HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Jan 29: The information and public relations department of the government of BTR is set to host Confluence-2025: The Media Conclave of Sixth Schedule Councils, the first of its kind in Assam.
This landmark event, scheduled for January 30, at the Kokrajhar Planetarium Auditorium, will unite media professionals from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), and North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC). The conclave aims to promote dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among journalists working within these unique governance frameworks, marking a historic milestone in media collaboration in the state.
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Confluence-2025 will provide a platform for media professionals to address challenges, share experiences, and explore opportunities to strengthen their role in developmental journalism. It will also focus on enhancing the media-government relationship, emphasising the importance of transparency, accountability, and good governance. Discussions will delve into how media and government can improve communication, particularly in addressing development and governance issues in the sixth schedule regions.
The conclave will feature 3 discussion sessions on the following themes- Balancing Freedom and Responsibility: Media Ethics in the Age of Development Journalism, Strengthening Media-Government Relations: Guidelines for Transparent and Effective Communication, and Understanding Media Acts and Guidelines: Adherence for Responsible Reporting.
Dignitaries and participants include minister for information and public relations Pijush Hazarika, who will inaugurate the event; BTC chief Pramod Boro, as chief guest; and EM, BTC, for IPRD, Nilut Swargiary, as Guest of Honour.
