ITANAGAR, Aug 20: Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Thursday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), describing it as an important addition to the university’s media education and public communication infrastructure.
Speaking during the first live telecast from the facility, the Governor said the centre would serve not merely as a physical infrastructure but as a hub for learning, creativity, communication and public service.
He said the facility would provide students with practical exposure to broadcasting, production, editing, anchoring and visual storytelling while promoting informed dialogue, educational programming and cultural preservation.
Recalling the inauguration of RGU’s Community Radio Station, Radio Rono 91.2 FM, in August 2023, Parnaik said the two facilities reflected the university’s steady progress in media education and could have a far-reaching impact on higher education, public awareness and the development of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Governor stressed that media practitioners must use their platforms responsibly to promote transparency, civic awareness and positive social change. He suggested that the studio could produce well-researched programmes on issues such as drug abuse, corruption, environmental protection, public health and social justice.
Referring to the national initiatives aimed at combating drug abuse and empowering women, Parnaik urged the university to use the Media Resource Centre as an instrument of positive social transformation. He called for impactful awareness campaigns against drug abuse, particularly among youth, while highlighting the achievements of women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups.
He said showcasing local role models, innovative livelihood initiatives and community-led development efforts could inspire young people to adopt productive lifestyles and encourage greater participation of women in economic activities.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Moji Riba said the centre had been established as a modern audio-visual production and training facility to strengthen experiential learning, digital content creation, institutional communication and professional media education.
He said students would receive hands-on training in broadcast journalism, news production, anchoring, camera operation, studio lighting, audio production, video switching, programme direction, podcasting, editing, colour grading, sound design, documentary production and virtual production.
As part of the inaugural programme, the Governor also participated in a plantation drive under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, symbolising the bond between a mother and her child and the collective responsibility to protect nature. He expressed hope that the initiative would inspire greater environmental responsibility and create a lasting green legacy for future generations.
RGU Vice Chancellor Prof Shivaraj, Registrar Dr NT 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.