Viksit Bharat @2047 at JU | Journalism students emphasise need to challenge stereotypes portraying women

Jammu, Dec 18: In a stimulating session at the Department of Journalism & Media Studies, University of Jammu, a discussion was organised to deliberate on ideas for the “Vision Viksit Bharat @ 2047” initiative on Monday.

The event featured Anmol Nath Bali, correspondent from the national bureau of Aaj Tak and India Today group and Neeraj from Aaj Tak Jammu.

Anmol, a seasoned journalist currently working with the India Today group, initiated the discussion by shedding light on the Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative, a Government of India endeavour, aimed at transforming the nation into a developed powerhouse by 2047. He engaged the media students in a thought-provoking dialogue, encouraging them to share their visions and ideas for contributing to India's development.

Head of the Department Dr Garima Gupta welcomed the guests and said that industry personnel could foster the budding journalists with their expertise and this academia and industry collaboration could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the media industry as well as positioning the country strongly across the globe.

Key themes explored during the discussion included women empowerment, rich culture and traditions of Jammu and Kashmir, the pivotal role of transportation, gender equality and challenges related to unemployment. Students and faculty members actively participated, offering diverse perspectives on each topic.