Take government schemes to grassroot level, Krishna District Collector urges journalists
He was addressing journalists from Krishna district at 'Vartalap', a day-long media workshop organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The Collector highlighted the pivotal role of journalists in conveying public policies to citizens and influencing both policy formulation and implementation. He noted that highlighting success stories in natural farming could inspire more farmers to adopt the practice.
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao stressed the importance of media ethics, urging journalists to verify facts before publishing any reports.
Senior Civil Judge and Secretary of the Krishna District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), K.V. Ramakrishnaiah, spoke on the legal dimensions of press freedom, including issues related to defamation, sedition, and contempt of court.
Principal of DSR Hindu College of Law, V.J.S. Rayalu, explained the key provisions of the three new criminal laws recently introduced by the Union Government.
Chairman of the Krishna District Cooperative Market Society (DCMS), Bandi Rama Krishna, appealed to the media to spread awareness on the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) movement and the benefits of natural farming at the grassroots level.
PIB Director P. Ratnakar and other officials were also present at the event.
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