The valedictory session of the highly
anticipated two-day workshop, ‘Empowering Women in Media: Future Journalists
for a Greener Punjab,’ concluded today at the Skill Development Centre, Hans
Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (HRMMV), Jalandhar, marking a significant step
towards fostering environmental awareness and journalistic excellence among
young women under the
able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. The workshop, a collaborative initiative
by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST), CMS
VATAVARAN, New Delhi, and Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, was
organized under the Environment Education Programme (EEP) of the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. It
aimed to equip aspiring women media professionals with the skills and knowledge
necessary to become powerful voices for a sustainable future. Participants were
made to pitch their ideas to convince their editor regarding their story to get
space and time in print and electronic media. Prinicpal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen, said, ‘Empowering young women to become bold, informed storytellers is
at the heart of our institution’s mission. Through this workshop, we are not
only strengthening their journalistic skills but also inspiring them to become
champions for environmental sustainability. We are proud to partner in this
important initiative that nurtures leadership, responsibility, and positive
change.’ The workshop session was led by Mr. Manish Chandra Mishra, Assistant Editor
at Mongabay-India, a DW Akademie Fellow, and a graduate of the Oxford News
Marketing Program. Mr. Mishra, with his extensive experience in environmental
journalism, provided immersive training in critical areas such as
fact-checking, storytelling, multimedia journalism, data analysis, digital
safety, and social media engagement. The workshop garnered enthusiastic
participation from more than 65 female journalism students representing more
than five leading colleges in Jalandhar, demonstrating the strong interest and
dedication among young women to pursue careers in media and contribute to
environmental awareness. The workshop concluded with a felicitation ceremony,
where Mr. Sabyesachi Bharti Deputy Director CMS
Vatavaran, Mr. Kencho Dorji Associate CMS, Dr. Simran Sidhu, HoD PG Department of Journalism
Doaba College Jalandhar, Dr. Rama Sharma HoD PG Department of Mass Comm. & Video
Production HMV & Mr.
Ashish Chadha HoD PG Department of Multimedia HMV were honoured. Participation certificates were awarded to
all attendees. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Rama Sharma. On this occasion,
Ms. Sonali Beri, Ms. Heena Dhir, Ms. Jyoti Sehgal and Ms. Gaytri Kailey were
also present.
