Four-Day Event Features Deliberation, Resolutions, And Launch Of New Initiatives For Journalists
New Delhi (Correspondent): The grand four-day international convention of the national journalist organization ‘Voice of Media’, which brought together thousands of journalists from across India, ignited immense enthusiasm among the organization’s office bearers. The program was held in two parts: two days of international brainstorming sessions and two days of the convention. Presidents and General Secretaries from every Indian state actively participated.
A highlight of the event was the oath-taking ceremony conducted by the Union Minister of MSME, Mr. Jitan Ram Manjhi, where all state presidents and general secretaries pledged allegiance and dedication. The oath ceremony took place in an inspiring atmosphere.
Special ‘Health Centers’ for journalists will be established in every state, offering free medical checkups, mental health counseling, and insurance schemes. Journalists will also be trained to face the challenges of modern media landscapes.
The organization has resolved to combat fake claims and wrongful behavior that tarnish the dignity of journalism. Many incidents have surfaced where people pretend to be journalists to issue threats. ‘Voice of Media’ will take strict actions against such practices. Core teams are being established in every state, starting with the announcement of the Maharashtra Core Team. The National Core Team was also unveiled during the convention. Members include:
Anil Mhaske (Maharashtra), Deepak Sharma (Madhya Pradesh), Prem Pathak (Uttar Pradesh), Vikas Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Bansilal Panchal (Haryana), Akshit Mahajan (Jammu & Kashmir), Swapna Dutta (Assam), Max Khia (Nagaland), Kyrmenlang Uriah (Meghalaya), Suman Ganguly (West Bengal), and Balaji (Tamil Nadu).
The team was warmly welcomed by Founder President Sandeep Kale, National Coordinator Ashok Wankhade, and Senior Editor Prakash Pohare. This team will oversee national-level decisions and programs.
Key resolutions passed during the two-day deliberations included:
A special law for journalist protection
Health and accident insurance schemes
Legal aid centers for journalists
Scholarships for rural journalists
Media centers in every state
Anti-fake news mechanisms
Protection policy for digital journalists
Pension scheme for senior journalists
Travel concessions in government transportation
Declaration of May 20 as “National Journalist Safety Day”
Special sessions were also conducted on women journalists’ empowerment, emerging opportunities and challenges in digital media, rural journalism concerns, legal literacy campaigns for journalists, and the release of a national memoir documenting ‘Voice of Media’s journey.
Maharashtra’s Core Team was also announced, including Ajitdada Kunkulol, Kumar Kadlak, Gorakshanath Madane, Rashmi Marwadi, Kiran Thakur, Kalpesh Mahalle, Kishor Karanjekar, Amol Matkar, Narendra Deshmukh, Pallavi Shete, and Sangam Kotlawar. Maharashtra President Anil Mhaske welcomed the new team in Delhi.
Several dignitaries were honored during the event:
MP Bhausaheb Wakchaure with the Sansad Bhushan Award
MLA Sameer Kunawar with the Vikas Purush Award
Anagha Sameer Saraf with the Udyog Ratna Award
Venkatesh Joshi with the Samaj Ratna Award
Dr. Punjab Khansole with the Vikas Ratna Award
Jaywant Pardhi Guruji with a Special Honor
Urja Patil conducted training sessions for office bearers, and International Head Gagan Mahotra addressed the audience on professional journalism. National General Secretary Divya Bhosale and Treasurer Chetan Bandewar welcomed all guests.
This four-day convention has emerged as a breath of fresh energy for ‘Voice of Media’, propelling national initiatives forward in the interest of journalists.
