Port
Blair, Nov 20: The Directorate of Information, Publicity and Tourism, A & N
Administration along with the local media fraternity celebrated National Press
Day at Megapode Resort on Nov 16, 2019. The programme was begun with a fabulous
welcome song by the students of RGT Public School.
Meanwhile,
a seminar on the topic 'Reporting-Interpretation: A Journey' was organized on
the occasion. The Secretary, IP&T, Dr Pooja Joshi was the chief guest of
the function, while the Director, IP&T, Dr. Angel Bhati Chauhan and Deputy
Director, PIB, Port Blair, Mr Nilesh Kumar Kalbhor graced the occasion as the
guests of honor.
Greeting
the media fraternity, Dr Pooja Joshi, said that freedom of press is essence of
a vibrant democracy. "Since the country's independence, the media has been
playing a vital role. The theme for this year's celebration not only applies
for the media but for the society as a whole. There should be a difference
between view and viewpoint," she said. Mr Nilesh Kumar Kalbhor also spoke
on the occasion.
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