Itanagar, May 23: The Arunachal Electronic and Digital Media Association (AEDMA) on Friday inducted 19 new digital media outlets during a membership induction programme held at its temporary office in RWD Colony here in the presence of executive body members and other members of the media fraternity.
Welcoming the newly inducted members, AEDMA president JT Tagam stressed the importance of maintaining unity among media organizations and urged digital platforms to uphold ethical and professional standards while publishing news content.
He also highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the association for the welfare, protection and professional development of registered members and the digital media fraternity in the state.
The newly inducted media houses include AB News Channel, Indian Prime News Arunachal Pradesh, KK News, Nefa Live, Papum Pare News, Arunachal Mojo, Siang Eung News Live, Hornbill News, Aalo News Today, Zoom Arunachal, Dawnlit Now, Arunachal News Coverage, JK News, Eastern Broadcast News, Jaago Arunachal News, Sagalee News, Keyi Panyor News, PP 24×7 News and Arunachal Local Lens.
Representatives of the newly joined media houses shared their expectations from the association and sought continued guidance and support for professional growth.
To strengthen its organisational framework, AEDMA also constituted a Legal Cell, RTI Cell and Grievance Redressal Cell to assist members on legal and professional matters.
The programme further witnessed revision of AEDMA’s bylaws based on suggestions and inputs from both old and new members.
During the event, Tagam expressed gratitude to Itanagar Municipal Corporation Mayor Likha Nari Tadar for responding positively to the association’s appeal regarding routing of Corporation advertisements and IEC contents through the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
The programme concluded with a collective commitment from members to uphold and strengthen the standards of digital media in Arunachal Pradesh.