A.P. government to note media commission proposal: Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Kondapalli Srinivas, expressed on Friday his government's ongoing interest in leveraging media to publicize welfare and developmental initiatives for the benefit of the populace. In this context, the media commission's proposal to oversee print, electronic, and social media platforms garnered his approval, with the aim of rectifying the circulation of false information through uncontrolled digital media channels.

A memorandum was submitted to Srinivas by the Andhra Pradesh Union of Working Journalists Association (APUWJ), represented by State Deputy General Secretary P.S.S.V. Prasad, APUWJ Vizianagaram District President Aripaka Ramu, and Secretary N.M. Sanyasi Rao, among others. Their concerns centered around the dissemination of inaccurate information via unregulated social media platforms.

Srinivas proposed the establishment of a media commission to monitor media content and periodically issue guidelines to maintain editorial standards.

Upon reviewing the petition, Srinivas acknowledged the adverse impact of social media misuse on government operations. Earlier this week, the APUWJ delegation delivered separate memorandums to Nellimarla MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi, Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy, and other officials, addressing issues concerning journalists. These reports follow a series of similar submissions to various local authorities, illustrating the growing concern over the role of media in societal matters.