Gangadhar Patil: How we're helping local reporters turn important stories into national news

Gangadhar Patil: How we're helping local reporters turn important stories into national news

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The speaker shares their journey from a local reporter to creating a platform for local journalists in India. They highlight the media gap where local stories are often overlooked by national media. To address this, they built a network of local reporters, providing training and connecting them with mainstream media. This initiative has led to impactful stories being published, gaining recognition and awards. The platform aims to expand further, ensuring important stories from all over India are covered and shared.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What motivated the author to transition from local reporting to a national newspaper?

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Describe the challenges faced by local reporters in India as mentioned in the text.

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What was the significance of the story reported by Saurav Sharma?

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What impact did the reported story about children crossing a river have on local governance?

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How does the author propose to improve the visibility of important local stories?

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