Sep. 4: Shakti Patrika has announced a donation of Rs 1 lakh to establish a welfare fund in the Kodagu district newspaper distributors’ association.
Shakti Daily Editor G. Chidvilas, who participated in the Newspaper Distributors’ Day celebration program held at the city’s Patrika Bhavan under the auspices of the Kodagu unit of the Kodagu Journalists’ Association and the All Karnataka Newspaper Distributors’ Welfare Development Association, announced the donation amount on behalf of the organization and urged the association to increase this amount and put it to good use by keeping a deposit.
A few decades ago, newspaper distributors used to distribute newspapers by walking from house to house, but today, except for the fact that two-wheelers have come to the aid of distributors, all other work is going on as before. During any difficult period, the newspaper distributors of the district have carried out their work in a very systematic manner. He praised the fact that this has been possible because they do not look at newspaper distribution solely from an economic perspective, but rather with love and admiration for the newspaper.
Print media is strong
There was a fear that print media would disappear amid the boom of visual media. However, the press has continued to remain strong. Today's ideas on social media are only temporary, seen and forgotten. However, people have understood that ideas in newspapers are permanent and have social consequences. Speaking openly, he opined that readers, agents, distributors, advertisers and staff are the pillars of a newspaper.
Bad impact on society if reading is stopped
If any reader stops reading his newspaper, it will have a bad impact on society in some way. He said that today's youth group does not have patience for reading and that everyone should do the work of motivating and persuading people about reading.
He suggested that there is an accident insurance of Rs. 10 lakhs for just Rs. 500 at the post office and using it is free. Chidvilas explained that newspapers are the ones who are creating more jobs in the media sector by hiring distributors.
In the introduction, Kodagu Patrika Bhavan Founder and Managing Trustee T.P. Ramesh said that newspaper distributors are the ones who act as the lifeblood of the people; it is commendable that despite many difficulties, distributors have been continuously doing the work of distributing newspapers to their doorsteps. Describing distributors as the bridge between the newspaper and the readers, he said that if any newspaper is reaching every nook and corner of the district today, it is because of the immense efforts of the distributors.
Let the distributors' building be constructed
It is necessary to construct a newspaper distributor's building in the city for the convenience of the distributors who are involved in newspaper distribution, regardless of rain or wind. He expressed the feeling that if such a building exists, it will be convenient to carry out the work of the Distributors' Welfare Development Association and the work of the distributors' newspaper there.
No profession can be ignored
It is essential to recognize and appreciate the distributors who act as a bridge between the newspaper and the readers despite the natural ups and downs. No profession can be ignored. If the work done is done with loyalty and love, success will be achieved, said M.P. Keshav Kamath, Managing Trustee of Kodagu Patrika Bhavan Trust.
Speaking after inaugurating the Newspaper Distributors' Day celebrations, he recalled that many great personalities in the society used to distribute newspapers in the early stages of their lives and said that they would provide necessary assistance if a fund is established for the welfare of newspaper distributors.
S.A. Muralidhar, founder president of the Kodagu Journalists' Association, who presided over the meeting, said that the Newspaper Distributors' Day celebrations have been held since 2022 on the occasion of Kodagu Journalists' Association Day and said that the Welfare Development Fund for the welfare of newspaper distributors should be launched as soon as possible.
The chief guests were retired employees of the Education Department and newspaper reader P.A. Nanaiah, District President of the Newspaper Distributors' Welfare Development Association T.G. Satish. Suntikoppada Vasanth, a newspaper distributor, spoke. On this occasion, the newspaper distributors were honored with a small gift.
Founder President of Kodagu Journalists Association S.A. Muralidhar prayed and General Secretary of Kodagu Journalists Association Suresh Biligeri welcomed. Member of the Association P.M. Ravi compered the program and Director of the Association Arun Coorg proposed the vote of thanks.
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