Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Press Information Bureau (PIB) Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Administration Budgam, organized a media workshop ‘Vartalap’ at Budgam today to sensitize the media fraternity about the provisions, objectives and implementation framework of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.
The programme was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Dr Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, who was the chief guest on the occasion. About 45 journalists from district Budgam participated in the day-long workshop.
Addressing the participants, the DDC Budgam said that the role of media is critical in translating complex policy reforms into understandable information for the common people. He stated that well-informed reporting significantly contributes to transparency, accountability and effective implementation of Government programmes at the grassroot level.
In his welcome address, Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB) Srinagar, Qazi Salman highlighted the transformational shift and positive reforms introduced under the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G framework. He underlined the crucial role of the media in creating awareness about the Act and ensuring accurate dissemination of information to the public.
The workshop featured two technical sessions covering the operational aspects of the VB–G RAM G. Syed Jaasirah Syedain, Block Development Officer (BDO), spoke about the various generic aspects and features of the scheme, while BDO Tafheem Shah discussed its various pillars and how the scheme is incorporating technological intervention. Each session was followed by an interactive question-and-answer segment, enabling meaningful engagement between journalists and resource persons
Chief Planning Officer, District Budgam, Javaid Ahmad Najar said that the media needs to disseminate news that holistically benefits society at large. The media has to be considerate and help make the execution process more convenient, he added.
During the workshop, emphasis was laid on enhanced employment guarantees, durable asset creation, decentralized planning and strengthened accountability mechanisms. It was highlighted that the new Act aligns rural employment generation with the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The sessions were moderated by Majid Pandit, Media & Communication Officer, PIB Srinagar.
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