Prominent Media Figures Gather for Thoughtful Dialogue: Save Youth Save Future Foundation Orchestrates Kashmir Media Conclave 2023 in Baramulla’s Dak Bungalow

Baramulla, December 02: The Save Youth Save Future Foundation organized the Kashmir Media Conclave 2023 at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. Anika Nazir, Women’s Wing Head of Save Youth Save Future Foundation, inaugurated the event, providing insights into the foundation’s mission and stressing the significance of accurate and responsible journalism amidst the prevailing issue of misinformation.

 

Distinguished guests graced the occasion, with Mr. Bashir Manzar, Editor-in-Chief of Kashmir Images, serving as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour list included Mr. Tariq Ahmed Bhat, Editor and Chief of ANN News, Shri Karamat Qayoom, Chairman of Baramulla Working Journalists Association, and Gulzar Ahmed Zargar, President of Baramulla Working Journalists Association.

 

Various speakers addressed critical aspects of media and journalism throughout the conclave:

 

Shri Karamat Qayoom underscored the media fraternity’s role in bridging the gap between the government and the public, delving into topics such as shaping narratives, addressing crime and corruption, government schemes, suicidal causes, mental health, and the importance of voting.

 

Mr. Tariq Ahmed Bhat emphasized the media’s responsibility in addressing instances of violence in Kashmir, advocating for fact-checking and responsible journalism.

 

Gulzar Ahmed Zargar stressed the significance of ensuring credible reporting, highlighting the importance of fact-checking methods and the need to cover diverse topics beyond violence.

 

Shahid Imran discussed the challenges posed by the proliferation of social media and the evolving landscape of information dissemination.

 

Mufti Tariq Ahmed Misbhai underscored journalism as a peaceful profession, calling for truthful reporting.

 

Shri Omar Azar Kakroo covered the norms of journalism, expectations from the media, and the importance of avoiding cringe content.

 

Renowned educationist Reyaz Ahmed Ganaie highlighted the importance of data filtration, the need for censored news, and discussed the positive and negative impacts of technology.

 

Chief Guest Bashir Manzar expressed gratitude, addressing the issue of misinformation and emphasizing the need for professionalism in journalism. He urged the government to identify real journalists and combat external forces shaping narratives over the past 30 years in Kashmir.

 

The interactive Q&A session, involving various segments of society, served as a pivotal highlight, with participants actively engaging in discussions on media-related challenges and responsibilities.

 

In closing, Wajahat Farooq Bhat, Chairman of Save Youth Save Future Foundation, extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to all dignitaries, guests, participants, civil society members, and journalists for their collective efforts, contributing to the resounding success of the Kashmir Media Conclave 2023.