Call to Safeguard Press Freedom and Journalist Welfare
At its Grand Launch Media Conclave held at the Hyderabad Press Club on August 22 and 23, 2026, the newly constituted Federation of Press Clubs—registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860—officially adopted the Hyderabad Declaration. Represented by prominent press organizations across the country, including the Press Club of India, Press Club Hyderabad, Mumbai Press Club, Kolkata Press Club, Chandigarh Press Club, Gauhati Press Club, Agartala Press Club, Chennai Press Club, Bangalore Press Club, and State Press Club (M.P.), the coalition established a comprehensive, 17-point agenda to safeguard journalism and support media professionals.
Key Action Items of the Hyderabad Declaration
Press Freedom and Legal Support: Safeguard press freedom under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The Federation will provide legal aid to journalists facing persecution from state, corporate, or non-state entities, and launch legal interventions against laws that restrict free expression.
Safety and Welfare Measures: Address physical, mental, and job security risks faced by media workers. The declaration commits to establishing pension schemes, insurance coverage, medical emergency funds, and health programs for journalists and their families.
Inter-Club Collaboration and Resources: Enhance networking, unified action, and resource-sharing among state-level press clubs to establish a stronger collective platform.
Professional Development and Research: Offer fellowships for underfunded reporting topics, publish research on the state of the media, and conduct educational workshops, training, and seminars.
Ethical Standards and Advocacy: Collaborate with national and international freedom-of-press bodies, create media literacy curricula for educational institutions, and promote ethical, high-standard journalistic practices.
This unified movement marks a pivotal step forward in advocating for press safety, structural reform, and professional rights for media personnel across India.
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