Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 30 : The Department of Mass Communication and New Media at Central University of Jammu, today celebrated the Hindi Journalism Day.
In this regard a thought-provoking program organized, under the guidance and visionary leadership of Prof Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, here today.
Addressing the event, Prof Paramveer Singh from the New Media Department said, “Hindi journalism plays a crucial role in uniting society. Hindi journalism began with the purpose of social awareness.”
He highlighted the evolution of Hindi journalism in India and its growing influence in the era of digital media.
Prof Bharat Bhushan, Head of the Hindi Department, remarked that the relationship between journalism and Hindi is deeply profound. While journalism serves to awaken society, Hindi, being the language of the masses, makes it even more impactful.
Dr Umesh Kumar, assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communication and New Media, emphasized that Hindi journalism is inherently social journalism.
“In the digital media era, there is a growing crisis of credibility. Hence, it is essential to maintain the trustworthiness of language. The importance of originality is also increasing significantly in the age of digital media,” he said.
Dr Vandana Sharma, assistant professor in the Hindi Department, stated that values and culture are integral to language.
The program was conducted by research scholar Kumar Rishikesh, while Sujata Behara delivered the vote of thanks.
Anshu Kumari, a research scholar from the Hindi Department, recited a poem on Hindi journalism.
Among others who were present included Manish Prakash, Pushpalata, Dhruv Sharma, Aarti Gupta, Vaishnavi and others.
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