Dimapur, August 30 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya highlighted the responsibility of media, the fourth pillar of democracy in nation building and how media, both print and electronic, can play a crucial role in the overall development of the country through responsible reporting.
The Governor was addressing journalists from prominent newspapers and news channels of Maharashtra at Maharashtra Patrakar Sangha, Azad Maidan, Mumbai on August 28, a report from the PRO to Governor stated.
He also mentioned the importance of developing NAMASTE NORTHEAST states for the overall development of the nation and how the media could play an important role in this aspect.
The importance of the 3 Es - Education, Electricity and Employment was especially harped upon in order to develop the region. He stated that it was the responsibility of every Indian to work for betterment of the NE India. He further added that as the region has been neglected in the past.
Governor Acharya opined that only when all the States are developed equitably, India will develop as a strong nation. He called on the media to play a very important part by focusing on the positivity of the NE region in order to create the right image of North East India.
