Delhi Police: Podcasts: Kissa Khaki Ka: Episode 66

 Promo of Episode 66:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JADy4bhrM10

Sixty-Sixth Episode of Kissa Khaki Ka: Released on 16 April 2023:

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQUqDEiDfls

VN Ki Pathshala: 17 years: Started in 2006

17 April: 2023

This is the 17th year of VN Ki Paathshala, a pioneer in the field of journalism and media education. Created as a medium to blend traditional and modern learning, it has been a satisfying journey. From media education, academic work in LSR and stories of change from Tinka Tinka Foundation, this platform is a mix of citizen journalism and participatory journalism. Today, we will be announcing our next chapter of VN Ki Paathshala. I am grateful to my students. Gratitude also goes to the prison population that has made me learn and grow as a better human being.

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#VNkiPathshala

Tinka Tinka Jail Radio: Episode 61: Live from District Jail, Jind

This special episode of Tinka Tinka Jail Radio is taking you in District Jail, Jind in Haryana, to witness the winds of change and freedom.  These inmates are part of Tinka Jail Radios established in the state of Haryana by Tinka Tinka Foundation. 

This podcast is our 61st episode. in the series of Tinka Jail Radio Podcasts, the only podcasts in India that are exclusively dedicated to prison reforms.  While these women inmates opened up their hearts to prison reformer Vartika Nanda, they were granted the permission to join the jail radio as Radio Jockeys by the Superintendent of the jail, Shri Sanjeev Kumar. We express our deep gratitude to Shri Mohammad Akil, DG, Prisons Haryana. We are also grateful to Shri Rajeev Arora (Retd), IAS, ACS Home, Haryana and Shri K. Selvaraj (retd), DG, Prisons, Haryana.

Tinka Tinka Jail Radio are conceived and narrated by Vartika Nanda. Her Tinka Tinka Foundation is credited to conceptualise and execute prison radios in District Jail, Agra, Dehradun and the state of Haryana. This podcast is edited by Harsh Vardhan.  Listen to the voices of women inmates in the episode, aired today, on 17th April.

Promo: Episode 61: Live from Jail Radio: https://youtu.be/Wpqiy_HPzSQ

Full Episode 61: Live from District Jail, Jind: https://youtu.be/Ut1gGdGym8w

14 April, 2023: Ambedkar Jayanti: Jail Radio to open for women inmates in District Jail, Jind

On the occasion of Dr. Bhim Rao Amedkar Jayanti, District Jail, Jind has opened its prison radio for the women inmates. These inmates were trained by prison reformer and founder of Tinka Tinka Foundation, Dr. Vartika Nanda. Today, the prison radio acquired its status of being officially functional.  These jail radios are being encouraged by Mohammad Akil, DG, Prisons, Haryana. 

Jail Radio in Haryana started with its soft launch on January 1, 2023. Objective of Tinka Jail Radio is to motivate inmates to encourage literacy and education, enhance their skills pertaining to radio, reduce depression and foster a positive prison environment. 

Process of Tinka Jail Radio 

Dr. Vartika took auditions of the incarcerated inmates in Jind jail and conducted training sessions for them over a period of the past few months.  7 male inmates and 4 female inmates were finally selected.  A separate set of inmates were chosen as singers. These inmates have now acquired the status of radio jockeys. All these inmates were trained by Dr. Vartika Nanda. 

Important announcements

Dr. Vartika Nanda announced that now women inmates will also be engaged as radio jockeys and will be given the opportunity to share their experiences. Women inmates and their children will be permitted to participate in these programmes. Radio programming will include 7 different programmes, which will greatly emphasise on education and music. Jind radio will now be broadcasted for 3 hours every day.

Today, it was announced that inmates will also become part of Tinka Jail Radio Podcasts which are the podcasts in India dedicated to prison reforms.

As an essential component of its much-acclaimed Tinka Model of Prison Reforms, the organization has pioneered the campaign to establish prison radio in 7 of 19 jails in the state of Haryana, as well as in the barracks of Dehradun and Agra. As a part of these initiatives, nearly 100 talented and well-deserving inmates have so far received special training under Dr. Vartika Nanda's supervision. Objective of the jail radio is to make inmates aware about national as well as social issues.  Bollywood songs and Haryanavi folk music is especially loved by inmates.

Jail radio room 

Today, the jail radio room was decorated by posters made by inmates. Sanjeev Kumar, Jail Superintendent of District Jail, Jind, welcomed the jail radio initiative. He mentioned that the prison department is deeply grateful to Dr. Vartika Nanda for her initiatives in Haryana jails. He underlined the fact that jail radio has been healing the problem of depression amongst the inmates. Jail radio has bridged the communication gap in jails and changed the mindset of inmates for the better.  

Link: Ambedkar Jayanti: Tinka Jail Radio in Jind – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms

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Coverage of Child Abuse in the Media

DISCLAIMER: The notes given below are the compilation of information from various sources based on the topics that were discussed in the ‘Media Laws and Ethics” class. These notes are being compiled to help the students of Journalism enhance their knowledge.

DEPARTMENT: B.A. (Hons) Journalism

SEMESTER: III

PAPER: Media Laws and Ethics

TOPIC: Coverage of Child Abuse in the Media

 INTRODUCTION 

The media have played a major role in defining what is "normal" and what is "deviant" in society, thus contributing to definitions of what is and is not considered child abuse. The media have been essential to the growth of society’s awareness of child abuse and neglect, not so much from specific community education campaigns as through ongoing news and features reporting on specific cases, research, and intervention initiatives (Gough 1996).

 The failures of child protection services in particular have preoccupied the media in Australia for decades (Stanley and Goddard, in press) with headlines having a familiar ring wherever they appear: in the following, United States: “Brianna report cites chaos in 7 DC agencies" (Horwitz and Higham 2000) New Zealand: "Never again: how we failed James Whakaruru" (Collins 2000); United Kingdom: after the terrible death of Victoria (known as Anna) Climbie, "Why did no one try to save this bright, happy girl?" (Bright and McVeigh 2001). 

Other child abuse stories feature prominently and regularly in most major newspapers. The Courier Mail in Queensland carried a major story entitled "Drinking dad drops his baby, court told" 

HISTORY 

In 1962, Dr. Henry Kempe and his colleagues published their article "The Battered-Child Syndrome" in the Journal of the American Medical Association (Kempe et al. 1962). According to Barbara Nelson (1984: 58), this "caused a storm" in the medical and mass media, with the AMA contributing a press release entitled "Parental abuse looms in childhood deaths". Nelson argues that while the "rediscovery" of child abuse as a social issue is usually attributed to the work of Kempe and his colleagues, "in point of fact, the popular articles based on Kempe’s research were equally important in creating the sense of an urgent national problem" At this stage child abuse was defined narrowly, and speedy legislative responses were therefore possible. The media’s role was important "in transforming the once-minor charity concern called ‘cruelty to children’ into an important social welfare issue.”

CHILD ABUSE MEDIA REPORTING IN INDIA 

The total crime against children rate went up from 28.9 percent in 2020 to 33.6 percent in 2021. Crimes against children across India increased by 16.2 percent between 2020 and 2021. In a global compilation of reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) found online, India stands right on top of the list, with 11.7% of the total reports or 19.87 lakh reports, followed by Pakistan, which contributes 6.8% of all reports (11.5 lakh reports). 

Case study: to check the quality of Indian media reporting of child sexual abuse in India. Background: Media plays an important role in creating awareness and shaping public opinion about child sexual abuse (CSA). Research suggests that sensible media reportage on CSA is important for the positive impacts of media. However, most of the studies assessing the quality of CSA news reports are from Western countries. 

Aim: To systematically assess the pattern of online news media reportage of CSA in India. 

Methodology: A total of 149 news reports on the topic of CSA in India, published online over one year were analyzed. Framing of CSA and other news media characteristics were evaluated. 

Results: Framing of CSA was episodic in the majority of news reports, with criminal-justice system-related details about individual cases mentioned in about 90% of reports. Further, more than two-thirds of news reports did not mention possible causes or reasons for CSA, and possible steps that people could take to prevent CSA. About one-fifth of news reports provided statistics, research findings, or correct information to dispel myths or wrong public stereotypes about CSA. The inclusion of a child helpline or contact information for any child welfare/support services was missing in most of the news reports. 

Conclusion: This is the first study to systematically assess the quality of news media reports on CSA in India. It provides valuable baseline information about existing media practices and helps in identifying areas for further improvement of media reporting on CSA. There is a need to conduct regular workshops with media professionals to provide them with adequate training and support for improving the media reporting of CSA. While acknowledging that the media’s portrayal of child abuse and child protection can have negative consequences for children and their families, it is argued that media coverage is vital if public concern for children is to remain on the political agenda, and if child protection services are to remain accountable.

LAWS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT

Child abuse is a pervasive and disturbing problem in India, with millions of children being subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse every year. Between the years 2017-2020, there were 24 Lakhs Cases of child abuse were reported, out of which 80% of the victims were girls below the age of 14.

 The Government of India has implemented several legal measures to protect children from abuse, and these measures are aimed at preventing, detecting, and punishing perpetrators of child abuse. 

Despite the high numbers of reported cases, many cases of child abuse go unreported, and the true extent of the problem is likely to be even greater. The effects of child abuse can be devastating, leading to long-term physical and mental health problems, as well as social and economic consequences. 

Historically, we have witnessed constructive changes in laws, policies, and recognition of human rights and child rights. The Constitution of India guarantees children’s rights.

• Article 21A guarantees the right to free and compulsory elementary for all children in the age group 6-14 years.
• Article 24(a) secures the right to be protected from any hazardous employment until 14 years.
• Children have equal rights as all other adult citizens of India, like, the Right to Equality (Article 14), the Right to Personal Liberty and the process of law (Article 21), the Right to be protected from being trafficked and forced into bonded labor (Article 23), etc.

Child Protection Laws in India are framed in line with constitutional provisions for safeguarding child rights. More than 250 statutes in India have been passed by the Union and State Governments. Some of the important legislations and their important provisions are as follows:

Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)

• Section 75 of the code provides for punishment for cruelty to a child, while Section 76 provides for punishment for abetment of suicide of a child.
• The abandonment of a child below the age of twelve years is dealt with under Section 317, Punishment for abandonment is imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine or both.
• Inducing any minor girl to have sexual intercourse with another person is punishable under Section 366A. This crime shall be punishable with imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine.
• Section 372 and Section 373 of the act penalizes selling or buying minor girls for prostitution and illicit intercourse for any unlawful and immoral purpose, with imprisonment, which may extend up to ten years, and a fine.  

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC)

 The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, the punishment for the rape of a minor girl has been aggravated (made more serious) under section 376(2)(i) of IPC. The punishment for rape of females below 16 years of age shall be minimum rigorous imprisonment of ten years which can extend up to life imprisonment. 

The list of the child protection laws passed by the Union Government includes the following:

Children Pledging of Labour Act, 1933 (CPLA)

CPLA prohibits the pledging of the labor of children by the parent and any other person who employs children who have been pledged for labor. [5]

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (CLA)

Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986 [6] is a law for the protection of children from child labor in India. The act prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupations and also sets the minimum age for employment in any kind of work.

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1987 (ITPA)

The act makes it illegal to procure, transport, or hire a person for sexual exploitation or prostitution. This act also makes it illegal to traffic children for any purpose, regardless of their gender. 

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (POCMA):

POCMA follows the basic premise

1. to make a child go through marriage is an offense, and

2. child or minor is a person up to 18 years of age in the case of girls and 21 years in the case of boys.

Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

The State was mandated to provide free and compulsory education within ten years under the Right to education. It was earlier a Directive Principle of the State but now, the Right to Education is acknowledged under the fundamental rights, making it a justiciable right under Article 21A. The Right to Education Act, 2009, also known as RTE Act describes modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children aged between 6-14 years in India.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSOA):

The POSCOA was enacted to address and/or prevent sexual harassment, exploitation, sexual assault, abuse of pornography, and immoral acts against children. Under the Act, sexual abuse of a child is defined as any act that involves physical contact with a child or causes the child to be in a state of sexual arousal or stimulation. This includes penetrative and non-penetrative sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation.

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJA):

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [11] is a legislation in India that deals with the treatment of underage offenders. The Act, which came into force on January 15, 2016, replaces the previous Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

Under the Act, a child is defined as anyone who is below the age of 18 years. JJ classifies the term “child” into two categories:

1. ‘Child in conflict with law’ and

2. ‘Child in need of care and protection

The Act provides for the establishment of Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees to deal with the issues of children in conflict with the law and children in need of care and protection. These bodies are responsible for ensuring that the rights of children are protected and that they are treated in a manner that is conducive to their overall development.

The Act also provides for the establishment of special homes and observation homes to provide shelter, care, and protection to children in need. One of the major changes introduced by the Act is the provision for trying certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 years as adults if they are accused of committing heinous offenses. This has been a controversial provision, with some arguing that it goes against the principles of the Act and may lead to discrimination against certain juveniles.

The Media Guidelines

Media should bring the issue of child sexual abuse into the realm of public knowledge and public debate. The issue of sexual abuse must be presented as a serious violation of rights, not only as an offense against children.

Media should also take care to ascertain the facts, context, and circumstances. A report on such sensitive issues should not be filed based on superficial interviews with persons supposedly witnesses to the incident.

SENSATIONALIZATION

1. Media should desist from the temptation to sensationalize or exaggerate a particular incident of child abuse.

AUTHORITY

2. When the media reports an incident of sexual abuse, it should also report on actions taken by concerned authorities and continue to report until action is taken to punish the abusers.

WEED OUT UNNECESSAREY RECOGNITION

3. Media should not unwittingly glorify the act of sexual abuse by giving undue prominence to the perpetrator.

TRAUMA TO VICTIMS AND FAMILIES

4. The victim should not be further victimized or made to relive the trauma he/she has been through.

CONCERNS ABOUT PRIVACY AND DIGNITY

5. Under no circumstances should the media disclose or reveal the identity of the victim. Masking techniques should be used wherever the victim is made to give a first-person account of his/her experience. The victim, relatives, and concerned persons must be assured of confidentiality.

MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY

6. Media should not create a prurient interest in the sexuality of the child by image or innuendo.

ADVOCACY

7. Besides drawing attention to the problem of child sexual abuse, the media also needs to enlighten the public as to what can be done to prevent such incidents, and what needs and must be done if such an incident has taken place, including providing information on legal or other remedies.

EDUCATION

8. Media should provide its target audience with full knowledge about the rights of the child and the legal remedies available to a child in the unfortunate event of a case of child sexual abuse occurring.

INSTITUTIONS

9. Media should document and widely disseminate Best Practices on the prevention of child sexual abuse, action taken against abusers, work of selected NGOs, etc.

BEST INTEREST

10. In all reporting, the media must be guided by the principle of "best interest of the child," as required under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, media coverage of child abuse can help with a variety of things, such as encouraging advocacy, enlightening the public, and holding institutions and people responsible. The privacy and dignity of victims and their families, as well as the risk of traumatization, must all be taken into account when deciding how much information should be shared in the media about child abuse. Also, public attention must be given to structural problems with child welfare, such as insufficient financing or laws that fail to safeguard vulnerable children, in addition to specific incidents. In the end, the media must operate responsibly and ethically in order to promote awareness of the issue of child abuse and encourage action.

Compiled By - Ananya Nair, Shreya Kela & Mahi Adhlakha

Ambedkar Jayanti: Tinka Jail Radio in Jind

14 April, 2023

Ambedkar Jayanti: Jail Radio to open for women inmates in District Jail, Jind

Bringing tremendous change in the prison atmosphere

Helpful in reducing depression, improving well-being of inmates

On the occasion of Dr. Bhim Rao Amedkar Jayanti, District Jail, Jind has opened its prison radio for the women inmates. These inmates were trained by prison reformer and founder of Tinka Tinka Foundation, Dr. Vartika Nanda. Today, the prison radio acquired its status of being officially functional. These jail radios are being encouraged by Mohammad Akil, DG, Prisons, Haryana.

Jail Radio in Haryana started with its soft launch on January 1, 2023. Objective of Tinka Jail Radio is to motivate inmates to encourage literacy and education, enhance their skills pertaining to radio, reduce depression and foster a positive prison environment.

Process of Tinka Jail Radio

Dr. Vartika took auditions of the incarcerated inmates in Jind jail and conducted training sessions for them over a period of the past few months. 7 male inmates and 4 female inmates were finally selected. A separate set of inmates were chosen as singers. These inmates have now acquired the status of radio jockeys. All these inmates were trained by Dr. Vartika Nanda.

Important announcements

Dr. Vartika Nanda announced that now women inmates will also be engaged as radio jockeys and will be given the opportunity to share their experiences. Women inmates and their children will be permitted to participate in these programmes. Radio programming will include 7 different programmes, which will greatly emphasise on education and music. Jind radio will now be broadcasted for 3 hours everyday.

Today, it was announced that inmates will also become part of Tinka Jail Radio Podcasts which are the podcasts in India dedicated to prison reforms.

As an essential component of its much-acclaimed Tinka Model of Prison Reforms, the organization has pioneered the campaign to establish prison radio in 7 of 19 jails in the state of Haryana, as well as in the barracks of Dehradun and Agra. As a part of these initiatives, nearly 100 talented and well-deserving inmates have so far received special training under Dr. Vartika Nanda's supervision. Objective of the jail radio is to make inmates aware about national as well as social issues. Bollywood songs and Haryanavi folk music is especially loved by inmates.

Jail radio room

Today, the jail radio room was decorated by posters made by inmates. Sanjeev Kumar, Jail Superintendent of District Jail, Jind, welcomed the jail radio initiative. He mentioned that the prison department is deeply grateful to Dr. Vartika Nanda for her initiatives in Haryana jails. He underlined the fact that jail radio has been healing the problem of depression amongst the inmates. Jail radio has bridged the communication gap in jails and changed the mindset of inmates for the better.

Phases of Prison Radio: The backdrop

Prison radio in Haryana has been introduced in three phases- first phase covered three jails - District Jail Panipat, District Jail Faridabad and Central Jail Ambala.

The second phase had District Jail, Karnal, District Jail, Rohtak, District Jail, Gurugram and Central Jail (I) Hisar. In the third phase, 5 jails were selected. These are District Jails Sirsa, Sonipat, Jind, Jhajjar and Yamunanagar.

State’s first Jail Radio was inaugurated at Panipat by Shri Ranjit Singh, Jail Minister, Haryana.

About Tinka Tinka & Dr. Vartika Nanda

Tinka Tinka Foundation is the brainchild of prison reformer and media educator Dr. Vartika Nanda who is credited for establishing prison radio stations in Haryana. These radio stations are carving space for a new cultural life by offering inmates the vocal medium to share their emotions, thoughts and musical expressions with the society. In 2019, Dr. Nanda established radio in District Jail, Agra, located in the oldest jail building in the country. These radio stations were given special support by Shri Rajiv Arora, ACS Home, and Shri K Selvaraj, then DG Prisons in their establishment. Shri Akil Mohammad, DG Prisons, has also extended his unconditional support to this journey.

Dr. Nanda has been honored with Stree Shakti Award from the President of India in 2014 for her efforts in prison reforms. Her work on prisons has twice found a place in the Limca Book of Records. Currently, she heads the Department of Journalism in Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi.

Sonipat: अब जेल में महिला बंदी रेडियो जॉकी बन सुनाएंगी पसंद के गाने, बंदी पोस्टकार्ड पर गाना लिखकर भेजेंगे

सार

तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन की संस्थापक डॉ. वर्तिका नंदा ने कारागार के ‘मास्टरजी’को तिनका-तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड दिया। रेडियो स्टेशन के माध्यम से बंदियों की जिंदगी बदलने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है।

विस्तार

‘हमारे श्रोताओ, अब आप सुनेंगे बैरक नंबर तीन में बंद साथी बंदी की फरमाइश पर श्रीकृष्ण का भजन’। यह उद्घोष अब जिला कारागार के रेडियो स्टेशन में महिला बंदी करती हुई नजर आएंगी। तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन की तरफ से चलाए जा रहे रेडियो स्टेशन पर बंदी पोस्टकार्ड पर अपनी पसंद का गाना लिखकर भेजेंगे तो उसे महिला जॉकी रेडियो स्टेशन से प्रसारित करेंगी।

रेडियो स्टेशन के माध्यम से बंदियों की जिंदगी बदलने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है। रेडियो स्टेशन से जहां गुमसुम रहने वाले चेहरे मुस्कुराने लगे हैं, वहीं उन्हें शिक्षा के लिए प्रेरित करने में भी मदद मिल रही है। जॉकी बने बंदी रेडियो स्टेशन से लगातार कारागार में शिक्षा को लेकर चलाए जा रहे कार्यक्रमों की जानकारी दे रहे हैं।

जेल सुधारक, शिक्षाविद और तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन की संस्थापक डॉ. वर्तिका नंदा के सहयोग से वर्ष 2021 में सोनीपत जेल में रेडियो स्टेशन शुरू हुआ था। जिसके बाद सोनीपत स्टेशन में रविवार को पोस्टकार्ड सेवा शुरू करने के साथ दो महिला रेडियो जॉकी की व्यवस्था की गई है। अब बंदी या कैदी पोस्टकार्ड पर अपना नाम व बैरक लिखकर अपने पसंद के गाने, भजन व रागनी को रेडियो स्टेशन से बजवाने के लिए भेजेंगे तो उसे महिला रेडियो जॉकी बजाएंगी।

डॉ. वर्तिका नंदा ने कहा कि सोनीपत स्टेशन से शुरू की गई पोस्टकार्ड सेवा से बंदियों में पढ़ने-लिखने की भी रुचि पैदा होगी। उनका कहना है कि तिनका रिसर्च सेल भी बनाया गया है। जिसका फायदा मिल रहा है। सोनीपत के जेल अधीक्षक राजेंद्र सिंह का सदैव सहयोग मिला है।

साढ़े चार घंटे जेल रेडियो स्टेशन से बजते हैं गाने, भजन और रागनी

सोनीपत जिला कारागार में बंद करीब 1300 बंदी रेडियो स्टेशन का लाभ ले रहे हैं। इनमें करीब साढ़े 12 सौ पुरुष व 60 महिला बंदी शामिल हैं। रेडियो स्टेशन को सुबह साढ़े नौ बजे शुरू किया जाता है। जिस पर साढ़े तीन घंटे तक गाने, रागनी, भजन, गुरुवाणी व दिन विशेष को लेकर सूचना प्रसारित की जाती है। फिर शाम को पांच से छह बजे तक रेडियो स्टेशन पर भजन संध्या होती है।

महिला बंदी एक घंटे के लिए आएंगी रेडियो स्टेशन

सोनीपत कारागार के रेडियो स्टेशन पर जल्द नई पहल शुरू होगी। अब दो महिला बंदी भी रेडियो जॉकी की भूमिका निभाएंगी। इसके लिए प्रयास शुरू हो गए हैं। महिला बंदी एक घंटे के लिए रेडियो स्टेशन में आएंगी और बंदियों-कैदियों के लिए रेडियो जॉकी की भूमिका निभाएंगी। इसके लिए कारागार में विशेष व्यवस्था की जाएगी। महिला बंदियों के रेडियो स्टेशन में कार्यक्रम प्रसारण के दौरान अन्य बंदियों को उनकी बैरक में रखा जाएगा। इसके साथ ही कारागार पर अपनी माताओं संग रह रहे बच्चों को भी गाना या अन्य कार्यक्रम जेल रेडियो के माध्यम से प्रसारित करने के लिए प्रेरित किया जाएगा। कारागार में पांच बच्चे अपनी माताओं के साथ रहते हैं। जिनमें से एक छोटा बच्चा है। अन्य बच्चों को कविता पाठ या अन्य कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत करने के लिए प्रेरित किया जा रहा है।

कारागार के ‘मास्टरजी’को दिया तिनका-तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड

जिला कारागार में अपने दस साथियों के साथ मिलकर जेल रेडियो स्टेशन चला रहे मास्टरजी के नाम से पहचान बना चुके कुलजीत को तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड दिया गया। डॉ. वर्तिका नंदा ने रेडियो स्टेशन में पहुंचकर उन्हें यह अवॉर्ड दिया। कुलजीत के बेहतर प्रयासों से बंदी लगातार सीख ले रहे हैं। इस दौरान जेल अधीक्षक राजेंद्र सिंह ने भी कारागार में की जा रही बेहतर पहल की सराहना की।

जेल से बाहर जाकर संगीतकार व गीतकार बनूंगा

कारागार में रेडियो स्टेशन के बंदी ने बताया कि जेल से बाहर जाकर संगीतकार और गीतकार बनूंगा। जेल में आने का पछतावा हुआ है। पहले सारा दिन गुस्से में रहता था। अब सभी से प्यार से बात करता हूं। अब परिवार वाले भी प्यार से बात करते हैं।

जेल रेडियो स्टेशन शुरू होने से कारागार के अंदर का माहौल बदल रहा है। रोजाना करीब साढ़े चार घंटे के प्रसारण के दौरान जेल में बंद कैदियों और बंदियों की रुचि के अलावा जागरूकता कार्यक्रमों का भी प्रसारण किया जाता है। इन कार्यक्रमों से उन्हें अवसाद की ओर जाने से रोकने में मदद मिलती है। -राजेंद्र सिंह, जेल अधीक्षक, सोनीपत

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Courtesy: Amar Ujala

Link: Sonipat:अब जेल में महिला बंदी रेडियो जॉकी बन सुनाएंगी पसंद के गाने, बंदी पोस्टकार्ड पर गाना लिखकर भेजेंगे - Now The Women Prisoners In The Jail Will Become Radio Jockeys And Will Play The Songs Of The Prisoners Choice - Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

Dainik Tribune: https://www.dainiktribuneonline.com/news/haryana/tinka-tinka-jail-radio-is-changing-the-life-of-prisoners-148433

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Tinka Jail Radio in District Jail, Sonipat is providing inmates a stable platform for education, art, spiritual learning, leading them towards reformation

April 9, 2023: A visit to District Jail, Sonipat (Haryana) to evaluate progress of Tinka Jail Radio 

जेल में रेडियो बंदियों को रौशनी देगा। उनमें शिक्षा पाने की उत्सुकता को सींचेगा। उनकी कलात्मकता को निखारेगा। इसी मंशा के साथ 2020 में हरियाणा में तिनका जेल रेडियो की नींव रखी गई थी। उसका असर अब दिखने लगा है। कल जिला जेल, सोनीपत में थी। बीज को एक वृक्ष के तौर पर पल्लवित होते देख रही हूं। जेल के सुपरिटेंडेंट श्री राजेंद्र कुमार और असिस्टेंट सुपरिटेंडेंट किशोरी लाल जी ने जेल को नया चेहरा दे दिया है। जेल रेडियो के कमरे में खड़े होकर एक नई शक्ति महसूस होती है।  ईश्वर की अनुकंपा है कि जेल की इन सलाखोंं में अब शिक्षा और संगीत के लिए जेल का रेडियो बड़ी भूमिका निभा रहा है। 

April 10, 2023: आज यह खबर तीन अखबारों में प्रमुखता से छपी है। इन पत्रकार साथियों का आभार। नंदकिशोर भारद्वाज: ब्यूरो चीफ, दैनिक जागरण, सोनीपत/ रविंद्र कौशिक: ब्यूरो चीफ, अमर उजाला, सोनीपत/ हरेंद्र रापड़िया़: जिला प्रभारी संवाददाता, दैनिक ट्रिब्यून, सोनीपत

Delhi Police: Podcasts: Kissa Khaki Ka: Episode 65

  Promo of Episode 65:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rPCjzb2z7IE

Sixty-Fifth Episode of Kissa Khaki Ka: Released on 9 April 2023:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjYotFhhswg

Mahatma Gandhi, inmates and expressions through Tinka Jail Radio: District Jail, Sonipat

 

Courtesy: Dainik Tribune

2021: TINKA DASNA: BOOK REVIEW: DAINIK BHASKAR

Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar

Website Link: Tinka Tinka Dasna – Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms

A Ray of hope: Tinka Tinka Foundation

April 7, 2023

Have you ever thought about what freedom is? For the answer you can look around and see the birds flying high up in the sky. Well, it was a philosophical meaning of what freedom is, the real meaning of freedom is the state of independence where one can do whatever one likes without any restriction by anyone. Moreover, freedom can be called a state of mind where you have the right and freedom of doing what you can think of . Also, you can feel freedom from within.

The term freedom is very common and heard by everyone but if we seek for the exact meaning then it will differ from one person to another, there will be plenty of answers for this, some will say speak up for themselves, for some it is the liberty to do anything and everything in their life they like. 

Have you ever wondered what freedom for a prisoner is? We never bothered about it as individuals, but Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) does, founded by Dr. Vartika Nanda, TTF is trying to give freedom of expression to jail inmates through various modes, like the Tinka Jail Radio. Tinka Tinka movement gives a light of hope to those who were hopeless and motivates people to look forward in their life. 

The Tinka Tinka movement became a medium for prisoners to express themselves in a most creative way, some became artists, some became radio jockeys of radio stations which were started in their respective prisons. The Tinka Tinka Foundation is giving wings of knowledge and expressions to these inmates. For birds, sky is the limit but for an individual it's their thoughts who makes them break all the ceiling of glass between them and the sky.

An individual cannot change their past. The only thing that can be done is to look forward in their life and work for a change, a better change.

By:
Surbhi Suman
Department of journalism LSR, 1st year.

Delhi Police: Podcasts: Kissa Khaki Ka: Episode 64

 Promo of Episode 64:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGC5BtOYLVw

Sixty-Fourth Episode of Kissa Khaki Ka: Released on 2 April 2023:

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKdb1QNoziE

Visit of students of B.A. (Digital Media & Design) from DSEUS Delhi to Doordarshan

March 2023

Doordarshan has touched our life from many generations and the present generation is not untouched. So everyone wants to visit it at some point in their lives. Doordarshan invites students all over the world to visit the establishment and experience the vibes of the National Broadcaster of India. 

In the same context First year students of B.A. (Digital Media & Design) from DSEUS Delhi Skill and Entrepreneur University, Mayur Vihar Campus, Delhi visited Doordarshan News and were explained the nuances of NEWS and News production. The Man talking to them was ace IIMCian and Senior Officer of Indian Information Service, Assistant Director (News) Mr. Manoj Roorkiwal . Mr. Manoj has worked with Press Information Bureau, Office of the Registrar of Newspapers, Photo Division, Directorate of information & Publicity GNCT Delhi. Mr. Manoj told them about the history of Doordarshan and its relevance in present day. Later on, he took them around while showing the working of the Newsroom, Production Control Room, Studio and providing first-hand information of DD News. He also made them meet the Anchors, Editor in Chief, Bulletin Editors, Packaging personnel, news producers in Newsroom and technicians, sound recordists in Production Control Room. He also took them to studio where he passionately explained about the nuances of studio where he told them about backdrop, video wall, camera setup, lighting, set and the whole set up of the studio with live demonstration. The students were very excited to see the working of a news channel and were seen asking questions enthusiastically. 

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Media Education and online learning: A case study of an education blog with a difference

Change is the only constant – Heraclitus

Blog:

A blog refers to an informational website published on the internet, comprising diverse topics authored and managed by individuals or organisations. The posts consist of User-Generated Content which is available in a reverse chronological manner and are regularly updated. There are different types of blogs available on the World Wide Web like food blogs, travel blogs, lifestyle blogs, personal blogs, and educational blogs.

Educational Blog:

The Internet has given us a variety of platforms to put forth our knowledge, and blogs have become the most popular among them. The convergence of ICT with the traditional educational system has led to a new wave of methodology that does not restrict itself to pages. Edu blogs are sites where educational content is posted. Themes may range across diverse subjects like science, literature, politics, or journalism. Such websites are authored or owned by a subject expert, teacher, or researcher. They have penetrated the classrooms and reformed preconceived notions of education. In journalism, Dr. Vartika Nanda’s blog is considered an essential source of information on media education, prisons, and their interface. 

Case Study: The education blog of Vartika Nanda

The Blog www.vartikananda.blogspot.com was started by Dr. Vartika Nanda in 2006. She was the Executive Producer of Lok Sabha TV at that time. The blog focused on issues and debates of journalism in the initial years. After joining the Department of Journalism at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, the blog shifted its primary focus to three things - journalism, academic documentation of the events of the college, and prison reforms. As head of the department, Dr. Vartika Nanda converted this blog into a live classroom. 

The blog has 18 sections related to journalism, the Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, and syllabi-related readings of BA(Hons) in Journalism prescribed by Delhi University. The platform also includes notes on prison reforms, and stories and audio recordings based on Kissa Khaki Ka, an exclusive podcast series of Delhi Police.  One can easily navigate through these sections and get to know about theories, debates, news & stories related to journalism, and media.  Taglines such as Journalism, Jails, Jail Radio, and Tinka Model of Prison Reforms encapsulate the blog's vision.

Objective and functions of the blog:

The blog aims to educate, inform, and create a space for students, media enthusiasts, and media-literate individuals. The following are the objectives of the blog:

• Impart media education and make readers media literate
• Spread ideas about ethical journalism 
• Create an information bank related to media and journalism
• Build a space for readers to create, share and discuss concerns related to journalism, media, and social change.
• Space to share stories and podcasts of Kissa Khaki Ka and Tinka Tinka , to create awareness on prison reforms

Ingredients of the blog:

The blog is divided into three sections: media education, prison reforms, and Kissa Khaki Ka 

a. Media education: This section comprises crucial readings on different papers of journalism. The key focus here is the syllabus for BA(Hons) in Journalism prescribed by Delhi University under the LOCF system. It includes notes on a variety of media-related topics like; Introduction to Journalism, Advanced Broadcast Media, and Media Laws and Ethics. There is a section of suggested readings that students refer to for their examinations and class discussions. It includes a list of books like Mass Media in a Changing World by George Rodman, India’s Communication Revolution by Arvind Singhal and Everett M. Boggers, The Journalist’s Handbook by MV Kamath, etc., covering topics like media ethics, media management, photography, online journalism, and much more. The key attraction of this blog is its weekly reports, workshops, and newsletters that provide insights into the workings of the journalism department. Since 2021, the weekly activities of every batch have been documented on the blog. It also contains all the publications of the department under the newsletter banner. 

b. Tinka Prison Reforms: Tinka Tinka Foundation is dedicated to reforming the country’s prisons. Founded by Dr. Vartika Nanda, Tinka Tinka Foundation has been actively engaged in addressing issues related to prison reforms. The foundation is driven by the objectives of reconstruction of prison structures, constructive journalism, and blurring the social gap between the inmates and society through creativity. Under the initiative, the major prisons in India are covered, like those in Haryana, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. It aims to connect prisons with society through creative processes. Foundation is working towards fulfilling the communication needs of inmates through Tinka Jail Radio. It has established jail radio in Panipat, Ambala, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, etc. The inmates are trained as RJs and manage the whole setup. 

c. Kissa Khaki Ka: It is an audio series narrating the heroic tales of Delhi Police officials. It is scripted and narrated by Dr. Vartika Nanda on an honorary basis. The series was started on 16th January 2022. It features stories of the social and humanitarian services done by the Delhi Police while fulfilling their responsibilities. The blog has a section on Kissa Khaki Ka Press Coverage that features the one-year completion of the series celebrated through a grand ceremony at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The Delhi Police Commissioner Shri Sanjay Arora felicitated the whole team.  Each podcast is accessible on the blog along with the YouTube links.  

Characteristics of the blog: 

In a time when media literacy is crucial, this blog acts as a gateway to trusted and credible media knowledge. Its user-friendly structure, well-organized documentation, and categorization not only make education clear but creative as well. It generates curiosity for themes one might need to be better acquainted with. It also became the bridge between students and teachers during the pandemic. Students who participated in the blog activities believed that the exhaustion of the pandemic got replaced by a desire to learn more. The blog covered research notes, important links, and references from the syllabus, which helped the students understand the concepts better and reduced the gap between their homes and classrooms. Even after the pandemic, the updates have not stopped. Each day, one can see updated weekly info, an article by a budding writer, a new research note, etc.

Student engagement on the blog:

Since its inception, there have been more than 200 posts on the blog. It has an overall footfall of 46,000 and a daily footfall of 20. It has been a platform for LSR students since 2009, and they have played a crucial role in contributing to the updating and enhancing of this blog. Each day, approximately 3–4 students publish their articles, reports, and newsletters on the blog. There are several student-written articles published, like Simran Rawat’s article on Post-Pandemic Education: Blog as an Interactive Medium, Soumya Rawat’s Tracing Down the Truth , and Stuti Garg’s Legacy of Pawprints: An Ode to the Dogs of LSR. The page has more than 50 student comments, and they incorporate the readings and content available on the blog into their curriculum as well.

Impact of the blog:

In this age of ICT, it is easy to start a blog, and there isn’t a shortage of educational blogs around the world or even in our country. But what bloggers tend to forget is that creating a blog is easy, but building its legacy and using it for the right purposes is the most difficult task. However, Dr. Vartika Nanda’s blog has not only evolved into an educational source but has also become a digital archive of the college and a medium to participate in social change.

a. Media Education: Media and journalism students, media enthusiasts, and researchers have used the platform for their dissertations, research papers, articles, and journals. It is used by the college to keep track of events that happened a decade ago. Its archive section is a great source of preserved history for Lady Shri Ram College. Moreover, even teachers refer and engage as they become aware of the latest trends in the education sector, new updates in the curriculum, department events, and gather material for teaching purposes. For instance, a post was published regarding the catalogue documentation of faculty publications of Lady Shri Ram College. 

b. Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms: The blog is also a driver for social change, the thorough sections of Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms have created widespread awareness about the conditions of prison institutions in the country. The Tinka Jail Radio has given a purpose to the inmates who feel their lives have come to a halt. The training session has helped them to gain skills they can use in the future and start a fresh page. It has also provided a platform for the inmates to share their stories with society, which, unfortunately, mainstream media fails to do. All the stories on jail radio are available at Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms on YouTube.

c. Kissa Khaki Ka: The podcast series has given a human touch to the Delhi police, allowing citizens to relate to their stories and bridge the gap of hesitance between society and the police force. The narration has helped in throwing light on their sacrifices, acts of bravery, and contributions to society. Apart from the narration, it helps in documenting the achievements of the police force allowing the audience to hear them. All the episodes are organized chronologically. It encourages and inspires the listeners to have an active approach to social responsibilities and cooperation with the security institutions of the country.  

This blog is much more than an ordinary educational blog. It is a detailed and systemically arranged digital archive. This edu-blog is a reminder that educational blogs are one of the many keys to revolutionising the traditional education system. This blog is the manifestation of many goals rather than a single one. Apart from posting educational content, it is also responsible for being the flag bearer of ethical journalism. Thus, it is more than just a journalism blog; it is a journalism community comprising aspiring journalists and media enthusiasts.

About the founder and author:

As a media educator, prison reformer, and Stree Shakti Puruskar recipient for her contribution towards women's empowerment via media and literature, Dr. Vartika Nanda has established a platform where the practice of collaborative learning is always a priority. Her contribution to prison reform is mentioned twice in the Limca Book of Records. She has authored 14 books and has been instrumental in setting up prison radio in the District Jail of Agra and across different jails in Haryana. Also, her efforts have been recognised for building a positive atmosphere across the jails of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

By 

Ananya Nair (Batch: 2024) 

Department of Journalism

Lady Shri Ram College

Vartika Nanda: Logo

30 March: 2023: आज भगवान श्री राम के अवतरण दिवस पर अपना लोगो आपसे साझा कर रही हूं। एक नए तरह का लेखन तैयार है। साधना लंबी चली। 

प्रकाशक के बारे में अभी सोचा नहीं है। अभी लिखते हुए अपने टापू में ही हूं। 

On the 9th day of Navratri, releasing this logo with a purpose. Coming up soon a special piece of writing, for which I have been waiting for years. The time has come now. 

Publisher not decided yet. 

This logo has been designed by Abhishri Agrawal. Announcement about the new work to follow soon. 

Weekly Class Report: Reporting & Editing for Print

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM 
Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Paper: Reporting and Editing for Print 

Semester: 2 

Class Report (28.03.2023, Tuesday)

After three vivacious days of merriment and joy at the annual college fest ‘Tarang’, the students of Lady Shri Ram College went back to their timetables and academic schedules on Tuesday, 28th March, 2023. First year students began with their second semester at college. The first class, for Journalism students was of the Paper ‘Reporting and Editing for Print Media’ which is taught and mentored by Dr. Vartika Nanda (HOD Journalism). 

The class began with our professor asking for feedback on our recently given semester end exams for Semester-1. The students shared their experiences and learnings after writing a university-level exam for the first time. Vartika ma’am also discussed the importance of Internal Assessments (IA) and their valuable impact academically. It was emphasized that students should keep in mind the major learnings while moving ahead in the new semester. 

We then proceeded to discuss the syllabus for this semester (Sem-2) which includes 3 units, i.e.: Covering News and Interviewing, Newsroom and Anatomy of a Newspaper and Issues and Trends in News reporting-in detail.  Readings for each unit were then listed and discussed. The class was then divided into various groups based on their skill set and interest to work in different teams, namely Research, Content Writing, Blog Writing, Social Media Marketing, Designing, calligraphy, poster designing, PPTs and the Library Team- for department related work. Library Team was asked to look for readings in the Library and report back to ma’am the following day. Apart from the previously set teams, ma’am also talked about sub-teams that would focus on research pertaining for media education and cinema. Book reviews were also discussed at length. 

With this, the teacher also announced the re-activation of the Media Research Cell (MRC)-established by her in 2021. This cell caters to journalistic research and innovation within and outside college. For this, the class inclusively discussed ways to take in new members and select team coordinators, for the efficient functioning of the cell. The class decided on a group discussion round to be the method of selection for the Team leader(s) or head(s). The date for the group discussion hasn’t been finalised yet. 

This discussion led the class to the possibility of organising our department work in ways that can get us to collaborate with other like-minded institutions for the overall development of students and for greater outreach of journalistic issues. We then decided on holding inter and intra- college competitions-which would entail audio-visual, print and online submissions on various topics. 

Vartika ma’am also expressed her wish for interested students to take up social outreach campaigns and programmes, if they wish to do so. Students were asked to brainstorm ideas and get back to ma’am. 

Report by:

Vaishnavi Pandey 
1st Year
Roll. No.: 22/1122

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Research Paper: Tinka Jail Radio: Research by Tinka Prison Research Cell

2023: The following research paper is published. This is part of Tinka Prison Research Cell established by Vartika Nanda on 27th April, 2021. This paper is based on research conducted in District Jail, Karnal. Details to follow soon. 

करनाल जेल रेडियो: तिनका रेडियो का बंदियों पर प्रभाव और उनकी पसंद के गाने