Muniguda Media Manch affiliates with Rayagada Zilla Sambadika Sangha
Dr. Badal Kumar Tah, Odishabarta
Raayagada, Oct 25: In a major move aimed at strengthening regional journalism, the Muniguda Media Manch has formally affiliated with the Rayagada Zilla Sambadika Sangha (ZSS). The consolidation is expected to bolster solidarity among grassroots journalists and provide a unified platform to champion public interest reporting.
The resolution was adopted during a joint convention at Hotel Kailash in Rayagada, attended by key office-bearers and members of both bodies. Welcoming the delegation, ZSS Working President Shyam Kumar Dash commended the initiative, while emerging journalists Tapan Kadraka and Dipak Gedapu felicitated incoming members with bouquets. Journalist M. Vidyasagar formally honored Debendra Nayak, President of Muniguda Media Manch, with a ceremonial uttariya.
Presiding over the session, Dr. Badal Kumar Tah urged working reporters to embrace modern technological advancements, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to generate data-driven and analytical news coverage with one’s own inputs. Addressing the assembly, senior journalist Deepak Kumar Prusty stressed professional ethics, reminding attendees that the collective forum must serve the fourth estate and public welfare rather than narrow personal interests. Speakers drew historical parallels, noting that just as the unification of Germany catalyzed global strength, solidarity among regional press bodies will fortify public accountability and civic governance. Umakanta Nemalpuri spoke vividly on the occassion.
Senior leaders present observed that the strategic partnership will safeguard the rights, safety, and welfare of journalists across Muniguda block while ensuring that grassroots rural issues reach administrative corridors with greater impact. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prasad Lima. The event was attended by prominent media persons, including Ram Prakash Karkaria, Hadipa Gouda, Kusha Padhi, Ramakanta Podhal, Arun Kumar Sahu, Surendra Gouda, Jitendra Padhi, Manoj Jena, Nityananda Baishnab, Narottam Padhi, Mahesh Bohara, Shankar Kousalya, Kailash Swain, Lalit Nag, Ajay Rath, Ajit Gouda, Laxmikanta Behera, Krupasindhu Koslia, Bhagaban Karkaria, and Dayanidhi Sahu.
