The Confederation of Online Media (India) – COMIndia – is a national level authoritative organisation of Chief Editors in the digital sector and digital media entrepreneurs, dedicated to supporting and regulating online news portals while promoting ethical digital publishing practices in India.
The Confederation of Online Media (India) (COM India) is a registered organization under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Act, 1955 (Reg. No. TVM/TC/502/2017). Established on May 24, 2017, and headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, it represents 27 leading news portals, setting ethical standards in digital journalism. Strengthening Digital Media Ethics In line with the IT Rules, 2021, COM India launched the Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (IDPCGC) to address content grievances. The council includes: OCCP Council (member publishers) . Grievance Redressal Board (GRB), led by Dr. K.K.N. Kurup and other distinguished members. Recognized by the Government of India. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has designated IDPCGC as a Level-II Self-Regulatory Body for digital news publishers, reinforcing COM India’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and ethical journalism. By promoting self-regulation and responsible journalism, COM India continues to shape the future of digital news in India.
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The Confederation of Online Media (India) (COM INDIA) has taken a significant step towards ensuring compliance with the Government of India's new digital publishing regulations by constituting the India Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (IDPCGC). This initiative aligns with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which mandate a structured grievance redressal mechanism for digital content.
As part of this framework, COM INDIA is establishing the IDPCGC as a Level-II Self-Regulatory Body for publishers of Online Curated Content (OCC), as stipulated under Rule 12 of the IT Rules. The primary objective of this council is to uphold digital media ethics while empowering consumers with the ability to make informed viewing choices. By providing a transparent and accountable mechanism for addressing content-related grievances, the IDPCGC aims to foster responsible digital publishing and safeguard consumer interests in India’s evolving online media landscape.
ComIndia envisions an India where digital journalism thrives as an independent, credible, and ethical force in society.The organisation aims to:
Foster a Healthy Digital News Ecosystem:
Create an environment where digital journalism is respected, free from undue political and corporate influence.
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Encourage a media landscape that prioritizes facts, integrity, and public interest over sensationalism and misinformation.
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Promote an Independent and World-Class Digital Media Sector.
Ensure digital media outlets have the freedom to operate without censorship, interference, or pressure from powerful entities.
Uphold global standards of journalism, where Indian digital news organizations are recognized for their credibility and impact.
Strengthen the Role of Independent Journalists and Digital-Only Ventures.
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Support independent journalists who contribute to meaningful journalism outside traditional newsrooms.
Encourage new and emerging digital-only media platforms that bring fresh perspectives and investigative reporting to the forefront.
Enhance Public Trust in Digital Journalism.
Address the rising concerns around misinformation and fake news by promoting transparent reporting standards.
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Advocate for media literacy so audiences can distinguish between credible journalism and misleading narratives.
Encourage partnerships, training, and the use of cutting-edge technology to empower digital journalists, enhance storytelling capabilities, and cultivate future industry leaders.
Chairman of IDPCGC
Justice Cyriac Joseph is a distinguished Indian jurist and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He began his legal career in 1968 and practiced before the District Court in Kottayam and the Kerala High Court. He later served as Government Pleader, Senior Government Pleader, and Additional Advocate General of Kerala before being appointed a Judge of the Kerala High Court.
He subsequently served as a Judge of the Delhi High Court and as Chief Justice of the High Courts of Uttarakhand and Karnataka. In 2008, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, where he served until his retirement in 2012.
After retiring from the judiciary, Justice Joseph served as a Member of the National Human Rights Commission of India and later assumed charge as its Acting Chairperson in 2015. He has also served as Kerala Lok Ayukta. His career spans more than five decades of service in law, constitutional governance, judicial administrati
The IDPCGC will have an OCCP Council composed of publishers of OCC as members and an independent Grievance Redressal Board [GRB].A six-member Grievance Regulatory body is formed for the member institutions under COM INDIA. Justice Cyriac Joseph (Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India),renowned historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University will function as the head of the regulatory body.Other members have also achieved their fame in media and relevant field.Other members of the body are :
President
Secretary
Treasurer
