Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Workshop on social media organized by Desh Bhagat University

Department of Media and Film Technology of Desh Bhagat University organized a State Level Workshop on 'Social Media for Journalists' in collaboration with Indian Media Centre and Print Media Club, Mandi Gobindgar in the university campus.

Pro Vice Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University Dr. Shalini Gupta said, that social media is the need of the hour and it is an important platform for the youth to express their views freely.

Speaking about the impact of social media Mr. K.G. Suresh (National Secretary, Indian Media Centre) said that social media is a new challenge in the field of journalism but it does not pose any threat to the mainstream. On the other hand it can prove to be a blessing for the print and electronic media. 

Addressing the audience, the keynote speaker Mr. Ashok Malik (State Secretary, IMC) , said that social media is gaining international importance but along with its fast increasing popularity, there should also be some check on it.

 Apart from the important personalities , Sh. Arjun Sharma (Editor, Panchayatnama, Jalandhar) , Dr. H.S. Lal (State President IMC), Sh. Saroj Parashar (State General Secretary IMC), Sh. Rakesh Sharma (North Coordinator IMC), Sh. Ram Chet Gaur (President Print Media Club, Mandi Gobindgarh) participated in this workshop.
 

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