Delhi,09.01.18-: ‘Developmental Journalism in Hills’, a book written by Dr. Devkanya Thakur was released by Sh. B.K. Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Govt. of India at a function organized by Himachal Art, Language & Culture Academy at World Book Fair, New Delhi here today. The book is quantitative research analysis of different newspapers and magazines about Developmental Journalism in Himachal Pradesh. Dr. Devkanya Thakur has also been associated with Film Making and has directed various   short film documentaries; viz. No Women’s Land, Lal hota Darakht & Behind the Bars. Her films have been acclaimed at various International Film Festivals in India & abroad. It is a debut book of the author.

 Dr. Karam Singh, Secretary, Himachal Art, Language & Culture Academy and renowned authors  Dr. Kulrajiv Pant, S.R. Harnot, Rajinder Rajan, Aatma Ranjan were also present on the occasion.