Misinformation
Combat Alliance

Misinformation Combat Alliance Association (MCAA) is a company limited by shares registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. MCAA was incorporated on 15.06.2021 and has its registered office in Delhi. MCAA set up the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) on 24.03.2022 as its representative body to establish a cross industry collaborative effort with the objective of combatting and limiting the spread of misinformation through targeted interventions and activities. The MCAA discharges its functions through the MCA in public.

Misinformation is eroding trust in media and institutions, creating unrest among different sections and communities of society; putting law, order, and public safety at risk, and is also impacting the health of individuals across the country. This problem cannot be solved by any single person or organization alone. There needs to be a collaborative effort addressing India’s unique predicament to create a more enlightened and aware digital society. The Misinformation Combat Alliance is a cross industry alliance bringing various stakeholders together to fight misinformation and disinformation.

Joining Misinformation Combat Alliance provides opportunities to participate in initiatives, projects, and programs aimed at combating misinformation and fake news. Members can also contribute to creating an enlightened and informed society by supporting fact-checking efforts.

There shall be two classes of membership in MCA: General Membership Associate Membership

Fact-checking organizations; Media companies and organizations; Educational Institutions, academic and research organisations; Community networking groups, consumer advocacy groups, civil society groups, or other non-profits, as long as they have a statutory registration in India; Civic tech and engineering and product organization

Digital platforms, including social media companies; Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Telecommunication companies; Industry associations and corporate entities; Any other group or organisation which shares the MCA’s vision and mission as laid out in this Charter.

Any organisation interested in becoming a member of the MCA can fill and submit the application form. Once the application is approved by MCA's General Members and voted upon by the Governing Council, the applicant will be required to pay a fee and sign an MoU and an NDA.

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The Governing Council comprises of nine members out of which seven members are elected from the General Members and two are nominated members, individuals having special knowledge and/or practical experience.

A general election is held every 2 years where General Members vote to elect members of the Governing Council.