Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi (AM)
New Delhi, Mar 23: Interacting with electronic media through video conference on Monday, March 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked them to highlight the importance of social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. He also asked television channels to spread scientific reports, involve informed people in their discussions and counter the spread of misinformation.
“Even greater caution, zero carelessness. Urged electronic media to counter misinformation related to COVID-19, which is creating panic. Also urged them to take relevant precautions in their own organisations especially when their team members do on ground reporting,” Modi tweeted.
Thanking media, the prime minister appreciated the role played by the channels in spreading awareness about the pandemic. Calling the work of reporters, camerapersons and technicians as ‘service to the nation’, he thanked them.
“The media world has played a great role in spreading awareness on subjects related to COVID-19. I salute all those media persons who have been reporting from the ground as well as in the newsroom. Happy to see channels facilitating ‘work from home arrangements’ for their teams” he said in another tweet.
Terming coronavirus the challenge of a lifetime, the PM said that it needs to be tackled through new and innovative solutions.
“One thing I specially requested all media houses to do is to keep reiterating the importance of social distancing and being indoors. I urge them to keep stating - #StayHome,” he said in another tweet.