Frequently Asked Questions
What is SMaRT? Who can join? How does the coalition support members? Answers below.
What is SMaRT4Bharat?
SMaRT4Bharat (Samachar Manyata Association for Research and Training) is a coalition of 350+ independent nationalistic media portals across 10 Bharatiya languages, founded on Dusherra 2020. It acts as a force multiplier by sharing research, financial resources, and amplification reach.
Who can join the coalition?
Independent media platforms, podcasters, YouTubers, and digital portals committed to nationalistic Bharatiya discourse can apply. Members are vetted by the editorial jury before being listed as Approved Nationalistic Portals.
How does SMaRT support regional media?
SMaRT provides three pillars of support: research and training to elevate editorial quality, financial synergy through pooled resources and donor introductions, and amplification through a unified cross-language distribution network.
Is SMaRT4Bharat a registered non-profit?
SMaRT4Bharat operates as a registered association under Indian law. All financial contributions are governed by transparent disclosure and used solely for coalition operations, research grants, and member support programmes.
How can I support SMaRT?
Support the cause via UPI, bank transfer, partnership, or CSR contribution. Donor details are available on the Support page. Individuals may also volunteer for translation, research, or training programmes.
What languages does SMaRT operate in?
SMaRT operates in ten Bharatiya languages — Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati, Sanskrit, and English — with translation pipelines connecting member portals across language boundaries.