Governor of Jharkhand Dr Syed Ahmed lauded the efforts to felicitate people who set an example in their respective fields and said such efforts not only teach people to do good work but also motivate them.
The Governor highlighted the importance of newspapers and shed light on its role in the pre-Independence era which was characterised by linking people with surrounding events. He also praised newspapers in the development of society. Governor Ahmed was speaking at an award ceremony on Sunday organised to felicitate people for inspirational works done in their respective areas.
The Governor said there was an era when people had no medium of communication and Indians had to face atrocities of British rulers and in that situation newspapers, magazines gave them strength.
“In today’s era of Information Technology newspapers provide all news regarding latest development, society, education, sports, entertainment, culture and we become aware of national and international events,” said the Governor.
He added that media which includes magazines, news channel and internet besides newspapers act as watchman in the society hence media should spread correct news and apprise about people’s problems to awaken them and discharge their duty promptly. The Governor reflected on the importance of media as a catalyst to get works done and make stalled works reach its logical conclusion.
He also emphasised on media’s role as a medium of communication between government and people and said it is because of this it is called ‘the fourth pillar of democracy’.
The Governor urged intellectuals to set the course of society. He considers journalists as a backbone of the society. So, journalists should be honest about social obligations and remain alert, he added.