42th foundation day of Manipur Press Club held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2017:
The foundation day programme of Manipur Press Club was organised by All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) at Manipur Press Club hall yesterday.
Chief Secretary O Nabakishore who attended the foundation day programme as the chief guest said that the State Government will take up necessary steps to set up a solar-energy plant which can generate upto 5KW or 10KW in Manipur Press Club building.
He also asserted that role of media is crucial is a democratic country like ours.
Impacts of journalism in the State are becoming prominent day by day and standard of print and electronic media houses of Manipur is no less than that of other bigger States.
"However, State media houses seem to be lagging behind other State when it comes to delivering news related to essential topics.
Necessary steps should be taken up to ensure this gap is bridged," the Chief Secretary said.