ES Reporter 

ITANAGAR, May 14: In a bid to curb misuse of the role of media and  raising their concern over the announcement of bandh call from any nook and corner, the Arunachal Electronic & Digital Media Association (AEDMA) held a joint meeting with its non-affiliated members at the Arunachal Press Club (APC) on Sunday.
The meeting was attended by the representatives of at least 13 non-affiliated and 14 affiliated media houses of the capital region. The attendees discussed various challenges faced by the media in the state and the role of the media in shaping public opinion.
Addressing the gathering, AEDMA president, Toko Tagam briefed the house about the laid down norms of the Arunachal Press Club(APC) regarding the announcement of bandh especially in the capital region. He informed that the association is committed to promoting responsible journalism and ensuring that the media would act as a positive force in society. He urged all media professionals to refrain from sensationalism and to verify their sources before publishing any news item.
"We are not against any organization or NGO but there is already a norm in the APC that, any bandh though it is illegal as per Supreme Court, has to be announced in the Press Club," Toko said.
 After threadbare discussion and suggestions, both affiliated and non-affiliated members  unanimously resolved that any bandh call from organizations will have to be announced in the Press Club. The house also took the resolution to work towards a more responsible and accountable media industry in the state.
The AEDMA also said it would be conducting regular workshops and training programs for media professionals to help them improve their skills and promote ethical journalism. The association expressed hope that these initiatives would lead to a more informed and responsible media. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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