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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik on Tuesday urged the press fraternity of the state to promote positive journalism and contribute to the state’s progress.
The Governor made the call while interacting with a press delegation at Raj Bhawan here, led by Arunachal Press Club (APC) president Dodum Yangfo and his Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists’ Union (APUWJ) counterpart Amar Sangno. In his interaction, the governor emphasized the crucial role of a progressive and constructive media in a rapidly developing state like Arunachal. He commended journalists for partnering in the state’s growth and urged them to create a conducive environment for the overall well-being of the people through their reporting.
Highlighting the media’s power to shape public opinion, the Governor called on journalists to focus on success stories, particularly from rural areas, and to shed light on women’s entrepreneurship, drug addiction, and health issues such as tuberculosis, which impact communities across the state. Parnaik also advised the media fraternity to propose innovative approaches to improve the social ecosystem while showcasing state’s progress amid challenges.
Earlier, Yangfo and Sangno apprised the Governor of the challenges faced by journalists in the state, including the need for pension schemes and exposure tours to enhance their professional outlook. The duo also highlighted how the APC and APUWJ together have been guiding the media persons of the state since its establishment in the early 1980s.
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