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Hyperlocal Ground Journalism • Creator Studio
~ every street has a voice 🎙️

Report Ground News.
Empower Citizens.
Earn Fairly.

Publish photos, videos and local stories through Nagrik Creator Studio. Reach real audiences in your area and earn through transparent payouts.

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Explore Creator Studio
5km Ward
Audience
₹
$1.00 CPM
flat payout rate
Direct UPI /
Bank Payouts
100% Content
Copyright
Studio Engine • Live
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Nagrik Creator StudioPatna Ward 12
Rohan
Stage 1: Report Submitted (Digha Chowk • 5km Ward)
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Good morning, Rohan
Active ward: Digha Ghat • 5km radius
New Report
Total Views
125,430
↑ 12%
Estimated
$125.43
↑ 8%
Published
42
Verified
Threshold
₹850
✓ Ready
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The Reporting Lifecycle

One continuous journey.
From field report to reader.

Each step is built for clarity, real locations, and fair pay from day one.

Live Preview
On-scene recording
REC 00:18 • 1080p
GPS Stamped
Road Repair Work Near Digha Chowk
Patna Ward 12, Bihar
Eyewitness Byte
STAGE 01/ 05
CHAPTER 01 • Capture on Location
Automated GPS Geotagging

Record eyewitness ground truth

Your phone's GPS locks your exact spot. Every report gets a location stamp that can't be faked or changed later.

—Why Reporters Choose Nagrik

Built for people who report from the ground.

Big platforms bury local news under national noise and block creators from earning. Nagrik gives ground reporters direct reach, fair pay from day one, and full ownership of their work.

“We never hide local voices under viral clickbait. We deliver eyewitness stories straight to the 5km area where they matter most.”
Explore Creator Studio capabilities
⤷ "Real news begins where mainstream media stops looking." 📍
01

Monetize from Day One

FLAT $1.00 CPM

No subscriber goals and no watch-time minimums. Earn a flat $1.00 (~₹95.90) per 1,000 verified reads starting from your first story.

02

Hyperlocal Geotagging & Ward Verification

5KM GEOFENCE

GPS confirms your location automatically when you upload. Stories go straight to neighbors living within that 5km radius.

~ verified within 5km radius 🛰️
03

Fast UPI & Direct Bank Payouts

2–24H UPI / IMPS

Get paid directly via PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, or bank transfer once your balance reaches just ₹850 ($10).

04

100% Content Ownership & Rights

100% IP RETENTION

You keep 100% copyright over your videos, photos, and writing. Nagrik only gets permission to display your work to local readers.

—The Nagrik Civic Network

One connected civic network. Two purposeful tools.

How a street report reaches your neighborhood — verified and published within 5km.

STAGE 01 • SCENE

Mobile Reporting Companion

Eyewitness recording on the scene. Automatic 5km ward-level GPS coordinate stamping.

1080p RAW CaptureGPS Timestamp
Auto-Upload
STAGE 02 • DESK

Nagrik Creator Studio

Curate reports, inspect live audience read analytics, and initiate instant UPI withdrawals.

₹96 / $1.00 CPMDirect UPI Disbursals
Broadcast
STAGE 03 • AUDIENCE

Neighborhood Residents

Local citizens read verified eyewitness stories, watch short bytes, and verify neighborhood civic truth.

5km Ward FeedVerified Eyewitness
For Independent Journalists & Stringers

Nagrik Creator Studio

A web tool for filing stories, reviewing GPS data, tracking readers, and getting paid via UPI.

Full 1080p RAW video dropzone
₹96 / $1.00 CPM per 1k reads
100% Contributor IP retention
Direct UPI & Bank withdrawals
Launch Creator Studio
For Local Citizens & Readers

Nagrik Citizen Mobile App

A fast mobile app for verified local news within 5km. Get civic alerts, short video reports, and no clickbait.

5km Hyperlocal feed radius
Instant civic alert notifications
Eyewitness video bytes & reels
100% Free • Zero subscription fees
—Transparent Monetization•Live FX: $1 = ₹95.90

Know what your work can earn.

Estimate your potential earnings based on verified local reads and Nagrik’s standard flat $1.00 CPM rate (~₹95.90/1k reads). No hidden platform cuts.

Estimated monthly Reads
65,000 verified reads
Quick Presets:
$1.00 Flat CPM (~₹95.90)
Zero Escrow Retainage
Daily Realtime Accrual
Estimated Payout
₹6,234
≈ $65.00 USD standard baseline
Disbursed directly via:
PhonePeGoogle PayPaytmBHIM UPINEFT / IMPS
Claim Contributor Profile
* Estimates are based on verified human reads. Actual earnings depend on report verification and community guidelines.
How Payouts Work (No Escrow Delays)
01EARN
Publish Ground Reports

Earn money from your very first published report at a flat $1.00 CPM.

02THRESHOLD
Reach ₹959 ($10)

A low minimum threshold so local contributors can withdraw quickly without delay.

03METHOD
Enter UPI or Bank

Connect your personal PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, or bank account.

04SETTLEMENT
Direct Disbursal in 2–24h

Instant UPI settlements with zero fees or deductions from your pay.

—Editorial Rigor & Citizen Trust

Transparent metrics. Real readers. Zero intermediaries.

Every ground report on Nagrik is anchored by cryptographic geotagging, rigorous anti-fraud filtering, and direct transparent financial disbursals.

GPS ANCHORED

5km Geofence Security

Real-time GPS validation stamps footage to the exact 5km radius where the event occurred, eliminating misinformation and fabricated reporting.

ANTI-BOT METRICS

Verified Human Readership

Automated deduplication and uniqueness checks filter fake traffic, ensuring that contributor earnings represent genuine citizen reads.

ZERO COMMISSION

Zero Platform Deduction

Zero platform escrow cuts or transaction penalties. The entire approved contributor balance goes straight to your UPI or bank account.

The Publisher Roadmap

From first signup to automated monthly earnings.

STEP 01~ takes 60 seconds ⏱️

Create Contributor Account

Sign up in under 60 seconds with your email or phone number. No prior press accreditation required.

STEP 02Locality Beat

Claim Your Locality Beat

Designate your municipal ward or neighborhood as your primary beat for targeted audience reach.

STEP 03Payout Setup

Link UPI / Bank Account

Add your UPI address or bank account details so eligible earnings settle with zero delays.

STEP 04Publish

File Ground Reports

Submit video bytes, photos, or text notes via mobile companion or web creator studio.

STEP 05Verification

Geoverification & Live Stream

Editorial review and 5km geolocation confirmation ensure prompt, trusted hyper-local distribution.

STEP 06
Goal State

Receive Direct Payouts

Request instant withdrawal once above the ₹850 threshold with disbursal in 2 to 24 hours.

ACTIVE REPORTING HUBS:Patna Ward 12Varanasi GhatsLucknow Gomti NagarJaipur Malviya NagarIndore Vijay NagarPune Kothrud
—Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Clear, transparent answers about Nagrik contributor earnings, non-exclusive rights, and publishing workflows.

Nagrik pays a flat rate of $1.00 (~₹95.90) per 1,000 verified reads. You earn from your very first verified view — no follower minimums or watch-time gates needed.
The minimum withdrawal is ₹959 ($10). Once your balance reaches this amount, you can request a direct payout at any time.
Payouts go straight to your UPI address or bank account. UPI transfers take 2 to 24 hours. Bank transfers take 24 to 48 hours, with zero platform fees.
Anyone can sign up for free in 60 seconds. We welcome citizens, freelance journalists, students, and videographers who want to share verified local stories.
GPS confirms your location right as you upload. Editors fact-check and approve reports within 15 to 45 minutes.
You keep 100% copyright over your work. Nagrik only gets permission to publish and show your story to local readers.
When you submit a story, GPS locks your location. We stamp these coordinates so your report reaches readers within 5km of where it happened.
No. Nagrik Creator Studio is 100% free. There are no platform fees, subscriptions, or hidden charges.
~ still have doubts? real editors answer within 24h 💬