Emphasis was given on journalists’ interests, changing times in journalism, and the strength of the organization; also inspected the workshop venue.
UNA, Himachal Pradesh: October 16, 2026: Preparations have ramped up for the proposed journalists’ workshop by the Himachal Pradesh Union of Journalists. In this regard, Rakesh Thapliyal, the national president of the National Union of Journalists (India), arrived in Una from Delhi on Friday morning via the Vande Bharat Express. When he arrived at Una railway station at 10:50 in the morning, the journalists present welcomed him. After that, he inspected the workshop venue and checked the preparations.
During this, National President Rakesh Thapliyal said that regular programs should be organized at the district and state levels to discuss issues related to journalists’ interests and to make new journalists aware of the responsibilities of journalism. He said that the nature of journalism is changing rapidly and in this new era, journalists will have to work while understanding their responsibilities. Journalism is not just about publishing or broadcasting news, but also about maintaining accountability and credibility towards society.
He said that there is a need to seriously think about the identity of journalists and their responsibilities as well. Senior and established journalists should play a role in creating an environment that maintains the dignity of journalism and strengthens its responsibility towards society. He called on people active in journalism to work together.
Emphasizing the strength of the organization, Rakesh Thapliyal said that the real strength of any organization lies in its members. To make the organization stronger, it is necessary to involve as many journalists as possible. He said that attention should be given not only to the organization’s financial situation but also to increasing the number of members. The stronger the organization is at the state and district levels, the stronger it will be at the national level as well.
The national president appreciated the enthusiasm shown by journalists regarding the workshop. He said that the large presence of journalists shows that the organization is actively working in the area. Such workshops give journalists the chance to share ideas with each other, understand new challenges, and improve their professional skills.
On this occasion, the state vice president and Una district officials Pankaj Katna, district president Bhushan Dhiman, district general secretary Sparsh Sharma, Una division coordinator Jeevan Sharma, Una division president Ranjit Rana, Dhruv Garg, Parveen Bitta, Sajan Sangar, Pankaj Kumar, Amb Mandal President Kapil Sood, Vivek Sharma, Komal, Shivani Thakur, Bavita Jaswal, Chetna Devi, Riya Devi, Simran Devi, Mehr, Sohit, and Kishori Lal Bains along with other officials and notable people were present.
