AMWJU observes World Television Day
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, November 21 2023:
The World Television Day, 2023 was observed in relation with the Golden Jubilee Celebration of All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) at Manipur Press Club, here on Tuesday.
The observance was organised by AMWJU in association with ISTV, Impact TV, Tom TV and lSCOM.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Information and Public Relations minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh noted that there has been tremendous change in the pace of information technology during the past few years with introduction of television ushering a new era in the revolution of information technology.
The popularity of television in India gained significant momentum during the 1982 Asian Games and 1983 World Cup Cricket, he added, while acknowledging the advantages of television in disseminating information to the masses.
Recounting that the people used to watch television programmes with low signals during those days, the minister remarked that with the advancement of visual technology, this has changed significantly although there might still be some remote areas where there is no access to television.
Further stating that we now have smart television as a gift of the advancement of information technology, he appealed to those working in the press and electronic media including on social media platforms to be responsible and circulate verified news and videos only in order to enlighten the public.
AMWJU president Bijoy Kakchingtabam and Editors' Guild Manipur (EGM) president Khogendra Khomdram also attended the observance as president and guest of honour respectively.
As a part of the function, live Interview sessions with select prominent personalities of the state, namely DDK, Imphal former programme head Ak Khogendra; Fishery director and former pioneer news anchor Heisnam Balkrishna; MFDC former director and singer Dr Hamom Naba; and actor G Bony Sharma.
A panel discussion on "How can peaceful Co-Existence be re-established", attended by distinguished personalities of the state, was also held on the occasion.