Purpose of Our Editorial Policy
At LokMint.com, our editorial mission is to deliver reliable, citizen-first news and information on government schemes, pay commission updates, finance, pensions, and utility guides. This Editorial Policy outlines our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and ethical journalism in compliance with:
- Press Council of India guidelines
- Google News Publisher Standards
- Digital News Code of Ethics (India)
Editorial Independence
LokMint.com maintains complete independence from political, corporate, and ideological influence. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our in-house editorial team without interference from advertisers or external entities.
Content Types We Publish
We publish the following content formats:
- Government news and circulars
- Pay Commission and DA hike analysis
- FASTag and EPFO updates
- Income tax guides
- Yojana (scheme) explainer articles
- Step-by-step tutorials for common citizen issues
All content is reviewed before publishing and updated periodically.
Fact-Checking Process
Accuracy is non-negotiable. Our fact-checking includes:
- Cross-verification with official sources such as pib.gov.in, epfindia.gov.in, finmin.nic.in, incometax.gov.in
- Validating against government PDFs, gazette notifications, and RTI releases
- Citing verifiable data and statistics with proper attribution
We aim to rectify any factual errors at the earliest and transparently disclose updates.
Attribution and Sourcing
All articles include proper references, hyperlinks to source documents, and credit to official data publishers. We discourage sensationalism, clickbait, or unauthenticated claims.
Corrections and Updates
We maintain a Corrections Policy to ensure errors are corrected promptly. Users can report mistakes by emailing contact@lokmint.com or using our Contact Us form.
All corrections are logged with a timestamp and explanation of the edit.
Advertiser and Affiliate Transparency
Our editorial integrity is never influenced by advertisers or affiliate partners. Sponsored content is clearly labeled with “Sponsored” or “Affiliate” tags.
We maintain a strict wall between editorial and commercial operations.
Comment Moderation
User-generated comments are moderated. We do not allow:
- Hate speech or offensive language
- Spam or misleading claims
- Unverified medical or financial suggestions
Comments that violate our standards may be removed without notice.
Editorial Contact Information
For editorial feedback, content suggestions, or corrections, please contact:
Email: contact@lokmint.com
Contact Page: https://www.lokmint.com/contact-us
Final Note
At LokMint.com, our editorial commitment is to serve every Indian citizen with clarity, accuracy, and transparency. We uphold ethical journalism, respect public trust, and strive for excellence every day.
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Thank you for trusting LokMint.com — India’s citizen-first news platform.