Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen KT Parnaik on Thursday inaugurated the State-of-Art Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre of Rajiv Gandhi University on the university campus.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre at the Department of Mass Communication marks another significant milestone in Rajiv Gandhi University’s journey in media education and public communication.
Recalling the inauguration of the Community Radio Station, Radio Rono 91.2 FM, on August 11, 2023, he said these two assets reflect the steady progress of the University and will have a far-reaching impact on higher education, public awareness, and the development of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Governor emphasised that a Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre is not merely a physical facility but a centre for learning, creativity, communication and public service. It will equip students with practical skills in broadcasting, production, editing, anchoring, and visual storytelling while promoting informed dialogue, educational programming and cultural preservation.
He noted that television remains one of the most trusted and influential mediums of mass communication and urged media practitioners to use it responsibly to promote transparency, civic awareness, and social change. Through well-researched programmes on issues such as drug abuse, corruption, environmental protection, public health, and social justice, the studio can help build a more informed, responsible, and progressive society.
Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call from his Independence Day address to strengthen the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and empower women through the Lakhpati Didi initiative, the Governor urged Rajiv Gandhi University to utilise the Media Resource Centre as an instrument of positive social transformation.
He said that the Centre should produce impactful content and awareness campaigns to combat drug abuse, particularly among youth, while also highlighting the success stories of women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups.
The Governor said that by showcasing local role models, innovative livelihood initiatives, and community-driven development efforts, the Centre can inspire young people to choose productive and healthy lifestyles and encourage greater participation of women in economic activities. He emphasised that media, when used responsibly, has the power not only to inform but also to motivate behavioural change and contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
Mass Communication Assistant Professor, Moji Riba informed that the Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre, of Rajiv Gandhi University, established in the Department of Mass Communication, is a modern audio-visual production and training facility created to strengthen experiential learning, digital content creation, institutional communication and professional media education within the University.
To commemorate the special inaugural function, the Governor participated in a plantation programme, ‘Ek Pher Maa Ki Naam’, symbolising the enduring bond between the mother and her child and the collective responsibility towards nurturing and protecting nature.
Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shivaraj, RGU Registrar, Dr. N.T. Rikam, Dean, Faculty of Communication Studies, Prof. Uttam Kr Pegu and Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Prof. KH Kabi were present on the occasion.
