Imphal, Nov 12: One day media workshop on the role of media in development of hill area in Manipur held today at Sangai hall, Imphal hotel. The workshop was jointly organized by Manipur Hill Journalist Union and DIPR. Around 50 journalists from various media houses attended the workshop.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi, who attended the inaugural session of the work shop as the Chief Guest, while speaking on the occasion highlighted the role media in running the government.
“In a democratic country media plays an important role”, Ibobi said.
He further added that it is the media that points fingers to the wrongs of the government in policy or programme. Media not only points fingers to the wrongs of the government but also tells the people about what the government has been doing for the welfare of the people.
The Chief Minister also appealed the AMWJU and HJU to work together in consultation with the DIPR so that gaps between the common people and the government could be bridged.