This is the third challenge. I hope this Conference will come up with some specific thoughts on how we may address these above challenges. Statistical surveys done by RBI Since this seminar is focussed more narrowly on statistical surveys, let me briefly comment on the surveys done by the Reserve Bank. We do regular periodical surveys as well as needbased ad hoc surveys.
The theme of my remarks tonight is the role of the media in our society, and although I will focus on the worlds of business, finance and economics, I think that some of my remarks will also be relevant for journalists covering other walks of life. What are the essential functions of business and economic journalism?