Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Karnataka Minister Urges Responsible, Sensitive Journalism
The Minister for Forests, Ecology, and Environment in Karnataka, Eshwar B. Khandre, talked about how important it is for the media to be careful when reporting on sensitive topics.
He said the media can really change what people think, so it's super important that they are responsible.
He pointed out that the media has a big role in society, just like the government branches.
He mentioned how newspapers helped India become independent a long time ago.
He also talked about how the press in India has been around for a long time, and how Kannada journalism has a long tradition.
He also encouraged journalists to write about protecting the environment, like stopping the use of certain types of idols and plastic items.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar B. Khandre spoke at a media event in Bengaluru.
He emphasized the media's responsibility in reporting sensitive issues like communal conflict and caste tensions.
Khandre highlighted the media's historical role in the Indian freedom struggle.
He noted the 245-year history of Indian press, and the 182-year legacy of Kannada journalism.
The Minister urged journalists to advocate for environmental protection, including awareness against POP idols and single-use plastics.
- Who
- Eshwar B. Khandre, Karnataka’s Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment.
- What
- Speech on media responsibility and environmental advocacy.
- When
- At the inauguration of the Karnataka Media Journalists Association’s state unit and Press Day celebration.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To emphasize the media's role in shaping public opinion and advocating for responsible reporting and environmental protection.
- Event
- Karnataka Media Journalists Association’s state unit inauguration and Press Day celebration
- Speaker
- Eshwar B. Khandre
- Minister's Portfolio
- Forests, Ecology, and Environment
- Focus
- Responsible journalism and environmental advocacy
- Indian Press History
- 245 years
- Kannada Journalism Legacy
- 182 years