Dear Publishers,
Like other developing sectors and industries newspapers too faced numerous complicated and tough problems after independence. A news paper is established in the interest of masses. The foremost motive of the publisher is to raise issues of public; but in this tiring process of bringing up public voice a publisher finds his own getting suppressed.
It is true especially for the publishers who are novice in the field and circulation of their newspaper is not large either. They are always assessed for their reputation and circulation instead of work. But, work is the same whether a news paper publishes single copy or tens of thousands. There is no change in the outlook and purpose of the publisher, then why is there a bias against publishers or newspapers with comparatively lower circulation.
The biggest hurdle before newspaper publishers is economical. Only source of earning for a newspaper is advertisements. But, the parameters of giving government ads is such that to fulfill them it’s imperative to earn goodwill of concerned officers or there is no other way than to play with circulation figures.
On the other hand, at times publisher don’t get respect in his own community because of rank and file. Publisher faces all the slur and obstruction alone because they are working in different units. While, they are at ease while talking of civic welfare, they do get uneasy when it comes to their own issues; and they don’t even have a platform to raise their own voice.
Today, there is a kind of encouragement for job generating businesses and establishments dedicated to social well-being. But, catastrophe with newspapers is that in spite of being a kind of social organization neither do they get government or non-government boosting nor any monetary aid. Even if they manage to get some corporate help question marks are raised about their compatibility to voice issues of social good.
The aid given by government in the form of advertisements proves to be a tall tale. But, the irony is such that there are double parameters even in that.
Why LIPA?
Till struggling newspapers are given due weight they will keep fighting to salvage their foundation which will take away fairly good proportion of their energy.
This is why ‘Lead India Publishers Association’ (LIPA) has been instituted to bring them together over a single platform. It’s a non-government organization with the goal of uniting publishers on one stage.
'Lead India Publishers Association' (LIPA) is a visionary effort of “Lead India Group”. Lead India Group was studying the subject for the few months. After complete study and research, I communicated with other publishers for their views and problems in my capacity as the founder and publisher of “Lead India Group’’. After all these we took the decision of founding ‘Lead India Publishers Association’.
The aim of LIPA:
The aim of LIPA is to solve the problems of publishers and help them grow. LIPA wishes to bring together the publishers of various newspapers and magazines who are working as multiple units. The very purpose of it all is their voice being heard when they raise an issue.
Works of LIPA:
Lead India Publishers Association is determined to make available every possible help to publishers of numerous newspapers and magazines. To achieve it Lead India Publishers Association will provide below mentioned aids to help publishers tackle their basic issues.
One can’t part away with technology in this age of communication revolution. But, it is not possible for every publication to have every technical information. At times a very minute technical error affects the publication work in a major way. So, LIPA will provide every possible assistance in tackling the technical problems (computer related) faced during bringing out newspapers. These helps will be given through remote assistance.
Pre-established and consistently toughening government laws are turning out to be the biggest hurdles in the way of news publishers. Lead India Publishers association will always be ready to provide every possible documentary information and help in this regard.
At times news publishers do lose advertisements or other benefits due to lack of information. Thus, LIPA will provide timely information to all its members.
Many problems come forth at the time of annual return and audit of the newspaper. LIPA will provide the services of a chartered accountant at lowest of the prices. So that, all kind of monetary advice can be achieved in time and related papers get completed by time.
- Assistance in office space:
‘Lead India Publishers Group’ is working over a project of building a grand building in Delhi. LIPA members will be allotted chambers in this building.
- Assistant in advertisement and Marketing:
Lead India Publishers association (LIPA) has clear plan generate sources to collect advertisement on regular basis for its member’s publications.
Membership eligibility:
Membership of ‘Lead India Publishers Association’ is free of cost. It is open only for publishers. List of all the members of LIPA will be delivered on
www.lipa.co.in, the website of
‘Lead India Publishers Association’. LIPA members can also use this website to be in touch with each other. You are hereby requested to positively mention the mail-id over the membership form. All the future information will be routed to you through e-mail. To become a member you can fill a Membership Form attached with your
photograph, resident proof, ID proof, and
Copy of RNI Certificate.
Contact the following number and e-mail for any kind of emergency help or information. Phone: 011-43015161, 011-22431807
Dear friends, all of us have started publishing newspapers for civic well-being. In current scenario we need to stand united on one stage to give a powerful platform to our voices. So, my request to all of you to become a member of LIPA and play your creative responsibility to make the future of journalism more strong.
Thank you.
Subhash Singh
President: ‘Lead India Publishers Association’ (LIPA)
Founder and publisher: ‘Lead India Group’
इसके बाद चाचा, चाची. और उनके दो बच्चों की भी मौत की खबर आई। मंगलवार शाम 4 बजे तक विक्रम को पिता की खबर नहीं मिली, जिस न0 से फोन आया था अब वो भी लगातार इंगेज जाने लगा शाम 6 बजे आखिरकार उसकी एक पीड़ा का अंत हो गया कि उसके पिता तड़प रहे हैं लेकिन उनकी मौत की पीड़ा का दर्द अब ये परिवार पूरी उम्र सहेगा।
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