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Patil
asks media to highlight positive news
Tuesday January 25, 2011 09:11:40 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil Tuesday called upon the media to work in a positive
spirit to highlight good work done by individuals and
organisations that can set right examples in society.
In her address to the nation on the eve of the Republic Day
Wednesday, Patil said there were numerous examples of outstanding
conduct in the country where Good Samaritans are rendering yeoman
service to society, some civil society organisations are putting
in selfless work, as are some philanthropists, scientists and
educationalists doing pioneering work.
"By highlighting such actions, the media can inspire others to
follow good examples, and I would urge the media to work in a
positive spirit, as it expands its reach and coverage," she said
in her televised address.
Noting that the media played an important role in bringing
information, news and views to the public, she said this generated
awareness, promoted discussion on issues and created perceptions.
"A responsive and responsible media is an asset in maintaining the
vitality of democracy and its institutions," she added.
The government has been facing the heat over a number of
corruption-related cases, including the conduct of the
Commonwealth Games last year and the second generation airwave
allotment to telecom companies, that have been seen wide media
coverage in the recent months.
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