Vice-President and Chancellor of Makhanlal Chaturvedi Journalism and Communication University Venkaiah Naidu said that media plays a special role in moving the country ahead with positive thinking. The work of media is to give pace to the country’s development and strengthen democracy. Media should remove the darkness of ignorance and present a solution to every problem. He said that education should be imparted only in local language and mother tongue.
He was addressing the third convocation ceremony of Makhanlal Chaturvedi Journalism and Communication University at Vidhan Sabha auditorium.
Naidu said that it is the media’s responsibility to present a real picture of the society and decide its role in putting an end to all social evils. He said that India is going through a phase of transformation. In this the communication experts play an important role. He said that India is turning into a huge economy of the world. Economic reforms are in progress. Praising the University Naidu said that the university is contributing towards digital revolution by promoting computer education along with journalism.
Naidu said that all academic courses should be in mother tongue. Change in the mentality of English is must. First learn and then speak in mother tongue and then give importance to foreign language. He said that mother tongue is original. This is like one’s eyes, foreign language is like spectacles. He said that to protect one’s mother tongue it is necessary to study and teach in mother tongue.
Praising the academic innovation by the University Naidu said that the university has the status of being Asia’s biggest media university. Several research benches have been established and computer education is being given in far flung areas. He said that the university has developed along with the fast paced development of Madhya Pradesh.
The Vice-President said that media has made its contribution in ending corruption. The sooner corruption ends the better it is for the country and the democracy. Naidu said that character, capacity, behaviour and talent are main elements. With these elements the journalist guides people and the society. He said that journalism was a mission earlier and now it must not lose its direction. Spreading sensation has become a habit of journalism. He said that spreading sensation means meaninglessness. It is media’s responsibility to guide society with creative and positive thinking. He called upon the students who received degrees to use their knowledge for public welfare. Always maintain discipline in life, work hard and be honest. Be ready to learn everyday and work hard with high aims and dreams.