Sach Ke Sathi FactsUp was a media literacy programme dedicated to combating mis/disinformation by disseminating the power of fact-checking to society at large. With a wide range of topics, the sixth edition of the campaign, aimed to educate its readers about the menace of false information spreading online and offline. The training was presented in a concise and engaging manner to those who want to be the 'Truth Warriors' of society. Vishvas News scoured 11 states and 20 cities of India to bring knowledge to the doorsteps of the common man through hybrid (both online and offline) mode.
Dr A Ram Pandey
Head, Department of Mass Communication Galgotias University, Noida
I thank the experts for the masterclass on fact-checking. The workshop has helped students to develop critical thinking abilities and demonstrate the ability to identify fact from fiction. Read More
Prof. Ambrish Saxena
Dean DME Media School, Noida
Verifying the accuracy of information is crucial because misinformation and disinformation can propagate quickly through social media and other online platforms. Moreover, it is essential to take action to safeguard our digital safety and privacy as we spend more and more time online.
Dr Kanwaljit Singh
Chairperson, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
On behalf of students and faculty members, I wish to express our gratitude towards your initiative for stopping fake news on the internet through your platforms, Sach Ke Sathi and Vishvas News. The workshop proved helpful for our students. They now have a better understanding of how to identify and combat fake news in different media. We wish you all the best and assure you that we will always be there for you whenever you require our services. Read More
Prof. Ujjwala Barve
Head, Dept of Communication and Journalism Savitribai Phule University, Pune
The Vishvas News Fact-Checking Workshop conducted in Pune was very well-organised. It was designed to take the participants from known to unknown concepts. The trainers made the sessions interesting and interactive. Read More
Prof. Amitabh Srivastava
HOD, Culture & Media Studies Central University of Rajasthan Kishangarh, Ajmer
The Sach ke Sathi programme is a great initiative. At Central University of Rajasthan, it was appreciated by students and faculty both. It connects the young generation with the core values of Journalism and new technology. I thank the organisers. Read More
Prof Rekha Mishra
HOD, Hindi department JD Women's College, Patna
Sach ke Sathi's campaign was a real eye-opener for all the students and teachers. We all benefitted from the workshop and such programmes will always be appreciated and welcomed by our institution. Read More
Ms Roma
Head, Mass Communication Department Patna Women’s College, Patna
Sach ka Sathi is a great initiative by Jagran New Media. In today's world, where there is a flood of fake news and misinformation, checking before posting is quintessential. Digital safety is of prime concern. Kudos to the team of Vishvas News for working day in and out and spreading awareness. Read More
Prof Dev Vrat Singh
Head, Department of Mass Communication Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi
The webinar conducted by the trainers of Vishvas News was quite an enriching experience for the students of the Department of Mass Communication. Though this was an online session, it helped media students understand basic fact-checking processes. The trainers explained the critical concepts related to mis/disinformation and explained various forms of fake information. The slides used during the presentation were quite engaging and lucid. These training sessions should be organised across India. Kudos to the entire Vishvas News team for accomplishing this much-needed task in the direction of an empowered future for the next generation in India. Read More
Dr Bala Lakhendra
Faculty Incharge, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Sach ke Sathi community programme was conducted online with the students of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 2022 by Vishvas News, the fact-checking vertical of Jagran Group. The sessions were successfully conducted and were very useful for the students. We wish to organise more sessions with Vishvas News. Read More
Dr Pavitra Shrivastava
HOD, Department of Advertising & Public Relations Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University Of Journalism & Communication, Bhopal
The webinar conducted by Vishvas News was indeed a highly informative, interactive and enlightening session. Many students of media who joined this session gave very positive feedback as it helped them to conduct the right kind of research for fact-checking. Essentially to stand out in this complex media world where news dissemination is instantaneous and lacks control, one needs to encourage trustworthy work that benefits society at large. We, as academicians, should contribute to building an accountable and reliable media industry. This event was a great effort by the team of Jagran. Read More
प्रोफेसर राजेश मल्ल
समन्वयक
आपकी ओर से आयोजित वेबिनार हमारे छात्र-छात्राओं के लिए अत्यंत ज्ञानवर्धक और उपयोगी रहा। आज देशभर में लोग फेक न्यूज से परेशान हैं और उससे प्रभावित हो रहे हैं। ऐसे में फैक्ट-चेकिंग को सहजतापूर्वक अपनाने का रास्ता दिखाकर आपने एक जनहित के कार्य को आगे बढ़ाया है। इस आयोजन में सहभागी बनाने के लिए, पत्रकारिता एवं जनसंचार विभाग, दीनदयाल उपाध्याय गोरखपुर विश्वविद्यालय आपका आभारी है। Read More
Prof. Sanjay Srivastava
Principal United Institute of Technology, Prayagraj
We appreciate the awareness programme organised by the team of Jagran New Media. These sessions will increase the knowledge about financial fraud, how to stop hate speech etc. Read More
Dr Komal Shah
Asst Prof, Dept of Communication and Journalism Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Sach Ke Sathi programme was amazing. Our Gujarat University got a lot of information on media literacy. Now, all of us know how they can find the difference between fake news and real news. Overall, the programme was good. Read More
Prof DD Vagadia
Principal AVP Engineering College, Rajkot
Jagran News Media's fact-checking website Vishvas News organised a special event for fact-checking at a VPN Engineering College located at Yagnik Road, Rajkot in October 2022, in which a large number of college students and citizens participated. By participating in the campaign, apart from online tools, they also got information about tips to identify fake news.
Pranav Dave
Public Relations Officer NFSU University, Gandhinagar
Mobile and internet access have become mandatory for everyone. Everyone now does their financial transactions through mobile banking and UPI. In such a situation, cases like cyber fraud are increasing. At such a time, the training provided by Vishvas News of Jagran Group is proving to be a boon. The efforts made by Vishvas News to educate everyone about digital literacy and cybercrime are commendable. The students of Gandhinagar NFSU University were trained by Vishvas News to teach others, students,how to use mobile, particularly mobile banking. Read More
Prof Mukul Srivastava
HOD, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Lucknow University, Lucknow
Our students learnt many fact-checking tools and ways to debunk false information. Thanks to Vishvas News. Read More
Dr Rubal Kanozia
Media Educator and Researcher, Department of Mass Communication and Media Studies, Central University of Punjab
Media Literacy Intervention Initiative "Sach ke Sathi" is a significant initiative promoting honest and unbiased journalism in India. This campaign encourages and educates people to report misinformation or fake news on social media or any other platform. The team of fact-checkers at Vishwas News verifies the authenticity of such viral news items and publishes their findings on their website and social media handles. Read MoreOn behalf of the Department of Mass Communication, I appreciate the experts for the master class on fact-checking workshop. The workshop has helped students to develop critical thinking abilities and demonstrate the ability to identify fact and fiction.
विश्वास न्यूज़, जागरण न्यू मीडिया की IFCN सर्टिफाइड फैक्ट-चेकिंग यूनिट है। हम 12 भाषाओं में लोगों तक फैक्ट चेक्ड और वेरिफाइड सूचनाएं पहुंचाते हैं।
इंटरनेशनल फैक्ट-चेकिंग नेटवर्क (IFCN) पॉयन्टर इंस्टीट्यूट की एक यूनिट है। यह दुनिया भर में फैक्ट-चेकर्स को एक साथ लाने के लिए समर्पित है।
Principal, Kasturi Ram College, Delhi
The experience was wonderful and our students have learnt a lot from the experts. Vishvas News is doing a wonderful job in combating mis/disinformation. Best wishes! Read More