Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Minister highlights people-centric governance for growth
A minister named Sarbananda Sonowal spoke at a big meeting of journalists in Tinsukia.
He said that the government is working to help people directly, which is making society better and the economy grow.
He also talked about how important journalists are in democracy.
They help keep people informed and hold those in power accountable.
He asked journalists to always tell the truth and not spread false information.
He also said that the media should help the government and the people work together better.
Before the meeting, he visited some programs that help people and talked to local business owners.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal addressed the 17th Central Mid-Term Conference of the Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (APCU) in Tinsukia.
He emphasized that people-centric governance is driving social upliftment and economic growth.
Sonowal highlighted the media's role as the fourth pillar of democracy and the vigilant sentinels of society.
He urged journalists to prioritize truth, credibility, and ethical reporting, and to resist misinformation.
The minister also stressed the importance of the media acting as a bridge between the government and the people.
- Who
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- What
- Addressed the 17th Central Mid-Term Conference of the Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (APCU)
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Tinsukia
- Why
- To discuss the impact of people-centric governance and the role of the media
- Event
- 17th Central Mid-Term Conference of the Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (APCU)
- Location
- Tinsukia
- Speaker
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- Key Message
- People-centric governance drives social upliftment and economic growth
- Media's Role
- Fourth pillar of democracy, vigilant sentinels of society
- Journalism's Responsibility
- Truth, credibility, ethical reporting, and resisting misinformation
- Government's Role
- Empowering beneficiaries and strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship