Mandi DC urges journalists to uphold accuracy as digital age brings challenges

Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan said journalism faces both unprecedented opportunities and serious challenges in the digital age. Speaking at a district-level seminar on National Press Day, he said the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the rapid flow of information have made accuracy and fact-checking more critical than ever. This year’s seminar, organised by the Press Council of India, focused on the theme “Protecting Press Credibility Amid Rising Misinformation.”

Devgan said while advanced technologies assist the media in news gathering and presentation, they also heighten the risk of misleading information spreading unchecked. He stressed journalists must uphold neutrality, transparency and factual accuracy to sustain public trust, particularly as younger audiences appear to be moving away from traditional media.

Senior journalists DP Gupta, Murari Sharma, Birbal Sharma, Ankush Sood and Dipender Manta highlighted the challenges posed by misinformation, the need for rigorous verification and the importance of adhering to core journalistic ethics. They said unbiased, fact-based reporting remains essential to safeguarding press credibility.

Members of the Press Club, officials from the Information and Public Relations Department and several media professionals also shared their perspectives. The seminar concluded with cultural and formal presentations.