NL Correspondent
Jammu Tawi: Department of Hindi and Other Indian Languages at Central University of Jammu (CUJ), organized a special lecture on the theme “The Future of Students in Journalism” as part of the “Career Counseling” program, guided by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sanjeev Jain. The keynote speaker, Anil Gakhar, News Editor of Dainik Jagran and a senior journalist, emphasized that journalism is not a challenging profession, but rather one of total dedication. He suggested that everyone is, in essence, a journalist, as we all engage in informal journalism at the familial level. However, in today’s times, journalism has become more directly linked to employment opportunities. He highlighted the immense possibilities in the field of journalism, provided that one prepares and qualifies oneself accordingly. During the program, Dr. Abhay Kumar Rajput, Head of the MCNM Department, stressed the importance of language in society, noting that language has endowed us with a unique perspective, enabling us to make remarkable discoveries. The event began with the program coordinator, Assistant Professor Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Yadav, introducing the keynote speaker, Anil Gakhar. The Department Head, Prof. Bharat Bhushan, welcomed Mr. Gakhar with a shawl and a memento. The event was attended by all department faculty members, researchers, and students.
