On the subject ‘Media ki Vartman Pravittiyan evam Rachnatmak Patrakarita ki Awashyaktaein’ in the Parallel Session on the concluding day of ‘lok Manthan’, the Vice Chancellor of Makahnlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication Prof Brij Kishore Kuthiyala said that there is a need for research and intensive deliberations in the role of media. Innovations what we are witnessing today in the country are needed in media too.
Role of Youths are important in media. Youths should not cease responsibilities towards their jobs only but they should play positive role in journalism to play an important role in change.
Senior Journalist Vijay Mnahor Tiwari said that there is a grave condition of media in the society. We have to determine our responsibility as a journalist. Sharing his experience, he said that he has worked on 170 stories while traveling India for five years. Story on Fatima of Shravasti district Uttar Pradesh published in Sunday Jacket (Dainik Bhaskar) was liked by many Indians, whereas these kind of news were termed as dry and down market subject. In conclusion, journalist should fix their accountability towards the nation while shouldering responsibility with positive news.
Editor Jansatta and Senior Journalist Mukesh Bhardwaj mentioned that media is facing difficulties today because of its own differences, that is why the patriotism is in question today. Everyone is dominating us because such environment has been created. There is no lordship in the country. We are the largest democracy in the world. News paper and media have its own system, even so journalism is in question. Media still holds power in this environment. News paper has always played their role. At present this role is becomes little narrow, which can be rectified.
Senior Journalist KG Suresh said that praise media if it is performing well. On the other side we should not keep quiet on yellow journalism. Action must be taken against wrong. Media has played an important role till today and will always play. Aspersion is trending in media and it should be opposed. Public welfare works of the Government should be brought into the light.
Media has covered the demonetizing of currency ban positively despite opposition. This is a good example of positivity. Session was conducted by lokendra Singh Rajput. Questions and thoughts of audience were deliberated upon by Prof Brij Kishore Kuthiyala and all other guests in the session.