INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, LUNGLEI DISTRICT

The Information & Public Relations Department (I & PR) is the nodal agency of the Government of Mizoram for disseminating information on various activities of the Government to the people through the media and providing feedback to the Government on important matters reflected in the media. In addition, it is also the authoritative and official publicity agency of Government of Mizoram.

The District Information and Public Relations Office has the responsibility of providing responsive, value based information about Government schemes and activities to the people and the media. The Department plays a significant role in communicating pro-people schemes and activities of the Government to all the sections of the society through press releases and video documentaries covering all important Government meetings, seminars, workshops and functions within the District. The Department maintains a close working relationship with various Departments and Government institutes in the District, and takes a proactive part in their initiatives. The Department liaises with the press and media persons and acts as a communication medium between the Media and the Government. Other important tasks include coverage of VVIP and VIP events, organizing press conferences, handling display and classified advertisements of all Departments, Journalist Welfare activities, promotion and creating awareness on the RTI Act 2005, documentation of Important Days and monitoring content of newspapers and other forms of media within the District. 

At the District level, the Department is headed by the District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO). He is assisted by a team of Audio Visual Production Assistants (AVPA’s), cameramen and clerks. Coverage of Government programs are updated daily at https://dipr.mizoram.gov.in/press-releases. The NLUP Media Cell is also established at the office of the District I&PR with the DIPRO taking charge as the District Media Officer. Video documentaries of achievements under NLUP and other welfare schemes of the State and Central Government are produced and broadcast through the ‘Mizoram Hmasawnna Lamtluang Program ‘ telecasted on a weekly basis at DDK and LPS.

Departments may communicate their programs and meetings for media coverage at least 2 days beforehand at the address mentioned below.

Office Address:

Office of the District Information and Public Relations Officer

Lunglei District, Lunglei

Bazar Veng, Lunglei

Near JB College

Pin – 796701

Phone – 0372-2324759

Fax – 0372-2322625

Email – lungleidipr@gmail.com

Organizational Set-up of the Office:

Report on Media in Lunglei District:

The media scenario in Lunglei District, both print and electronic media is unsurprisingly dynamic and vibrant, given the entrepreneurship attitude of the people, coupled with demands from the public and on-going Government efforts to promote the industry. The print media has situated itself to remain the major mass media within the District. The District has 12 Daily Newspapers and 3 Weekly Papers, with distribution spread across the length and breadth of the District. It is worthwhile to note that these papers are usually run as a one man show, with the editor/ owner looking after every aspect of his production right from news gathering and reporting to offset printing and distribution of papers. Electronic media, a comparatively late entrant to Lunglei has also progressed significantly along with the economic growth and development of the District. At present, there are two main Cable Network operators in Lunglei town – JB Cable Networks and LDF Cable Networks which serve thousands of households within the town and nearby villages.

Mizoram Journalist Association, Lunglei District was founded in the year 1972 as the Lunglei Journalist Association (LJA). The name change occurred in 2006 when it joined the Mizoram Journalist Association, the apex body for Mizoram journalist. The MJA Lunglei District has at present 23 members. The Lunglei District MJA has the distinction of being the only District MJA with a Sub-Divisional MJA under it, namely the Hnahthial Sub Division MJA.

The I&PR Department, Lunglei District and MJA have a close working relationship, and have jointly fostered close ties with the District administration, Government Departments and NGO’s within the District. Joint inspections of major Government projects and developmental initiatives are conducted on a periodic basis with the concerned Government Departments. Observations and learnings from these inspections are then disseminated to the public through mass media.  Exposure tours within and outside the State are also conducted for members of the MJA.

Some of the main initiatives taken during 2017-18 in Lunglei District are as under

Further, inspection and site visit of Kawrpuichhuah Trade Post at Tlabung and the Kaladan Multi Modal Transport Transit Project are in the pipeline. The team also plans to visit the District Hospital, District jail, ongoing works at Engineering College, Pukpui in the near future.

MJA DISTRICT HQRS. LUNGLEI OFFICE BEARER’S (2018 – 2020)

President            –             H. Lalthansanga, Editor Lunglei Times                       9863711999

Vice President   –             Lalrintluanga Khiangte, Editor Daifim                       9436370457

Treasurer            –             F. Lalngaihzuala, News Editor JB Cable                    9862436538

Gen. Secy.          –             V. Rokhawlkima, Editor Ziakfung                               9862838504

Secy. i/c Information –  Johan Lalhmunmawia, DDK Stringer                       8413944940

Secy. i/c Finance –            Lianchama Chhangte, Editor Zochhiar                     9436370101

Executive Committee Members (2018 – 2020)

1. PC Lalduhthlanga, Chief Editor, LDF Cable                                               9436389520
2. K. Lalrinpuia, Editor Vulmawi                                                                       9436157055
3. Thanghmingliana Renthlei, Editor Zunzam                                                9436157689
4. H.Vanlallawma, News Editor Ralvengtu                                                      9436147261
5. Rodingliana Khiangte, Joint Editor Zo En                                                  9612063749
6. Laltlanthanga, Editor Hlimthla                                                                      9612298930
7. K. Lalmuankima, Chief Editor Ralvengtu                                                     9436147012

MEMBERS:

1. K. Vanlalzarzova, Jt. Editor Vulmawi                                                           9436391781
2. Sangmawii Chhakchhuak, Editor Changdam                                             9436370731
3. Lalchhuanawma, Editor Daily Post                                                               9774057126
4. Lalduhawma Khiangte, News Editor Hlimthla                                          8794714820
5. Lalremruata Zadeng, Editor Zo En                                                               9436386143