Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released ‘Guldasta’, the annual souvenir of the Uttarakhand Press Club, at the Chief Minister’s Residence on Thursday. Executive members and journalists from various media organizations attended the occasion.
Extending his best wishes to the Press Club and media fraternity, CM Dhami remarked that souvenirs serve as a key medium to preserve an institution’s activities, achievements, perspectives, and social concerns. He commended ‘Guldasta’ for presenting the social, cultural, and developmental journey of Uttarakhand alongside various facets of journalism under a single platform.
The Chief Minister described journalism as a fundamental pillar of democracy. He highlighted the vital role played by the media in spreading public awareness, conveying grassroots issues to the administration, and informing citizens about government schemes.
Acknowledging the contributions of journalists during the statehood movement and Uttarakhand’s subsequent growth, CM Dhami urged media professionals to continue highlighting local talent, tourism, culture, environmental preservation, and regional innovations globally. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to good governance, he emphasized that constructive and fact-based journalism provides strong momentum to state development.
