The 2023 edition of Defence Correspondents Course (DCC), a three weeks course conducted by the Ministry of Defence for select journalists from National and Regional media houses, arrived at Jammu on 03 Sep 2023 for their most exciting part, Forward Area Tour. The DCC headed by Col Amitabh Sharma, PRO (Defence) Jaipur and Nodal Officer of the course were received by Tiger Division and PRO Jammu. The aim of DCC tour in Army leg is to build a pool of journalists at all levels who understand the Armed Forces and are cognizant of the domain when reporting on stories relating to the Army and CI/CT environment.
During the one week Forward Area attachment, the participants will be addressed by subject matter experts from the Army. They will acquaint the journalists with various aspects of the Indian Army including Operations, Training, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and the organisational structure of the Army. The participants will also visit Line of Control during their stay.
The course today visited Balidan Stambh at Jammu. The visit was conducted under aegis of Tiger Division, wherein they were briefed about the Balidan Sthamb and its importance. Wreath laying from two candidates of the course was also organised.
The primary objective of the DCC is to foster a stronger connection between the media and the military, equipping journalists with an understanding of the Armed Forces.
This understanding is crucial when reporting on stories related to the defence environment, ensuring accurate and informed coverage.
The Defence Correspondents Course plays a role in fostering transparency, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the military and the media, ensuring that accurate and responsible reporting continues to be a hallmark of Defence Journalism in India.