Freedom of press 'thermometer' of democracy: Satyarthi

February 22, 2017 21:26

A free press was akin to a "thermometer" in checking the health of a democracy, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi said today.

Speaking at the prestigious IPI India award ceremony, Satyarthi called for an enhanced media focus on child slavery and trade, issues which he believes are "under-reported".

"Freedom of press is a thermometer to understand the health of a democracy and a society," Satyarthi said in his address, where he also touched upon the issues concerning his field of work.

Rabi Banerjee of 'The Week' and Varun Bhatt of Hindi daily 'Rajasthan Patrika' were given the award at the event.

Satyarthi said the issues relating to children who are enslaved and traded are vastly under-reported. He said an enhanced focus can help save a generation which can secure subsequent generations.

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