AIR, Imphal completes 60 years of service

IMPHAL, Nov 5
Marking 60 years of dedicated service to the people of Manipur and the Nation, the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Akashvani Imphal was held today at City Convention Centre, Imphal in the presence of Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
On the occasion, the Governor released the Diamond Jubilee Souvenir and distributed citations to officers of Akashvani Imphal and sponsors of the celebration, according to a press note issued by the Governor's Secretariat.
Other notable dignitaries present at the celebration include Anurag Bajpai, Additional Chief Secretary; Rajiv Kumar Jain, Director General of Akashvani; Satyajeet Dash, Additional Director General, Akashvani NEZ and senior officials of the State Government.
At the celebration, Governor Bhalla congratulated the Akashvani Imphal family for six decades of distinguished service since its inception on August 15, 1963.
He lauded its pivotal role in promoting National unity, preserving Manipur’s cultural identity, and bringing voices from remote regions into the National mainstream through programmes in multiple local dialects.
Bhalla commended Akashvani Imphal’s integrity, professionalism, and innovation in public broadcasting, including its pioneering efforts in digital platforms such as 24x7 YouTube live streaming. With over 22 National awards to its credit, Akashvani Imphal stands as a shining example of dedication and creativity, he added.
Reflecting on the evolving media landscape, the Governor urged journalists and broadcasters to uphold truth, restraint, and ethical values in their work.
“The journalist’s pen and the broadcaster’s microphone are powerful tools, they can either heal or harm. The responsibility to use them wisely rests with every media professional,” he remarked. He emphasized that responsible media must inform, enlighten, and unite people, rather than divide them.
The event also included vibrant cultural performances by Padma Shri awardee Guru Rewben Mashangva and renowned folk singer Mangka Mayanglambam, celebrating Manipur’s rich artistic heritage and the enduring spirit of Akashvani Imphal.