Bhupinder Singh Hooda

it gives me immense pleasure to knav that All india Small Medium Newspapers Federation is organizing its 45th Annual Session at New Delhi on November 20 and 21, 2013. It is equally heartening that a seminar on the topic of Small & Medium Newspapers is Spreading Awareness, is also being organized on this occasion. Considered as the guardian of democracy, media plays a vital role in building public opinion. With its finger on the pulse of local population. the small and medium newspapers have the potential to serve as an effective link between public and the local authonties. Therefore the small newspapers help in not only strengthening the roots of democracy and the process of development, but also in promoting unity and communal harmony among the people.

Haryana Government has implememed a number of welfare schemes to facilitate the media persons in discharging their duties. The Govemrnent has instituted ‘Haryana Patarkar Puraskar’ to honour media persons for their outstanding contributions Also ‘Haryana Patarkar Kalyan Kosh’ has been setup to give financial assistance to the needy media persons.

I am sure, All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation Will continue to play vital role to ensure the development of small and medium newspapers. My best wishes.

Vijay Kumar Bahuguna

I am glad to know that All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is organising a seminar on ‘Small & Medium Newspapers in Spreadthg Awareness’ at its 45th Annual Session on 20.21 November, 2013, and is binging out a souvenir to ma. the occasion.

Small and medium newspapers are the reach medium that offers huge penetration as compared to other publications. As such, they serve a greater need of the nat. and play an important role in the Indian democracy by highlighting the problems and . gitevances of the citizens.

On the occasion of the Annual Session of the federation. I extend my best wishes for the seminar and publication of the souvenir.

Oscar Fernandes

Free press has a proud and distinguished record in lndia and is a vital institution of our democracy. With nearly 63 registered newspapers in different languages, India is among few countries of the world with such diversity and depth in journalism .

In a multi-cultural and multi lingual society like India, Small and Medium Newspapers play very important role in taking news and conveying informed views to people in the rural and semi-urban areas. They speak the language of the locals and are thus capable of establishing a bond with them. They also have the potential to serve as an interface between the public and the local authorities by bringing to the people. This, in turn strengthens our democratic traditions.

I am happy to learn that 45th Annual Session of All India Small and Medium Newspapers federation is being held on 20th – 21st november. i wish the Federation all success.

Nikhil Kumar

I am delighted to know thatthe 45th Annual Session of all India Small Medium Newspapers Federation will be held in New Delhi on 21st November 2013.

It is indeed laudable that a Semlner would be held In this connection on the “Role of Small and Medium Newspapers in Spreading Awaremsse”.

I wish the venture all success.

Dr. D.Y. Patil

It is indeed a matter of pleasure to learn that All India Small 8, Medium News papers Federation is going to hold its 45th Annual Session in New Delhi and a Seminar will be held on the role of “Small & Medium Newspapers in Spreading Awareness”. It is also pleasing to know that a colourful souvenir is also going to be brought out to commemorate this session. May it be small or medium, but these newspapers playa in our society. As I know. these newspapers make out ample scope for many of the budding writers and poets of the generation, engagement of a good number of journalists and undoubtedly open up scope of job for a number of varted employees. These newspapers play an important role in upgradation of our literary fields besides its important role of publishing news and events. The Seminar will give scope for the participants to discuss the important issues concerning the media. I hope the participants will come out with a refreshed oath of continuing their sincere and truthful duties of journalism keeping in view the unity and integration of the Nation. I convey my hearty thanks and felicitations to the organizers of the Session as well as to the owners, publishers, printers and editors of Small & Medium Newspapers.

With best wishes for the grand success of the Annual Session, and also wish for successful publication of the Souvenir.

Shivraj V. Patil

1 am pleased to learn that the All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation, New Delhi is organising a 45th Annual Session of the Federation at New Delhi during 20th – 21st November 2013.

I convey my best wishes for the success of Annual Session, and the endeavours of the Federation.

Markandey Katju

I am pleased to team that All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation, New Delhi is holding its 45th Annual Session in New Delhi where owners, puhlishers, printers and editors of small and medium newspapers from various parts of the country will be participating. Free media is, undoubtedly, the backbone of a democratic state and journalists therefore, have a great responsibility towards the society. Therefore, as a matter of seIf regulation, the media must discharge its duty with utmost restraint and caution in keeping with universally recognized norms of professionalism.

The small and medium newspapers are the indomitable pillars of democracy which cater to the needs ol the majority of the Indianpopulation living in rural areas and small towns and help in the growth In literacy amongst people from the remotest areas. Small and medium newspapers have led to increased awareness amongst the rural masses.

The small and medium newspapers at the same time require immense support from the government authorities in their struggle. In such circumstances, the crusade by the organization of small and medium newspapers for financial stability is indeed laudable.

I extend my best wishes to the small and Medium Newspapers Federation on its:45th Annual Session and Hoper thar it will continue to serve for the cause of small and medium newspapers.

Anandi Ben Patel

“Authors should be read, not heard.”

It gives me immense pleasure to read that All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation, New Delhi is going to organize 46th Annual Session of the Federation during 21st-22nd November 2015 in New Delhi.

The owners, publishers, printers and editors of Small and Medium Newspapers will be participating from various parts of the country to discuss the important issues concerning the media and a seminar will also be held on “Role of Media in Present Day Context”.

I convey my best wishes for the grand success of this event and congratulate all the organizers for this noble cause.

S. C. Jamir

I am glad to know that the All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is holding its 46th Annual Session on November 21-22, 2015 in New’ Delhi. A Souvenir is also being brought out on the occasion.

Small and Medium Newspapers have unique identity before the readers for their coverage and reach at the local level. However, the credential of a newspaper depends on its unbiased reporting and allegiance to truth. lt is heartening that the AII India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is committed to the cause of Small and Medium Newspapers and the seminar to be organized during the Annual Session on “Role of Media in Present Day context”, I am sure, will be enlightening for all.

I wish the Annual session and publication all success.

Sudarshan Bhagat

I am very happy to inform you that it gives immense pleasure to know that All India Small & Medium Newspaper Federation is organizing a seminar on 46th Annual Session of the Federation in Delhi as on 2lst – 22nd November, 2015 in the context of “Role of Media in Present Day Context”.

It is very appreciable, this Federation is the premier body of the Small & Medium Newspapers having largest membership throughout the nation in a very organized way and the members playing a vital role in the various bodies and system of government which is very influential.

My best wishes always with the Federation and also I hope this likes seminar’s will be sustain ever, because the first and foremost responsibility of media is to serve as an interface between the government and common man and to help people in nourishing their rights and realizing their .responsibility in our Indian democracy.

Kiren Rijiju

I am happy to know that All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation is organizing a Seminar on its 46th Annual Session on 21st- 22nd November, 2015 in New Delhi on the theme “Role of Media in Present Day Context”.

At this point of time when both print & electronic media is fiercely competitive and often looses focus in its duty to accurately and fairly bring out true picture before public, the onus of following ethos and values associated with journalism and articulating informed and reasoned point of view on all news-reports, Legislative issues etc which they carry, lies collectively with all those who are working in this sector.

I congratulate the organizers for holding this event and send my best wishes for its success.

Suresh Prabhu

I am glad to know that All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation is going to organize a seminar on ‘Role of Media in Present Day Context’ under is ageis

In fact Media is the guardian of democracy in every civilized society of the world at large. It is the fourth pillar of democracy and its role as a watchdog is very significant.

I wish every success of the seminar and may its outcome strengthen our democratic ethos and establishments.

Jual Oram

I am glad to know that the AII India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is organizing 46th Annual Session on “Role of Media in Present Day Context” to be held on 21st – 22nd November, 2015 at New Delhi.

lt gives me immense pleasure to know that a souvenir is also being brought out on this occasion.

My best wishes for the event and publication.

Thaawar Chand Gehlot

I am happy to know that All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is holding its 46th Annual Session on 2ft-22″0 November, 2015 in New Delhi where owners, publishers, printers and editors of Small & Medium Newspapers are participating from various parts of the country to discuss the important issues concerning the media.

I send my good wishes to the organizers for all success of the Seminar.

Najma Heptulla

I am glad to know that the 46th Annual Session of the All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation will be held in New Delhi on 21-22 November, 2015 and that to mark the occasion, a Souvenir is proposed to be released. The topic on “Role of Media in Present Day Context” chosen for discussion in the Seminar on the occasion is apt in the context of the role played by the media today.

I convey my best wishes to the Federation for the success of its Annual Session and the Seminar to be held on the occasion.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan

I am happy to know that the All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation, New Delhi is organizing its 46th Annual Session on “Role of Media in Present Day Context” on 21st -22nd November, 2015 in New Delhi.

I have been informed that the Federation having a largest membership of Small & Medium Newspapers all over the country and organized units in all the states. ln this Annual Session, large number of owners, publishers, printers and editors of Small & Medium Newspapers are participating from various parts of the country. Certainly, the seminar will give a good platform to participants to discuss the important issues concerning the role of media in present day context and I hope the community must be benefited through it.

My best wishes to participants, members of managing committee and organizers of this seminar for its grand success and also successful publication of the Souvenir and in all its future endeavors.

Lal Thanhawla

I am happy to learn that All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation, New Delhi is holding its 46th Annual Session during 21st-22nd November, 2015 in New Delhi where important an issue concerning the media is to be discussed and a seminar on “Role of Media in Present Day Contest” will be held.

In today’s world, the media has become very powerful and extremely influential. Media influence public opinion and touches every aspect of one’s life. We are exposed to all kinds of news and information which influences our judgment, decision making and thought process. Such being the case media report should be fair, true, honest, accurate, non-biased and non-critical. I am confident that the federation will continue to do its good work and be instrumental in taking media world in the right direction.

I wish every success for the seminar.

Chandramauli Kumar Prasad

It gives me immense pleasure to learn that the All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation, a premier body of the small and medium newspapers, is organising its 46th Annual Session on 21st – 22nd November, 2015 in New Delhi.

The role of Media in present day context is crucial. With the tremendous developments in the fields of communication and technology, the pace at which information is shared and disseminated has increased manifold. Information from all corners of the world travel day and night reaching out to media practitioners as well as readers around the globe. The communicator is confronted with an exceptional prospect of molding public opinion, both in terms of content and reach.

Media is a mighty weapon in the hands of communicators and media professionals which needs to be used with discretion, without fear or favour. But the communicators circulating information in public are to follow ethical standard. The news needs to be unprejudiced and should consist of honest and factual information. This will help the media to accomplish its role and responsibilities to empower the society and strengthen democracy.

I do hope that the 46th Annual session of the Federation will provide a platform to all the media personnel and journalists to discuss the role of modern media and its effective use to bring maximum profit to humanity.

I extend my best wishes for the success of the event.

Beni Prasad Verma

I am glad to know that All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation is holding its 45th Annual Session in New Delhi and bringing out a Souvenir to commemorate the occasion. Journalists havean extremely crucial role to play in a democratic society. I am sure that the journalists fraternity will continue to serve the society with vigour sincerity.
The small and medium newspapers at the same time require immense support from the government authorities in their struggle. In such circumstances, the crusade by the organization of small and medium newspapers for financial stability is indeed laudable.
While felicitating the organizers, I wish the function all the success.

Sushil Kumar Shinde

I am delighted to know that the 45 Annual Session of the All India Small & Medium Newspapers Federation is scheduled to be held on November20-21,2013 in New Delhi where prominent publishers and editors would be participating, from different parts of the country.
I am also happy to note that a colorful souvenir is proposed to be released to commemorate the occasion. I am particularly pleased to observe thatth 45 Annual Session would be deliberating important issues concerning the media and the topic of the Seminar has been aptly titled as, The Role of Small & Medium Newspapers in Spreading Awareness. I am sure the discussions would be of immense interest and would be attended with enthusiasm by all.
I extend my best wishes and good luck to all the office bearers of the Federation, on this memorable and joyous occasion.

Neelam Kapur

I am very happy to know that the 45 Annual Session of the All India Small and Medium Newspapers Federation is being held in New Delhi on 20-21 November, 2013 In India, the small and medium newspapers play a stellar role in spreading awareness and informing the public about national developments. In particular, the regional language small and medium newspapers and the regional channels reach people in remote areas of the country. The Press Information Bureau tries to ensure full support for these newspapers by providing information about the Government’s policies and programmes through its regional and branch offices all over the country.
I wish the deliberations all success and look forwaid to receiving the report of the Annual Session.