Seminar on role of media
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, November 12 2016:
The developmental works taken up by the Government for the people is communicated to the people through media.
Media should not hesitate to speak the truth, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said in a one-day seminar on the role of media for development in the hill areas of Manipur that was held today at Hotel Imphal.
The seminar was organised by Manipur Hills Journalists' Union under the supervision of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Government of Manipur.
It is the duty of media to inform the people of the works and programmes taken up by the Government.
The feed backs from the people will help the Government do better in the future.
"Sometimes truths are twisted in news reports, that hurts our sentiments", he said.
Different forces and hindrances have slowed down the pace of developmental works in the State, the CM said adding that the State Government is doing its best to bring equal development in the hill as well as the valley.
He urged the Hills Journalist Union not to hesitate in establishing contact with the State Government regarding their needs.