DNPA

Growing India is committed to responsible journalism and abides by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Code of Ethics, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accuracy in all news operations.

1. Accuracy & Fact-Checking

We are committed to publishing:

• Accurate and verified information
• News based on credible sources
• Corrections promptly when errors occur

No story is published without due editorial checks.

2. Independence & Impartiality

Growing India maintains:

• Independence from political, commercial, and personal interests
• Balanced coverage of all sides of a story
• Clear separation between news and opinion

Editorial decisions are never influenced by advertisers or external pressures.

3. Transparency in News & Advertising

• News content and advertisements are clearly distinguished
• Sponsored or paid content is labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”
• We do not publish misleading ads, deceptive claims, or disguised promotional material

4. Respect for Privacy

• We avoid intrusions into personal privacy unless justified in public interest
• We do not publish content that exposes private information without consent
• Identites of minors and sensitive victims are protected

5. No Hate Speech or Harmful Content

We do not publish:

• Hate speech, incitement, or violence
• Content promoting discrimination based on religion, caste, gender, or identity
• Material harmful to national security or public harmony

6. Accountability & Corrections

• Errors, if any, will be corrected promptly
• We maintain a transparent corrections policy
• Readers can report inaccuracies through official communication channels

7. Ethical Use of User-Generated Content

Any photos, videos, or news provided by readers are:

• Verified before publication
• Used with permission
• Accompanied by attribution where applicable

We do not publish morphed, manipulated, or misleading digital content.

8. Avoiding Plagiarism

• All content is original or properly credited
• Copying or reproducing copyrighted material without permission is prohibited
• AI tools, when used, are supervised by editors for accuracy and originality

9. Sensitive Reporting

When covering crime, tragedy, or distress:

• Sensationalism is avoided
• Graphic images are not published without public-interest justification
• Language is respectful and non-exploitative

10. Compliance With Laws of India

Growing India respects:

• Indian Constitution
• IT Act
• Press and Registration of Periodicals Act
• Press Council of India norms
• Court orders, government advisories, and legal restrictions

11. Political Neutrality

During elections and political coverage:

• No biased reporting
• Equal opportunity for diverse viewpoints
• Paid political advertisements are clearly labeled

12. Inclusivity & Non-Discrimination

We promote content that:

• Supports equality
• Avoids harmful stereotypes
• Respects all communities and groups

13. Grievance Redressal

Users can submit complaints regarding content under the DNPA Code of Ethics.

Email: [email protected]
Grievance Officer: Harshit Vijayvargiya
Phone: +91-7733000123
We acknowledge complaints within 24–48 hours.