Early Times Report
Jammu , July 9: Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India organised the Webinar which included speakers from Print and Electronic Media as well as Media Students and academicians. The Webinar was done in collaboration with Central University Jammu and was jointly presided by Smt. Devpreet Singh ,Addl. DG, North Region and Professor Ashok Aima ,Vice Chancellor, Central University Jammu .
The webinar focussed on various aspects related to awareness generation , information dissemination, fighting misinformation and challenges faced by Media person during Covid19 crisis. The session was moderated by Neha Jalali, Deputy Director, PIB Jammu.
In the Introductory address Addl. DG, Press Information Bureau, Northern Region said that despite challenges being faced during Covid19 crisis Digital online communication has offered opportunities for various private, public and Government organisations to connect through online platform and collaborate on range of issues.
She also highlighted the role of Press Information Bureau in spreading awareness during Covid19 crisis. She further said that collaboration with Central University Jammu in organising the sessions online would bring Government Media, Media Industry and Media Institutes in synergy.
Undoubtedly, Covid-19 pandemic has posed a serious challenge to the governments across the globe, however it has in a unique way presented an opportunity to develop and explore digital media to connect to the people and audiences irrespective of the distance, ADG, PIB added. RJ Juhi Mohan, threw light on the various initiatives taken by private FM channels in spreading awareness during covid19 crisis by bringing the nodal officials, Government Deptt. and Doctors together. Abhishek Kumar, Assistant Director, PIB Jammu briefed the webinar about the Social media’s role particularly Facebook and Twitter during covid19 pandemic and told how PIB , ROB and various media units under Ministry Information & Broadcasting have played important role during the Covid 19 crisis in collaboration with State Government Information Department and District Information Offices.
Mudasir Amin, Media and Communication Officer presented Vote of thanks.
The webinar was also attended by Media Students, PIB and ROB Officials.
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