New Delhi : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed the Valedictory Session of Sansad TV Conclave organized in Parliament House Complex on the foundation day of Sansad Television, today.
Speaking on this occasion, Shri Birla noted that credibility and authenticity of news is in crisis today and Sansad TV, as an important chapter of the parliamentary system, is doing commendable work in filling up this gap by spreading the spirit of democracy to the people. He observed that the imprint of Sansad TV an authentic source of information has been benefitting different stakeholders across the country and abroad. He hoped with the use of emerging technologies and AI, Sansad TV will fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people more effectively. Shri Birla was happy to note that 15 September, International Democracy Day, coincides with the foundation day of Sansad Television.
Shri Birla recalled that Sansad TV was established to air the hopes and needs of the people and to facilitate people’s representatives to accommodate them in policies. Expressing happiness, he said that in three years of its existence, Sansad TV has emerged as a powerful medium to showcase the high values of democratic traditions and culture. He added that with its commitment towards democratic values, Sansad TV is also promoting scientific outlook among the people by throwing light on all aspects of political, economic, social and cultural life.
Referring to the programming of Sansad TV telecast in the country and abroad, Shri Birla said that through Sansad TV, people are becoming more aware of the functioning of Parliament and democratic institutions, implementation of policies and schemes. Also, through Sansad TV, ideas related to Indian culture and history is reaching the people.
Praising Sansad TV, Shri Birla said that it is providing information about the work, achievements and all aspects related to legislation, democratic institutions, parliamentary committees and legislatures to all its viewers in an interesting format.
Shri Birla expressed the view that alongside acting as the voice of public representatives, Sansad Television is an effective medium to connect parliament with the common people. He added that people are able to watch and listen to the proceedings of the House, the work and views of public representatives with more ease than before, due to which they are able to develop a keen understanding about the efforts and work of public representatives.
Describing the information being broadcast by Sansad TV about the functioning of Parliament, legislative process, and issues of the country as an excellent initiative to educate the talented, skilled and energetic youth of the country, Shri Birla said that these programmes are an excellent medium to understand the India’s vibrant democracy. He added that the programmes of Sansad TV provide information to the youth about democratic institutions and their functioning as well as civic duties.
