Mediapersons honoured
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2023:
All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) president Wangkhemcha Shamjai has highlighted the role of civil society organisations for the development of the State.
He dwelled on the issue while speaking at the ceremony of presenting new year gifts to media persons held today at Maharaja Garibaniwaj Memorial Club, Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal organised by Federation of Civil Society Organizations (FOCS) Manipur.
Speaking as the chief guest, Wangkhemcha Shamjai expressed gratitude to FOCS Manipur for its noble gesture towards the media persons of Manipur.
Stating that media is being regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy, he commended the role of media in the State.
Media has been acting as a bridge between the public and the Government thereby spreading awareness about various welfare schemes of the Government among the masses and also ensuring that the voice of the public reaches the Government, he added.
The programme was also attended by FOCS president Th Manihar and FOCS Bishnupur District president Yangkhubam Alluddin as the presidium members.