Chandigarh, 16th
November, 2017: November 16 is commemorated in India as
the National Press Day (NPD). This year being the valedictory of the Golden
Jubilee Year of the Press Council of India, the National Press Day is being
celebrated at the National Level by giving a platform for Indian participant
delegates from World Association of Press Councils (WAPC), Media Councils and
Similar Bodies and the Media across the world to discuss media ethics and
pressures. The deliberations this year are centered on “Challenges before the
Media”. Simultaneously the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism will
also be conferred to those excelled in field of Journalism.
As a part of the
celebrations, to commemorate the National Press Day at the State & Union
Territory level jointly with press organizations/journalists institutions, the
Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration in association with
the Chandigarh Press Club organized an Open Forum that centered on “Challenges before the Media”. Media Veterans were invited from
print; electronic & digital mediums to share, discuss and ponder over the
challenges faced by the journalists during the early years and in the present
times. With the wealth of collective experience & knowledge, the veterans
not only shared the challenges, but also guided the journalists on how they can
overcome obstacles, maintain their credibility & achieve excellence in the
field of journalism.
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