India is on way to become the global leader and the role of media has become more important in raising issues that highlight the pros and cons of the society. The role of the media and its impact on society and individuals is huge, so it is important that media always give right and positive information.
These were some of the views expressed by speakers at the convention and symposium held on the topic, “Role of Media in the establishment of a Golden India.” The seminar and convention was organized by the Gwalior unit of the Press and the Prajapita Brhmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya.
The university is a spiritual, value-based educational institution. The Vidyalaya and two institutions created by it, namely Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation, and Brahma Kumaris Academy for a Better World, are dedicated to the goal of establishing a value-based society.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest BK Gangadhar, Chief Editor, Om Shanti, Mount Abu said that the impact and influence of media on the society is great and as such it is the responsibility of the media to influence the society in a positive way.
Key speaker, Prof Kamal Dixit, former HOD, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism said that some media are engaged in incorrect and inappropriate reporting, which impacts the society negatively. He added that only positive news can create a positive society and exhorted the media to minimize on the negative news.
Guest of Honour GS Maurya, Additional Director, Public Relations Department, Gwalior said that there is a need to motivate and inspire the society and opined that the media has great role to play in this regard.
The convention and seminar was also attended by Sanjeev Sikarwar, Chief Editor, Dainik Madhya Raj, MK Gauri, Senior journalist Keshav Pandey and other members of the print and electronic media.