Editorial Policy

Last updated: May 03, 2026

This Editorial Policy describes the standards, principles, and processes that guide content creation at ReachMyBharat. It applies to all news articles, scheme guides, business reporting, and other editorial content published on reachmybharat.com.

We believe transparency about how we work is essential to earning and keeping reader trust. If you have questions about anything in this policy, contact us at editor@reachmybharat.com.

1. Our Editorial Mission

ReachMyBharat exists to provide Indian readers with accurate, accessible, and useful information on government schemes, news, business, and state-level developments. We aim to make complex topics understandable to readers across all educational and economic backgrounds.

2. Editorial Independence

Our editorial decisions are independent of:

Political parties or political ideologies
Government departments and agencies
Advertisers and commercial partners
Personal interests of staff members

Advertisements served on our site (including via Google AdSense and other ad networks) have no influence on our editorial coverage. We maintain a strict separation between advertising and editorial.

If we ever publish sponsored content, branded content, or paid partnerships, they will be clearly labelled at the top of the article with words like “Sponsored”, “Promoted”, “Partner Content”, or “Advertisement Feature”.

3. Sourcing Standards

Our content is built on credible sources. For every article, we follow these principles:

3.1 Primary Sources First

For government schemes and policy news, we consult primary sources whenever possible:

Official government portals (.gov.in domains)
PIB (Press Information Bureau) official press releases
Ministry websites and official notifications
Gazette notifications
Regulatory filings (SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, etc.)

3.2 Secondary Sources

We supplement primary sources with reporting from established news organizations including PTI, ANI, Reuters, established national newspapers, and respected business publications. We attribute information to its source whenever we use it.

3.3 Verification

Before publishing any factual claim, especially time-sensitive details like dates, eligibility criteria, benefit amounts, and statistics, we verify the information against the primary source. If we cannot verify a claim, we either:

Omit it from the article, or
Clearly attribute it to the unverified source with appropriate caveats

4. Use of AI in Content Creation

We are transparent about our use of AI tools. Some of our content is initially drafted with the assistance of AI language models to improve speed and consistency. However, every published article goes through the following process:

Topic identification — Editorial team identifies relevant topics based on reader needs, news events, and search trends.
Source gathering — Relevant primary and secondary sources are collected for the topic.
Draft generation — AI tools may assist in drafting an initial version based on the gathered sources.
Editorial review — Every draft is reviewed by a human editor for: factual accuracy, source verification, clarity, completeness, and adherence to our editorial standards.
Fact-checking — Specific claims (dates, numbers, names, eligibility rules) are checked against primary sources.
Editing & quality control — The article is edited for tone, structure, SEO, and reader-friendliness.
Publication — Only after the above steps does the article go live.

We do not publish AI-generated content as raw output without human review. AI is a drafting tool; editorial judgment and accountability rest with our team.

5. Accuracy Standards

We commit to:

Publishing factually accurate information based on verifiable sources
Distinguishing clearly between fact, analysis, and opinion
Marking opinion pieces and analysis explicitly
Attributing claims to their sources
Updating articles when significant new information emerges
Issuing corrections when errors are identified (see Corrections Policy)

6. Headlines

Our headline policy:

Headlines must accurately reflect the content of the article
We do not use clickbait that misrepresents what the reader will find
Sensational language and shock framing are avoided
Numerical claims and dates in headlines must be supported by the article body and source

7. Images and Visuals

We use images that are either licensed (e.g., from stock photo services like Pexels, Unsplash), in the public domain, or used with permission.
Images are not manipulated to misrepresent reality. Any digitally enhanced or composited images will be labelled.
Captions accurately describe what the image shows.
We do not use images of private individuals in ways that could mislead readers.

8. Coverage of Sensitive Topics

For topics involving communal issues, religious matters, gender, caste, or political sensitivities, we follow these guidelines:

Report facts, not stereotypes
Avoid language that demeans any community
Provide multiple perspectives where relevant
Avoid graphic descriptions that could cause harm
Respect privacy and dignity of individuals

We do not publish content that:

Promotes hatred against any community
Calls for violence
Contains misinformation about elections or public health
Contains adult or sexually explicit material
Encourages illegal activity

9. Financial & Investment Content

For business, stock market, and personal finance content:

We do not provide individual investment advice or buy/sell recommendations
We attribute analyst views and forecasts to their sources
We include risk disclaimers where appropriate
We remind readers that investments are subject to market risks
We are not SEBI-registered investment advisors

10. Government Scheme Content

Information about eligibility, benefits, and processes is sourced from official scheme portals
We include the official scheme URL in articles where relevant
We clearly state when information is subject to change
We do not collect application fees or process applications on behalf of any scheme
We do not impersonate government officials or websites

11. Comments & User Contributions

We welcome reader comments. However, we moderate comments to remove:

Spam and promotional content
Personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech
Misinformation
Off-topic discussion
Copyrighted material posted without permission

12. Corrections, Updates, and Retractions

We take accuracy seriously. When we publish an error, we correct it transparently. See our Corrections Policy for the full process.

13. Conflict of Interest

Our writers and editors disclose any potential conflicts of interest. We do not write favourably about companies or organizations in which we have a financial interest, or unfavourably about competitors, without clear disclosure.

14. Plagiarism Policy

We do not tolerate plagiarism. All content published on ReachMyBharat is either original, properly licensed, or clearly attributed to its source with quotes and links. If you believe content on our site has been published in violation of this policy, please email editor@reachmybharat.com.