To increase the confidence of the communication and the industry as a whole, the atmosphere of constructive debate should be increased, for this Kantipur will certainly fulfill its professional role.
Kantipur Publications has entered its 33rd year today. The journey of Kantipur is progressing with the repeated struggles for the country's democracy, the initiatives to institutionalize federalism, the voices raised on the establishment of good governance and the debates for the strengthening of the economy.
Technology development has also changed the style and dimensions of political, economic and social debates. We have the responsibility to make the media more liberal and widening the common platform of information and dialogue by accepting the strong aspects of change and respecting the weak aspects, Kantipur Publications is committed to making its journey more dynamic.
Information is the lifeblood of democracy. However, how information is communicated also affects the health of democracy. Processed and verified information makes the society aware, while misguided information confuses the society. A conscious society makes the system accountable and strengthens the system by asking responsible questions, while misguided psychology only destroys it. The United Nations Mission from UNESCO to responsible organizations and media around the world are concerned about the fact that 'misinformation and disinformation' have polluted social thinking. In Nepal we are not disappointed, we need an aware society, Kantipur has dedicated its information system to this campaign.
Responsible media always question authority and power. However, it is not certain that the government will accept the question responsibly. Certain groups and powers are agitated by the question and launch a vindictive attack on the media. Kantipur is also facing it. If a person who has reached a public position misuses the state machinery for his defense, he should be held accountable. However, Kantipur has a history of not being disturbed at all from this trend, Kantipur will remain steadfast in its professional stance in the present and in the future as well.
Undoubtedly, the base of the country's economy has been shaken. Industry has not been able to produce at its full capacity, investment in business has not increased, there is no confidence in the investment. As employment has contracted, the purchasing power of consumers has also declined. In this way, the media economy cannot be strong when the entire industry trade is disrupted. As a result, the communication industry is also struggling. To increase the confidence of the communication and the industry as a whole, the environment of creative debate should be increased, for this Kantipur will definitely fulfill its professional role.
In the successful 32-year journey of Kantipur, we have received the greatest trust from the readers, for which we are forever grateful. We have got support from advertisers and advertising agencies at every favorable/adverse time. Similarly, the dedication and hard work of colleagues from all departments, from the delivery staff who deliver the newspaper to the readers' homes every morning, has enriched the journalism of Kantipur and Nepal, thanks to everyone.
