Akashvani Srinagar holds felicitation function for staff

To encourage professionalism among its staff members and recognising their hard work and dedication, Regional News Unit, Akashvani Srinagar, on Saturday organised a felicitation function at its headquarters.

Prof Mushtaq Ahmad Siddiqui, former Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology, who was the chief guest during the felicitation function, in his address said news has the power to shape, reshape the socio-economic and political atmosphere of the world. Praising the news delivery of Akashvani Srinagar, Siddiqui said that he is addicted to Sheherbeen and evening news of Akashvani Srinagar to the extent that even being in a foreign country like USA or Canada, he listens to it.

Mohammad Rafi, former Director & Mission Advisor, School Education, J&K Govt, in his address said Akashvani and Doordarshan being the cultural assets of society are still relevant, and will maintain their legacy for centuries to come. “Plurality and inclusivity have become the pillars of news delivery of Akashvani and Doordarshan,” he added.

Muslim Jan, former Assistant Professor, Media Education Research Centre (MERC), Kashmir University, said it is very encouraging that students of MERC are excelling in different media and at other prominent places which is very praiseworthy.

A statement said those who were felicitated during the function included casual news editors, casual newsreader cum translators of Urdu, Kashmiri, Gojri, Pahari and Balti languages, district correspondents, data entry operators and the contractual staff.