5. Verification of Information<\/h2>\n<p>Before publishing news, our editorial team shall make reasonable efforts to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify facts through credible sources,<\/li>\n<li>Confirm identities and statements,<\/li>\n<li>Cross-check information,<\/li>\n<li>Verify photographs, videos, and documents,<\/li>\n<li>Review evidence independently whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unverified information shall not be intentionally presented as fact.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>6. Corrections and Accountability<\/h2>\n<p>When errors occur, Gramdarshan.com will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Correct factual inaccuracies promptly,<\/li>\n<li>Publish clarifications where necessary,<\/li>\n<li>Update incomplete information,<\/li>\n<li>Accept responsibility for editorial mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Transparency and accountability are essential to maintaining public trust.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>7. Respect for Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>We respect the privacy and dignity of individuals.<\/p>\n<p>We will avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unnecessary intrusion into private lives,<\/li>\n<li>Publishing personal information without legitimate public interest,<\/li>\n<li>Harassment or intimidation during news gathering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Special care shall be taken when reporting on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children,<\/li>\n<li>Victims of crime,<\/li>\n<li>Victims of accidents,<\/li>\n<li>Vulnerable individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>8. Ethical News Gathering<\/h2>\n<p>Our journalists, correspondents, and contributors shall:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify themselves honestly.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid deception unless justified by overwhelming public interest.<\/li>\n<li>Not pay for news or information.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid conflicts of interest.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain professional conduct at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>9. User-Generated Content and Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>Content received through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social media,<\/li>\n<li>WhatsApp,<\/li>\n<li>Citizen journalists,<\/li>\n<li>User submissions,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>shall be subject to verification whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Social media content alone shall not be considered sufficient proof of factual accuracy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>10. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage<\/h2>\n<p>Gramdarshan.com may use AI tools for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research assistance,<\/li>\n<li>Translation,<\/li>\n<li>Summarization,<\/li>\n<li>Content drafting support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human editors remain responsible for all editorial decisions.<\/li>\n<li>AI-generated content shall be reviewed before publication.<\/li>\n<li>AI shall not replace editorial judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>11. Advertisements and Sponsored Content<\/h2>\n<p>Advertisements and sponsored content shall:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be clearly distinguishable from editorial content.<\/li>\n<li>Not influence editorial decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Comply with applicable laws and ethical standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>12. Hate Speech and Harmful Content<\/h2>\n<p>Gramdarshan.com does not permit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hate speech,<\/li>\n<li>Incitement to violence,<\/li>\n<li>Religious hatred,<\/li>\n<li>Defamation,<\/li>\n<li>False allegations,<\/li>\n<li>Harassment,<\/li>\n<li>Discriminatory content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Such content may be removed without notice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>13. Compliance with Laws<\/h2>\n<p>Gramdarshan.com operates in accordance with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Constitution of India,<\/li>\n<li>Applicable laws of India,<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology Rules,<\/li>\n<li>Journalistic ethics and professional standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>14. Editorial Responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>Ultimate editorial responsibility rests with:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Founder &amp; Editor-in-Chief<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Mr. Deepak Tiwari<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The editorial team shall ensure compliance with this Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gramdarshan.com<\/strong><br \/>\nOperated by: <strong>Books On Call<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Founder &amp; Editor-in-Chief:<\/strong> Mr. Deepak Tiwari<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head Office:<\/strong><br \/>\nH. 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