The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has conducted a special training session for journalists to improve their professional skills. The one-day event aimed to introduce new practices in journalism and encourage better reporting standards.
Training Focuses on Capacity Building
The event, coordinated by the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), was inaugurated by Ministry Officiating Secretary Gajendra Kumar Thakur. He expressed confidence that such programs would help journalists stay updated with the latest trends. He emphasized that training plays a key role in professional development and contributes to high-quality journalism.
Around 40 journalists from various state-owned media houses attended the training. The session was designed to equip them with modern reporting techniques and enhance their investigative skills.
Thakur highlighted that improving media professionals is a priority for the Ministry. He noted that the event serves as a platform to discuss future strategies and policies to sustain these efforts. He also appreciated the RSS for its role in organizing the event.
Need for Investigative Journalism
During the session, RSS Executive Chairman Dharmendra Jha addressed the lack of investigative journalism in Nepal’s media. He stressed the importance of reporting beyond formal events and encouraged journalists to focus on deeper investigative stories.
Jha explained that modern journalism demands fact-based reporting, and events like this provide journalists with the right tools to develop their skills. He further stated that such initiatives should continue regularly to ensure reporters remain well-informed.
Adopting Modern Journalism Practices
RSS General Manager Siddharaj Rai spoke about the benefits of such training sessions. He mentioned that they help journalists adopt new methods and stay ahead in the fast-changing media landscape.
Ministry Under-Secretary Mamata Bastola shared her expectation that the training would provide valuable feedback. She hopes the insights gathered from this event will shape future Ministry programs aimed at supporting journalists.
The training featured discussions led by senior journalists, including founding Chair of the Investigative Journalism Centre, Rajendra Dahal. Participants from RSS, Gorkhapatra Corporation, Radio Nepal, Nepal Television, and Press Council representatives actively engaged in the session.
Strengthening Journalism in Nepal
This orientation is part of a broader effort by the Ministry to strengthen media in Nepal. With misinformation and biased reporting becoming global concerns, such training ensures journalists maintain accuracy and credibility.
The Ministry’s commitment to training journalists highlights its dedication to promoting ethical reporting and upholding press freedom in Nepal. By investing in professional development, the government aims to empower journalists to serve the public with truthful and impactful news.
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