Senior journalists offered many useful tips to the Public Relations Department officers on how to file various reports using creative writing methods and also on disaster management at the two-day 'Samwaad Sethu' workshop here on Thursday.
There was a detailed discussion on Social media and Blogging. The officials took practical training on use of Twitter account and Blog creation from Social Media experts.
The workshop was held at Nimora-based Chhattisgarh Administrative Academy.
Senior journalists Ramesh Nayyar, Govindlal Vora and Sunil Kumar while sharing their experiences of journalistic careers encouraged the gathering to develop creative writing skills to enhance their intellectual leanings.
Ramesh Nayyar added that to maintain credibility and trust of the reading public and the masses, the role of Media and Public Relations Department officials become very important.
The veteran scribe shared the grim period of terrorism in Punjab in 1980s and shared his experiences during the troubled times the nation was facing.
Nayyar added that Chhattisgarh is hailed all over the country for its Public Distribution System (PDS) and Naya Raipur Development Project. Senior politicians, officers and other intellectuals visit Raipur to study the development projects on a regular basis .
The Public Relations Department officials can put forward these views in a better and succinct way, he said.
Govindlal Vora stressed upon the need to simplify the language of State Government press releases.
In a democratic set-up the authorities work for the welfare of the masses. The developmental works should be presented in a positive manner in front of the public, he said.
Sunil Kumar said that creative writing cannot begin from nowhere. Only a good reader can become a good writer. One has to be a sound observer also and should be able to understand the happenings in the society.
The Public Relations Department officials put the viewpoint of the State Government with a section of the readers in mind. They should avoid bureaucrat's (official) language and convey the message in a simple and lucid way, he said.
Kumar gave an example of now defunct Telegraphic system where the postal authorities used to charge for every word. The journalists used limited words and conveyed all meaning. New Delhi Social Media expert Vikaas Baghdi trained the gathering on how to open a Twitter account. Shishir Joshi threw light upon the creative writings.
Chhattisgarh State's famous Blogger lalit Sharma gave a detailed presentation on Blogging history and Blog making.
He gave tips to Public Relations Department officials on Blogging.
Public Relations Department Secretary Santosh Misra gave broad guidelines to the officials.
Director of Public Relations Department Rajesh Sukumar Toppo said 'Social Media' is a form of ‘Public Media’. He later presented mementos to the invitees.