ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Arunachal Pradesh deputy chief minister
Chowna Mein on Thursday said the state government is
committed to look after the welfare of journalists.
Addressing the National Press Day celebration at Arunachal
Press Club (APC) here, Mein said the government had
implemented several schemes and policies for the welfare of
scribes including introduction of journalists’ welfare fund to
assist them and their families for medical treatment.
“The journalist pension scheme is under process and we are
committed to implement it. Moreover, the advertisement
policy for newspapers is in place to support media houses,” he
said.
The deputy chief minister added that a separate advertisement
policy for electronic media has been approved.
“Media acts as the mirror of society. What you broadcast or
highlight reflects the image of society. That is where
responsible journalism comes into play,” he said.
The deputy chief minister said critical and analytical reporting
helps to open the eyes of the government.
Information and Public Relations Minister Bamang Felix said,
“Media should serve society without any bias. The state
government has been trying its best to bring reforms in the
media industry and many more plans and policies are in the
pipeline.”
Advisor to IPR Laisam Simai lauded the media for functioning
efficiently despite all odds.
On the occasion, three scribes from the electronic media were
awarded with the Taro Chatung media awards for their
investigative, politics and governance and human interest
stories, respectively. (PTI)
