Role of Media (Television) in Creating a Positive Atmosphere in COVID-19 during Lockdown in India

The whole world is going through a health crisis because of COVID-19. There is a huge urge in all doctors, scientists, and government officials to find the vaccine for the pandemic spread. Since the world is facing the largest and the most fearful lockdown in history, the role of media, especially, television has played a very positive and responsible role in keeping the countrymen calm and motivated in this tough and rough time. Television plays a crucial role where the government and the officials are able to connect with the general public in spreading quick and fast appeals and guidelines in battling the crisis worldwide. The people feel emotionally connected with television and feel secure and safe with the daily updates and information given out by this old medium. India being the second most populated country with a number of religions and diverse culture, it is quite possible that the country faces a huge situation of riots, panic and disturbed environment which may result in an ugly picture and lead to another big disaster in the country along with the spread of the deadly virus. To keep this situation in control and keeping the best of calmness and peace in the country, television and newsmakers have played a crucial role in combating rumours and spreading a positive and motivating atmosphere in the country. It is turned out to be the most serious box from the silliest box, from an idiot box to a patriot box