Photo exhibition, PIB workshop on the occasion of 12 years of NDA government

NCC cadets carry the 200-feet long national flag during the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. | Photo credit: V. RAJU

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Wednesday flagged off the Har Ghar Tiranga rally organized by the Central Bureau of Communications (CBC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Beach Road as part of the programs to mark 12 years of the NDA government. National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from various colleges along with Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad took part in the march with a 200 feet long national flag.

He also launched a two-day photo exhibition, “12 Years of Development: Marching Forward on the Road of Progress”. The exhibition presents photographs and information on the centre’s flagship schemes, policies and development initiatives across sectors, besides highlighting efforts to transform Visakhapatnam into a major investment destination and economic capital of Andhra Pradesh.

The Health Minister later inaugurated PIB Vartalap, a one-day media seminar organized by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Vijayawada Regional Office, for district and rural journalists.

Addressing the press, Mr. Satya Kumar said that media plays an important role in nation building. He said the objective of PIB Vartalap was to ensure that information about the welfare schemes and development initiatives of both the Union and State Governments reached the people, while enabling journalists to convey public grievances and concerns of citizens to the authorities.

Referring to the Centre’s initiatives over the past 12 years, Mr. Kumar said youth-focused initiatives like the Skill Development Mission and Startup India programs have created job opportunities.

“Youth plays the most important role in nation building,” he said.

PIB Director G. Suresh Kumar said the bureau served as a vital link between the government and journalists by providing authentic and timely information. Senior officials from various central government ministries also addressed the workshop.

Defense Public Relations Officer Sujit Reddy spoke on defense communications and national security and Additional Commissioner of Customs N. Balaram discussed the role of customs in trade facilitation and economic development, while South Coast Public Relations Officer Balaji Kiran outlined the recent initiatives of the Railways.

Published – 29 Jul 2026 23:16 IST