National president of Indian Media Centre (IMC) and Member of Parliament Chandan Mitra said that media should concentrate on news related to youth, farmers and science that are development centres of the country.
While chairing first day of IMC's national conference, Mitra said that instead of working like a trade union of journalists, the IMC is working to build an intellectual environment in the society. He hoped that soon, the IMC would reach in all the States of the country.
Chandan Mitra, also editor-in-chief of 'The Pioneer', criticised few news channels for promoting superstitions. He objected to the statement of Indian Press Council president Marakand Katju, saying that Katju must work for the welfare of media and not for publicity.
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Joginder Singh said even with the presence of problems like paid news in the media the silver lining is still that the Indian media has succeeded in uniting the citizens bravely against terrorism and corruption.
Expressing concern over the corruption prevailing in Government departments, Singh said that media can be a strong weapon against corruption unless it becomes part of it. State Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur said that media should not only present the negative stories but should also present the positive and development works in front of the society.