Local Media Play Key Role in Covering Events and Issues in Jafarabad

Qom – The Jafarabad governor stressed the role of local media in reflecting county issues, and said organizing news channels, training media activists and strengthening engagement with executive bodies are essential.

Referring to the role of local media in reflecting the issues and events of the city, Mohsen Oruji stated on Monday afternoon at the meeting of the Public Culture Council of Jafarabad city: Effective use of the capacity of cyberspace activists and news channels requires coherent planning, promotion of professional skills and provision of activity within the framework of legal regulations.

He stated that during the past year, several meetings were held with the managers of the city's news channels, and added: During this time, efforts were made to support the information activities of these groups, and on occasions such as Journalist's Day, the efforts of activists in this field were also appreciated.

The governor of Jafar Abad emphasized the necessity of organizing news activities at the city level and stated: Conditions must be provided so that the activists of this area, while enjoying the necessary support, can apply for legal licenses and continue their activities within the framework of media and information regulations.

Oruji considered education as one of the requirements for improving the quality of local media activities and said: Familiarity with the professional principles of news writing, checking the accuracy of information, the correct way of publishing news and recognizing the legal responsibilities of the media are among the issues that should be considered in the form of targeted training courses.

He emphasized the need for the cooperation of the institutions in charge of culture and media to hold these courses and added: continuous training can help increase the accuracy of information transmission and improve the quality of the content published in the city's news channels.

Accurate information promotes public trust

Referring to the importance of managing the release of news in critical and critical situations, Governor Jafar Abad said: Early release of news and decisions that have not yet passed their final stages may cause different perceptions and confusion among citizens, and it is necessary for media activists to be more careful in this regard.

Oroji added: The right time to publish news, ensuring the accuracy of information and choosing the right way to convey the message are important factors in the effectiveness of information, and observing these things can help strengthen public trust and prevent the spread of false information.

Emphasizing the responsibility of media activists for the published content, he said: effective information is not limited to the speed of news release, but accuracy in reflecting the facts and paying attention to the time and conditions of information release should also be considered in media activities.

Governor of Jafar Abad considered the continuous interaction between executive bodies and local media to be necessary and noted: By establishing regular and purposeful communication between officials and news activists, it is possible to provide a more accurate reflection of the actions, programs, events and issues of the city.

Oruji continued: Using the capacity of news channels and virtual space activists, if accompanied by legal training and activity, can help improve the flow of information and increase citizens' awareness about the city's issues and plans.

Referring to the issues raised in the meeting of the General Culture Council of the city, the governor of Jafarabad emphasized the necessity of careful review of the proposals and approvals in the responsible institutions and said: the issues raised should be examined by experts in related collections and additional comments should be provided for the final summary and making the necessary decisions.

Emphasizing the importance of coordination between cultural and executive institutions, he added: following up on approvals and examining various aspects of proposals provides a basis for more accurate decision-making and more coherent implementation of cultural programs in the city.

Oruji also considered Quranic activities in rural areas as one of the issues that need attention and stated: To expand cultural and Quranic programs in villages, it should be planned with the participation of responsible institutions, congregational imams and cultural activists.

He emphasized the necessity of using local capacities to implement Quranic programs and added: the support of cultural groups and related officials can provide the basis for implementing programs that suit the needs of rural areas and strengthen Quranic activities.

In the end, the governor of Jafar Abad expressed his hope for the efforts of Imam Juma and the cultural and media activists of the city, that by increasing the cooperation between executive, cultural and media groups, the quality of local information will be improved and the field for developing Quranic activities and strengthening the cultural capacities of the city will be provided.