Media doing exceptional work in spreading awareness against COVID-19, is valuable stakeholder: PM Modi

media has been doing exceptional service by spreing awareness against COVID-19 and has acted as a valuable stakeholder in helping government in its initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on occasion of National Press Day on Monday.

Be it positive criticism or highlighting success stories, media has been continuously ding strength to India's democratic ethos, prime minister ded in his written mess on day, being celebrated virtually with a webinar organised by Press Council of India.   “From creating mass awareness about important issues to contributing to a behavioural change in society for larger good, we have seen how media as a valued stakeholder has furred efforts of government and helped many initiatives like Swachh Bharat and water conservation grow into mass movements in last few years," he said.

In his mess, re out by PCI chairperson C K Pras, Modi said he was heartened to learn that Council was celebrating day. webinar being held on me 'Role of media during COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on media' with participants from several or countries also reflects "enabling power of techlogy”, he said.  prime minister ded that at a time world is up against an unprecedented crisis in form of COVID-19, nation's fight against pandemic is powered by restraint and resolve of its 130 crore citizens.  “In such a scenario, media has been continuously doing exceptional service by spreing awareness against COVID pandemic.

“In a post COVID world, India is marching ahe with its resolve to build a strong and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. Media is giving our resolve shape of a big campaign and carrying forward mess of 'Vocal for Local',” he said.

prime minister said world is rapidly changing and re is need to harness India's entrepreneurial energy, intent and talent to expand this vision across all sectors.

“With digital techlogy showing way, Indian media's endeavour towards ensuring a stronger presence globally will strengn our vibrant media landscape,” he said. 

(Im: PTI)