Thank you for your interest in PollCheck, the Google News Initiative's training series to support journalists covering India's election! We we excited to hold a full-day journalist training in Kohima on March 02, 2019. The training will be conducted in English.

Here is the agenda:

9-10AM: Registration and tea
10AM: YouTube for Elections Coverage (1 hour)
11:30AM: Digital Security and Safety for Journalists (1 hour)
12:30-1:30PM: Lunch
1:30-4:30PM: Verification and Fact-Checking (3 hours)

Please note, this training if for working journalists and freelancers. Journalism students are encouraged to apply, and will be given slots on a first come, first-served basis. You will receive an email confirmation with location.