The document discusses the need for an independent news network called People's Network in India that focuses on issues important to ordinary citizens such as governance, corruption, social justice, and the marginalized sections of society. It aims to be free of government and private sector control, operate on a non-profit basis without commercial advertising, and set the agenda for public debate and influence policy through its advocacy-style journalism. The document outlines People's Network's goals of becoming one of the top three news networks in India and reaching broad audiences through various platforms while maintaining high editorial standards.