Jammu, Feb 14: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Saturday organised a day-long workshop on ‘Ethical Journalism and the Evolving Landscape of Journalism’, for Mediapersons of Jammu at Media Complex here.
According to a statement issued here, the objective of the workshop was to sensitise the media professionals and communication practitioners about the changing dynamics of journalism and the critical importance of ethical standards in the present digital age.
The Resource persons enlightened the participants on emerging trends in journalism, challenges posed by misinformation, and the growing influence of digital platforms on news consumption and dissemination. They also spoke in length about the ethics in journalism and importance of ethical journalism.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Information, Nitish Rajora highlighted the vital responsibility of journalists in the present scenario, stressing that the role of the media extends beyond reporting facts to shaping informed, balanced and responsible public opinion.
“Journalists today operate in a fast-paced environment where information travels instantly. This makes adherence to ethical principles like accuracy, fairness, objectivity and accountability more important than ever”, he said.
In his welcome address, Joint Director Information (hqr), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina spoke about the role of media in present scenario. He also highlighted about the importance of fairness and credibility in the media.
Joint Director Information Jammu, Deepak Dubey in his concluding remarks emphasized on the role of Mediapersons in present scenario of evolving digital age.
During the workshop, an interactive session was also held between the participants and resource persons, sharing experiences and seeking guidance on ethical dilemmas faced in professional practice.
