Media teams embark a joint Press Tour to Keralam
REGIONAL: Media delegations from Meghalaya and Sikkim have embarked on a joint Press Tour to Keralam from September 6 to 11. The tour aims to provide journalists with direct exposure to Central Government initiatives, projects and success stories.
The delegation consisting of 14 members including accredited journalists and conducting officers was welcomed by the Press Information Bureau in Kochi.
Key objectives of the tour include disseminating information about governmental achievements to audiences in the North-East, creating scope for interaction among regional media professionals and strengthening media engagement with Central Government institutions. Journalists will pay visits to important sites such as the Cochin Port Trust, the Kochi Water Metro and Fort Kochi, where they can observe urban development and public infrastructure.
The itinerary also includes visits to the Naval Base Kochi, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and the Cochin Shipyard as well as the Rubber Board of India in Kottayam as to understand marine capabilities and rubber sector initiatives. These outreach efforts are designed to empower journalists to convey developmental narratives and local insights, expanding public awareness and informed discourse on Government of India initiatives.
The Press Tour will conclude on September 11, 2026.