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Madikeri, Aug. 2: Social commitment, honesty and public concern are important for journalists. A journalist is recognized not by his title, but by his work, said Hrishikesh Bahadur Desai, Senior Assistant Editor of The Hindu newspaper, Belgaum edition.

He spoke as the keynote speaker at the Press Day celebration and the talent award presentation program for the children of the association's members who have achieved academic excellence, organized by the Kodagu District Working Journalists' Association and Kodagu Press Club at the city's Patrika Bhavan.

Press Day is not just a day of celebration, but also a day of introspection. With the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, traditional media is facing the question of its existence. He expressed concern that innovations like ‘AI’ are taking away the questioning spirit of journalists and are also affecting freedom of expression.

Once upon a time, people trusted the media more than the government. But now the situation has changed and questions about press freedom are arising. Journalism hopes that every citizen can become a journalist. Other professions require a degree. Social commitment is important to become a journalist. Kiwi said that people from any background should respect their profession and have the responsibility to provide justice to the society.

The reality is that those who say they should not use mobile phones or social media are using them the most. Therefore, it is impossible to build a society without technology. Technology is like a lamp, it can be used for cooking, it can also be used to make fire. He said that its use depends on our responsibility.

Real journalism is to understand the happenings of society with curiosity and convey it to the people. Newspapers should become the university of the common people. If the media is distant from the problems of the people, the people will also be distant from the media. Therefore, Hrishikesh called for journalism to create awareness in the society and continuously improve the morale of the people.

Speaking after inaugurating the program, Bangalore Kodava Samaj President Chiriyapanda Suresh Nanjappa said that journalists are always working under the pressure of their profession and are hardworking people who are in constant contact with all sections of the society. Lifestyle is also changing according to the changing times. He opined that the encouragement and respect received from the society motivates them to achieve even better.

Children should understand their responsibilities and inculcate the ideal qualities of achievers. He advised that education should be taken seriously to shape the future in a better way.

It is a sad fact that the youth of Kodagu are not facing competitive exams in large numbers. As a result, the number of officers at the local level is decreasing. Therefore, he called for the youth to take more interest in various competitive exams, including government services.

Social worker and businessman Edikeri Prasanna said that journalists who deliver accurate information to the society through newspapers are not able to spend much time with their families due to their profession. Society should recognize the services of journalists and give them appropriate encouragement and respect. He expressed his appreciation that although ups and downs are natural in the lives of journalists, they are constantly working for the welfare of the society.

Kodagu Press Club President Bollajira Ayyappa said that today's students are achieving success in education by working hard in a competitive era. Everyone should realize that students are the precious assets of the country. It is a worrying development that health and education are becoming expensive. Everyone should be able to get quality health services and education free of cost. He said that the public education system should be strengthened by further developing government schools and providing necessary infrastructure and educational facilities.

B.R. Savita Rai, Director of the Karnataka Working Journalists' Association, gave the introductory speech.

President of the Kodagu District Working Journalists Association, Bacharaniyand Anu Kariappa, who presided over the program, said that the first Kannada newspaper called Mangalore Samachara was started in Karnataka in 1843. On this occasion, Press Day is being celebrated. He said that the media is a mirror of society and remains a record.

Honors - Pratibha Puraskar

As part of the Press Day, Gonikoppa area newspaper distributor K.K. Vinod and senior journalist and founder of the media spandana team, Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa, who recently received the Kodagava Shree Sadhak Award from the Art of Living organization, were honored. A total of 22 students who have achieved academic excellence at various levels above class 1 were presented with Pratibha Puraskar on this occasion.

Dechamma Ayyappa, Dharun Prashob, Nandita S Gowda, S. RV, R. Samarth, Raga H Shetty, Paridhi Ponnamma, Shashank Somaiya, M Tushali, P.A. Aaron, S.P. Chittar, S.P. Inchara, K.G. Shivani, V.A. Chinthan, Nived Balaji, K.S. Lakshita, Preesh, Inchara A, Chaitanya C Mohan, M.C. Vishnuvardhan, A.V. Samriddhi, Tishya Ponneti received the Pratibha Puraskar.

Samriddhi prayed for Vasu, General Secretary H.J. Rakesh welcomed and narrated, Vice President Vasu thanked. Jagadish Jodubiti, Channanayaka, Ravikumar, Prabhudev introduced the guests.

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