A democratic society lives and grows through
free and frank public discussion, debate
and public opinion formation. The role of
the Press – including print and electronic
media – to keep the masses of people
well-informed and educated on various issues,
events, developments and trends is essential
for our democratic system to survive.
The significance and scope of journalism
got multiplied thousand times in the recent
past, as a result of the dramatic advancement
made in communication technology, print
and video production, round the clock
multi-channel TV telecast, web publishing,
specializations in areas like business
journalism, financial journalism, stockmarket
journalism etc. The old concept of journalism
has given way to high-tech instant reporting,
live telecasting, multilocational live
telecasting etc.
The training and skill development required
by a journalist today is far more complex
from what it was earlier. Only by systematic
education and training under expert guidance
one can expect to take up these challenging
jobs. Opportunities are plenty for those
with the right aptitude and skill.
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