SDIP Media Mapping Report
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SDIP Media Mapping Updates Dec’13-Dec’14 Media Outlets catering to SDIP targeted audience/stakeholders Issues Print Media Description Channels Food Security The Hindu One of the oldest English newspapers in India, The Hindu Water Security (India) is also the third most-widely English read newspaper in Energy Security the country. The Hindu has an ‘opinion’ as well as ‘in- Climate Change depth’ section which features stories organised under individual categories, providing a resource for in-depth study of particular topics. With a brigade of effectual columnists, this paper has produced many powerful articles on various issues, including the ones stressing on bilateral water treaties between India and its neighbours, renewable energy issues and climate change and its impact on agriculture. This paper has intricately covered news related to bilateral treaties (water, energy) of India with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan and Nepal. Food Security The Economic This paper is a knowledge repository for all economic and Water Security Times (India) financial related news and information. This paper not just Energy Security covers news related to Indian markets but world markets Climate Change as a whole. Detailed news reporting as well opinions of various eminent scholars and journalists are published by this paper. News related to all the four issues (food, water, energy security and climate change) has been extensively covered by this paper where the writers have provided their personal opinions on the issues based upon their level of expertise on a particular professional field. The paper has a vast readership in India. Food Security Financial Times Another widely read newspaper, this English daily has Water Security (India) covered all the news related to developments in the food, Energy Security water and energy sectors of South Asia. This paper has a Climate Change niche outreach in India. Looking at the recent news trend, a lot has been published in this newspaper regarding SDIP issues. Food Security Business Founded in 1975, this English Daily has a vast outreach in Water Security Standard India with readership in over 1,000 towns and cities. This Energy Security (India) paper is in par with the Economic Times when it comes to Climate Change readership and brand loyalty. Numerous news/articles have been published in this paper dealing with food, water, energy and climate change issues. Food Security Live Mint The second largest English business newspaper in India, Water Security (India) this paper has been producing news and articles on the Energy Security four issues. Academicians, CSOs, policy makers, etc. are Climate Change the niche readership of this paper. Mint doesn't think of itself as a newspaper of record but focus instead on the bigger stories of the day, along with policy analysis on 1 SDIP Media Mapping Updates Dec’13-Dec’14 various issues. Food Security Financial The Financial Express is one of the best newspapers in Water Security Express India and Bangladesh respectively, focusing on all the Energy Security (India & issues centred in the economies of both the countries. Climate Change Bangladesh) From international trade, to free markets, to news in the food, water and energy sectors -this paper has been publishing news and articles on the aforementioned issues. Moreover, the FE columns and editorials articulate their opinion succinctly. Food Security The Asian Age Launched in 1994, this is the only Indian newspaper Water Security (India) (English daily) with an international edition (London). Energy Security Substantial amount of news have been covered up by this Climate Change newspaper on SDIP focus issues. The paper has a number of articles focusing on the regional theme. Food Security The Tribune This newspaper has a major coverage in the northern parts Water Security (India) of India mainly covering the states of Punjab, Haryana, Energy Security Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand. It is one of the oldest Climate Change English dailies of the region and has a vast readership. A lot of news in the paper deals with the four focuses areas, majorly on water and food security in the Indus basin. Food Security The Telegraph Fourth most-widely read newspaper in India, The Water Security (India) Telegraph has consistently published articles centring on Energy Security the theme of climate change, agriculture, energy issues, Climate Change water sharing issues etc. The main strength of this paper is good quality and content of news and articles. The news is intricately covered and well-articulated. This paper has a major influence in the eastern part of India and therefore a lot has been covered on transboundary water and energy issues between India and Bangladesh, agricultural practices in eastern Gangetic and Brahmaputra plains and effects of climate change on agricultural sector. Food Security Daily News & Launched in 2005, this English daily has targeted younger Water Security Analysis Indian generation. This paper has covered sufficient Energy Security (India) amount of news in the four issues in India and within Climate Change South Asia as well. Food Security Business Line This is one of the best business newspapers in India. Water Security (India) Apart from daily business news and analysis, lots of news Energy Security in the paper has been focused on food, water and energy Climate Change security throughout the world. Food Security The Indian This newspaper is working at par with its contemporaries. Water Security Express (India) The Indian Express has covered almost all the news Energy Security related to transboundary water sharing, conflicts and Climate Change issues between India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. It 2 SDIP Media Mapping Updates Dec’13-Dec’14 was noted that the news coverage on water and energy issues between India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh has accurately been covered and presented by this paper. A lot has also been covered on climate related topics, environment and agriculture as well. Food Security The This paper has an excellent coverage of news related to Water Security Independent food, water and energy security issues faced by Energy Security (Bangladesh) Bangladesh. A lot has been covered on the topics of Climate Change Teesta water sharing, Bangladesh’s relation with India with respect to transborder water sharing, renewable energy sharing, climate change and its impact on agriculture, and so on. Food Security The Times of Holding the tag of being the most-widely read English Water Security India (India) newspaper in India, TOI paper has fairly covered news Energy Security related to the all four SDIP focus areas. The major Climate Change strength of this newspaper is its valuable list of loyal readership along with its ‘goodwill’. Food Security The Kathmandu This newspaper has a substantial amount of articles and Water Security Post (Nepal) news on SDIP issues, specifically on transborder water Energy Security sharing and renewable energy. As compared to other Climate Change Nepalese English dailies, more information can be found on this paper on food, water and energy security issues. Food Security Kuensel Kuensel, one of the oldest newspapers in Bhutan, has Water Security (Bhutan) garnered goodwill due to its wide coverage (hard copy & Energy Security online) coverage throughout Bhutan. Fair amount of Climate Change information is covered on food, water, energy and climate change issues in Bhutan. Food Security The Daily Star This English daily has covered news related to food, water Water Security (Bangladesh) and energy issues in the Brahmaputra region covering Energy Security Bangladesh and parts of India. Climate Change Food Security The Daily Sun This English daily has covered news related to food, water Water Security (Bangladesh) and energy issues in the Brahmaputra region covering Energy Security Bangladesh and parts of India. Climate Change Food Security Outlook (India) Outlook has a very respectable position in Indian media Water Security fraternity and is considered to be one of the best Energy Security magazines on current affairs in India. The articles and Climate Change cover stories in this magazine have thoroughly covered India’s issues on water sharing, renewable energy, agriculture and climate change. Many articles have been voicing the need for regional cooperation in South Asia in 3 SDIP Media Mapping Updates Dec’13-Dec’14 the ambits of food, water and energy security. Food Security India Today Another widely read magazine in India, India Today Water Security (India) mostly focuses on current issues in India with more Energy Security emphasis on political factors affecting India in various Climate Change sectors. It has been publishing decent amount of news/articles related to all the four issues. Food Security Himal This is the only magazine in the entire South Asian region Water Security SouthAsia that is working on different issues facing the South Asia Energy Security (Nepal) region as a whole. This magazine has quality articles on Climate Change all the SDIP objectives. Food Security Frontline (India) This magazine is published by one of the revered media Water Security groups in India, The Hindu. Frontline has judiciously Energy Security covered articles and news on all the four issues of climate Climate Change change, food security, energy security and water security. Many renowned Indian columnists and academicians have provided their personal opinions on these issues through this magazine. Food Security Down to Earth This magazine has comprehensively researched and well Water Security (India) verified articles and stories on different environmental Energy Security issues. One of the best sources for accessing information Climate Change on science and environment issues, this magazine is the only magazine in India that produces articles and stories specific to the previously mentioned issues. Food Security The Assam It is the highest circulated and one of the most revered Water Security Tribune English dailies in North-East India. Many news and Energy Security (India) articles in this paper focus on development issues in the Climate Change food, water and energy sectors faced by the North-Eastern states of India.