The document analyzes media coverage of human rights issues in Puducherry State, India. It provides background on Puducherry and outlines various human rights. It finds that print media like newspapers dedicate 14-29% of coverage to economic, cultural, social, political and civil rights issues. Electronic media like TV and radio dedicate 7-31% to these issues. Other media also report on human rights. The document concludes that while coverage varies, there is a need for more awareness of human rights among journalists and the public. It recommends human rights training for media to improve informed reporting and debates on these issues.

1. A Study on Media in Human Rights Perspective – with reference to Puducherry State Presented by K. KULASEKARN, (Research Scolder - Ph.D., J.M.C., Madurai Kamaraj University) No. 3, Chevalier Street, Manavely, Ariyankuppam-Post, Pondicherry. Cell: 9790581070, E-mail: k.kulasekaran.pro@gmail.com & Dr. P. RAJENDRAN, M.A.(JMC), M.A.(Eng.), M.A.(Tamil), M.A.(Ling.), B.Ed., Ph.D. D.J., P.G.D.T., H.P., D.K., Academic Co-ordinator, Department of Journalism and Law , D.D.E., Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai . Cell: 9486302381, E-mail: drrajendran555@gmail.com

7. International Bill of Human Rights Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) December 10, 1948 International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESC) Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1966 Entered into Force in 1976 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Adopted by UN General Assembly in 1966 Two Optional Protocols to the ICCPR (Member nations permit individuals or groups to report personal human rights violations to the UN Human Rights Committee)

8. General Assembly Security Council Trusteeship Council Secretariat Economic & Social Council International Court of World Justice Commission on Human Rights International Labour Organization (ILO) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) United Nations Development Fund for Women United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Health Organization (WHO)

10. Showing the details of Media , Area, and Population of the Puducherry State

11. Print Media covering the Human Rights issues in the Puducherry State

12. Dinakaran, Dinamalar, Kaalai Jothi, Maalai Boomi, Maalai Malar, Namathu Murasu, Pondy Murasu, Tamizh Murasu, Dina Thanthi, Dinamani, and Thina Boomi Dailies

13. Karaikural, Makkal Thulakole, Namadhu Manasatchi, Pondy Express, Pondy Times, Pondy Times, Puducherry Vision, Puduvai Express, Puduvai Sangamam, Puduwai Oli, Puthiya Geetham, Sintaani Seithigal, Thagaval Surabi, Voice Of Puducherry La Gazette De Pondicherry, and Puducherry Makkal Urimaikural , Weeklies

14. Monthly Amaithi Puyal, Arasakattalai, Dhanigai Bala, Karai Murasu, Karai Sudar, Magalir Osai, Nanbargal Thottam, Natramizh, Puduvai Seithigal, Pudhuvai Vanambadi, Puducherry, Puduvai Osai, Puduvai Kavithai Vaanil, Puducherry Report, Puthiya Uravu, Sooryodayam, Velicham, Sri Aurobindos Action Vellum Thooya Thamizh , and Sri Aurobindo Karmadhara

15. Cheidhi Surangam, Chozha Nadu, Jipmer News, Karai Samaran, Muthamizh Thoodhu, Naattu Dharbar, Pudhuvai Bhoomi, Pudhuvai Muzhakkam. Seithi Sangamam, Sukran Reporter, and Vaniga Kalanjiam. Bi-monthly Puducherry Rajiyam, Puduvaipparani, Vallinam, and World Union Goodwill Fortnightly

16. Dinamalar – October 22, 2011

17. Dina thanthi – December 19, 2011

18. Puducherry Vision – November, 2011 Puducherry Vision – November, 2011

19. Sooryodayam – November - 27, 2011

20. Chozha Nadu – November 16-30, 2011

21. Table -1 Human Rights issues focused by the Print media 15 % 14 % 19 % 23 % 29 % Fortnightly 5. 13 % 19 % 20 % 26 % 22 % Bimonthly 4. 19 % 20 % 19 % 23 % 19 % Monthly 3. 13 % 14 % 12 % 32 % 29 % Weekly 2. 14 % 20 % 18 % 22 % 26 % Dailies 1. Economic Rights Cultural Rights Social Rights Political Rights Civil Rights Focused and covered the issues of Human Rights (in percentage) Dailies and Periodicals Sl. No.

22. Electronic Media covering the Human Rights issues in the Puducherry State

23. T.V. Radio Cable T.V. Public Private Podhigai Sun T.V. Raj T.V. Jaya T.V. Kalaigar T.V. Captain T.V. Makkal T.V. Tamizhan T.V. Zee Tamil T.V. Public Private AIR Surian F.N. Puduvai F.M (106.40) 92.07 F.M. AMN T.V, Deepam T.V., AJK T.V., Sky Sat, Supreme T.V., X4 T.V., Channel – 4, Reena T.V., Regan T.N., G T.V., News Channel

24. Table -2 Human Rights issues focused by the Electronic Media 7 % 18 % 15 % 29 % 31 % Private Cable T.V. 5. 9 % 31 % 30 % 18 % 22 % Private (F.M.) 4. 10 % 29 % 28 % 19 % 24 % Public Radio 3. 14 % 12 % 13 % 29 % 32 % Private 2. 13 % 17 % 20 % 27 % 23 % Public T.V. 1. Economic Rights Cultural Rights Social Rights Political Rights Civil Rights Focused and covered the issues of Human Rights (in percentage) Electronic Media like T.V. and Radio Sl. No

25. Some Visuals on Human Rights reporting in Puducherry

26. Houseless family with the dead body of their male child

27. A women has been the victim of an attempted rape

28. A victim of houseless family living on a platform

29. An art depicting about the violation of woman’s rights

30. A Police official misusing his power against members of houseless family

31. Child Labour

32. Demonstration against the child Labour

33. Agitation against the violation of human rights

34. A murder

35. Other media covering in the Human Rights issues in Puducherry State

36. Other Media Internet Bit notice Pamphlet Banners Hoarding Wall Posters Posters

37. Table -3 Human Rights issues focused by other Media 12 % 21 % 27 % 21 % 19 % Internet 7. 15 % 19 % 14 % 29 % 23 % Bit notice 6. 15 % 14 % 19 % 23 % 29 % Pamphlet 5. 13 % 19 % 20 % 26 % 22 % Banners 4. 13 % 23 % 21 % 23 % 20 % Hoarding 3. 10 % 19 % 19 % 27 % 25 % Wall Posters 2. 14 % 20 % 18 % 10 % 36 % Posters 1. Economic Rights Cultural Rights Social Rights Political Rights Civil Rights Focused and covered the issues of Human Rights (in percentage) Other Media Sl. No.

39. People and their rights The State Private sector The media Civil Society PEOPLES AND THEIR RIGHTS

40. Table -4 Human Rights issues reported by Media in comparative method Sl. No Media Coverege and Reported issues of Human Rights (in percentage) Civil Rights Political Rights Social Rights Cultural Rights Economic Rights 1. Printing Media 29 % 26 % 21 % 20 % 14 % 2. Electronic Media 28 % 27 % 15 % 18 % 15 % 3. Other Media 25 % 25 % 17 % 19 % 14 %