Media shapes public opinion in the age of information and technology and means and modes of war have changed in this new era purely derived by technology, said Chief of Staff Sudarshan Chakra Corps, Major General AH Chouhan (Vishisht Seva Medal) at a daylong Defence correspondent workshop and media interaction at Yodhasthal here on Monday.
A workshop meant to develop better understanding and creating a communication bridge between media and army was organised.
PRO Defence (Southern Command Headquarters Pune) Mahesh Iyengar said that the media works as force multiplier across all the streams.
He said there is procedure followed during war reporting but at the time of peace information takes time to disseminate as confirmation of authenticity is required regarding the piece of information.
Iyengar provided details of channels which could be reached to avail respective information.
Convener of the workshop Colonel AS Gill helped the mediapersons by providing every aspect of army, Sudarshan Chakra Corps and Yodhasthal during the workshop. Gill informed that it is quite difficult to monitor social media, but it would be considered as how the Army would counter it.
Providing further details Col Gill shared that the Indian Army will honour nominated Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks who were conferred Gallantry/ Distinguished Service awards on Republic Day 2017, the ceremony will be held at Bhopal on 14 September 2017. lieutenant General PM Hariz, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command will present gallantry and distinguished service awards to 62 army personnel.
As many as 19 Units will be awarded the “Southern Army Commander’s Unit Citation” for their outstanding contribution to the Army. A large number of senior army officers, distinguished dignitaries and other guests are also expected to be in attendance.
The award winners will be held in the city on 13 and 14 September and are also likely to visit various places of interest in the city. As a special gesture, this time the army has also invited selected children and staff from various schools to witness the solemn event.
He explained importance of Chetwode Motto which is supreme for army men. Senior Army officials and media persons participated in the workshop.