Newspaper Availability and Distribution Continue in Beerwah: Ghulam Mohammad Dar
Budgam, October 8: Educationist and faculty member at PM SHRI Boys Higher Secondary School Humhama, Manjeet Singh Gill, has highlighted the enduring importance of newspapers and urged the younger generation to maintain the habit of newspaper reading despite the growing influence of social media.
Speaking about the importance of newspapers, Gill said that although young people today largely depend on social media for news and information, newspapers continue to leave a deep and lasting impact on readers’ minds. He said he finds it difficult to understand why many young people neither have newspapers nor make newspaper reading a part of their routine.
Gill urged youngsters to use social media positively for reading and acquiring knowledge, while ensuring that the traditional habit of reading newspapers does not disappear. He said newspaper reading not only keeps people informed about daily events but also develops reading habits, general knowledge and the ability to understand different subjects.
He appreciated the efforts of newspaper editors, reporters and other staff, saying that behind every newspaper is the hard work, ideas and dedication of an entire team involved in preparing a complete edition every day.
Talking about the newspapers he reads, Gill said Kashmir Uzma, Greater Kashmir, Kashmir Images and other newspapers continue to be part of his daily reading. If a print copy is not available, he reads newspapers through social media and other digital platforms.
Gill said the tradition of newspaper reading in his family has continued since his father’s time. He said his father still reads the newspaper every morning and that he himself goes out every day to bring the newspaper. According to him, reading a newspaper with a cup of tea in the morning provides new information, ideas and updates about developments in different fields.
Gill said the impact of newspaper reading is not limited to a single day, as the information and ideas gained through newspapers can remain in the mind for a long time and, on many occasions, influence a person’s thinking throughout life.
Recalling his meeting with Ghulam Mohammad Dar after a long gap, Gill said the interaction reminded him of the days when people in Beerwah eagerly waited for newspapers to arrive. As soon as the newspapers reached the area, large numbers of people would gather to read them. At that time, newspapers were considered an important source not only of news but also of knowledge and information.
Ghulam Mohammad Dar said his agency continues to play its role in ensuring the availability and distribution of newspapers in Beerwah. He said that although the younger generation is increasingly inclined towards mobile phones and social media, newspapers continue to have their own importance.
He said newspaper reading keeps people informed about important developments in their area, the country and the world, while also providing comprehensive information on various subjects. He appealed to youngsters to maintain the tradition of newspaper reading alongside their use of social media.
Mumtaz Ahmad, a local shopkeeper, said he goes every morning to collect newspapers and regularly reads them. He urged the younger generation to develop the habit of reading newspapers along with using mobile phones and social media, saying that newspapers remain an important source of knowledge, information and awareness about daily developments.
Gill also urged teachers, students and parents to encourage youngsters to read newspapers regularly. He said making newspaper reading a part of daily life can help increase their interest in reading, awareness, knowledge and ability to understand the world around them.