During the eight-day programme, senior editors and journalists from Maldives attended various sessions by Indian senior editors and journalists
Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus, organised ‘In-Service Training of Editors & Journalists of Maldives’ Programme, in collaboration with Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India, from 13-20, March 2023. 20 Senior Editors and Journalists from Maldives attended the training programme, which was aimed at exploring new forms of journalism and storytelling, learning from experienced Indian editors, journalists and institutions, building a healthy relationship with Indian media and learning journalist practices.
The programme comprised of five modules including ‘Journalism and Media Ethics, Media Laws and Code of Conduct’, ‘Language and Storytelling Techniques’, ‘Journalism, Investigative Reporting and Reporting in Difficult Conditions’, ‘Language and Storytelling Techniques’, ‘Changing Trends in Modern Journalism’ and ‘Interaction with Press Council of India (PCI), New Delhi’.
During the eight-day programme, senior editors and journalists from Maldives attended various sessions by Indian senior editors and journalists including Nimish Kapoor, Film Division Head & Senior Scientist, Vigyan Prasar; Teena Jha, Anchor, Sansad TV; Vijaita Singh, Journalist & Deputy Editor, The Hindu; Surinder Singh Oberoi, Sr Journalist & Former Head – Communication, ICRC; Deepti Sachdeva, Senior Editor, Republic TV; Rajesh Mahapatra, Editor, PTI; Dr Waiel Awwad, Senior Journalist & Author and senior faculty members of Amity.
