Public Relations and Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla has said that a positive atmosphere for development has been created in the State. Madhya Pradesh has emerged as pioneer State in the country as a result of rapid growth in economic and agriculture sectors. Under such circumstances, creative journalism needs to be given further fillip.
The Public Relations Minister was addressing Satrarmbh-2014 for new students at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Mass Communication here on Monday. Experts and specialists of journalism and communication spheres also spoke on the occasion.
Public Relations Minister Shukla said that journalism is regarded as the Fourth Pillar of democracy. The students having decided to join this field has an important responsibility to carry out. He said that the University’s name will be brightened when its students study hard and do commendable work in future. The Public Relations Minister said that it is the age of information technology, which is being used in every sector. He exhorted students to attain efficiency in computer operating also.
Referring to youth power, the Public Relations Minister said that they have paved path of country’s development by actively participating in recent lok Sabha elections. The change of leadership will rid the country of unemployment and poverty soon. He said that Mahatma Gandhi had imbued spirit of freedom in every section of society during freedom movement. Now, media can play an important role in creating awareness in every section of society.
Shukla said that the Vishwavidyalaya has carved out its unique identity in the country. He said that university’s own building will be constructed at Bishankheri by January 2015.
Vice-Chancellor Prof BK Kuthiyala said that 450 students have taken admission in the session started from today after passing All-India Selection Test. At present, 930 students are studying in the University. Kuthiyala informed that the University has 930 study centres in 15 States where 1.50 lakh students are studying through correspondence courses.
He informed that shape of media has undergone change. New courses need to be introduced keeping this in view. He also gave information about web-media, social media, graphics, animation etc. The function was conducted by Director Deepak Sharma.