October 4, 2023: Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College for Women
In an attempt to understand public planning and urban policy, third-year students of Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College visited the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, New Delhi. Twenty-five students were accompanied by the faculty of the department, Dr. Vartika Nanda and Dr. Violet Burman. Ms. Rashi and Ms. Grace were the assigned guides for the visit.
The journalism students had a sit-down session with Mr. Rajeev Jain, ADG of PIB, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. He briefed them on various projects undertaken by the Ministry, with a major emphasis on the Smart Cities Mission and housing projects around the country.
(Students and faculty of the Department of Journalism with ADG of PIB, Mr. Rajiv Jain)
It was an interactive meeting, with students enthusiastically asking questions about traffic management, housing, sustainable transportation alternatives, encroachment, waste management and other topics. They also discussed various missions and analysed their pros and cons.
The students were then escorted to the India Urban Observatory and introduced to the team behind the Smart Cities Mission. A descriptive presentation followed on the agency's vision, structure, function and projects. The presentation included data-intensive facts and visuals about several successful city projects, such as Coimbatore, Indore, Vishakhapatnam, and Kohima. They were also informed about internship and fellowship programs promoted by the Ministry to foster youth leadership and maximise participation. The role of ICCCs during the pandemic was also discussed at length.
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