The Director, Information & Public Relations Department, Pi Lallianpuii today visited Kolasib, where she had interaction with the Officer and Staff of the District I&PR Office as well as the Members of the Mizoram Journalists’ Association, Kolasib District.

In the meeting, the I&PR Director Pi Lallianpuii said that government employees are meant to serve the people and hence, utmost honesty and dedication are expected from them. She further pointed out that people from different backgrounds and different walks of life often visit government offices asking for assistance while trying to avail different services afforded by the government, and it is the duty of a government servant to sincerely attend to them. She advised the staff of the DIPR Office to follow the principle of being a good and reliable public servant, both in letter and spirit.

Addressing the members of the Mizoram Journalists Association of Kolasib District, the I&PR Director said that journalists have a huge responsibility in disseminating awareness to the public on various important issues and further play an important role in influencing the society in a positive way. Hence, this very important role needs to be seriously taken by the Journalist community. The Director added that the Government of Mizoram is taking steps on various counts to maintain good relations between the public sector and mediapersons.

After the short interaction, the Director visited the ongoing construction work of the DIPRO Quarter and the Press Club of the Mizoram Journalists’ Association of Kolasib District.