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 Training module session for Journalists inaugurated
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 More News...

New Delhi : A week-long training module programme to sensitize Journalists about the role and functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was inaugurated here on Monday.

Around 20 journalists from various newspapers, agencies and electronic media organizations are attending the programme. The training programme was inaugurated by Mr. Ashwini Kumar, Director CBI.

In his inaugural speech, Mr. Kumar said, "At times, news value is not given pre-eminence in the items reported in view of the marketing strategies of the media organizations".

He called upon the participants to take up this as a challenge and always stand by truth. "Like CBI, impartiality and integrity must be maintained at every cost", he said.

Lauding the role of the press, the Director said that media has been a partner at every stage of India's development. This has also put responsibility on the media as their writings affect people the most.

The activities undertaken by CBI were also referred by him. Mr. Kumar also said that the CBI through its Policy & Coordination Division, coordinates investigation for the members of Interpol.

Cyber Crime Investigation and Research Cell have also been set up by the CBI to cater to the long felt need of the investigating agencies also. It has also set up the Criminal Intelligence Cell.

In this Training Module, the sessions have been devised to introduce CBI to the Media. These sessions are: - Legal Frame Work of CBI; Anti-corruption Cases; Economic Offences; Special Crime Cases; International Perspective for CBI; Cooperation between CBI and the State Governments; CBI and Media, etc.

It also includes visit to Command Centre & CBI new building, and visit to Central Forensic Science Laboratory & INTERPOL.

Source : indiaedunews

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