NE NEWS SERVICE
GUWAHATI, SEPT 8
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati is organising a six-day media tour to Tamil Nadu for a delegation of 13 journalists from prominent media organizations in Assam.
This tour aims to provide the media with a comprehensive understanding of key central government institutions and landmarks across Tamil Nadu. The media team, representing print, electronic, digital as well as social media shall be in Tamil Nadu from 9th to 14th September.
- The media team, representing print, electronic, digital as well as social media shall be in Tamil Nadu from 9th to 14th September
- This media tour aims to promote a better understanding and exchange of knowledge between media professionals from Assam and key central organizations in Tamil Nadu, fostering a broader perspective on the nation-wide development initiatives of the government
- The media team will also call on the Governor of Tamil Nadu during the tour
Over the six days, the media delegation will understand the operations of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard atop INS Bitra at Chennai port, observe the operations of Chennai Metro, visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Sriharikota and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur to observe the Vande Bharat Train assembly line featuring advanced rail technologies, as well as the Madras Atomic Power Station at Kalpakkam among others. Additionally, the delegation will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram and silk-weaving centers of Kancheepuram. The media team will also call on the Governor of Tamil Nadu during the tour.
The media delegation, led by Smita Saikia, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Guwahati, include senior journalists from The Assam Tribune, Amar Asom, Dainik Ganadhikar, Silchar-based Jugasankha, Diphu-based Hills Times, Dainik Purvoday, DD Assam, North East Live, News18 Assam, Pratidin Times, GPlus, Time8 among others.
This media tour aims to promote a better understanding and exchange of knowledge between media professionals from Assam and key central organizations in Tamil Nadu, fostering a broader perspective on the nation-wide development initiatives of the government.
