The 23rd National Convention of Christian Journalists organized by Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) begins at USM, Indore, with its main theme as ‘Print Media and Indian Democracy.’ During the inaugural session, Fr. Alfonso Elengikal, President of ICPA welcomed the gathering wholeheartedly to the convention and Dr. Ram Puniyani, author, gave his keynote speech highlighting the theme and its significance.

There will be different talks and research presentations on the theme by research scholars and other dignitaries. The event is expected to conclude with an award ceremony in which the selected experts would be awarded for their excellence.

Prominent journalists and media personnel would be felicitated in the convention. Mr. Lawrence Coelho, editor of Secular Citizen will give the vote of thanks at the end of the convention.